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.
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 travellers.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
12 rooms
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
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
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
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
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
Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 25+ Mbps)
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
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 that you 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 on-site restaurant.
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The Old Mill Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
9.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
9 February 2025
Fantastic stay.
A beautiful weekend away for my wife and I for our wedding anniversary. The Old Mill is a fantastic place to stay. Very warm and welcoming staff, lovely and clean rooms. Well thought out decor. Excellent food choice and plenty of it on your plate. Will definitely be staying again and recommend to others.
Tim
Tim, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
26 September 2024
Comfortable rooms, convenient location and the food is very good.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
10 November 2024
It is a great place that most will love
David I
David I, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
25 September 2024
Excellent hotel - staff very friendly and helpful
Stuart
Stuart, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
23 January 2025
Great 1 night stay at The Old Mill. Check in was smooth greeted by one of the team in reception. Room was clean and comfortable. Pillows were a bit too firm but just my view. Food in restaurant was some of the best pub food I have had for a long time and good value. Restaurant was surprisingly busy for mid-week and good to see. Breakfast also was the same great quality. Will definitely be back!
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
26 September 2024
Food is delicious and reasonable priced.
Chuen Cho Fina
Chuen Cho Fina, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
9 October 2024
Very comfortable one night stay
Richard
Richard, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
13 October 2024
Friendly staff with a nice ambiance. Accessible with good parking.
Marj
Marj, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
2 December 2024
A warm and welcoming hotel and restaurant
The hotel, facilities and restaurant were lovely. Food was excellent. Beautiful cooked breakfast near a lovely open fire. Great ambiance. Staff were so welcoming and helpful. Great value for money. Couldn’t fault it at all
Teresa
Teresa, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
28 September 2024
This hotel is cozy and has friendly staff.
gurkan
gurkan, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
6 October 2024
Great Stay
A very comfortable place to stay.
The breakfast was great the food in the restaurant for dinner was delicious.
The staff were friendly and helpful, I would certainly recommend a stay here.
Jennifer
Jennifer, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
17 November 2024
Friendly yet unobtrusive staff from all.
Easy going atmosphere.
Geoff
Geoff, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
15 September 2024
Lovely hotel , staff excellent, food great .
Room was lovely and clean
Lynne
Lynne, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
21 August 2024
Had a lovely one night stay, restaurant was fab, room clean and well equipped. Staff were amazing, will be visiting again.
Lorna
Lorna, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
15 November 2024
This is our third time staying here, the room this time was a lot bigger, the rooms are clean and well stocked. We ate dinner in the restaurant and yet again the food was excellent.
If you are ever in the area, I would highly recommend this place to both stay and eat.
Kirsty
Kirsty, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
14 January 2025
Good food, nice staff - very poor TV and WiFi
For a Monday night business stay the bar was nice and busy offering a good selection of well priced pub grub with friendly staff who were nice but not experienced servers. Breakfast was also good and included.
Room was small, few electric points, no WiFi in room, poor TV reception (No BBC) only a few channels and intermittent signal loss. Overall poor for a hotel in today’s world. Clean and tidy, good bathroom and comfy enough.
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
30 January 2024
Friendly, homely accommodation and great breakfast.
Simon
Simon, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
12 August 2024
Great stay and well located half way between Durham and Bishop Auckland. Can recommend
Christopher
Christopher, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
25 September 2024
Amazing value for money
Amazing value for money in an old inn that has been upgraded sympathetically.
Service was great and friendly and the pub style food was excellent.
Highly recommended.
Stuart
Stuart, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
14 June 2024
Lovely spot. Great service and food.
Anthony
Anthony, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
31 August 2024
Fast & efficient check in. The room was on the top floor, it was clean and had everything we needed.
Yet another great stay at The Old Mill, we will definitely be back.
Kirsty
Kirsty, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
26 February 2024
Great place.
Great place to stay for my work trip.
S
S, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
2 October 2024
Very clean and tidy.
Martyn
Martyn, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
16 June 2024
Friendly helpful staff, comfy bed (but pillows a bit hard), very good breakfast but other guests walking past or above our room made a bit of a noise. Overall a good stay and a good breakfast.
Margaret
Margaret, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
9 August 2024
Great staff, couldn't fault any of them. The place is very clean and in good repair. The restaurant is excellent - great choice, well cooked and very good value. Breakfast was also very good.