St Aidan's College, Durham

Summary

• 20th century buildings
• Breakfast included
• Free car parking
• No smoking

Facilities

• Free broadband access
• Gardens

Drinking and dining

• English breakfast (included)
• Bar

Nearby recreations

• Recommended walks
• Pub (walking distance)
• Museums (walking distance)
• Gardens
• Golf course (walking distance)
• Theatre (walking distance)

St Aidan's College offers modern accommodation set within its beautiful and tranquil grounds. The inspirational backdrop and original architecture make St Aidan's a truly unique and ideal venue.

We can offer both ensuite and standard bedrooms (with shared bathroom facilities) during University vacations. These clean and comfortable bedrooms come equipped with tea and coffee making facilities, towels and toiletries.  We can offer both single and twin rooms. Smoking is not permitted anywhere within the College.

Rooms are serviced daily and our rates include a full cooked English breakfast.

History to the present day

Founded in 1947, St Aidan's is one of the larger colleges with approximately 800 members, of whom about 750 are undergraduates.

The college was designed by renowned architect Sir Basil Spence, the creator of Coventry Cathedral. St Aidan's College is noted for its unique architecture with its distinctive design based on curves and arches.

Dining and drinking

Our rates include a full English breakfast served between 8 and 9am in the College Dining Hall.

The college bar is generally open most evenings from 6 to 11pm.  Check at receptions for opening times.

Grounds and gardens

Guests can relax in the landscaped grounds or take a stroll down the hill and along the banks of the River Wear in the heart of Durham City.

Other facilities

Wi-Fi access is available in the bar and library (ask at reception for a login and password).

Arrival information and how to find us

Address: St Aidans College, Windmill Hill, Durham, DH1 3LJ

Check In: From 2pm Check Out: By 10am

On arrival please report to reception or the Porters' Lodge, which is manned 24 hours per day.

If you are arriving by car the college has 80 car parking spaces, however these are used by college staff and other guests - so are subject to availability.  However there is a park and ride car park located approximately 10 minutes walk from the college.

St. Aidan's College is a 5 minute taxi ride (about £3) from Durham Station. All the taxi drivers know Aidan's college, so you won't need to give them directions. Alternatively, if you're carrying light luggage, the walk from the station through town is picturesque and will take about 30 minutes. There is a tourist map on the platform. 

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Customer feedback

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David Smith, February 2010: Rather difficult if you are not very mobile ( a long way down & up again to Durham) but otherwise very good indeed position wise. Accommodation welcoming, clean & comfortable at a really good price- excellent value for money.

pippa giles, February 2010: Generally good but a little expensive for the standard of room - being student accom we did not expect luxury but even so it was a bit basic for the price. Really clean - but the welcome and friendliness at breakfast made our stay - it was terrific from the staff there. Thankyou St Aidens

James Ramage, February 2010: Very friendly and helpfull staff at front desk - very welcoming

Mrs Julie Goodall, August 2009: Everyone at the College was so friendly and helpful and the breakfast was really nice. The room was lovely and clean - my only reservation was the height level of the showers near our room - too tall for me!! Otherwise, a really pleasant stay. Many thanks.

Jacqueline Holmes, August 2009: The room service was very good and I liked the choice of tea/coffee etc. provided. The only disappointment was the duvet which was far too warm for the room.