Quartermaster's – Home 8617117 Apartment
- 2 bedrooms
- 3 sleeps
- 4 nights min stay
Quartermaster's – Home 8617117
- Apartment
- 2 bedrooms
- sleeps 3
- 4 nights min stay
Key Info
- Nearest beach 39 mi
- Child Friendly
- Car advised
- No pets allowed
Description from owner
Description
Stay in one of the north’s oldest castles! Quartermaster's is a bright and sunny south-facing ground floor flat, recently modernised, that sits between the castle’s medieval Constable Tower and 19th century Russell Tower. It sleeps 3 in a double room and a single room. The flat is a perfect base for exploring this beautiful but lesser-known part of the country. There is a wealth of historic places to visit – the city of Durham, with its magnificent cathedral, is a few minutes’ drive or bus ride away, and the towns of Barnard Castle and Richmond are within easy reach. Beamish Open Air Museum, Alnwick Castle Gardens, Hadrian’s Wall and Lindisfarne are places where you can easily spend the whole day. The Durham and Northumberland coasts have long sandy beaches, and for those who want to be more active there are great walks in the hills and dales. The Sage in Gateshead hosts an extensive programme of concerts, and the flat is ideally placed for the spectacular Kynren show in nearby Bishop Auckland each summer – it is advisable to book in advance if you want to see this while you are here.
The castle itself is regularly open for guided tours throughout the year - please check the Brancepeth Castle entry elsewhere on TripAdvisor for more details if you want your stay to coincide with a tour.
The castle is a historic monument dating back to before the 14th century, and all income from this holiday let goes towards its upkeep.
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- No pets allowed
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: Full bed
Bedroom 2: Twin bed - 1 Shower, 1 Attached (ensuite)
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Internet access
- Central heating
- Stove
- Fridge
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Iron
- TV
- DVD player
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
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Access
- Parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Getting around
Interaction with guest
Policies
- Check in time: 15:00, Check out time: 10:00
- If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
- Payment
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This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Damage deposit: ($123.98) £100.00 - 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.
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100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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100% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least two weeks before check-in.
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No refund if cancelled less than 2 weeks before check-in.
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About the owner
James D.
- Calendar last updated:
- 29 Mar 2024
- Years listed:
- 7
- Based in:
- United Kingdom
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English
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Reviews
– based on 28 reviews
Excellent
28 reviews
- Excellent
- 26
- Very Good
- 2
- Average
- 0
- Poor
- 0
- Terrible
- 0
“Atmospheric and comfortable.”
A very clean and well equipped flat in a splendid historical setting. Lovely secluded location in the shadow of the splendid castle. A peaceful and relaxing place. The owner was very helpful in helpin… More
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“Fantastic apartment”
Wonderful apartment fully equipped, just what we needed to unwind. The castle was fantastic it was a shame that we didn't have the time to take a tour. Close to everywhere we wanted to visit. … More
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Response from the owner Thank you for the kind review, Helen, and I am glad you enjoyed all the sights and sounds. We would live to welcome you again, and I hope that next time you will be able to fit in a tour of the interior.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Clean and warm apartment in characterful location.”
Warm and sunny apartment on south side of castle. Clean and well-equipped. Good location for visiting Durham and nearby area. Castle tour recommended. Good walks available directly from castle with th… More
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Response from the owner Thank you for this review - I am glad it all worked well and the weather was kind to you. We look forward to welcoming you back next time you return to the area.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Lovely apartment.”
James the owner was very helpful throughout the booking process and we found a lovely clean apartment on a secluded side of the castle on arrival. Everything you need was provided and it is only a 15 minute drive into Durham and when we visit the area again we will definitely stay here again. Lovely church directly opposite which provides a great view.
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 David - I am glad you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to welcoming you back again next time you are up this way.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Wonderful place to stay, unbeatable location, great hosts and special stay”
I stayed with my husband and son at Quartermaster's, attached to Brancepeth Castle, last weekend for 4 nights. It was a long awaited trip as it was bought pre-pandemic and has been rebooked sever… More
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Response from the owner I am glad it all went so well when you finally got here, Beth. It would be great to welcome you back again - this time without any postponements!
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Wonderful flat, wonderful host, wonderful location”
Just returned from a week's stay in Quartermaster's. The flat itself is lovely, comfy, compact and well-equipped. The setting within the grounds of the castle is gorgeous and peaceful and Br… More
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Response from the owner I am so glad it all went well for you, Dara, and that you managed to fit so much in to your stay. Thank you for this generous review, and we would love to welcome you back again one day - there is still so much more to see up here!
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Peaceful and comfy”
Excellent location about ten minutes by car from Durham. Lovely and peaceful with lots of open space within the castle grounds for strolling. The apartment is very comfortable, well equipped and has a… More
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Response from the owner I am glad you enjoyed your stay, Mike, and we look forward to welcoming you again. I am glad you found the flat was still well-equipped - we have had to take out some of the extras due to the current Covid restrictions.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Brancepeth castle stay”
Great stay, very peaceful place and surrounding area. Well equipped and very clean flat. Great to stay at a castle and local church worth a visit.
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 Nigel - I am glad you enjoyed your stay and found the flat very clean - our top priority at the moment. It is also good that you felt it was well-equipped as we have had to slim things down a bit to meet Covid requirements.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“The perfect place in Durham County”
This is the perfect place for people like me, who wants a place with strong personality. This is not a hotel, or a clasic appartment, it's a flat with two nice rooms and a big dining room-kitchen… More
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Response from the owner I am glad it worked well for you Cristobal despite the rain...... we look forward to welcoming you in the autumn.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Cosy Castle Stay”
Lovely apartment in Brancepeth Castle a few miles outside Durham. Very comfortable with all amenities you need. Easy drive into Durham & surrounding area. Good communication and information in apa… More
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 Linda - it was a shame about Ciara - I hope we may be able to welcome you back in better weather!
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with James (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?
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Send James (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 James (the owner)?
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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 James the owner's contact details or send them a message.
- What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send James (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 James (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.
- What is a booking request?
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When you pay online through the Ready to book? form, a booking request is sent to James (the owner). You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.
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- How do I know my booking is safe?
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- How do I know what it will cost for my stay?
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Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.You can also request a quote from James (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?
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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?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. James (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 James (the owner) before booking?
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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?
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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?
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Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.
- How do I pay the balance of my booking?
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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?
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You’ll need to contact James (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?
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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?
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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 James (the owner) a message.
If James (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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