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40 Winks Guesthouse

From £130.00
40 South Street
Durham City
County Durham
DH1 4QP

Tel: +44 0191 380 3000

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Our Victorian, Grade II listed, newly refurbished Guesthouse is situated on the banks of the River Wear, with spectacular views of Durham Cathedral. From our rooms, you can also immerse yourself in views spanning across Durham city and can even catch a glimpse of Penshaw Monument.

40 Winks Guesthouse boasts 9 individual, stylish en-suite bedrooms that include plush King and Super King beds, complimentary refreshments & Molton Brown toiletries.

A short, 4-minute walk will take you directly into the city centre of Durham, giving you access to an abundance of shops, restaurants, pubs, and attractions including the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Durham Cathedral and Durham Castle.

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Number of Rooms / Units
9
Room / Unit TypeCapacityRoom / Unit Tariff*
The Belmont Room2£180.00 per room (breakfast included)
The Botanist Room2£200.00 per room (breakfast included)
The Finestra Room2£160.00 per room (breakfast included)
The Gala Room2£200.00 per room (breakfast included)
The Rose of Raby Room2£200.00 per person (breakfast included)
Woodland Rooms2£130.00 per room (breakfast included)

*As a guide, prices are per room per night for hotels, guest houses, B&Bs and serviced apartments and per week for self-catering accommodation.

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

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4.9 of 5 stars
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    • Tracey Bea H
      County Durham, United Kingdom
      Beautiful Durham Hotel
      5 of 5 stars
      Saturday, 31st May 2025
      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... Read full review
    • Pioneer59107055991
      Lovely boutique hotel in great location
      5 of 5 stars
      Friday, 20th June 2025
      We would definitely return to 40 Winks - from our warm welcome to our friendly goodbye it was a delightful stay. The room was really comfortable and spotless, and had everything we needed. Location... Read full review
    • mmmmmm52
      Glasgow, United Kingdom
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      Couples
      Worth more than five stars!!!
      5 of 5 stars
      Friday, 27th June 2025
      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... Read full review
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