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Castle View Guest House

4 Crossgate | DH1 4PS, Durham Durham Cit, England
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Ranked #6 of 40 Durham B&B and Inns
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Durham, England, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

Had a wonderful stay in Castle View Guesthouse. I have stayed in many places in Durham Cithy over the last few years whilst visiting the University and this is by far the best. I always receive a friendly welcome and they are always glad to see me back. The rooms have recently been refurbished to a luxurious standard.

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MJ_Williams864444, Owner at Castle View Guest House, responded to this review
15 May 2013

Thanks for your kind review - it's always nice to welcome you to our B&B Glad you liked our new rooms and found them value for money. Mike & Anne More

Edinburgh, United Kingdom
1 review
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

The hotel provides comfortable rooms in a decent location in Durham. Our stay however was plagued with several incidents involving rude staff. Each one in isolation seemed small, however the total sum made me think there was a wider problem. On arrival we were never informed the time of breakfast. A thorough search of the room also revealed no guide... More

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MJ_Williams864444, Owner at Castle View Guest House, responded to this review
10 May 2013

Honestly how can you respond to a review like this. THEY SAY that the guests before them were warmly engaged in conversation but that, , they were not, !. I wonder why.? This is just a B&Q we do not have to pander to rude people we simply have to provide our best service - if guests are not friendly... More

weymouth
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013 via mobile

The quality of the room was more than i expected for a B&B in a historic building. The carpet was new, the beds were very cosy and warm, the shower room newly installed and it was all lovely fresh and clean. Castle view is located within yards of the centre of Durham and is easy to get to from the... More

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MJ_Williams864444, Owner at Castle View Guest House, responded to this review
6 May 2013

Thank you for your great review. It is very rewarding when our guests recognise our efforts to keep the quality of the guesthouse the best in the city. We will do our best to maintain the top standards which you may expect from our venue. Mike & Anne More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013 via mobile

We stayed for one night, (Saturday) , the room was lovely, very clean and of a very high standard, lovely big shower and very comfortable bed. The only negative was some of the rowdy noise from the drunken people outside, so I would recommend ear plugs for a really good night sleep! ( the noise is the sacrifice you make... More

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MJ_Williams864444, Owner at Castle View Guest House, responded to this review
2 May 2013

Thank you for your most appreciative comments - I know from experience how hard it is to sit down and do a review especially when you are still on the move. You happened to visit us on the weekend when all of the university students were returning after their Spring holiday break and as is always the case spirits are... More

Montpellier, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

The Castle View guest house is ideally situated. A short walk from the bus station and from the Market Place, on a hill facing the cathedral and the castle. Fabulous views from the small church green just outside the house. Our room had a side view of a street, but pleasant enough, It was a large twin on the top... More

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MJ_Williams864444, Owner at Castle View Guest House, responded to this review
30 April 2013

This sprightly lady was checking in at the same time as 2 other parties and my son said she did not ask for assistance or appear to need it . He would have gladly have carried her bag up but she did not wait around and he thought no more of it. All of our beds are of the very... More

London, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

This was my first visit to Durham and this guest house had been recommended to me by a friend, and I wasn't disappointed. The location is great - very central and close to the cathedral with easy access from the train station. I stayed in a large, very comfortable room which had recently been refurbished to a very high standard.... More

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MJ_Williams864444, Owner at Castle View Guest House, responded to this review
30 April 2013

Thank you for taking the time to write such a kind review. We look forward to your next visit in June when we can assure you of the same high standards. Mike & Anne More

London
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

Arrived in Durham after three hours on the train. The hotel was an easy walk from the station ( all downhill) A warm greeting and then the room. It was better than we had anticipated, roomy , modern. A seating area with large flat TV, wonderful bed and a more than adequate bathroom ( no bath) but a very roomy... More

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MJ_Williams864444, Owner at Castle View Guest House, responded to this review
16 April 2013

What a cracking review - thank you so much for taking the time to show your appreciation. We hope we see you again. Anne & Mike More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2013 via mobile

I have stayed here many times as i travel a lot in my work around five years ago i discovered castle view and i have never looked for another place to stay while in Durham you are made more than welcome by all the staff and it is in my opinion the best b and b has to offer the... More

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MJ_Williams864444, Owner at Castle View Guest House, responded to this review
6 April 2013

Very glad to welcome you again- always a pleasure. We are so glad you noticed our combining of some bedrooms to create larger accommodation. Thankyou and please come again. More

Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2013

I stayed here twenty years ago while visiting my sister at university and fell in love with the B&B and this city. Then as now the service was friendly and the breakfast superb, but now having had an obvious refurbishment you can add boutique feel to its traditional décor. Modernised without losing its original charms this B&B is located centrally... More

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MJ_Williams864444, Owner at Castle View Guest House, responded to this review
6 April 2013

Thanks for your great review. It's good to know our refurbishments are noticed and appreciated. Please come again. More

Durham
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2013

The hotel has been refurbished since the last time I stayed. The decor was really nice with a boutique feel The room was spotless and I was made to feel very welcome. The guest house is very close to the center of the city but has an extremely peaceful and quiet feel. Tea and coffee available and the breakfast excellent.... More

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MJ_Williams864444, Owner at Castle View Guest House, responded to this review
16 April 2013

Thank you once again for supporting us with a great review. The fact that you revisited us is very gratifying. We are so glad you like our new rooms. It makes it all worthwhile. Mike & Anne More

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Also Known As:
Castle View Guest House Hotel Durham
Castle View Guest House Hotel
Castle View Guest House Durham, England
Address: 4 Crossgate | DH1 4PS, Durham Durham Cit, England
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Region: United Kingdom > England > Durham > Durham
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Suites
Hotel Style:
Ranked #6 of 40 B&Bs / Inns in Durham
Price Range: €€
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
17 century English Heritage Listed Building with origins going back to the 14th century - restored and decorated to the highest standards.6 en-suite rooms - 2 with views of castle and cathedral the others looking over the historic street of Crossgate - one of the medieval routes where the ancient road from England to Scotland forded the River Wear and on which the city was originally founded - this unprepossessing street predates the castle and cathedral.The house is the closest residential property of all to the town centre and is only a few minutes walk from the castle and cathedral , the historic centre , shopping streets and restaurants. This can mean that the street is sometimes lively and noisy at night usually at weekends due to the fact that we are a prestigious university city with many boisterous young people out and about. We do however have double glazing and the highest quality beds to help you have a goodnight sleep before a full English breakfast cooked fresh to order with cereals , juices , and freshly cut fruit salad. ... more   less 

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