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Farnley Tower

Durham · United Kingdom

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9.4/10Excellent255 Reviews
Cleanliness9.6/109.6
Service9.6/109.6
Comfort9.2/109.2
Condition9.0/109.0
Neighborhood9.0/109.0
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About Farnley Tower

A total of 17 guest rooms are available for guests' convenience at Farnley Tower . Those staying at this hotel may surf on the internet thanks to the Wi-Fi access ready to use on public areas. There is no 24-hour reception.

Farnley Tower is provided with all the necessary services and amenities for a successful business event.

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With a stay at Farnley Tower Guesthouse in Durham, you'll be in the historical district, within a 5-minute drive of Durham University and Gala Theatre Durham. This hotel is 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from St. Nicholas Church and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Durham Indoor Market.

Stay in one of 17 guestrooms featuring LED televisions. Your memory foam bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and luggage storage.

Planning an event in Durham? This hotel has 323 square feet (30 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Smoking areas
Business facilities
Banquet facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 2:00 PM
Check-in until 6:00 PM
Check-out until 10:30 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available No cribs (infant beds) available No elevators Professional property host/manager Pets allowed Only dogs are allowed Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Cleaning and safety

Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • Special Instructions
    The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old
    • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking and high chair
    • This property accepts credit cards and cash
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per night
    • Service animals are exempt from fees

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    English

Nearby attractions

Durham Indoor Market 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
St. Nicholas Church 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Old Fulling Mill Museum of Archaeology 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
Gala Theatre Durham 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
Palace Green Library 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Durham World Heritage Site Visitor Centre 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Durham Cathedral 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Palace Green 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Durham Castle 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Durham Heritage Centre and Museum 1.4 km / 0.8 mi
Freemans Quay Leisure Centre 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Durham University 1.6 km / 1 mi
Crook Hall and Gardens 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Oriental Museum 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Durham Botanic Garden 2.1 km / 1.3 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 17
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  • Wi-fi
  • Laundry service
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Luggage room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Conference room
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  • Meeting room
  • Business centre
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
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Breakfast For One Guest

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Lunch Included

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English Breakfast

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Breakfast For Two Guests

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Bed & Breakfast

BED AND BREAKFAST

Breakfast is included with your stay.

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    Room code: TWN.ST

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Farnley Tower

9.4
Excellent
255 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.6 /10
Service
9.6 /10
Comfort
9.2 /10
Condition
9.0 /10
Neighborhood
9.0 /10
Amenities
9.0 /10
100 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jul 2026
Mark
Great location and staff. Wonderful breakfast!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jun 2026
Edward
Lovely Victorian house, with large rooms and modern amenities. Nice English breakfast and a wonderful authentic Indian restaurant attached to the property.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jun 2026
Steve
We had a lovely stay over the Durham Regatta weekend. Perfect for our needs, Big comfy room and tremendous breakfast. Free parking. Top notch.
8/10
Excellent
01 Jun 2026
Olga
Friendly staff, good free parking on the hotel grounds. Good location. Beautiful, old building, but that’s also the issue. We could here people walking on the floor above us. The bathroom is clean and nice but they forgot to place shower curtain, so was impossible to shower without water being everywhere. Wish these parts were better maintained. Somewhat tired building/facilities, but we only stayed overnight, so that’s ok. Breakfast is rather plain but staff is super friendly.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
29 May 2026
Edward
Farnley Tower is a very attractive building in a lovely location, easily walkable (but be aware that Durham is VERY hilly) to and from the city centre, the cathedral, and the castle/university campus.

I’ll say up front that we are somewhat more critical than most because we travel full time. This stay was the second-last in 5 months of continuous travel, and we’d had many, many excellent stays against which to compare it.

Our first impression was that Farnley was lovely, but unloved. The manager, Anna, who is fabulous, and a fount of information about the area, quickly dispelled that notion. She and her staff responded to every single one of our concerns quickly and patiently, and resolved those that they could. Scratchy linen sheets (in what we learned was a hypoallergenic pet-free room)? Changed for smooth cotton. Way too few electrical outlets? Power bar supplied. Filthy portable fan (needed on hot nights with no AC)? Immediately taken away and cleaned.

Breakfasts were good, with yogurt, cereal, oranges, apples, and juices self-serve, and hot options customizable and cooked to order. Anna had lots of gluten-free and dairy-free options for those who need or prefer that.

