Farnley Tower Guesthouse

Property building, Nearby landmark, Facade/entrance, Neighbourhood, Decorative detail, On site, Street view

8.5

Excellent(2,274 Reviews)

Hotel in Durham

4-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

About this hotel

Farnley Tower is situated in an elevated position, providing views over Durham Castle, Cathedral and surrounding countryside.

Amenities

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Wheelchair accessible

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Durham

Nearby attractions

Beamish, the Living Museum of the North

Available Rooms

En Suite Double Room

1 Queen • 269 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

En Suite Twin Room

2 Single • 269 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

En Suite Single Room

1 Single • 193 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)

1 Sofa • 322 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Deluxe Double Room

1 Double • 269 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

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Farnley Tower Guesthouse

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8.5

Excellent(2,274 Reviews)

Hotel in Durham

4-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

About this hotel

Farnley Tower is situated in an elevated position, providing views over Durham Castle, Cathedral and surrounding countryside.

Amenities

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Wheelchair accessible

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Durham

Nearby attractions

Beamish, the Living Museum of the North

Available Rooms

En Suite Double Room

1 Queen • 269 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

En Suite Twin Room

2 Single • 269 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

En Suite Single Room

1 Single • 193 ft²

Sleeps 1

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)

1 Sofa • 322 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Deluxe Double Room

1 Double • 269 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Reviews

8.5

Excellent(2,274 Reviews)

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9.0

Sep 2024

Lovely comfort stay.

The location was easy to walk to the city centre. Breakfast was fab.

Bigger towels would have been perfect.

10.0

Aug 2024

we went as I had never been to Durham and we were going to Scotland so had a nigot here. the attached curry restaurant w

great little hotel. friendly staff. Easy walk into the city . staff helpful and very friendly. next door was an excellent curry restaurant. lovely view of the cathedral from our room

8.0

Jul 2024

Toller Ort für einen Besuch in dieser schönen, alten Stadt!

Das Hotel ist eine alte Architekten-Villa am Rand von Durham, aber noch in fußläufiger Entfernung zum Stadtzentrum und zur Kathedrale auf der anderen Seite des Flusses. Die Lage ist ruhig, das Haus sehr schön, das Frühstück toll - was will man mehr?

8.0

May 2023

Second visit and would have gone a third if they hadn’t been fully booked!

Extremely friendly staff - very helpful and welcoming

7.0

May 2023

nice property and comfortable

beautiful old building

wifi doesn’t work well … kept disconnecting and then wouldn’t reconnect unable to turn heater on breakfast room is beautiful but unsightly canvas roof outside window spoils the view poached eggs were over cooked

7.0

Apr 2023

good

friendly

3.0

Mar 2023

Overpriced, claustrophobic and extremely low ceiling made whole experience very uncomfortable.

Staff very welcoming. Breakfast and the breakfast room very good. Overall decoration of the remainder of the hotel was nice. Room was clean Nice view over Durham.

My room was incredibly small. I was placed in the loft conversion which I believe is the same price as the remainder of the double rooms and was definitely not made clear prior to booking. I am 5'5" and could not stand up in the room the ceiling is that low, cannot count the number of times i hit my head when moving around so mostly walked around hunched over. Room facilities were ok the bathroom was nice (at least you could stand up straight in it) nice that there was a fridge and microwave as well as kettle provided. No blinds over a significant portion of the windows so woke up early by the light and as a result did not sleep well. Internet temperamental. Netflix/disney/prime that were stated to be included did not work. Felt like all of the furniture was just too much for such a small and low ceilinged room. Overall felt very claustrophobic and overall stay not comfortable or relaxing and would not have booked room if I knew it was a tiny attic room Also not too much of an issue for me but the hotel is situated at the top of an extremely steep hill even for Durham so if you have any mobility issues would need a taxi or car to get to the hotel.

10.0

Mar 2023

A charming place to stay with bags of character and friendly staff.

Lots of character and great location. Good food. Great service.

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8.0

Feb 2023

My birthday treat and the hotel and staff were lovely.

Husband is vegan and they had plenty to offer him both our meals were delicious and there was lots of alter actives to the main cooked breakfast.

Everything was fine.

10.0

Feb 2023

Superb location. The accommodation has character. An excellent Indian restaurant attached.

