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Farnley Tower Guesthouse

4.0 star property

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Front of property
Dinner served, Indian cuisine, garden views
Exterior detail
Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, City View | View from room
Interior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Family Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Garden View

Family Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, City View

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, City View

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

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed

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

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Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, City View

Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, City View

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

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Classic Single Room

Classic Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Classic Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Classic Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Durham

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.

What's nearby

  • Durham Cathedral - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Durham University - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Durham Indoor Market - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Durham Castle - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Gala Theatre Durham - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Durham Station - 12 min walk
  • Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Three Bridges - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Colpitts - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Station House - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Duke of Wellington - ‬12 min walk
  • Holi & Bhang

About this property

Farnley Tower Guesthouse

Hotel with free parking, near Durham University
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.
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.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This hotel also features wedding services and a banquet hall.
Enjoy Indian cuisine at Holi and Bhang, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge and a garden view. You can also stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily.
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.
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 transport

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

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 centre
  • Conference centre (323 square foot 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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. 155 out of 209 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 209 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 209 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 209 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 209 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Margaret

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aoife, Hong Kong

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Agnieszka

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

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan, Waynesville

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Dinner if you like Indian food they do a great job.
Drinks When we stay it was buy one get one.
The front
Stairway
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities
Great venue, lovely staff. Easy walk into centre of town.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really great building and located. Staff are so friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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 traveller
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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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