40 Winks Hospitality

Our 3 night stay at the 40 Winks was brilliant. The hotel was very clean and everything about it was lovely. Only a short walk to the City Centre. George couldn’t have been more helpful and is a lovely person. The breakfasts were amazing. If we return to Durham, it will definitely be the 40 Winks for us. Thanks George.

If I could give more than five stars I would! Forty Winks is every bit as good as all the other reviews suggest. We (my husband and I) met all three staff, George, Ellie and Jess and they were all extremely welcoming, friendly and clearly very good at what they do. We had one of the smaller bedrooms which was absolutely perfect for what we wanted, and very comfortable. The house is beautifully decorated and obviously very well cared for. The breakfasts, whether cooked by George or Jess, are delicious and definitely set us up for a day’s sightseeing. But the thing that made Forty Winks and its staff so special for us was how they reacted when I went over on my ankle and heard a crack! Jess was on duty, provided me with ice to put on the ankle immediately, rang a taxi to get me to A and E, and was just so caring and concerned. When we returned from A and E, me with crutches and a moon boot for my now broken ankle, George (and Jonathan the owner who happened to be there at the time) were again so kind and concerned - and the following morning George even offered to bring me breakfast in our room if that would help. And when we next saw Ellie she showed the same concern and desire to make things as easy as possible as Jess and George. Clearly this was not the ‘break’ in Durham we had planned, but without the kindness of everyone at Forty Winks it would have been much worse. We hope to be back for a trouble free break in Durham in the not too distant future, and will definitely go back to Forty Winks.

Beautiful Durham Hotel LOCATION: quiet leafy street, short walk into the beautiful.and charming city centre, cathedral, riverside bars, restaurants, shops & railway station. Some on street parking if required. ACCOMODATION: beautifully presented and tastefully decorated rooms. Immaculate en-suite with molton.brown toiletries STAFF: greeted by George, very friendly and welcoming. Waiting staff during.breakfast also excellent BREAKFAST: Menu of individually prepared cooked breakfasts, we can recommend the full english & eggs royale, delicious. Also cereals, yoghurts, fruit juices, toast options COST: moderate but well worth it. RECOMMENDED: 100% hopefully will be back NEGATIVE: Nothing, couldn't improve on perfection. Thanks

Absolutely faultlsss, second time we've stayed.. Beautiful hotel, room was amazing with beautiful viewsl. Sat in the bubble bath at 7.15am with sun shining in the room, views of the cathedral watching squirrels run up the trees...so very peaceful. George and staff were exceptional, very professional, friendly and accommodating. Perfect location, a minutes walk to shops/bars but set away in am idyllic, picturesque street. Definitely be back, can't recommend enough.

A small boutique hotel in a residential road. Large rooms with a great view of the cathedral. On quite a steep road. Fine when you walk down it to get to the centre but more challenging on the way back! The breakfast is fine but you need to go out for other meals - there is a reasonable choice in town.Overall a good experience.

What a great little hotel in a brilliant location. So much value for money, the manager and chef was brilliant and made us feel more than welcome. The decor throughout is as stunning as the views from the bedroom window. We had the gala room with a roll top bath looking straight out to the cathedral. Can't wait to go again.