The Old Mill

4.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this 4-star Durham B&B

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Bar (on property)
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Reception
Double Room, Private Bathroom | Free WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Metal Bridge, Durham, England, DH6 5NX
  • Place, Spennymoor Leisure Centre
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Whitworth Hall Country Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Durham University
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

Single Room, Private Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Double Room, Private Bathroom

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(40 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Durham

In Durham .Within 6 miles (10 km) of this Durham B&B, you'll find Spennymoor Leisure Centre and Jubilee Park. Whitworth Hall Country Park and Durham University are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Spennymoor Leisure Centre - 5 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Whitworth Hall Country Park - 6 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Hardwick Park - 6 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • Durham University - 7 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • Durham Cathedral - 9 min drive - 8.0 miles

Getting around

  • Durham Station - 16 min drive
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Old Mill - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Old Mill

Enjoy the free WiFi at this 4-star Durham B&B
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Durham bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
The Old Mill offers 12 accommodations. This Durham bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
This property is professionally cleaned
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Old Mill to the airport?

The Old Mill is 20 mi (40-min drive) away from the Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Old Mill?

As of Dec 31, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Old Mill on Jan 10, 2026 start from $109.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Old Mill have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Old Mill.

How close is The Old Mill to the beach?

This bed & breakfast is 16.9 mi (33-min drive) from Shippersea Bay and 17.1 mi (38-min drive) from Hawthorn Hive Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Old Mill offer free breakfast?

The Old Mill offers free cooked-to-order breakfast on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM and weekends between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Old Mill?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast.

What time is check-in at The Old Mill?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM.

Is there free parking at The Old Mill?

This bed & breakfast offers free self parking.

Does The Old Mill have a pool?

The Old Mill does not have a pool.

Does The Old Mill have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Old Mill have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this bed & breakfast.

How close is The Old Mill to downtown Durham?

The Old Mill is 0.8 mi away from Cornforth.

The Old Mill Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 241 out of 336 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 75 out of 336 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 336 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 336 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 336 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Room comfort
Room clean and well appointed, large menu and large portions, not too noisy late night despite being busy
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Eric

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff. Food and accommodation very good. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carly

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing and quick service even when we had an issue with the heating it was sorted really quickly. Lovely and friendly staff thank you for a raally good stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice, comfortable room, great bed. Bathroom extractor didn't work and there is road noise with the window open. Excellent breakfast. Overall, I was pleased
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pretty good all round but could be better

4 day stay Great parking and route accessibility Bit of a climb to main 2nd floor bedrooms where you will likely end up Never tried wi fi signal was good enough for our needs Warm enough rooms good en-suite -tv up to date but small Had breakfasts and used restaurant quite a bit -food great to mediocre send it back and they will replace it (very good staff) As standards go these days would stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable rooms and good food friendly and efficient staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Agnes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely stay

Lovely hotel. Staff very attentive. Room cleaned every day of our stay when it wasn't really necessary. Breakfast fine. Evening meals were very good and portions huge. Free WiFi. Nice outdoor seating area. Wouldn't hesitate to return
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Janice

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Alex

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay, very helpful, food fantastic excellent value for money
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay - excellent staff and good food. Spacious room and very comfortable bed. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

CATHERINE

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas, Northwood

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, very nice food options (e.g. hot and cold breakfast available), clean and comfortable bedroom and bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Brilliant place to stay, free parking, great food

Fantastic place, just off the A1M, perfect for a stop off. Very clean, comfortable and quiet room. Smoke free parking. The staff were very helpful. Food was amazing, huge portions at dinner and freshly cooked breakfasts. Really great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

AJ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A good hotel for visiting Durham

A comfortable, quiet yet conveniently situated hotel. Our king size bed was a little firm, but that's personal taste. Breakfasts were tasty and nicely cooked and served. We didn't eat dinner at the hotel. There's plenty of car parking, but it does get busy with diners' cars. The free wi-fi was fine. Out tv needed a new aerial cable, which was sorted immediately when we raised the issue. Staff were friendly and approachable. Sadly, as the twelve bedrooms are all up one or two flights of steep, quite narrow stairs, we won't be returning - but would recommend it to more mobile travellers.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There were several family members who stayed her for a family reunion and it was perfect. Caitlin was a lovely lady who looked after us she was extremely kind and helpful nothing was too much trouble. The rest of the staff were just as nice and friendly. The meals were great and huge, it was a shame that we couldn't have stayed longer to try one of there roast dinners. The rooms were spotless and very well kept. If we needed extras for our rooms we only needed to ask. We would definitely stay here again and would recommended it, the only negative would be that the reception desk would have someone there, otherwise perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

North east trip.

Polite and friendly staff from first entering. Very good food. 🙂
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Isabel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

philip

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Must come here again

Highly recommended. Lovely place, excellent breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mrs Wendy A

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nashmill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay. There were a number of marks on the walls and the table was dusty, but apart from that, everything else was great. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A hidden gem

A fabulous pub with rooms. Amazing value. Great staff, rooms and food and fabulous value we couldn’t fault it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025