Durham is home to 52 Old Elvet. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Waldridge Fell Country Park and Whitworth Hall Country Park, while Gala Theatre Durham and Durham Heritage Centre and Museum are cultural highlights. Abbey Leisure Centre and Adventure Valley are also worth visiting. Visit our Durham travel guide
You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
52 Old Elvet
This smoke-free apartment building features free self-parking. Each apartment provides a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave. Guests can appreciate conveniences, such as a dining area and a sitting area, and other amenities include free WiFi and a flat-screen TV.
52 Old Elvet offers 12 accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas. Accommodation at this 4.5-star apartment has kitchens with full-sized fridge/freezers, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include a shower.
This Durham apartment provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
General
12 units
Georgian architecture
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an access code
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Access code
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Payment types at the property
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is professionally cleaned
Property is also known as
52 Old Elvet Durham
52 Old Elvet Apartment
52 Old Elvet Apartment Durham
Frequently asked questions
Is 52 Old Elvet pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at 52 Old Elvet?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at 52 Old Elvet?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM.
What time is check-out at 52 Old Elvet?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is 52 Old Elvet located?
Situated in Durham, this luxury apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Durham Indoor Market and Durham University. St. Nicholas Church and Durham World Heritage Site Visitor Centre are also within 10 minutes. Durham Station is 12 minutes by foot.
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Reviews
52 Old Elvet Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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9.4
Cleanliness
10
Location
9.0
Staff & service
9.0
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 42 reviews
10 - Excellent
33
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 42 reviews
8 - Good
7
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 42 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews
2 - Terrible
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Jo
15 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A great, spacious property. Modern & clean.
Excellent city centre location yet calm & quiet at night (week day stay).
Jo
10/10 Excellent
Jan
27 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Perfect apartment
Lovely apartment well equipped lovely and warm with safe onsite parking,perfect location for city centre just 5 mins away
Jan
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth
28 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Perfect location
Location is perfect, walking in the town within minutes. We managed to park at the back with no problems but there is on street if needed. Bedrooms large and so quiet, Showers excellent and the living area and kitchen large and spacious, could have done with a few dishwasher tabs but that’s just a minor grumble!
A very nice and modern apartment with all the facilities and very smooth check in process.
Very close to the center and everything accessible in a walking distance.
A couple of minor things to be improved to make the stay even better.
Slightly more careful with the cleanliness as were some spots needed more attention but not something that is not possible to stay in.
The toiletries should be supplied in a daily base or provide sufficient for the stay.
We stayed for two nights and the 2nd day we run out of shower gel.
Antonis
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
6/10 Okay
cecilia
8 Sept 2024
Location was excellent and parking was good
The apartment was clean but it didn’t smell very nice. I think it was the shower drain.
Although an apartment for 4 people it only had 3 mugs and one of those was badly chipped and shouldn’t be used. There were only 2 small water glasses .Each bed only had one bedside lamp.
Overall it was not comfortable and I expected better
cecilia
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Susan
22 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Perfect Location
Brilliant location. A great apartment very comfortable
Susan
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Darren
6 Jul 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Spacious Clean and Great Location
Great location, just minutes walk from the centre of town but really quiet (quiet enough to sleep with the windows open). Lots of space and well stocked with everything you need
Darren
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Guy Boyce
6 Jul 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a wonderful stay here! Andy the property manager was so helpful in every regard.
We stayed for my daughter's graduation and we arrived to Champagne and Truffles, it was above and beyond and we very much appreciated it.
A wonderful stay and a wonderful team running 52 Old Elvet!
Guy Boyce
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
17 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Brilliant accommodation
Really lovely apartment and ideal for what we needed. Much bigger inside than expected and the location is excellent. We only managed to get one of the free parking spaces on one of our days stay but could park on the street directly outside which was a reasonable cost.
Kitchen had everything we needed.
We would consider this accommodation again,
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Rosanne
6 Jul 2022
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Really comfortable flat in the very centre of Durham. Tall celiling, gorgeous big sash windows, nicely furnished. Immaculately clean. Excellent bathroom and very well-equipped kitchen. My only criticism (and it is a small but crucial one) is the duvet. It was horribly lumpy and clumpy. We had a fabulous stay. Thank you.
