The Old Mill

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Scored 8.7
Rated excellent

Staff

9.3

Just off exit 61 from the A1M highway, The Old Mill is a traditional English Inn offering excellent food all day and private bedrooms. Durham is just 5 miles away. Nicely furnished bedrooms feature bathrooms with a shower or bathtub. They also include free Wi-Fi, TVs, hair dryers, telephones and tea/coffee making facilities. Enjoy a fine meal from the The Old Mill’s English and European menu in the large dining room, the mezzanine balcony or the atrium. The bar has cozy alcoves creating a warm intimate atmosphere. Durham is easily accessible and the cathedral and University are a short 10-minute drive away. The Angel of The North and Newcastle are both within reach.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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Christopher
United States United States
“The food was fantastic and amazing value. The shower was nice and roomy. The room was clean and the staff very friendly.”
Linda
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful place good atmosphere and attentive staff”
Catherine
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The ambience, decor, history, menu, staff, parking and service”
Stephen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Warm welcome and informed me of meal times and where to go to find my room as I've never been here before. I went for a special on the menu and thoroughly enjoyed the Game Casserole with a leek dumpling and root mash. A full breakfast was also...”
Paul
United States United States
“We had a very nice stay at the Old Mill. Highly recommended. Our rooms were clean and comfortable with great lighting in both the sleeping area and the bathroom. They also had an electronic shower which turned out to be nice. We had our dinner...”
Bede
Australia Australia
“A beautiful, quaint country inn, perfect for me travels in and around the north east. Easily accessibly from Durham, yet off the main roads and highway. I was impressed by the quietness of the rooms, their isolation from the tavern area, and the...”
Cherie
United States United States
“Friendly staff amazing breakfast and value for stay”
Hooson
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Second visit in 2 years. Excellent location, good value for money. Great and friendly staff.”
Barbara
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful building, well kept and unusual, very floral.”
Susan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The breakfast was excellent we could not fault it. My only comment is the difficulty I had with opening the musleli sachet, it would have been helpful to have had a pair of scissors available, obviously attached to a chain for health and safety...”

Area info

Amenities of The Old Mill

Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Extra bed upon request
£10 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
2 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
£10 per child, per night

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

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

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