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Durham Riverside Apartment - Kingsgate Bridge View – Home 502502 Apartment

  • 2 bedrooms
  • 4 sleeps
  • 3 nights min stay

Durham Riverside Apartment - Kingsgate Bridge View – Home 502502

  • Apartment
  • 2 bedrooms
  • sleeps 4
  • 3 nights min stay

Key Info

  • Child Friendly
  • Car not necessary
  • No pets allowed

Description from owner

Description

Kingsgate Bridge View is a peaceful and picturesque 5-star apartment awaiting you on the banks of the River Wear next to Kingsgate Bridge in Durham City Centre. Stroll down to the river, explore the beautiful city, enjoying the abundance of attractions consisting of a variety of bars, pubs, restaurants and shops.

This luxury apartment is a newly converted historic building located in the heart of Durham City featuring French doors opening onto a large deck overlooking the river Wear and famous Elvet Bridge. With so many local attractions dominating tourism, this one level apartment offers an atmosphere of serenity where you can even spend an afternoon curled up with a good book in the cosy lounge enjoying the view from the deck whilst you sip your tea (or perhaps wine) contemplating where to venture next. Durham City offers a wide range of activities for those who are looking to enrich their cultural knowledge or indulge in relaxation.

The ground floor has a fully secured door with a remote electronic lock. An internal hallway leads to a secure underground car park with an allocated parking bay for cars and bikes, accessible via a lift or stairs. The main living area consists of a lounge and dining table complete with LCD TV and WiFi (16mb) internet access. The kitchen is fully equipped with integral appliances including a washer / drier and waste disposal unit. The ground floor has a toilet and wooded floors throughout.

Strictly NO hen, stag or parties allowed. Any damages are payable by the guests.

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Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • No pets allowed
  • High chair

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
    Bedroom 2: Twin bed
    Beds in other rooms: Twin bed
  • 1 Full bath, 1 Attached (ensuite)

Amenities

  • Wireless Internet
  • Waterfront
  • Balcony or terrace
  • Deck
  • Internet access
  • Central heating
  • Stove
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Clothes dryer
  • Iron
  • High chair
  • TV
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided

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Access

  • Parking
  • Secure parking
  • Elevator access

Interaction with guest

We are present for our guest arrivals in order to welcome them to the apartment and show them around. We are happy to answer any questions they may have about Durham City and the surrounding area. We reside 20 minutes away from the apartment and are happy to respond to any problems 24 hours a day.

Policies

Check in time: 14:00, Check out time: 11:00
If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
Payment
This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Smoking
No smoking at this property

Cancellations

Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.

Booking confirmed

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

24 hours after booking

No refund If you cancel, any money you have paid cannot be refunded.

Check-in date

House rules

No stag or hen parties admitted

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About the owner

Durham Riverside A.
Average reply time:
1 hour 10 minutes
Response rate:
100%
Calendar last updated:
09 May 2024
Years listed:
11
Overall rating:

Languages spoken: English

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Reviews

Excellent
62 reviews

Excellent
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Very Good
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“Kingsgate Bridge View”

Reviewed 30 Apr 2023

Very comfortable & well equipped in a lovely setting by the river. Nice & quiet in a very central location in Durham City. Friendly owners who have gone the extra mile to make you welcome & enhance your stay.

This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

Response from the owner Thank you for choosing our Riverside apartment and we are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay. Kind Regards, Chris and Wendy

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

“Simply the best lodging in Durham”

Reviewed 29 Dec 2019

We started our holiday in the UK here at Chris and Wendy's lovely flat in the perfect location in Durham...what a good decision! Chris made our arrival easy, and took his time to show us the apa… More

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Response from the owner Hi Julia and Robert, We are so pleased that you chose to stay in our riverside apartment and found it comfortable and to your liking. We really appreciate your positive feedback and kind words. We aim to make the flat as homely as possible, especially at Christmas. We hope that you return in the future if you decide to travel to the UK again. Kind regards, Chris and Wendy

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

“Excellent city centre apartment”

Reviewed 2 Sep 2019

We enjoyed a week here as a family and could not have been in a better location or a more comfortable apartment. We needed to be close to the centre, which we were, but with parking as well we were ea… More

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Response from the owner We are so pleased that you had an enjoyable stay and thank you for choosing our Riverside apartment. Your positive feedback and kind words are genuinely appreciated as we aim to make everyone's stay as relaxing and enjoyable as possible. We strive to provide a personal and individual service to meet the specific needs of all our guests and your comments are so helpful in confirming that we are on the right track. We hope that you will consider a return visit in the future as you would be very welcome. Kind regards, Chris and Wendy.

