Gadds Town House Durham

Gadds Town House

Guest accommodation Gadds Town House 5 class

Durham, 34 Old Elvet

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Formerly known as The Fallen Angel and set in a Grade II-Listed Georgian town house, Gadds Town House offers individually themed rooms in Durham’s charming Old Elvet area. Durham Cathedral and the 11th-century castle are within 10 minutes' walk.

Tastefully designed interiors feature in all rooms, placed in either the 18th-century town house, garden or main house. Each has free internet access, whilst some feature a private hot tub or views across the River Wear.

Alongside the vibrant cocktail bar, Gadds Town House restaurant serves local produce and a menu specialising in steaks and seafood. Light lunches are also available and guests can enjoy a drink on the garden terrace.

The banks of the River Wear and Durham University Cricket Club are 150 metres away. Durham Rail Station is less than 1-mile from the property and Newcastle city centre can be reached after a 15-minute train journey.

Rooms: 10
Rate: 90 - 250 GBP


Hotel Facilities

General:   Parking, Restaurant, 24-Hour Front Desk, Newspapers, Garden, Terrace, Non-Smoking Rooms, Rooms/Facilities for Disabled Guests, Family Rooms, Heating, Design Hotel, Luggage Storage, All Public and Private spaces non-smoking, Air Conditioning
Activities:   Sauna, Golf Course (within 3 km), Massage, Hot Tub
Services:   Room Service, Babysitting/Child Services, Breakfast in the Room, Bridal Suite, Internet Services, Fax/Photocopying, Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN, Free Wi-Fi Internet Access Included

Room information

The Fallen Angel has rooms to tempt everybody, please see the individual room descriptions to choose your perfect setting.

Food & beverage

The themed cafe bistro, which is also open to non-residents, serves coffee and cakes in a truly distinctive setting.

The nautical theme is set off with some little French twists, whilst the Philippe Starck 'Ghost' chairs add a touch of the surreal. Classic cars and the gentle sounds of a clavinola are complemented by views of the river.

Area information

Local attractions include:
- Beamish Outdoor Museum
- Durham Castle
- Durham Cathedral
- Alnwick Castle (as featured in the Harry Potter films)
- Angel of the North
- Millennium Bridge

Nearby cities include:
- Sunderland
- Newcastle
- York

The Yorkshire Dales and the Northumbriam coastline are also close by for scenic walks.

Travel information

Durham is 2 hours 40 minutes by mainline train from London; 35 minutes' drive from Newcastle or Durham airports; and 15 minutes' walk from Durham station.

Important information

A credit card imprint will be required by the hotel at check-in as security for any extras taken during your stay

Please note that this is a historic Georgian Grade II listed townhouse with over 4 floors. Unfortunately it has no lift access. A fully accessible disabled room, complete with wet room style bathroom, is available on the ground floor.

Only guide dogs and hearing assistance dogs allowed.

Hotel Policies

Check In:   15:00-23:00
Check Out:   11:00
Cancellation Policy:   Cancellation Policy: Please note, if cancelled, the total price of the reservation will be charged.
In case of no-show, the total price of the reservation will be charged.

Children and Extra Bed Policy: All children are welcome.
All children under 2 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding.
All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots.
All older children or adults are charged GBP 20 per night per person for extra beds.
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1.
Maximum capacity of babycots in a room is 2.

Deposit Policy: The total price of the reservation will be charged on the day of booking and is non-refundable.

VAT and city/tourist taxes: 17.5 % VAT is included.
Service charge is not applicable.
City/tourist tax is not applicable.

Internet: Wi-fi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Wi-fi is available in some hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Wired internet is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

Meal Plan: Breakfast is included in the room rate.

Parking: Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs GBP 0.80 per hour.

Pets: Pets are not allowed.


The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
Accepted credit cards:   American Express, Euro/Mastercard, Maestro, Solo, Switch, Visa
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