Two decades of exceptional hospitality and unforge
40 Winks is located on South Street in the centre of Durham, just a short walk from iconic landmarks such as Durham Cathedral and the city’s best restaurants, bars, and shops.
Unlike larger hotels, 40 Winks offers a more intimate, design-led luxury experience, combining personalised service with unique interiors—ideal for guests seeking a stylish and memorable stay in Durham.
Check-in is available from 2:30pm onwards, giving you plenty of time to settle into your luxury room before exploring Durham.
Check-out is by 10:30am on the day of departure.
Our cancellation policy is as follows:
Each room at 40 Winks is designed for comfort and indulgence, featuring:
Perfect for those searching for luxury accommodation in Durham with boutique style.
Yes, complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi is available throughout the guesthouse.
Breakfast is included when you book a bed and breakfast rate.
If you choose a room-only rate, breakfast is available for an additional £20 per person.
Yes, we offer gift vouchers — ideal for anyone looking to treat someone to a luxury stay in Durham.
Yes — we offer an exclusive resident-only bar, creating a relaxed, intimate space for guests to unwind in the evening.
Yes, we offer a chauffeur service with pick-up available from the train station and local airports, providing a seamless and stress-free start to your stay in Durham.
This service must be pre-arranged prior to arrival. To organise your transfer, please contact us in advance.
Please note, this is a chargeable service, and pricing will vary depending on your journey and requirements.
Yes, we offer curated experiences ideal for:
Luxury weekend stays
Absolutely. Our boutique setting makes us ideal for birthdays, anniversaries, and intimate celebrations, as well as exclusive-use stays.
We have some on street parking just outside of our guesthouse on ‘South Street’ and some additional parking on ‘Grove Street’ around 200 yards from us. Both are payable from the hours of 8am-6pm and you can use the ‘PayByPhone’ app to make paying a lot easier.
We are within walking distance of:
Perfect for guests looking for central Durham accommodation.
Unfortunately, we do not allow pets.
Yes, 40 Winks is a completely non-smoking property.
