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Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 8.5
Rated very good

Staff

9.5

Property highlights

About this property

Historic Setting: Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens in Durham offers a unique stay within a historic building. Guests enjoy a beautiful garden, bar, and free WiFi. Comfortable Accommodations: The bed and breakfast features family rooms, a lift, and private bathrooms with walk-in showers. Additional amenities include a coffee shop, picnic area, and children's playground. Delicious Breakfast: A continental buffet breakfast is served with juice, fresh pastries, and fruits. Special diet menus are available, and free on-site private parking is provided. Local Attractions: Located 38 km from Newcastle International Airport, the property is near Beamish Museum (15 km) and Lumley Castle (16 km). Guests appreciate the history, culture, and friendly staff.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Breakfast info

Continental, Buffet

  • Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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1 single bed
1 extra-large double bed
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2 single beds
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
Green Tourism
Green Tourism

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Guests who stayed here loved

Pamela
Australia Australia
“Fantastic location, historic building & a unique property to stay in. We had previously visited for the day but decided we would like to experience staying in such an unusual property. We loved being able to visit the 24 hour secondhand bookshop,...”
Mgms87
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The property has an enormous amount of character and it felt very special to stay there. The staff were all lovely and helpful, and we enjoyed exploring both the grounds and some of the surrounding villages, plus the city of Durham, which is close...”
Sandy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“This is a stunning property in a lovely rural location”
Jane
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Delightful location, beautiful room and a fantastic breakfast. We had a really good look around the whole property, learned all sorts. I loved the no TV in rooms as it made the stay very quiet, and the book room was a dream. Excellent access to...”
Tristan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful site, wonderful, attentive staff at a really reasonable price. Quite unique in many ways. Being able to look around the beautiful buildings/chapels etc before the site is open to non resident guests is a really nice touch as well,...”
Marie-claire
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The whole experience was amazing! The place to go if you like peace, walks and very friendly atmosphere.”
Costellow
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Such a beautiful place ,the gardens were exceptional, the staff especially Mark went above and beyond to make my stay memorable. So peaceful so relaxing The Chapel are amazing. The history and rooms to view are so interesting brings back a...”
Paul
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“It’s an amazing building with lots of history and quirky items of interest. Nice bar and lively gardens”
Julia
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Its really worth staying here if y seek some peace and quiet and enjoy history.”
Susan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Continental breakfast was excellent & loved looking round this beautiful property, including the stunning St Cuthbert's chapel.”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens

Company review score: 9.5Based on 1,362 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Ushaw’s story traces back centuries to Tudor England and a time when religion split Europe in two. It’s a tale beyond belief. Our historic house, gardens and grounds were first created as a sacred space. Ushaw was kept secret, hidden from the world, as a place of spiritual growth and learning for people of faith. Today, Ushaw is reinvented and open to all. Our arts, heritage and events venue is a place where wonder, curiosity and amazement collide, to be enjoyed and experienced.

Property information

Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens is situated in the rolling North East countryside just 10 minutes drive away from Durham City Centre, with easy access to the A167 and A1(M). With stunning gothic architecture, breathtaking chapels, beautiful gardens and grounds - Ushaw really is a unique place to stay. - Free parking - Free access to our House, Chapels, Gardens & Exhibitions - Complimentary cold buffet breakfast - Relax in our evening lounge/bar or pre-loved bookshop - 10% off at the New Board Inn Pub & Restaurant serving delicious home-made food - Free access to events included with an Ushaw membership For group bookings and catered packages please message us.

Neighbourhood information

Our property is within easy access of many other local attractions including: - Beamish Museum - Durham Cathedral - Durham University - Raby Castle - Bowes Museum - Auckland Project - Locomotion

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens

Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

House rules

Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:30 to 00:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 05:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.