Meet Louise
Listener, Friendly, Adaptable
On a typical day...
I’m mostly at home/work from home.
When I host guests...
I like to chat with them when they are home but have my own things going on.
Family Hobbies
Cycling, Swimming, Cooking, Gardening, Hiking
Hosting guests since
2015
Response Rate
100%
Response Time
Within a day
About the Homestay
- Welcomes
- Males
- Females
- Couples
- Families
- Students
I live on a quite busy road only two miles from Durham city centre. The house is small but comfortable and vibrant (I'm told!) Three bedrooms, one bathroom (with walk-in shower), 1 living room ( with bright sunny conservatory off) and one kitchen. There's a small but pleasant garden out back.
House Facilities
- Garden
- Laundry
- Parking
- Internet Access
Bedrooms available for booking
About the Area
Our home is just outside the city centre. The bus stop is straight across the road-- five minutes to get into our beautiful city, with its 11th century cathedral and castle. Durham is steeped in history- it truly is the Land of the Prince Bishops. As well as the historical heritage, there is the beautiful Northumberland coastline, with Lindisfarne and Bamborough close enough by.
Local Area Facilities
- Tennis
- Park
- Gym
- Golf
- Swimming
- Bowling
- Beach
- Cinema
- Library
- Museum
- Shopping Centre
- Horse Stables
- Water sports
- Sports arena
- Health club
- Fishing
- Restaurant
- Bus Stop
- Train station
- Hospital
Meals
Hosts can offer a complimentary light breakfast at their discretion. All other meals, including a full breakfast, might incur an additional cost, if offered. Meals and any additional payment should be arranged directly with your host.
Included in the stay
- Complimentary Light Breakfast
- Use of Kitchen
Available on request at an extra cost
- Full Board
House Rules
It's a relaxed and peaceful atmosphere. Guests are free to be themselves except, for example, when loud music is intrusive. If anyone does smoke, they can use outside in the garden, no problem.
Smoking Rules
Your host is a non-smoker.
Smoking is allowed outdoors only.
5 Reviews
December 2023
My stay at Louise's house was absolutely wonderful. I felt very welcome from the start. She is a lovely person and was a reason for my fantastic time in Durham.
Host reply
So happy to have had you stay, Marie! Thank you.
June 2022
Louise is a wonderful host ,very welcoming and friendly with a lovely home in a very nice area. Can't recommend her highly enough. Will definitely go back .
Host reply
Thank you, Freya! It was a pleasure to have you stay. You'd be most welcome back.
November 2021
Totally enjoyed the stay at Louise's house!
She's such a lovely person. you feel very welcomed.
The room/house is tidy and clean, would always come back and stay again with her. Thanks again !!September 2021
She is a total Angel in human body! I couldn't be more grateful to God and the Homestay team. It's a privilege you have her on your page, I tell you! I will always sound it loud to anyone I know and those I don't know, to , book her place and they would never regret it. She looks after you like her own! Thank you Louise! You are the BESTEST BEST EVER!
January 2020
This guest awarded the host 5 hearts but didn’t leave any comments.
How do I book?
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When do I pay?
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When can I share my contact details?
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