Durham city centre is about a mile from the B&B. Lesley is a very friendly owner who did everything that she could to make us feel welcome and at home. The breakfast in the morning gave us a really good start for the day. Enjoyed our one night stay there, and will go back one day when we are in... More

Really good B@B with one off the best owners we have stayed with.She can not do enough for you ,likes to have a chat with you about her painting which i really enjoyed.Knows the area well having been brought up there,bedroom was warm and cosy bathroom clean had a good nights sleep,breakfast was excellant will stop again when in DURHAM.Well... More

What a lovely b b in gorgeous surroundings Excellent english cooked breakfast with a smile a very welcoming hostess and comfortable large rooms , Beautifull art works to look at and a lovely lady to give information in the area .We will be back Angela Jersey

Very interesting accommodation with an artistic and knowledgeable hostess. Lesley made sure that we felt at home and breakfast was delicious. Durham Cathedral is magnificent and beautiful photos of it can be taken across the river near the weir. Hope to return one day.

This was a very convenient and characterful location for a weekend in Durham without having to stay in an impersonal and clinical big hotel in the centre. The house was within easy reach of the centre by car with parking available for sight seeing, eating or shopping. The owner, Lesley, was extremely friendly and relaxed and couldn't have been more... More

Lovely rooms in a lovely house with lots of individuality, and great personal attention from Lesley. Thoroughly enjoyed our two nights here.

Stayed for 2 nights, landlady lesley very nice, very good breakfast, my poached eggs were great, only two minutes on bus to city centre and good pub at end of road, would definately stay again if back in durham

Planned to stay here 3 nights but left after the 1st night. Although the hostess was a kind person, the room was cold, damp, dirty and very moldy. It is not very close to the town center - might be a nice walk in warmer weather, but not off season. There is a bus, but we had difficulty finding correct... More

If you want a good value B&B without doilies, I couldn't recommend Chestnut Villas more highly. Warm, friendly welcome, lovely breakfast (fresh fruit! plus cooked breakfast) and very reasonable rates.