There was plenty of hot water and good water pressure in the bathroom, and the bathroom fittings were modern.

The independently owned on-site Indian restaurant Holi & Bhang is outstanding.

I don’t think it’s a 10/10, but a solid 9/10 is deserved.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 May 2026
Lisbeth
This was a beautiful place to stay. The rooms were tastefully appointed, the staff welcoming and attentive, and the location and parking were perfect for a quiet, peaceful stay while still being close enough to the heart of Durham to be accessible. We would stay there again!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 May 2026
Rita
Perfect breakfast. Room large enough and warm

Parking on premises

Bus on doorstep
10/10
Exceptional
11 May 2026
Wendy
Our recent overnight stay at Farnley guesthouse, from check in to check out everything was perfect. Friendly staff, very clean, room spacious and modern, breakfast beautiful and service was great. Will definitely be returning 😊
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 May 2026
david kent
The property has character with an Indian restaurant attached. There is an Italian restaurant a few blocks away. City centre is a 20 minute walk down hill. Free parking. Helpful staff and a great breakfast.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
30 Apr 2026
Gareth
A great room, with a spacious bathroom which was clean and well maintained. A fantastic breakfast in the morning with a full English alongside cereal etc. great value. The guest house is located in a nice convenient area.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
26 Apr 2026
Phil
Excellent with a great restaurant
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Apr 2026
Mandy
Beautiful hotel, would definitely recommend
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
22 Mar 2026
Andy
Fantastic place friendly helpful staff
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
16 Mar 2026
Emma
Very friendly welcome from Anna. Free car parking. Room was upgraded. Everything in room I needed. Lovely breakfast. Would recommend.
10/10
Exceptional
14 Mar 2026
Michelle
Breakfast was lovely. Room was comfortable and shower was hot. Good location. My only negative was the pillows weren't the best!
10/10
Exceptional
16 Feb 2026
Mollie
Really lovely hotel, staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful. Felt so welcome throughout the trip and the rooms and location was great
10/10
Exceptional
15 Feb 2026
Louise
Lovely hotel. Really nice welcome on arrival room was ready before check-in. Room was clean and had everything we needed. Breakfast was amazing, the staff were in hand took orders quickly and food arrived in good time.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jan 2026
Graham
A very warm welcome on arrival, with a clear explanation given of things that we needed to know. Help offered with bags and an escort given to our more than pleasant booked room (Cathedral View). Facilities in room all that one might require, and with a comfortable bed. Very tasty breakfast options available from 07:30 am with a range of beverages. An easy check out procedure on departure.
One thing that has to be said is that my partner and I found the room somewhat over warm through the night, despite the fact that we had turned off the radiator. A reason that occurred to us was that with the room being at the top of the property, perhaps it was a case of all the heat from below rising.
Overall though, very highly recommended.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Jan 2026
Anita
Lovely warm welcome and the room was warm and comfortable as well. Really friendly people and breakfast was delicious. We had dinner at the Holi and Bhang restaurant next door which was also great and good value.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
09 Dec 2025
Stephen
Everything was as it should be: helpful staff, easy check in, generous breakfast, clean and comfortable room.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
02 Nov 2025
Nicola
Room was really clean and comfortable, breakfast was lovely and staff were friendly and helpful would definitely stay again.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
22 Oct 2025
Steven
Clean and comfortable room. Check-in was hassle free. Good parking available. Choice at breakfast was good with friendly, efficient staff.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Oct 2025
Michelle
Great find, very clean and comfortable. Great breakfast. Good parking.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
02 Oct 2025
Clare
We had a lovely one-night stay here - the owner and staff were super welcoming and helpful, and we enjoyed a great breakfast in the morning. We were in one of the attic rooms, which involved a bit of stooping on our part, but it was a lovely room all the same!
6/10
Pleasant
26 Sep 2025
Margaret
The bathroom had some problems. First, the toilet did not always flush completely. Second, the mirror over the sink was small and set so high on the wall that a small woman had to use a drawer as a step stool in order to use it. The bedside lamp was a joke---impossible to use for reading, low-wattage bulb. Setting it on an upturned wastebin brought it up to a height for reading in bed
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
10 Sep 2025
James
I stayed here for the Great North Run in September. The staff are dedicated, to the point of opening breakfast from 5am on the day of the Run for runners! Exemplary and very easy to walk to the centre of Durham.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
26 Aug 2025
Aoife
Very friendly and competent staff, lovely breakfast, would recommend this Guesthouse. The room was a little warm as it was very hot weather but otherwise it was a lovely stay!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
26 Aug 2025
Agnieszka

