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Farnley Tower Guesthouse

4.0 star property

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Dinner served, Indian cuisine, garden views
Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, City View | View from room
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Interior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
$185
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5

Explore the area

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The Avenue, Durham, England, DH1 4DX
  • Place, Durham Cathedral
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Durham University
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Durham Castle
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Garden View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory foam beds, individually decorated

Family Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 180 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, City View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory foam beds, individually decorated

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 110 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory foam beds, individually decorated

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 100 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, City View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory foam beds, individually decorated

Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, City View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 150 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Single Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory foam beds, individually decorated

Classic Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 90 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Classic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory foam beds, individually decorated

Classic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About this property

Farnley Tower Guesthouse

4-star Durham hotel close to Durham University
This hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a conference center. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free manager's reception are also provided. Additionally, a business center, conference space, and laundry facilities are onsite.
Farnley Tower Guesthouse offers 17 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Memory foam beds feature premium bedding. LED televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Each day guests can enjoy a complimentary manager's reception. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

Business-related amenities at this 4-star property consist of a business center and a meeting room. Event facilities measuring 323 square feet (30 square meters) include a conference center. This business-friendly hotel also offers a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Farnley Tower Guesthouse has designated areas for smoking.

A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
Holi and Bhang - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specializes in Indian cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception

Restaurants on site

  • Holi and Bhang

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference center (323 square feet of space)
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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.

You need to know

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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Farnley Tower Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 153 out of 206 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 206 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 206 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 206 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 206 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely stay

Lovely clean room. Friendly and welcoming staff. Excellent breakfast cooked to order. Onsite bar and Indian restaurant, well worth a visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely quiet room , grounds and surroundings are lovely too
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerome

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philippe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Traveled with group
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Excellent host. Great room. Great breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Garrett

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was lovely and very clean. We had a very enjoyable stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Berna

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a charming B&B nestled in a lovely historic building. It had so much character and comfort—I’d definitely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Excellent stay . Beautiful room and delicious breakfast . Great location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always a pleasure to stay here. Lovely staff. Nice quiet location and handy for a stroll into town
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jade

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really friendly and helpful staff. Very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Sui Che

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location. Beds were not that comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly and helpful staff.

Great value family room that was a good base for a weekend in Durham and dog friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josephine

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely unique building, beautiful room and very pet friendly. Superb breakfast, even for our dog!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Yuan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A very pleasant stay

A very pleasant stay overall. Good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024