In Durham .Within a 15-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Gala Theatre Durham and St. Nicholas Church. Durham Indoor Market and Durham World Heritage Site Visitor Centre are also within 2 miles (3 km).
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Host & Stay | The Duck Pond
Summary: This historic building has been renovated to a great standard, allowing modern and traditional features to contrast perfectly. With three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a short walk from the centre of Durham, this lovely holiday home will provide a truly unforgettable stay. Sleeping up to six guests, you’ll be able to create memories to treasure with friends and family.
The Space: The Duck Pond has been recently refurbished to the highest standard. With premium furnishings and beautiful finishes, you can expect a homely stay in a well maintained property.
Head to the open plan living and kitchen area, and you’ll find a comfortable space with two comfy sofas. Turn on the flat screen TV to keep up with your favourite shows or spend quality time with your loved ones.
Fully equipped for self-catering stays, the kitchen has everything you could need to prepare home cooked.
The Duck Pond boasts three spacious bedrooms. There are two bedrooms on the first floor with double beds. The third bedroom is located on the first floor and also features a double bed, along with exposed wooden beams which add a real traditional, cosy feel to the space.
There is a shower room on the ground floor and the upstairs bedroom is home to an ensuite boasting a shower, wash basin and WC.
Outside you’ll find a pleasant and secluded garden to the rear of the property. With barbeque facilities and a seating area, this is great for enjoying the fresh air during your stay.
Guest Access: Guests have access to the full property. The keys to the property are accessed via a secure key safe and full details will be provided shortly before your arrival date.
Private on-site parking is available for one vehicle at the front of the property.
The Neighborhood: Named as ‘One of the Best Cities to Visit in 2020’, Durham is a beautiful and charming area within the North East. Known as the ‘perfect little city’, Durham has the best mix of everything and it all blends seamlessly. It retains its mediaeval heritage but it also has a modern and vibrant twist. It boasts lush green landscapes but it also has busy cobbled streets with independent shops, bars and restaurants.
Durham has plenty of history within its walls. One of the most spectacular historic sites is Durham Cathedral. Constructed between 1103 and 1133, this towering building is a shining example of Norman architecture. The cathedral is now the oldest surviving building with a stone vaulted ceiling of such a large scale.
Getting Around: The centre of Durham is a short ten-minute walk from The Duck Pond.
Durham train station is 10-minute drive away so nearby towns and cities can easily be reached via rail. There’s also a taxi rank in close proximity to the train station.
There are plenty of bus routes throughout Durham. Hop on the Arriva 6 route to visit Barnard Castle or the number 22 which travels through Seaham and Sunderland.
Interaction with Guests: We’re always available for our guests so please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
General
Garden
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
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Rules
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Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Events
Events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Parties and events are allowed on site. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.
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Frequently asked questions
How close is Host & Stay | The Duck Pond to the airport?
This vacation home is 24.3 mi (37-min drive) away from the Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Host & Stay | The Duck Pond have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.
How close is Host & Stay | The Duck Pond to the beach?
This vacation home is 11.9 mi (28-min drive) from Blast Beach and 15.1 mi (37-min drive) from Hawthorn Hive Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does Host & Stay | The Duck Pond offer free breakfast?
This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Host & Stay | The Duck Pond?
No, there is no casino at this vacation home.
What time is check-in at Host & Stay | The Duck Pond?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Host & Stay | The Duck Pond?
Free parking is not available at this vacation home.
Does Host & Stay | The Duck Pond have a pool?
This vacation home does not have a pool.
Does Host & Stay | The Duck Pond have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this vacation home.
How close is Host & Stay | The Duck Pond to downtown Durham?
This vacation home is 0.7 mi away from Durham.
Host & Stay | The Duck Pond Reviews
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8/10 Good
Christina D.
Jun 28, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
The Duck Pond
Good accommodation for 3 couples. Lovely big bi fold window from the kitchen area looking over gardens and trees - perfect for hot weather.
Christina D.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
6/10 Okay
Ann M.
Jun 12, 2024
Property description
On arrival it was clear that the property layout had been misrepresented. Our family included 2 people who need significant assistance with stairs. As the description was 2 groundfloor bedrooms, we did not think there would be an issue. We found on arrival that the 2 bedrooms were actually on the 1st floor and the 3rd bedroom was on the 2nd floor. This caused considerable difficulty for our family,
as there was a flight of stairs to the apartment.
As per the consummer rights act we expected the accommodation to be accurate as to cleanliness and safety.