Rosanne
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
8/10 Good
Michael
9 Sept 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Durham City break
Beautiful city apartment. Close to Durham centre. Lovely building. Only problem was that the smoke detector and sprinkler both had their installation dust covers still attached making them unsafe. Removed them ourselves and left note to owner. Hopefully the other apartments are now all safely looked after. A small but potentially dangerous oversight. Other than that, loved our stay and enjoyed the beautiful city of Durham.
Michael
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
6/10 Okay
FAYTH
30 Jun 2024
Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Accommodation information is misleading, pictures are not reflective. The Wolsey is accessed through a back entrance off a small car park. The only ground floor window is the entrance door which faces the car forecourt, no openings. The Wolsey has no access to the rest of the period building. The room rate is very high given the low standard of bed/mattress, towels and cleanliness. There is a significant drain odor that permeates the entire area. Car parking space is not guaranteed, the general public use the car park. This is likened to student accommodation.
FAYTH
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Gawain
5 Jun 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Great place to stay in Durham
This was a great place to stay close to the center of town though very quiet and just a few steps from the river. The staff was great and considered all our needs and responded promptly when we had an issue or a question.
Gawain
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
gillian, fountain valley
4 Mar 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The apartment was very comfortable and spacious and a perfect location for visiting Durham. There was plenty of parking close to the apartment and everything was within walking distance. Check in was easy and the hosts were friendly and well organized. We will definitely stay here again on our next trip to Durham!
gillian
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
10/10 Excellent
Paul
7 Jan 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Why would you stay in a hotel?
Excellent location, beautiful building and apartment. Highly recommended.
Paul
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
10/10 Excellent
Robert James, Barstow
27 Nov 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great customer service and very fresh, clean property
Robert James
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
10/10 Excellent
Don
16 Nov 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is a charming older inn-type property, but it's been thoroughly modernized, and it is located right at the edge of everything going on in central Durham. Lovely stay.
Don
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
10/10 Excellent
John
14 Sept 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Very enjoyable weekend
From start to finish our stay was absolutely fantastic, no complaints whatsoever both the property itself and the owners are first class, we look forward to staying again soon.
We would thoroughly recommend this gem for anyone visiting the area.
John
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
8/10 Good
Martin
21 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Very convenient modern apartment close to centre.
For 4 nights in County Durham this was a great spot within 2 mins of the centre of Durham itself.
Well appointed small pad with everything we needed. Only thing missing was a view but not the end of the world as we were out most of the time.
Parking available on first come first served basis at rear of the building, with daily permits available from admin if you needed to park on the road outside the building. No problems at all.
Martin
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
Carol
11 Jun 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Great weekend in Durham
Amazing accommodation clean, bright and 2 mins walk into the centre. Great location plenty of bars and restaurants. Beautiful original features in the lounge absolutely stunning. Highly recommended.
Carol
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
10/10 Excellent
Darren
21 Nov 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Lovely apartment
Lovely apartment, very clean, fantastic location
Darren
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
18 Sept 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
perfect choice for short break to Durham
Our stay at 52 Elvet was great. The communucation with the management company was excellent from the start .
Great location for walking around the historic city of Durham and close to a lovely river walk .
Driving maybe not so great as the Elvet road was closed for long term maintenance.
Meaning a lengthy detour was required..
Parking at these premises was a bit uncertain but the management assisted us greatly with an alternative.
Getting the driving issues out the way everything else made up for it .
The historic property has been restored to embrace the history and create a modern look at the same time .
Well stocked with everything we needed.
Clean, comfortable , great location and the knowledge that the management team responded in an instant and very friendly manner. They really care about their guests.
Would certainly return and recommend.
Verified traveller
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
10/10 Excellent
Phil
25 Aug 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Great location for a luxury base in Durham
For a 3 days stay in Durham this apartment is perfect location as it is so close to the centre and provides a nice touch of luxury. There is no parking as part of the apartment but lots of parking in the street. The apartment is clean, modern having been recently refurbed with Dishwasher, washing machine and a full kitchen. There are a few small faults with water damage/damp above one of the windows, this is an old property, but didn't detract from the stay. Bedrooms and bathrooms comfortable, clean and decent size.
Phil
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
17 Aug 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
This is a lovely apartment within walking distance of Durham. We were staying with teenagers so a bedroom was made up as twin beds which was perfect! And, the kitchen has everything you need if you’re going to eat in.
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
13 Aug 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Great place. Well decorated and ideally positioned. A lift would have been great as easier for luggage. WiFi was spotty but over all I would highly recommend this apartment. Easy communication with owner a big plus.