Host & Stay - Garden Cottage

About the hotel

Sustainable Accommodation :

Host & Stay - Garden Cottage in Durham offers a sustainable stay just a short distance from popular attractions like Beamish Museum and Stadium of Light. The property's eco-friendly features make it a unique and responsible choice for travelers looking to reduce their carbon footprint.

Modern Amenities :

This holiday home boasts modern amenities including free WiFi, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, and a living room with a flat-screen TV and streaming services. The private entrance, along with free parking and private check-in/check-out, ensures a convenient and comfortable stay for guests.

Outdoor Relaxation :

Surrounded by a garden, guests can unwind and enjoy the peaceful surroundings during their stay. For outdoor enthusiasts, hiking opportunities are available nearby, providing a perfect blend of relaxation and adventure.

Book Host & Stay - Garden Cottage now for a sustainable and comfortable retreat in Durham.

Facilities

• Free WiFi
• Parking
• Free Parking
• Heating
• Family rooms
• Garden
• Pets allowed
• Hiking
• Non-smoking throughout
• Private parking
• Private check-in/check-out
• Guest rooms disinfected between stays
• Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
• Cashless payment available
• Fire extinguishers
• First aid kit available
• Sanitized tableware & silverware
• Contactless check-in/check-out
• Smoke alarms
• Key access

Check-in and check-out

Check-out

until 10:00

Guest reviews

• M

  MichaelUnited Kingdom

  10

  Liked: The wee house was lovely 😍 Very pleased with it.

  Disliked: Getting confirmation was NOT straightforward. Getting codes for access was a bit frustrating. I am recovering from a severe illness so things like this are stressful. Host and Stay need to try and Iron this out. But, the stay was great 👍 👌 MM

  Posted in October 2026

• A

  AlvinMalaysia

  8

  Great holiday experience

  Liked: The house was beautiful and clean. The host was quick to respond to our queries. Property was easy to access and had onsite parking which was a big help. Nearby retail park. Location was ideal for our purpose. Value for money.

  Posted in October 2026

• G

  GordonUnited Kingdom

  3

  Liked: The cottage itself is fine.

  Disliked: We had an ant infestation in the conservatory when we arrived which meant we were unable to use it. Despite promises of maintenance coming out to attend to it, in the 5 days we were there nobody attended. I bought ant spray & powder to allow us to use it for 3 of our 5 days. The property is good but the management by Host & Stay is disgraceful, terrible customer service.

  Posted in July 2026

• P

  PaulUnited Kingdom · Couple

  6

  Enjoyable

  Liked: We really liked the property. Side drive for parking. Quiet location. Buses into Durham were frequent and very close to the property. You can also get the bus to Sunderland( we didn't). Easy access to A1=M1. North or south. Kitchen well stocked. Nice garden area. You can walk down to Durham 30 mins, bit less. I walked back once, steep all the way back. So a bus back is recommended if been out and eaten etc.

  Disliked: Floorboards upstairs creak. Might not bother some people. And the conservatory was full of flying ants, so, we couldn't use it. This property would have had an excellent rating from us, the fact we booked it for the parking and conservatory and not been able to enjoy the conservatory has brought our rating down. This property is very good, just we had the ants.

  Posted in July 2026

• K

  KateUnited Kingdom

  8

  Convenient location to Durham city centre

  Liked: Good location

  Disliked: Would have been good to have more sofas in the lounge - the small chairs felt like a waiting room/ reception area. However loved the conservatory area.

  Posted in July 2026

• C

  CameronUnited Kingdom

  10

  5 days in Durham

  Liked: We had a lovely stay at this cottage. It was spotlessly clean, comfortable, and had everything we needed. The beds were very comfortable, there was convenient off-road parking, and the location was ideal—quiet and peaceful, yet only minutes from Durham. The host provided plenty of helpful information and everything was very well organised. The cottage garden was a lovely bonus, and it was perfect for our dog too. We would highly recommend this property and would happily stay again.

  Disliked: Nothing.

  Posted in June 2026

Reviews in English from guests who stayed at the hotel, provided by our booking partner.

Good to know

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

A deposit may be required at the property.