Farnley Tower Guesthouse
$150
/ night
Avg. for September
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$150
/ night
Avg. for September
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at Farnley Tower Guesthouse average $125 in January, the cheapest month, and $218 in July, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | $125 |
| February | $132 |
| March | $135 |
| April | $142 |
| May | $148 |
| June | $183 |
| July | $218 |
| August | $169 |
| September | $150 |
| October | $140 |
| November | $143 |
| December | $128 |
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Cheapest: January (~$125)
About this property
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.
Amenities
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.
Business amenities
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.
Dining
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.
Rooms
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.
Location
When you stay at Farnley Tower Guesthouse in Durham, you'll be in the historical district, within a 15-minute walk of Durham Indoor Market and St. Nicholas Church. This hotel is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Gala Theatre Durham and 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from The River Wear.
What's nearby
Durham Indoor Market(0.7 miles)
St. Nicholas Church(0.7 miles)
Old Fulling Mill Museum of Archaeology(0.8 miles)
Gala Theatre Durham(0.8 miles)
Palace Green Library(0.8 miles)
Durham World Heritage Site Visitor Centre(0.8 miles)
Durham Cathedral(0.8 miles)
Palace Green(0.8 miles)
Durham Castle(0.8 miles)
Durham Heritage Centre and Museum(0.8 miles)
The River Wear(0.9 miles)
Freemans Quay Leisure Centre(0.9 miles)
Durham University(1 miles)
Crook Hall and Gardens(1.1 miles)
Oriental Museum(1.2 miles)
Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL)(25.3 miles)
Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.)(25.8 miles)
Parking
Restaurant
Non-Smoking Rooms
Business Center
Room Service
Housekeeping
Location
The Avenue, Durham, England, United Kingdom
Durham Indoor Market (0.7 miles)
St. Nicholas Church (0.7 miles)
Old Fulling Mill Museum of Archaeology (0.8 miles)
Gala Theatre Durham (0.8 miles)
Palace Green Library (0.8 miles)
Durham World Heritage Site Visitor Centre (0.8 miles)
Guest reviews
8.8
Fabulous
Based on 1,807 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
13%
Couple
51%
Family
18%
Group
11%
Solo
5%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
At Farnley Tower Guesthouse, reviews highlight warm, helpful service, very good cooked-to-order breakfasts, clean and characterful rooms, and a walkable location near Durham's centre, with on-site parking and a popular Indian restaurant adding convenient, dog-friendly touches.
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At Farnley Tower Guesthouse, reviews highlight warm, helpful service, very good cooked-to-order breakfasts, clean and characterful rooms, and a walkable location near Durham's centre, with on-site parking and a popular Indian restaurant adding convenient, dog-friendly touches.
Common caveats are the steep uphill walk back from town and some attic rooms with limited headroom, with a few guests noting soft mattresses, tight parking at busy times, or occasional breakfast delays. Many also mention quiet surroundings and city or cathedral views. Expect a welcoming, good-value base with character close to Durham.
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Facilities
On-site parking is generally convenient, with an overflow available, though spaces can feel tight when busy. An on-site Indian restaurant and bar add convenience, and the property is dog-friendly.
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Michelle
Oct 12, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great find, very clean and comfortable. Great breakfast. Good parking.
Great find, very clean and comfortable. Great breakfast. Good parking.
10
Neil
Nov 22, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel was good but the Indian restaurant in the basement was exceptional, best food we have eaten for some time.
The hotel was good but the Indian restaurant in the basement was exceptional, best food we have eaten for some time.
10
Celia
Feb 10, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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!
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!
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Debra
Jun 16, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
10
Steven
Oct 22, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Clean and comfortable room. Check-in was hassle free. Good parking available. Choice at breakfast was good with friendly, efficient staff.
Clean and comfortable room. Check-in was hassle free. Good parking available. Choice at breakfast was good with friendly, efficient staff.
10
A de
Dec 10, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
10
Rebecca
Mar 22, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Very clean & comfortable. Nice touches such as water, microwave & fridge in room. Had the option to leave our car there after check out rather than find parking in the city.
Very clean & comfortable. Nice touches such as water, microwave & fridge in room. Had the option to leave our car there after check out rather than find parking in the city.
10
Janet
Jul 26, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely clean room. Friendly and welcoming staff. Excellent breakfast cooked to order. Onsite bar and Indian restaurant, well worth a visit.
Lovely clean room. Friendly and welcoming staff. Excellent breakfast cooked to order. Onsite bar and Indian restaurant, well worth a visit.
10
Agnieszka
Aug 26, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
10
Scott
Mar 26, 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
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.
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.
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Cleanliness
Reviews frequently describe rooms and common areas as very clean and well maintained. A few note wear or maintenance issues in specific rooms.
