Here are some excerpts from our guest book. These are all genuine and can be viewed during your stay.

What our guests say:

Countryside Magazine February 2010  ‘The Victorian Town House might class itself as a b&b but it is an elegant boutique hotel at heart......Five minutes from Durham City centre and the railway station, the Townhouse  is in a great location and from the upper floors there are excellent views over the city. .....  But the highlight of the stay had to be the breakfast and the great conversation with Andy and Jill who really are the perfect hosts.  Their breakfasts have won a Taste Durham award and justifiably so.’  (Lorna Mayberry, Deputy Editor)

‘The Victorian Town House is another fine example of the boutique-hotel standard I’ve found in this part of the market.’ The Mail on Sunday, January 2010 (Gareth Huw Davies in his article ‘6 Things you must do in Durham’).

 ‘Even better than the  ‘TheMail on Sunday’.  Excellent friendly home.  Hospitality spot on. Breakfast 11 out of 10.  Durham is a great place to visit’   Ann and Dave Chilcott, Beverley, East Yorkshire

‘Perfect model for what a Bed and Breakfast  should be!’  Mark and Bridget, Kingston-upon-Thames

‘A beautifully appointed house – very comfortable. Lovely warm helpful welcome’ Derek and Andrea, Sevenoaks.

‘Thoroughly enjoyed the stay. Very warm welcome. Beautifully designed rooms’ Kiarash, Auckland, New Zealand

‘ The best B&B in Britain!! I loved the whisky in the porridge’ Clive and Mary, Richmond, Surrey

‘Merci beaucoup pour votre accueil! Wonderful stay – hospitable, comfortable, friendly – everything we hoped for and more!’   Hannah and Marc, Matlock, Derbyshire.

‘Wonderful! You really added warmth to our trip. Thank you!’ Nadija, Yeu Joo and Ted Stuart, Heidelberg, Germany

‘Great hospitality. Could not be bettered!’   Barbara, Pam and Marion Chertsey, Surrey

‘Excellent! Extremely comfortable - friendly, peaceful. Thanks!’ Karen, Jon and Kristin, New Zealand

‘An A+ guesthouse! Enjoyed wonderful and caring hospitality!’ Helga, Germany

‘Absolutely lovely!’ Barbara, Kansas, USA

‘Exactly what French people expect - welcome, charm and comfort’ Francoise and Jean-Raymond Brittany, France

‘OUTSTANDING! Will be back in just a few months.’  Abe and Maria, Minneapolis, NW, USA

‘A lovely romantic weekend away - thank you!’ Caroline and Richard London

‘Super weekend, excellent service and such attention to detail.’   Diana and Kevin

‘Excellent, friendly and stylish. A definite recommendation to others!’ Jonathan and Anna, Cheshire

"Impeccable, comfortable accommodation and a warm welcome" Carmella Moreau, Paris

"A lovely B&B - so friendly and relaxing - an oasis in Durham" The Lynch Mob

‘Excellent   b & b.   Lovely location & great hospitality.  Breakfast  outstanding’  Sandra and Colin Stephenson

‘Cracking weekend, thanks for everything.  Excellent service and food, lovely room, thanks so much for making our wedding night so special!’ David and Danielle Glen

‘An outstanding b&b’  Ian and Barbara Fowler, Reading

‘Excellent stay – very pleasant couple – nothing too much!  Joanne and Conrad Warlow, Bolton

 ‘Love the decor!  Quiet and peaceful’  Hilary Field, Potters Bar

‘As always – wonderful!’  Daphne Klimmek, Stuttgart

 ‘A fabulous stay, the house is beautiful and the bed so comfortable’   Jill and Brian Brooks

‘Top notch in all respects!’  Robin Froy

‘This was the best yet!   Wonderful breakfast!  Thanks.’   Kurt and Jackie Roberts, American Fork Ut

’10 out of 10 for everything at the VTH – Many thanks.’ Jenny and Keith Kettering

‘Quite simply the best B & B we’ve ever stayed at.  Thanks.  Ali and Hilary,  Cheltenham

‘The best b&b we have stayed in and best hosts ever.’ Molly and David Webb

‘First class in every respect’   Mike Seal, Stirling