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The Old Post Office

4 stars
From
£91
Cheapest

rate per night

9.4
Excellent
196 reviews
Tue 7/5
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Wed 8/5
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Double room

About The Old Post Office

  • Hotel Room
    You’ll have a private room with all the hotel’s amenities
  • Freebies
    This stay includes Wi-Fi and Parking for free
The Old Post Office offers a pleasant village setting just 20 minutes’ drive from the historic city of Durham. This pretty Grade II-listed property offers uniquely decorated rooms and lovely gardens with a courtyard. Each of the rooms at The Old Post Office features beautiful printed fabrics and artefacts. They offer lots of light and space, a TV, and tea and coffee-making facilities, as well as a private bathroom with a shower. Breakfast includes locally sourced produce including eggs from the property’s own free-range hens. You can relax in the property grounds and stroll into the village centre, where you will find restaurants and shops. Newcastle-Upon-Tyne is a 25-minute drive from the property, while the Northumberland coastline is around 50 minutes’ drive away.

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*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.

Prices are based on 1 night including VAT, excluding local taxes and fees.

Amenities at The Old Post Office

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Free parking
  • TV
  • Free toiletries
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Internet
  • Hairdryer
  • No smoking
  • Wake-up service

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Internet
  • Body soap
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Smoke alarms
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Heating
  • Conditioner

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Shower
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom
  • Walk-in shower

Dining

  • Wine glasses
  • Electric kettle
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Dining area
  • Dining table

Things to do

  • Board games/puzzles
  • Cycling
  • Darts
  • Evening entertainment

General

  • Seating area
  • Garden view
  • Storage available

Services and conveniences

  • Wake-up service
  • Bottle of water
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities

Media and entertainment

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • TV

Accessibility and suitability

  • No smoking
  • Non-feather pillow

Bedroom

  • Socket near the bed
  • Alarm clock

Parking and transportation

  • Free parking

Outdoor

  • Grill

Laundry

  • Iron and ironing board

Workspace

  • Desk

Family friendly

  • Books, DVDs, music for children

Reviews of The Old Post Office

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9.4
WonderfulBased on 196 verified guest reviews
9.3Solo
9.5Families
9.3Couples
9.6Friends

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Location

27 Front Street, Durham, DH7 0LA

What's nearby

  • Diggerland Durnham3.1 mi
  • DLI Museum and Durham Art Gallery7 mi
  • Crook Hall and Gardens7.3 mi
  • The Gates Shopping Centre7.3 mi
  • Durham University Observatory7.3 mi
  • Durham Indoor Market7.4 mi
  • St. Nicholas Church7.4 mi
  • Gala Theatre Durham7.4 mi
  • Durham Castle7.4 mi
  • Durham Cathedral7.5 mi
  • Palace Green7.5 mi
  • Durham Heritage Centre and Museum7.5 mi

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 16:00, check out anytime before 11:00

Cancellation/pre-payment

Cancellation/pre-payment policies vary by room type and provider.

Essential information about The Old Post Office

Low season

September

High season

July

Average price (weeknight)

£95

Average price (weekend night)

£106
Cheapest month to stay with an average 11% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 6% rise in price.
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When to book a room at The Old Post Office

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Top tips for your stay at The Old Post Office

  • If you’re after a cheap room at The Old Post Office, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in September and August.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at The Old Post Office, plan to stay on a Saturday or Sunday. The most expensive day is usually Friday.
  • The cheapest price a room at The Old Post Office was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was £95, while the most expensive was £104.
  • How long should you stay at The Old Post Office? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 2 days.

FAQs when booking at The Old Post Office

  • Where is The Old Post Office located?

    The Old Post Office is located at 27 Front Street, 7.1 miles from the centre of Durham. Diggerland Durnham is the closest landmark to The Old Post Office.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at The Old Post Office?

    Check-in time is 16:00 and check-out time is 11:00 at The Old Post Office.

  • Does The Old Post Office offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, The Old Post Office offers free Wi-Fi.

  • Does The Old Post Office offer free parking?

    Yes, The Old Post Office offers free parking.

  • How far is The Old Post Office from the airport?

    The Old Post Office is 15 miles from Newcastle upon Tyne. The Old Post Office is 24.8 miles from Darlington Teesside Intl.

  • How does KAYAK find such great The Old Post Office hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at The Old Post Office in Durham and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at The Old Post Office and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for The Old Post Office.

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Good to know

Value for money

9.3

Distance to city centre

7.1 mi

Nearest airport

Newcastle upon Tyne

Distance to airport

15.0 mi