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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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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:

4.9 of 5 stars
162 reviews
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      4.9 of 5 stars
    • Value
      4.6 of 5 stars
    • Cleanliness
      5 of 5 stars
    • Location
      5 of 5 stars
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    Recent Reviews:

    • mmmmmm52
      Glasgow, United Kingdom
      Trip Type:
      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
    • hoppers2016
      Nantwich, United Kingdom
      Memorable weekend in Durham
      5 of 5 stars
      Tuesday, 8th July 2025
      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... Read full review
    • PHOEBE107
      London, United Kingdom
      Lovely hotel
      5 of 5 stars
      Saturday, 2nd August 2025
      We were in Durham to celebrate a wedding and spent four very enjoyable nights at the 40 Winks. It is well situated in a beautiful street. The hotel itself is charming and every room has a different... Read full review
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