Bank holiday stay

Lovely stay short walk from Durham city centre. Spacious room with city view. All staff have been very friendly and welcoming. Nice cooled breakfast option. The Indian restaurant on site was very tasty and great dining option. However, it is quite small so you are best booking a table. Hotel is dog friendly which was great for us.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
20 Aug 2025
Bryan
I loved this place. The staff were great. Parking is easy and right next to the place. We did dine in the restaurant downstairs it is Indian food and done very well. The place has lots of beautiful wall paper though out making it a unique experience.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
17 Aug 2025
Paul
Great venue, lovely staff. Easy walk into centre of town.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
14 Aug 2025
Peter
Really great building and located. Staff are so friendly and welcoming.
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jul 2025
Janet

Lovely stay

Lovely clean room. Friendly and welcoming staff. Excellent breakfast cooked to order.
Onsite bar and Indian restaurant, well worth a visit.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 Jul 2025
Stuart

Great location

Great stay, great location. Staff were friendly and helpful. Location excellent only a 10 min walk into the centre.
Breakfast was excellent, cooked to order so fresh and hot.
Room was large, clean and bed comfortable.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
20 Jun 2025
john
Lovely quiet room , grounds and surroundings are lovely too
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 Jun 2025
Philippe
Excellent stay
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jun 2025
Debra
The manager Anna couldn’t have been nicer. She greeted us with a cup of tea and biscuits and allowed us to check-in early and was very helpful with suggestions of things to do in the city. Rooms were comfortable and quiet and included on-site free parking. Location just a short walk into the centre. Breakfast also very good with lots of options.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
10 Jun 2025
David
Excellent host. Great room. Great breakfast.
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jun 2025
Garrett
Anna, the manager, is a gem. She was incredibly helpful, friendly and efficient. What an asset. The house is very well located about a 10 minute walk from the center. It’s near the top of a fairly steep hill. Room was clean and very quiet. Great night sleep.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jun 2025
Michael
Room was lovely and very clean. We had a very enjoyable stay here.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 May 2025
Angela
Very comfortable guest house. Anna, the Manager, was very welcoming and helpful. We had a spacious and very homely room. Very convenient and with free parking. About a 15 minute walk into Durham (downhill, so uphill coming back!). Breakfast was excellent. Didn't particularly rate the attached Indian restaurant though - the one and only FoH chap was not that friendly, and food was okay but nothing special.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
25 May 2025
Margaret
This place is full of character and very well-appointed. In a quiet location without through-traffic, but 15 minutes' walk from the city centre, also close to bus routes, and convenient for driving out to other places. Breakfasts are very good and you can book an evening meal.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 May 2025
Berna
Such a charming B&B nestled in a lovely historic building. It had so much character and comfort—I’d definitely come back!
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
15 May 2025
Elizabeth
Excellent stay . Beautiful room and delicious breakfast . Great location.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
12 May 2025
Colin
Always a pleasure to stay here. Lovely staff. Nice quiet location and handy for a stroll into town
Self
10/10
Exceptional
05 May 2025
Jade

Beautiful hotel in the city

Beautiful hotel located a short walk from Durham city centre. Clean and spacious room. Fantastic Indian restaurant attached to the hotel. Bed was so comfortable! Staff were very efficient, nothing was a problem, very friendly.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
26 Mar 2025
Scott
Car park is relatively small, with 2 large 4x4s on there, it was a bit of a nightmare to park at first. There is an overflow car park though (perhaps exceedingly large vehicles should be disallowed or only allowed on the overflow?)
Staff are excellent, especially Anna and the gentleman (whose name i didn't get) who served us for breakfast the first half of the week, both are superb at what they do.
Good quality and quantity spread breakfast, made to order, and caters for dairy and gluten allergies.
I can recommend the place based on staff alone, we felt very welcome and looked after.
The building itself is beautiful, and quite a character on the inside. Its also situated only a 15 minute (jovial) walk from the cathedral...made traversing the city centre very convenient.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Mar 2025
Peter
Really friendly and helpful staff. Very enjoyable stay.
Business Self
6/10
Pleasant
19 Feb 2025
Sui Che
Location. Beds were not that comfortable.
Business_and_leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
09 Feb 2025
Jamie

Friendly and helpful staff.

