52 Old Elvet

A unique, luxury living space with an eye to the future but a strong nod to the past - that was the vision for 52 Old Elvet. The challenge was to take a building steeped in history, preserve and respect its character while ensuring that it offered the very finest trappings of a 21st century home. A handpicked design team were brought on board who understood the responsibility of maintaining the many traditional aspects, but at the same time could also incorporate the important features that discerning travellers want. You will find luxury brands incorporated throughout - from Hansgrohe, NEF appliances to Barker and Stonehouse. And the results speak for themselves, a seamless partnership of old and new. Built around 310 years ago in the mid-1700s, 52 Old Elvet is, quite simply, a Georgian gem. Originally a family home, this three-storey, Grade II-listed townhouse shot to prominence in 1890 when it was bought by the Durham County Club from an Anthony Wilkinson Esq. for the sum of £4000. This exclusive gentlemen’s club was formed by 18 leading businessmen, MPs and aristocrats, including the Earl of Durham and the Marquis of Londonderry. And, over the following 126 years, 52 Old Elvet welcomed many more illustrious visitors, including royalty and as legend has it, HM the Queen who attended an event here as a guest of the club. When it comes to a city centre stay, nothing matters more than location, location, location – and Durham ticks every possible box. As you might expect, the past greets you at every turn. Few sights are more awe-inspiring or magnificent than that of the Cathedral, which casts a benevolent gaze over the city’s quaint cobbled streets – and over 52 Old Elvet. The Castle is one of the finest in the north of England, the city’s ancient university consistently ranks among the world’s best ... for these and many more reasons besides, Durham is utterly unique and a particularly special place to stay