Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens Bed & Breakfast - Durham

Historic Bed & Breakfast with Stunning Chapels and Gardens in Durham

Accommodation

Ushaw Historic House offers family rooms and rooms with disability access, including a lower bathroom sink and toilet with grab rails. The Small Double Room, Single Room, King Room, and Twin Room with Disability Access are available, each with a private bathroom and shower. Guests note the comfortable beds and the provision of tea, coffee, and biscuits in the rooms.

Dining & Amenities

A complimentary continental breakfast buffet is served each morning, offering fresh pastries, fruit, cereals, toast, and hot drinks. Ushaw House has a coffee house on site, a bar with locally produced beers, and a cafe open during the day. The hotel provides free private parking on-site and free WiFi throughout the property.

Historical Access & Gardens

Guests staying at Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens receive free access to the historic chapels and gardens, usually a £14 charge for day visitors. The property features a children's playground, a picnic area, and walking paths through well-tended gardens. The 24-hour preloved bookshop offers a quiet space to read, and temporary art galleries and live music performances are held on-site.

Nearby Attractions & Transport

Ushaw House Durham is located 9 miles from Beamish Museum and close to Lumley Castle and Durham city centre. Bus 52 stops at the gate, and buses 48 and 43 run from a 20-minute walk. The New Board Inn pub, a 10-15 minute walk, offers a 10% discount for hotel guests.

Services & Accessibility

The hotel has facilities for disabled guests, with wheelchair-accessible rooms and a lift to upper floors. 24-hour security, CCTV in common areas and outside, and key card access are in place. Luggage storage, a business centre, and meeting/banquet facilities are available on request.

• Access: Free access to historic chapels, gardens, and house exhibitions
• Rooms: Family rooms, disability-access rooms, Single to King room types
• Dining: Continental breakfast with gluten-free options, on-site coffee house & bar
• Family: Children's playground, picnic area, board games/puzzles
• Parking: Free private parking on-site
• Nearby: 9 miles to Beamish Museum, 10% off at local pub