Located in a serene setting, The Old Mill offers a warm welcome with cooked-to-order breakfast, a cozy bar, and an inviting restaurant. Connect to free in-room WiFi and enjoy the convenience of luggage storage or unwind at the 24-hour front desk. Guests rave about the delightful breakfast and helpful staff.
Whitworth Hall Country Park - 8 min drive - 7.8 km
Durham University - 10 min drive - 9.5 km
Getting around
Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL) - 38 min drive
Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 40 min drive
Durham Station - 16 min drive
Newton Aycliffe Station - 17 min drive
Bishop Auckland Station - 18 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 3 min drive
Costa Coffee - 3 min drive
The Ginger Dog - 3 min drive
McDonald's - 3 min drive
Costa Coffee - 3 min drive
About this property
The Old Mill
The Old Mill puts you within a 15-minute drive of Durham University. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. The helpful staff and breakfast get great marks from fellow travelers.
At a glance
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Hotel size
12 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
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Parking
Free onsite self parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free cooked-to-order breakfast 7:00 AM–9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Working away
Meeting room
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Luggage storage
Room amenities
Home comfort
Heating
Electric kettle
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)
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Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
This property is professionally cleaned.
Also known as
Old Mill Inn Durham
Old Mill Inn Durham
Old Mill Durham
Inn The Old Mill Durham
Durham The Old Mill Inn
The Old Mill Durham
Old Mill Inn
Old Mill
Inn The Old Mill
The Old Mill Durham
The Old Mill Bed & breakfast
The Old Mill Bed & breakfast Durham
Frequently asked questions
Does The Old Mill offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Old Mill does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Old Mill?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Old Mill?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Old Mill?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
Are there restaurants at or near The Old Mill?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
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Reviews
The Old Mill Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
9.6
Cleanliness
8.6
Location
9.6
Staff & service
9.2
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently excellent with great quality, variety, and generous portions. (40 reviews)
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Reviews
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 26, 2026
Very nice place food excellent
Adrian
Adrian, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 24, 2026
Great room, friendly and quiet, wonderful service - can’t fault it
John
John, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 21, 2026
The rooms where spotless and the bed was very comfortale. The staff were very friendly. Food was very good and good portions. Defenitely going to book again in the near future.
Claire
Claire, 4-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Feb 11, 2026
Staff are always lovely and food is amazing! I stay here for work as often as possible. Rooms are basic but very clean and pleasant and reasonably priced. Only negative is that the bar closes at 9pm and there are no shops locally that ive found in walking distance which is not the fault of the hotel but a little inconvenient if you forget something or want a cold drink before bed
Lisa
Lisa, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Sep 16, 2025
Very comfortable rooms and good food friendly and efficient staff
Richard
Richard, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Sep 29, 2025
Very nice staff. Food and accommodation very good. Would definitely stay again.
Eric
Eric, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 23, 2025
Lovely Stay
Lovely room, comfy bed and great food at reasonable cost
Victoria
Victoria, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 14, 2025
Excellent. Xmas meal with a group. Good food, great service. Stayed overnight. Nice rooms, spotless. Recommended.
Geoff
Geoff, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jun 15, 2025
Great value including breakfast selection.
Philip
Philip, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 26, 2025
Really good value for money food outstanding please try the steak & kidney pudding massive best iv ever had staff very friendly and nothing was a bother no waiting around xx
Amanda
Amanda, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Oct 10, 2025
Lovely extremely clean and comfortable room. Friendly staff
Alison
Alison, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Feb 26, 2025
Great place helpful staff good food easy parking
Very warm and nice bed
Mrs Wendy A
Mrs Wendy A, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 28, 2025
Great overnight stay in comfy room in pub with great service and food.
Linda
Linda, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 28, 2025
Amazing and quick service even when we had an issue with the heating it was sorted really quickly. Lovely and friendly staff thank you for a raally good stay
Carly
Carly, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jan 30, 2024
Friendly, homely accommodation and great breakfast.
Simon
Simon, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Sep 26, 2024
Comfortable rooms, convenient location and the food is very good.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 25, 2024
Excellent hotel - staff very friendly and helpful
Stuart
Stuart, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 8, 2025
Great place to stay at, lots of character. The staff are all well trained and first class.
Kevin
Kevin, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 23, 2025
The Food was Brilliant
The dinner service and breakfast service was really good. No long waits. The food was really good.
Giovanni
Giovanni, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 20, 2025
Warm welcome nice friendly staff great food.
Safe surrounding area very comfortable with nice outside space
Mrs Wendy A
Mrs Wendy A, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 27, 2025
A hidden gem
A fabulous pub with rooms. Amazing value. Great staff, rooms and food and fabulous value we couldn’t fault it.
Julie
Julie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 15, 2023
It was a very clean lovely friendly place , would definitely stay again.
Nicola
Nicola, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 10, 2023
Warm welcome, spotless comfortable room, great breakfast. Will stay again.
Stephen
Stephen, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 29, 2023
Really good value, excellent choice of meals in the restaurant & quality breakfasts
Paul
Paul, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 8, 2025
Lovely place to stay.
Lovely room. Comfy bed. Power shower. Good location just off A1 , Breakfast was excellent. Would definitely stay again.