Farnley Tower Guesthouse

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Scored 8.8
Rated fabulous

Staff

9.6

Farnley Tower is situated in an elevated position, providing views over Durham Castle, Cathedral and surrounding countryside. The guest house is a prominent Victorian mansion, renowned for its architecture and gardens, with an on-site restaurant and bar, free Wi-Fi and car parking. All 17 bedrooms are individually designed and spacious. The restaurant and bar, Holi & Bhang, is open 7 days a week and specialises in Indian cuisine. Guest can relax in the patio area overlooking the garden. Farnley Tower Guesthouse is less than a 10 minutes’ walk from historic sites and river walks. There are many cafe, boutiques, galleries and museums nearby.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet, Breakfast to go

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

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Availability

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1 large double bed
2 single beds
1 single bed
1 single bed
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1 sofa bed
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1 large double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Tara-jayne
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely 10 minute walk to the city centre, great breakfast, clean and comfortable”
Lisa
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location, staff were amazing. Lovely hot showers, very clean.”
Andrew
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Fantastic facilities, lovely warm welcome. Everything perfect”
Gianni
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The hotel is super dog friendly, doggie breakfast included. The location is fantastic, great views over Durham, and a short walk (downhill) to town centre - 10 mins”
Nathan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Staff, particularly reception (Anna I think) was amazing. Superb breakfast and so clean.”
Mary
Australia Australia
“Very friendly staff and great facilities breakfast included is a bonus Wonderful having a restaurant onsite for evening meals or a quiet drink.”
Philip
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely staff, wonderful Indian restaurant on site,good value,great breakfast”
Richard
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful room, well maintained and clean with excellent friendly staff. Amazing Indian restaurant attached.”
Stela
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“A nice cosy place to stay with super friendly and accommodating staff.”
Susan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very nice Guest House in perfect location. We stayed in the Cathedral view room in the attic which was very spacious and had lovely views across Durham. Very comfortable bed. Large bathroom. Table and chairs, microwave and fridge in room. Great...”

Hotel surroundings

Food & Drink

Breakfast

  • Very good breakfast included with select options or available at the property for US$10.05 per person.
  • Menu style
    Buffet • À la carte • Breakfast to go
  • Cuisine
    Continental • Full English/Irish
Holi and Bhang Restaurant and Bar
  • Cuisine
    Indian
  • Service
    Dinner
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
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House rules

Farnley Tower Guesthouse takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 18:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
From 07:30 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 15 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Cot upon request
Free
4 - 14 years
Extra bed upon request
Free

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

We do not allow pets in the dinning room at any hour.

We do not allow pets in the Deluxe rooms.

Kindly note the property cannot process payments from American Express credit cards.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.