Great value family room that was a good base for a weekend in Durham and dog friendly.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jan 2025
Josephine
Lovely unique building, beautiful room and very pet friendly.
Superb breakfast, even for our dog!!!
Leisure Pet
10/10
Exceptional
24 Nov 2024
Carolyn
Lovely traditional English guest house hotel. Simple arrival and check out, good breakfast with great options (menu choice, vegan, veggie, gf etc). Friendly staff, comfy bed (my ‘single’ was a small double) and no noisy air con/heating systems etc. A steep walk up from the city centre but not too far and no problem for me.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
15 Oct 2024
Yuan

A very pleasant stay

A very pleasant stay overall. Good breakfast
Self
8/10
Excellent
08 Oct 2024
Pete

All good. Couldn't fault anything

Staff very friendly and the room was excellent. Brekafast was very good too. Couldn't really fault it.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
29 Sep 2024
Dianne
I loved the property from the moment I walked in. Rooms were spacious, comfortable and very clean. Staff were friendly and highly efficient. Would stay again next time we are in town! Thank you very much.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
22 Sep 2024
donna
Anna was very friendly, kind & helpful.
A lovely spot out of town but we dont mind the walk.
Nice cocktails at the indian restaurant next door.
Lovely breakfast with lots of egg options, fruit selection & cereals so good choice for all & delicious. Thankyou
8/10
Excellent
15 Sep 2024
Marti
Lovely room and breakfast. Staff was delightful and friendly. Needed uber to get uphill. Steep walk!
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
15 Sep 2024
Andrew
Fantastic service and breakfast. Very large rooms, and good location although steep walk into town. Bed was a little soft for us. Shower curtain is a bit dated- would prefer a screen
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Aug 2024
Cathrine

Fabulous

Very friendly welcome. Upgraded to a double room, no extra cost. Very comfortable. Fabulous breakfast
10/10
Exceptional
18 Aug 2024
Andrew
Lovely old building full of character in a fabulous setting.Could do with a little tlc. Staff were excellent and Anna was fabulous. Was so welcoming and friendly and such a hard worker. The place was very clean and tidy. The bedroom was very large and had everything laid out for us when we got there. The on-site Indian restaurant was a real bonus. Wouldn’t hesitate to stay there again.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
30 Jul 2024
Stanley

Lovely Tower with beautiful views.

Loved this charming tower and warmly welcomed by Richard. The Indian Restaurant on property was excellent with great service by Hussein.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Jul 2024
Stephanie

This place is where you want to be.

Lovely people, flawless hospitality, great food. My friend who slept on the floor said her bed was uncomfortable, but that is a small thing in a lovely visit. Would absolutely return.
Friends_and_family Friends
6/10
Pleasant
26 Jul 2024
Paul
Tv reception wasn't very good with minimal channels. Fire doors in corridors need soft close hinges on them. Constant slamming of door 5 foot from my headboard kept me from sleeping.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jun 2024
Lynn

Great Value for Money

This was our Anniversary weekend, and a Friend recommended Farnley Tower to us. We weren't disappointed. We actually got an upgrade and had an amazing view of the Cathedral.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jun 2024
Jacqueline

Lovely welcoming guesthouse

This guest house is a little gem. . In a quiet area of Durham, just a 10 minute walk to the centre but be warned it is uphill on the walk back! We stayed two night in Room 3 which was very spacious and ground floor. Beds so comfortable and room very clean. Great choice for breakfast and nobody will leave hungry . Anna the manager gives 💯 % nothing is too much trouble for her . We will definitely stay again when we return to Durham.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jun 2024
Emma
Really lovely with great views. Very friendly staff and a great breakfast
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
09 Jun 2024
Colin
Although at the top of a very steep hill this is an excellent property. Breakfast is beyond expectation. We were lucky to have a ground floor room. No view but very comfortable. An exceeding amount of tea,coffee etc.
All in all very recommendable
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 May 2024
Graham
Everything was good. The hotel was nice and clean, room was nice and had the amenities you would expect for the price paid. Breakfast was also very good. A 10 to 15 minute walk got you to the river (all downhill) then a little further uphill if you are aiming for the cathedral. Overall very nice and would stay here again.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Apr 2024
claire
Lovely staff. Clean and comfortable property. Restaurant below cooks exceptional Indian cuisine.
Business_and_leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
27 Apr 2024
Nicole