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

“Well equipped and pleasant flat, a good centre for the North East”

Reviewed 6 Aug 2019

We have just returned from an enjoyable two week stay in this pleasant apartment. When we first arrived, we did have difficulty finding it, and had to ring Wendy the owner twice, before we were finall… More

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Response from the owner We are so pleased that you had an enjoyable stay and thank you for choosing our Riverside apartment. Your positive feedback and kind words are genuinely appreciated as we aim to make everyone's stay as relaxing and enjoyable as possible. We strive to provide a personal and individual service to meet the specific needs of all our guests and your comments are so helpful in confirming that we are on the right track. We hope that you will consider a return visit in the future as you would be very welcome. Kind regards, Chris and Wendy.

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

“Five Star Base on the riverside”

Reviewed 3 Jul 2019

We recently enjoyed our third stay here in consecutive years and the experience is as good as ever! Chris and Wendy's communications from booking to arrival and even during our stay were first c… More

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Response from the owner Thank you for choosing to return to our apartment for the third time. Your positive feedback and kind words are genuinely appreciated. We aim to provide a personal and individual service to meet the specific needs of all our guests and your comments assist us to improve our service and the apartment facilities for all our guests. We are looking forward to welcoming you for a return visit. Kind regards, Chris and Wendy

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

“Fabulous appartment!”

Reviewed 5 Mar 2019

This is a warm, spacious and very comfortable appartment which has been completed to a top specification. Lovely decking area with views over the river. Close to all amenities and benefits from a gara… More

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Response from the owner Thank you so much Michael for your positive feedback and such kind words which we appreciate so much. We are so pleased that you enjoyed a relaxing stay as we aim to provide a personal and individual service to meet the specific needs of all our guests. We appreciate all comments with a view to constantly improving our service and apartment facilities for everyone. We are looking forward to welcoming you for a return visit. Kind regards, Chris and Wendy

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

“the very best apartment we have ever stayed in”

Reviewed 15 Nov 2018

had 2 nights in this apartment, perfect from beginning to end, wendy and chris could not have been more helpful, fabulous river views, secure car park, central for everything, spotless, very comfortab… More

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Response from the owner Hi Jacqueline, "Thank you your review the praise you've given". We are very appreciative of your positive review as we aim to make your stay as comfortable and relaxing as possible. Kind regards Chris and Wendy

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

“Superb and convenient apartment”

Reviewed 2 Oct 2018

A great place to stay, overlooking the river and a couple of minutes walk into old Durham. Large and very well appointed apartment with excellent facilities and secure parking. Highly recommended.

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Response from the owner Hi Simon, Thank you so much for choosing to stay in our apartment. Your positive feedback and kind words are very much appreciated. We are so pleased that you enjoyed our central position giving easy access to the city centre. We aim to provide a personal and individual service and enjoy meeting our guests. We appreciate all comments with a view to constantly improving our service and apartment facilities for everyone. We are looking forward to welcoming in the future. Kind regards, Chris and Wendy

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

“Perfect base in Durham”

Reviewed 10 Sep 2018

We'd stayed in this apartment previously so we knew it was a perfect base - and that is still the case! The secure underground parking is a massive plus and if you're just spending the day … More

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Response from the owner Thank you so much for choosing to return and stay in our apartment. Your positive feedback and kind words are very much appreciated. We are so pleased that you enjoyed our central position giving easy access to the city centre. We aim to provide a personal and individual service and enjoy meeting our guests especially when they opt for a return visit. We appreciate all comments with a view to constantly improving our service and apartment facilities for everyone. We are looking forward to welcoming in the future. Kind regards, Chris and Wendy

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

“Miss”

Reviewed 18 Jul 2018

I cannot praise this apartment enough. What a stunning place & a fabulous location. The furnishings and fittings are all 1st class, & spotlessly clean. Wendy & Chris were fantastic, meeti… More

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Response from the owner Hi Diane, Thank you so much for your positive feedback and such kind words which we appreciate so much. We are so pleased that you enjoyed a relaxing stay as we aim to provide a personal and individual service to meet the specific needs of all our guests. We appreciate all comments with a view to constantly improving our service and apartment facilities for everyone. We are looking forward to welcoming you for a return visit. Kind regards, Chris and Wendy

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

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FAQs

How do I find more info about the property?

You can get in touch with Durham Riverside (the owner) through the contact form on this page.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.

What if I have questions before I book?

Send Durham Riverside (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

How do I contact Durham Riverside (the owner)?

Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Durham Riverside the owner's contact details or send them a message.

What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?

Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Durham Riverside (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then

Or send Durham Riverside (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.

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You can also request a quote from Durham Riverside (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.

How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?

You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.

How do I pay for my vacation?

Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Durham Riverside (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.

If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.

Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.

Why can't I call Durham Riverside (the owner) before booking?

You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.

If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.

How do damage deposits work?

In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.

Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

How can I view and manage my booking?

Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.

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You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.

We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.

How can I withdraw my booking request?

You’ll need to contact Durham Riverside (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.

How do I cancel my booking?

Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

How do I make changes to my booking?

You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Durham Riverside (the owner) a message.

If Durham Riverside (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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