Guests say
Guests have consistently praised the apartment for its immaculate cleanliness, comfortable furnishings, and secure, quiet location. The property is well-situated for exploring local attractions and has been described as a home away from home. While minor maintenance issues were noted, the overall experience has been highly positive, with many guests looking forward to returning.
Reviewers consistently mention the spotless condition of the apartment, with thick, fluffy towels and tidy surroundings, contributing to a very high cleanliness rating.
The property's proximity to local amenities, Durham, and attractions like Beamish Museum, as well as the secure parking, has been highlighted as very convenient, leading to a high location score.
Guests have found the apartment warm, comfortable, and homely, with very comfortable beds and a quiet atmosphere, ensuring a high comfort score.
The apartment is well-equipped, though some guests noted minor maintenance issues with kitchen fittings and the need for anti-slip measures in the shower. The absence of hand soap was also mentioned.
While the reviews reflect a positive experience, there is no mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the host. Therefore, this score cannot be provided.
About this property
Positioned in the quaint hamlet of Tan Hills, just a short drive away from the historic city of Durham, is this stylish ground-floor apartment, 1 Eureka Mews. This family-friendly apartment offers a contemporary interior, a great base for a family of three looking to explore County Durham. Be greeted by off-road parking before making your way inside into the entrance hallway; here you can leave your shoes ready for an adventure. Discover the bright and airy open-plan living space, where you can kick back on the sofa with a cup of tea and flicker through the smart TV. Rustle up tasty meals in the well-appointed kitchen, with an electric oven and gas hob to assist you and when dinner is served gather at the glass table for a feast. Melt your stresses away in the bathroom with a bubble bath or have a hot rinse in the overhead shower, whilst the heated rail keeps your towel fluffy and warm. When you're ready to rest you head, you can choose between a king-size bed with an en-suite shower room or a single, both offering storage to house your bits. Awaken with a steaming cup of coffee and a home-cooked breakfast, courtesy of the kitchen appliances as plans are made for the day ahead. If you fancy a break from cooking, take a short stroll to The Red Lion pub for heart-warming dishes and a crisp pint or for a selection of supermarkets, jump in the car to the Arnison Centre. For a day filled with fun, treat the family to a visit to Adventure Valley and there us Broom House Farm Forest Adventure for an action-packed afternoon; if that's not for you, stroll around the quiet Waldridge Fell. Venture into the city of Durham to enjoy a guided tour around its colossal castle, immerse yourself in the past at its cathedral or meander around the Oriental Museum. For a thrilling escape to Durham, consider 1 Eureka Mews. Note: This property can be booked with Refs 925839 and 925838, together sleeping up to 10 guests.
Plawsworth is a pleasant village in County Durham, situated between Chester-Le-Street and Durham. The community is surrounded by beautiful scenery and has a Gastropub where you can enjoy home-cooked meals. The well-stocked gas station or the Arnison Retail Centre, which has a variety of supermarkets, are also good options for essentials. Adventure Valley, which offers an action-packed day, and Diggerland Durham, which offers go-karting and thrilling digger rides, are both located just outside the hamlet. Visit Durham, a historic city with an 11th-century castle where Harry Potter was filmed and a spectacular cathedral to immerse yourself in the past.
Accommodation
Ground-floor apartment.
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x single.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with electric fire
Gas central heating with electric fire.
Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher.
Smart TV, DVD, CD/radio, WiFi, selection of books.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair and travel cot available on request.
Free off-road parking for 1 car.
One well-behaved dog is welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.1 miles, pub 0.3 miles
Nearby points of interest
- Oriental Museum
- Beamish Museum
- Thornley Woodlands Centre
- BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art
- Sunderland Museum
- Seven Stories
- Laing Art Gallery
- National Glass Centre
- Booth Museum of Natural History
- Jarrow Hall (formerly Bede's World)
Reviews (9)
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Timothy
Good location - very good to get to the places we wanted to visit - Durham, Beamish Museum, Ushaw while the nearness of the bus stop to Newcastle was a bonus
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Richard
We were met by Nigel who explained parking and keys for internal flat door, external doors and entry security gate for the parking. The facilities that we used (shower was excellent) were fine although couldnât find instructions for microwave. A bit of guess work required. The entry door to the flats, from the road side, was of course meant to shut automatically but rarely did, which was concerning. We phoned Nigel to let him know. The 13 tog duvet was too warm for us but the bed very comfortable. Dining chairs had to be used carefully, as they were on a sprung half swivel, which returned to central point and could catch the back of your legs when getting up . Every self-catering place that we have used, has always provided hand washing liquid. Thankfully the excellent local shop is very near. We were able to purchase hand washing soap and even newspapers. Once again, in every self-catering place, that weâve stayed in, they have had a useful visitors book, games, books and a bottle of wine, biscuits, crisps, a pint of milk etc but disappointingly not here. We were very impressed with the bus service to Durham and Newcastle. Going out each day we were reassured that our car was safely parked, outside the flat, all week!
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Gordon
Felt like a home from home after being shown round by the owner Nigel. Very well located for visiting Durham City, Beamish Museum as well as NT properties Washington Old Hall and Gibside. The coast at Sunderland, Whitburn , Souter Lighthouse (NT) and South Shields are a half hour drive. Excellent meals at the Chester Moor and Le Raj about a mile and a half away. Would definitely recommend and will be booking again next year.