St Aidan's College, Durham
Modern accommodation set within beautiful and tranquil grounds near the centre of Durham.
Summary
- 20th century buildings
- Breakfast included
- Free car parking (on site)
- No smoking
Facilities
- Free broadband access
- Shared gardens
Food and Drinks
- 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.
Food and Drinks
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: DUCAT Ltd, Durham, DH1 3LJ, United Kingdom
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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Mrs Tess Mason, September 2011: Very good! Thanks!
Mr Paul Lymn, September 2011: Enjoyable stay. Really helpful man on reception on arrival. Will definately use again.
Mr Nicolaas Broug, September 2011: We (+70) enjoyed the breakfast conversations with so many visitors from all over the world, young and old, either attending summer classes or having a re-exam. The location is ideal to leave your car behind and visit the city center, the Botanical Garden and the Oriental musuem by foot.
Mrs Deborah Ross-Willmore, August 2011: Perfect location for Durham experience. All of the staff were very friendly and efficient. The room was very clean with tea and coffee making facilities. Although our room was not en-suite, it had a basin and the showers and toilets were only a few metres away in the corridor and were very clean.
Mrs Jane Quinn, August 2011: Our accommodation was excellent for our weekend visit to Durham. The room was clean, very quiet & comfortable.The breakfast was super. The staff were all very friendly & went out of their way to be very helpful - we will definitely stay in university accommodation again & especially St Aidan's College.
Carla Thompson, August 2011: My friends and I had a wonderful time. The staff at the college were so friendly! I needed internet connection and a cable provided soon fixed that. Durham was superb, the cathedral of course, but also the town itself and the people in shops ands restaurants, bus and taxi drivers all made us feel welcome with their kindness and great sense of humour. We visited the Beamish museum, visited the museum at Wallsend, took the Metro to Whitley Bay, had a close up view of the Angel of the North and enjoyed the Botanical Gardens. All that in 4 days!
Mrs Judy Wilkinson, August 2011: Was made very welcome and had a really comfortable stay.
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.
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