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Host & Stay | The Old Rectory

Holiday home in Durham with kitchen and balcony

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5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets - Host & Stay | The Old Rectory (Witton Gilbert)
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TV, offices - Host & Stay | The Old Rectory (Witton Gilbert)
TV, offices - Host & Stay | The Old Rectory (Witton Gilbert)
Experience the warmth of this exceptional former rectory, renovated to a 5* standard. Relax in the spacious living room with velvet sofas and statement chairs or unwind in the beautiful gardens with outdoor furniture, including a tennis court.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 103261 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Host & Stay | The Old Rectory

Holiday home in Durham with kitchen and balcony
This smoke-free holiday home features laundry facilities and a garden. The holiday home provides a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave. Guests can appreciate conveniences, such as 4 bathrooms and a washing machine, and other amenities include a balcony and a TV.
Guest accommodation at this holiday home offers coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Rooms open to balconies. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Safety features

  • 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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,261 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Host & Stay are committed to our owners that their homes are protected during bookings. For this reason, we require all of our guests to transfer a...

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Free

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

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About the area

Map
Witton Gilbert, England

What's nearby

  • Diggerland - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Gala Theatre Durham - 5 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Durham Castle - 6 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Durham Cathedral - 6 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Durham University - 6 min drive - 7.0 km

Getting around

  • Durham Station - 7 min drive
  • Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Greggs - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The New Board Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Flass Pub - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Travellers Rest - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Fram Ferment - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Host & Stay | The Old Rectory pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Host & Stay | The Old Rectory?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Host & Stay | The Old Rectory?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Host & Stay | The Old Rectory?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Host & Stay | The Old Rectory located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 1.9 mi (3 km) from Diggerland and within 6 miles (10 km) of Gala Theatre Durham and Durham Indoor Market. Durham Castle and Durham World Heritage Site Visitor Centre are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Host & Stay | The Old Rectory Reviews

Reviews

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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Edward F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great character and spacious. Easy check in / check out. Clean and tidy on arrival. Exactly what we were looking for.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025