Gilesgate Moor Hotel - Durham
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Budget-friendly Durham hotel with local pub atmosphere and generous breakfast options
Accommodations
The Gilesgate Moor Hotel offers family rooms with private bathrooms, each equipped with a work desk and a TV. Single, twin, and double room types are available, including options with shared bathrooms. The hotel also provides a variety of room choices, such as standard twin and deluxe double rooms with showers.
Dining & Breakfast
Gilesgate Moor Hotel Durham serves a full English or Irish breakfast daily, with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options available. Breakfast includes warm dishes, fresh pastries, fruits, and juice, with generous timing catering to dietary preferences. The hotel also offers packed lunches and special diet menus upon request, along with wine and champagne at the bar.
Amenities & Services
The hotel provides free on-site private parking for guests and features a shared lounge and TV area for relaxation. Daily housekeeping, private check-in and check-out, and CCTV in common areas enhance security and convenience. Darts and board games are available as on-site entertainment, and a bar with a designated smoking area is part of the property.
Location & Nearby Attractions
Located 3 km from Durham Cathedral and 12 km from Lumley Castle, Gilesgate Moor Hotel offers easy access to historic sites. The hotel is also close to Beamish Museum and Palace Green, with Newcastle International Airport 39 km away. Boating is available in the surroundings, and a retail park with supermarkets is across the road.
Entertainment & Local Charm
Guests at this Durham hotel can engage in local events and interactions through the pub's activities, including darts and board games. A Sunday lunch is served weekly, and quiz nights and bingo sessions are held regularly. The bar area provides a space to meet friendly locals, and the hotel offers help arranging taxis and local tips.
- Breakfast: Full English/Irish with vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free options
- Parking: Free on-site private parking
- Entertainment: Darts, board games, Sunday lunch, quiz nights
- Location: 3 km from Durham Cathedral, close to Beamish Museum
- Services: Packed lunches, private check-in/out, daily housekeeping
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 Double bed
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Shower
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:2 Single beds
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Shower
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:2 Single beds
Facilities
Main facilities
Bar/ Lounge area
Welcome drink
Flat-screen TV
Electric kettle
VIP check-in/ -out
Sports & Fitness
- Darts
Services
- Housekeeping
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Children
- Board games
Spa & Leisure
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Heating
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Essential information about Gilesgate Moor Hotel
| 💵 Lowest room price | 34 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 1.3 km |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 40.3 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Newcastle, NCL |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants
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