Lovely overnight stay

Lovely overnight stay. Very welcoming. Check-in and check-out were straightforward, the bed was very comfortable, the breakfast choice was great and my cooked meal was lovely. The only thing I'd recommend is replacing the hair-dryers, the one in my room kept cutting out and took awhile to cool down before I could briefly try to use again.
Other than that I feel the hotel went the extra mile and looked after me very well, couldn't be nicer.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
25 Mar 2024
Amy
Lovely room, microwave welcome addition. Great stay, we'll be back.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 Mar 2024
Lawrence
Tidy place - reasonably priced. Bit of a trek to town but overall v good value. Staff super helpful.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
25 Feb 2024
Jia
Superb staff
10/10
Exceptional
12 Feb 2024
David
Great staff short walk into city nice little find
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Feb 2024
Celia
Just wonderful! The hotel manager Anna was so welcoming and hospitable, the room and breakfast were an absolute wow! Super dogfriendly too, we will definitely be back, highly recommend!
10/10
Exceptional
07 Feb 2024
Julie
We enjoyed our stay very much. Lovely independent guest house with lots of character and lovely staff.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
22 Jan 2024
Josephine
Our first stay in Durham was superb! Everything was just perfect and the love our springer spaniel Maddie got (including a cooked doggie breakfast!) was amazing!

Thank you to Anna and her wonderful team, we will be back!
Leisure Pet
8/10
Excellent
05 Jan 2024
Claire

Beautiful place to stay

This is a lovely place to stay. It was exceptionally clean. We enjoyed our breakfast that was served promptly. The breakfasts provide gluten free food as well as a variety of choices. The hotel has been modernised to a high standard. Our only concern was our double room being the attic there wasn't sufficient height to the ceiling for my husband who is 6ft 4inches. He could walk down the centre of the room and the shower was too low. I think if we had stayed more than the 1 night we would have asked if we could swap rooms. But overall a beautiful place to stay. Just ask about room height if you are taller than my height, 5ft 4in.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
30 Dec 2023
Lydia

Fabulous service and delicious breakfast

We stayed in a family room and the service was incredibly friendly and hospitable. The cooked breakfast was fabulous!
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
23 Dec 2023
Steven
Pleasant enough, however bed very soft and uncomfortable. Breakfast very good.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
11 Dec 2023
Jordan
Very nice stay. Room was lovely with great views. Short walking distance to Durham bars and restaurants. Breakfast was good and staff very friendly. Only issues we had and it’s really nitpicking but the car park and walk up to the reception was pitch black when we arrived and couldn’t see where we were walking. Also there was some work being done to the property as we were leaving and the loading vehicle blocked the exit so we had to wait 10 minutes. Like I say though, that’s being very picky. Lush place.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
10 Dec 2023
A de

Excellent hotel, with a personal touch

This is hafway between a bread and breakfast and a hotel. On the B&B side, it is quirky with rooms carved out of a historic building. They have done this very well. Reception is not full time but ‘on demand’, but service was quick. On the hotel side, it is professionally run and breakfast is outstanding. Service is excellent - very friendly people. Parking can be a bit of a nuisance in Durham, but this hotel has enough spaces. Although the hotel is old, the rooms are well maintained. Bed was comfy and shower great. My only gripe is the headroom on the top floor - if you are over 6ft tall, you are better off on a lower floor as the ceilings are low in places.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
06 Dec 2023
David
Really nice people in a nice comfortable guest house rather than a full service hotel. Much better option than an impersonal modern chain hotel, even though only half board, although the breakfasts were great. However, there is a very good small Indian restaurant and bar on the ground floor through the garden doors, where we had a really good evening meal on one night. We would certainly go back, as it's our sort of place to stay.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
06 Dec 2023
Julie

