La Fattoria

Unthank Farm House, Alum Waters, Durham, DH7 7JJ, United Kingdom – Great location - show map

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8.3
Scored 8.3
Very Good
Rated very good
161 reviews

Lovely quirky b and b on the outskirts of Durham with a very good Italian restaurant attached. Max the owner was very obliging and coped admirably when we as a party of 12 turned up. Will definitely be staying again next time we visit family up there.

Jacqui United Kingdom
a restaurant with a wooden table and a bar at La Fattoria in Durham
a pizza in a brick oven with a spatula at La Fattoria in Durham
a patio with tables and umbrellas in front of a building at La Fattoria in Durham
a bedroom with a bed and a wooden floor at La Fattoria in Durham
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La Fattoria

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La Fattoria is a recently renovated bed and breakfast in Durham where guests can make the most of its garden and bar. The property is around 12 miles from Beamish Museum, 18 miles from The Sage, and 18 miles from Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art. There's a sun terrace and guests can access free Wifi and free private parking. Each room is fitted with a private bathroom with a shower, while some rooms have garden views. At the bed and breakfast, each unit is fitted with bed linen and towels. Guests are welcome to eat at the on-site family-friendly restaurant, which is open for dinner. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. Stadium of Light is 18 miles from the bed and breakfast, while Theatre Royal is 18 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Teesside International Airport, 25 miles from La Fattoria.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 king bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.7
Location
8.7
Free WiFi
8.5
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  • Jacqui
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Lovely quirky b and b on the outskirts of Durham with a very good Italian restaurant attached. Max the owner was very obliging and coped admirably when we as a party of 12 turned up. Will definitely be staying again next time we visit family up...”
  • Alan
    Canada Canada
    “rooms beautifully furnished and equipped. restaurant lively and bright.”
  • Margaret
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Excellent facilities and staff were very welcoming and friendly. The food in the restaurant was fantastic. The room was lovely with a comfy bed and plenty of tea, coffee and biscuits. Would highly recommend this b and b.”

Managed by Max Ferro

Company review score: 8.8Based on 161 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Max is from the Amalfi Coast, speaks very good English and will ensure you are welcomed with his bubbly personality and his passion for everything Italian, especially his knowledge of fine Italian food.

Property info

Italian Farmhouse in the picturesque Durham Countryside. Relax and enjoy one of our many Italian wines in the lounge area while you wait for your wood fired pizza or Italian dish prepared by our Italian chef or just enjoy the comforts in one of our Italian inspired bedrooms.

Neighborhood info

Set in the countryside in the quaint hamlet of Alum Waters. Less than 10 minutes drive from the centre of Durham

Languages Spoken

English,Italian

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • La Fattoria
    • Cuisine
      Italian
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan

Amenities of La Fattoria
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in some rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    General
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    • Italian

    Property practices

    This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

    House rules

    La Fattoria takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 3:00 PM

    Check-out

    From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Mastercard Visa Cash La Fattoria accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    FAQs about La Fattoria

    • La Fattoria is 2.4 miles from the center of Durham. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at La Fattoria may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • La Fattoria offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • La Fattoria has 1 restaurant:

        • La Fattoria

      • Room options at La Fattoria include:

        • Double

      • Check-in at La Fattoria is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.