Title: Award winning apartment, central and riverside with terrace and free car parking - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=35663465&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Award winning apartment, central and riverside with terrace and free car parking Riverfront apartment with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for Award winning apartment, central and riverside with terrace and free car parking ![Property grounds - Award winning apartment, central and riverside with terrace and free car parking (Durham)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35670000/35663500/35663465/72c7e93f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, books - Award winning apartment, central and riverside with terrace and free car parking (Durham)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35670000/35663500/35663465/b0b68470.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - Award winning apartment, central and riverside with terrace and free car parking (Durham)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35670000/35663500/35663465/9be958f3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Award winning apartment, central and riverside with terrace and free car parking (Durham)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35670000/35663500/35663465/aae6ddd3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets - Award winning apartment, central and riverside with terrace and free car parking (Durham)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35670000/35663500/35663465/c1402d4e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies In the heart of Durham, Riverside Retreat offers a luxurious riverside escape with private terrace and secure gated access. Unwind in the open plan living room and kitchen / dining area, complete with Netflix and WiFi, or enjoy beautiful views from your own private courtyard entrance. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4700 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space - Parking available - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Award winning apartment, central and riverside with terrace and free car parking Summary A truly exquisite award winning ground floor 2 bedroomed riverside retreat with private terrace, secure gated access, own courtyard entrance and free parking in a quiet central riverfront location. Your place Professionally styled with high quality furnishings throughout and only a few minutes walk to the Market Place, the Castle and Cathedral, restaurants bars shops and University. The perfect self catering accommodation for a stylish short break, to celebrate a special occasion or for a longer stay as a great alternative to a hotel or guest house. The property has free WiFi and Netflix. Offering contemporary and sumptuous styling our luxurious riverside hideaway was fully refurbished in late 2017 by the North East's leading Interior Design Team and features countless decorative details. Riverside Retreat luxury central Durham letting is your home from home. With its superb quiet central location sitting right on the riverfront overlooking the weirs, Riverside Retreat has its own private access through a secure gated courtyard. From the front door along a hallway its a 2 bedroom ground floor apartment with an open plan living room and kitchen / dining area. It has a luxury main bathroom and master ensuite both complete with Villeroy and Both and Hansgrohe sanitary ware. There are 2 double bedrooms both with spacious bespoke fitted wardrobes, king size beds and bespoke soft furnishings. The second bedroom can be presented as a twin bedroom if preferred and has a magnificent floor to ceiling feature window overlooking Durham's historic Framwellgate Bridge. Wake up to beautiful views from Durham riverside and enjoy a coffee on your own private terrace. The lounge and both bedroom feature a widescreen smart tv. The neighbourhood Riverside Retreat luxury Durham letting is situated in the heart of Durham's historic core and an easy stroll along winding cobbled streets to Durham's many Restaurants, chic bars and cafes. But if you prefer a cozy night in, snuggle up in the lounge on the plush corner sofa in front of the Travertine Celsi fire with a glass of wine and enjoy the unrivalled view of Durham through the French doors. The apartment is within walking distance of all Durham University's Colleges and is an extremely popular accommodation with the family and friends of University Students throughout the year and particularly at graduation time. With its wide doors, spaciousness and level flooring Riverside Retreat offers a warm welcome to those with a disability. Interaction with guests The hosts pride themselves in providing a personal and specialist customer service to make every stay at Riverside Retreat - Durham a memorable one and we very much look forward to welcoming you for your stay in this historic city. We welcome guests in person and as we live locally were ordinarily available to provide help and assistance in person or by telephone if required. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Single level property - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the city center - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the marina - On a river ### Things to do - Water park - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Ice skating nearby - Motor boating nearby - Rafting nearby - Sailing nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Unit size: 700 square feet ## Similar properties ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23010000/23008700/23008608/3b26c6af.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Toast Lettings | Apartment 3 The Grove minutes walk from Durham City Durham - 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Durham - Kitchen - Washer - Pet friendly - Free WiFi 8.6 Excellent 7 reviews CA $171 CA $201 total includes taxes & fees Jan 20 - Jan 21 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-20&endDate=2026-01-21&selected=107241272&PinnedHotelID=107241272&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as Award Winning Central Riverside Terrace Free car Parking Durham Award Winning Central Riverside Terrace Free car Parking Durham Award Winning Central Riverside Terrace Free car Parking ## About the area Located in Durham, this apartment is in the city center and on a river. Durham Indoor Market and Newgate Shopping Centre are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Waldridge Fell Country Park and Hetton Lyons Country Park. Traveling with kids? Consider Adventure Valley, or check out an event or a game at Karting North East. Discover the area's water adventures with rafting and motor boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and horse riding. [Visit our Durham travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Durham.dx4628) [View more Apartments in Durham](https://www.expedia.ca/Durham-Apartments.d4628-aaApartments.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C54.77739%2C-1.57656&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Q4l1VMaLpHilgT4bUVg4xJumUAY=) Durham, England ### What's nearby - Gala Theatre Durham \- 1 min walk \- 0.2 km - Durham Castle \- 3 min walk \- 0.3 km - Durham Cathedral \- 6 min walk \- 0.5 km - Crook Hall and Gardens \- 7 min walk \- 0.7 km - Durham University \- 13 min walk \- 1.2 km ### Getting around - Durham Station - 7 min walk - Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL) - 32 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪The Bishops' Mill (Wetherspoon) - ‬3 min walk - ‪The Coffee House - ‬3 min walk - ‪Caffè Nero - ‬2 min walk - ‪The Market Tavern - ‬2 min walk - ‪Uno Momento - ‬2 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Award winning apartment, central and riverside with terrace and free car parking pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Award winning apartment, central and riverside with terrace and free car parking? ### What time is check-out at Award winning apartment, central and riverside with terrace and free car parking? ### Where is Award winning apartment, central and riverside with terrace and free car parking located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Award winning apartment, central and riverside with terrace and free car parking Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers 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. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Charlie E. Sep 20, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The directions and the greeting at the apartment by James were exceptional. The location was convenient to the shops and places of interest (the cathedral) and the view from the terrace across the river simply wonderful. The apartment was very clean and beautifully decorated. The kitchen well-appointed and the bed comfortable. My wife and I had a great time in Durham.CharlieI highly recommend this rental. ##### Charlie E. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa C. Apr 22, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sparkling new, fabulous river view, ideal location This modern, cozy apartment is fabulously located in town. We loved walking a few steps across the street to the indoor market hall and to Leonard’s delicious coffee house. The high end amenities, excellent beds and bedding and two bathrooms were luxurious. The view over the river is really special. Although it was a chilly day, we sat in the protected nook on the deck in the sun comfortably for hours. We were lucky to see a river otter swimming and diving. “An otter on the Wear, you may see but once a year…” We so appreciated the biscuits James provided and the fridge stocked with milk, pastries, fruit and a bottle of bubbly. Every detail has been considered. We highly recommend the River Retreat. Thank you for the lovely stay! ##### Lisa C. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### George s. Jul 18, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The Amazing Riverside Retreat Aesthetically Beautiful as was the location , and made to feel so welcome from James and Trish who’s attention to detail surpasses any residence we’ve ever stayed at , couldn’t fault it and can’t wait to return ! We Absolutely loved it !! George ##### George s. 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