Great stay

Had a great stay breakfast was lovely great gluten free option available. Room was lovely except we were in the attic and work was being done on the roof. The bathroom window was not fixed down so there was a bit of debris on the floor and there were quite a few flies. It didn't detract from the stay and the view was amazing
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 Dec 2023
Andrea
Welcomed by a lovely lady on Reception. Property clean and comfortable throughout. We had the attic room which has low ceilings but was full of character. A steady walk into Durham City. Great breakfast too. I would stay again and recommend to others.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Nov 2023
Tyra
Fabulous welcome from Anna and the team. Excellent breakfast and comfy, clean room. Definitely would recommend
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
22 Nov 2023
Neil

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The hotel was good but the Indian restaurant in the basement was exceptional, best food we have eaten for some time.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Oct 2023
James
I very much enjoyed my stay at this hotel. The hostess was extremely nice and the breakfast was delicious. I would recommend it.
10/10
Exceptional
20 Oct 2023
Richard J
Wonderful place, great breakfast, delightful Indian restaurant very close by. Anna, the manager was so helpful and absolutely great. Would definately go back again. Great location too!
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
12 Oct 2023
Jackie
The room on first sight looked very quaint as it was up in the eves of the roof but after a short while i felt as though i was walking with a stoop to avoid the ceiling. Not sure how two people would cope in the room. Breakfast was delayed and i only got my tea when i was ajoit to leave.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
29 Sep 2023
Gary
Good choice of breakfast
Indian that was at the hotel was good and a good Italian within a short walking distance
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 Sep 2023
Karen
My daughter and I stayed here whilst on a short trip to visit the University.
I'd already exchanged emails with Anna at the hotel and she'd been really helpful and super lovely.
When we arrived, we were greeted and shown to our room.
Room was lovely and clean, a nice size for the two of us and the beds were comfy.

The breakfast room was lovely- laid out with a good choice of items to help ourselves too and then we had a menu to choose our hot options (we both had a lovely Full English)

There is a restaurant in the grounds of the hotel- we had a drink there in the evening but no food as we were still full from our lunch. We'd definitely eat there if we went back again.
The chap behind the bar was lovely and friendly and chatted to us a while about the city and the area etc.

The hotel is about a 10-15 minute walk into town and actually quite a pleasant walk.

If my daughter chooses Durham University then this is definitely where me and the family will stay when we visit.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
13 Sep 2023
Joanne

Blown away!

I chose this hotel quite by chance & what a gem it turned out to be. Perfect for a 1-night stopover whilst at work. Very clean, comfy and great location & views of Durham. I had a great sleep and hearty breakfast - amazing value and I would definitely recommend. Thank you to Anna & the team for a great stay and accommodating my late check-in!
Business
10/10
Exceptional
11 Sep 2023
GEOFF
OUTSTANDING
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Aug 2023
Sheila

Lovely, quirky guesthouse good location.

Beautifully decorated building with lots of colour and a really quirky atmosphere. Spacious, comfortable room with good shower. Sitting in the dining room was like sitting in the jungle! Good, friendly service and an excellent breakfast with plenty of choice. Good location to walk into Town and if you don't fancy the uphill walk back plenty of buses. Would definitely stay again next time we go to Durham.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
15 Aug 2023
Angela

Loved every minute of it

Great stay, from the beginning to the end. Very friendly and attentive staff, tasty breakfast. View from the grounds is amazing!
Hotel is dog friendly and in a great location.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
06 Aug 2023
Gregory
Interesting building, remodeled bath, on-site parking, good wi-fi, very good on-site Indian restaurant, good breakfast options, pleasant staff.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
31 Jul 2023
Luke
Beautiful property, fantastic staff.
6/10
Pleasant
13 Jul 2023
Iain
The room was shabby, very poorly lit and in need of a good clean and refurbishment.
Breakfast was a disaster. It took over an hour to get served, the power was out in the kitchen, Even so several tables that arrived after us, were served before us, the breakfast staff had no idea how to serve and were totally dis-organised & confused. We will not be returning.
Leisure Pet
10/10
Exceptional
03 Jul 2023
Susan
Staff very friendly and helpful. Double room very clean and comfortable. Breakfast was delicious. Would I stay again, DEFINITELY
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jun 2023
Lyndsay
Ample parking, lovely property, brightly decorated and great soft furnishings creating a welcoming, pleasing atmosphere. Warmly greeted at reception and shown to room.
Leisure Family

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Farnley Tower
The Avenue, Durham, United Kingdom

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