Excellent choice at breakfast and excellent quality. Superb location for quick access to city centre.

The bedroom door wasn't easy to lock/unlock with the key (room number 12 I think).

10.0

Feb 2023

Very attractive and convenient location with exceptionally helpful and friendly staff.

The staff we met were exceptionally friendly and helpful, especially the manager, and even when we needed to telephone through a specific request before our visit, they went out of their way to accommodate our needs. We didn't have the breakfast, as we had other arrangements with local family, but the dining room appeared very clean and well organised, with a lovely view. It was great to have free parking on site.

Our room was comfortable, with everything we needed and a very clean, modern bathroom, but the bedding felt a bit past its best.

10.0

Feb 2023

excellent location for the city

clean and very friendly staff

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9.0

Feb 2023

Excellent Stay at the Farnley Tower

Friendly staff, nice comfy room, lovely breakfast, made to feel welcome

Nothing really, everything was excellent

8.0

Jan 2023

Relaxing weekend stay with perfect hosts.

Location & fantastic room with a view!

Nothing of major concern other than the hairdryer being disappointing compared to all the rest of the fantastic facilities.

8.0

Jan 2023

had a lovely stay and would definitely recommend to others

great location, room was clean and tidy, breakfast was delicious.

no sockets near to bed for charging phones, tv was slightly antiquated

5.0

Dec 2022

it was ok it’s the room and bed not comfortable at all

the room was not suitable for tall people banged our heads many times

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9.0

Dec 2022

Superb

The warm & hospitable Welcome on our check in & at breakfast the next morning = ÀLL 👌 Anna is a lovely lady who went out of her way from entry to exit ♡ The old world charm of the Home both inside & out Very clean Good heating for Winter Room a good size for 2 Adults Nice cooked breakfast Good Cereal choices Good Rst onsite

The bedding was not quite firm enough, as the pillows could've been a bit more also ^ appeared a bit tired.

10.0

Dec 2022

Exceptional

staff we’re amazing, very helpful. A bottle of wine was gifted to us as it was my wife’s birthday. Gorgeous place with Gorgeous people

it was very very cold. the manager was kind enough to bring us a heated though which was very much appreciated

9.0

Nov 2022

Superb

The room was lovely with a nice view and huge comfy bed. Nice breakfast and friendly staff. The on-site Indians was a bonus too.

7.0

Oct 2022

Great staff, great Location

Location and a good standard. Cybil was lovely

The bathroom was too small and smell of fish, my wife said extractor fan but it could have been her.

9.0

Oct 2022

Excellent hotel in a quiet area within easy reach of the city

Good size room, well furnished, comfortable bed, good view of castle. Excellent breakfast with helpful staff, also a very good meal in Holi and Bhang adjoining the hotel.

8.0

Aug 2022

pleasant accommodation needs soundproofing

location, friendly and helpful staff

noise from loud TV room above after 11pm folk loud chatting in. irrufirs

8.0

Aug 2022

Superb

On arrivale we were greeted warmly. Our room was large, brightly decorated, was overlooking the front garden and city. It was spotlessly clean. There was smallish bathroom in the room, with a bath with shower over. The bed was very comfortable and the room was quiet. Breakfast! Wow what an array of goodies on offer...fresh fruits, loads if cerials, pain au chocolate, yoghurts, plus a cooked breakfast! There is an Indian restaurant on the basement level of the building.We ate here the food was lovely and the staff were very friendly. & you get a 15% discount if staying. There is ample parking and it's about a mile to walk into the centre.

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FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Durham?

The average price for a rental in Durham is $135 per night. This rental is $26 above the average.

Is parking included with this hotel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Farnley Tower Guesthouse. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hotel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Farnley Tower Guesthouse pet friendly?

Yes! This hotel is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Farnley Tower Guesthouse?

We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, smoking allowed, and parking.

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Farnley Tower Guesthouse

Hotel in Durham

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Durham

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

En Suite Double Room

En Suite Twin Room

En Suite Single Room

Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)

Deluxe Double Room

Farnley Tower Guesthouse

Hotel in Durham

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Durham

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

En Suite Double Room

En Suite Twin Room

En Suite Single Room

Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)

Deluxe Double Room

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Durham?

Is parking included with this hotel?

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Is Farnley Tower Guesthouse pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Farnley Tower Guesthouse?

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