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Michelle
Oct 12, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great find, very clean and comfortable. Great breakfast. Good parking.
Great find, very clean and comfortable. Great breakfast. Good parking.
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Iain
Jul 13, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
10
Steven
Oct 22, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Clean and comfortable room. Check-in was hassle free. Good parking available. Choice at breakfast was good with friendly, efficient staff.
Clean and comfortable room. Check-in was hassle free. Good parking available. Choice at breakfast was good with friendly, efficient staff.
10
A de
Dec 10, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
10
Michael
Jun 7, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Room was lovely and very clean. We had a very enjoyable stay here.
Room was lovely and very clean. We had a very enjoyable stay here.
10
Andrew
Aug 18, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
10
Stuart
Jul 18, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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Janet
Jul 26, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely clean room. Friendly and welcoming staff. Excellent breakfast cooked to order. Onsite bar and Indian restaurant, well worth a visit.
Lovely clean room. Friendly and welcoming staff. Excellent breakfast cooked to order. Onsite bar and Indian restaurant, well worth a visit.
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Claire
Jan 5, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
10
Dianne
Sep 29, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
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Rooms
Guests like spacious, comfortable rooms with character, some offering city or cathedral views and a quiet stay. Recurring caveats include low ceilings in certain attic rooms, occasionally soft mattresses, and minor in-room maintenance or noise from corridor fire doors.
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Lynn
Jun 28, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
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Margaret
Sep 26, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
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
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
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Paul
Jul 26, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
10
Jade
May 5, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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Carolyn
Nov 24, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
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john
Jun 20, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely quiet room , grounds and surroundings are lovely too
Lovely quiet room , grounds and surroundings are lovely too
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Andrew
Sep 15, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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
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
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Claire
Jan 5, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
10
Agnieszka
Aug 26, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
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Jackie
Oct 12, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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Service
Service is a standout, with friendly, welcoming staff—especially Anna—providing helpful touches like early check-in and attentive breakfasts. There are occasional service hiccups noted at breakfast or in the attached restaurant.
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James
Sep 10, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
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Nicole
Apr 27, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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Debra
Jun 16, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
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Iain
Jul 13, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
10
Clare
Oct 2, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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!
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!
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Cathrine
Aug 25, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very friendly welcome. Upgraded to a double room, no extra cost. Very comfortable. Fabulous breakfast
Very friendly welcome. Upgraded to a double room, no extra cost. Very comfortable. Fabulous breakfast
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Angela
May 29, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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Garrett
Jun 8, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
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.
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.
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Karen
Sep 18, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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Scott
Mar 26, 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
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.
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.
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Location
Quiet residential setting about a 10-15 minute walk from Durham's centre; the return is uphill and can be steep. Many appreciate the convenience for exploring and public transport nearby.
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Margaret
May 25, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
10
Jacqueline
Jun 23, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
10
James
Sep 10, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
10
Debra
Jun 16, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
10
Colin
Jun 9, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
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
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
10
Graham
May 27, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
10
Paul
Aug 17, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great venue, lovely staff. Easy walk into centre of town.
Great venue, lovely staff. Easy walk into centre of town.
10
Garrett
Jun 8, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
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.
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.
10
Agnieszka
Aug 26, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
10
Sheila
Aug 28, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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Dining
Breakfast is widely praised for quality and choice, including dietary options, and is cooked to order. The on-site Indian restaurant is popular and well reviewed, though seating is limited and a few found it average or experienced delays.
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Lydia
Dec 30, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
We stayed in a family room and the service was incredibly friendly and hospitable. The cooked breakfast was fabulous!
We stayed in a family room and the service was incredibly friendly and hospitable. The cooked breakfast was fabulous!
10
Neil
Nov 22, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel was good but the Indian restaurant in the basement was exceptional, best food we have eaten for some time.
The hotel was good but the Indian restaurant in the basement was exceptional, best food we have eaten for some time.
10
Margaret
May 25, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
6
Iain
Jul 13, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
8
Gregory
Aug 6, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Interesting building, remodeled bath, on-site parking, good wi-fi, very good on-site Indian restaurant, good breakfast options, pleasant staff.
Interesting building, remodeled bath, on-site parking, good wi-fi, very good on-site Indian restaurant, good breakfast options, pleasant staff.
10
Stuart
Jul 18, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
8
Gary
Sep 29, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Good choice of breakfast Indian that was at the hotel was good and a good Italian within a short walking distance
Good choice of breakfast Indian that was at the hotel was good and a good Italian within a short walking distance
10
Agnieszka
Aug 26, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
10
claire
Apr 28, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely staff. Clean and comfortable property. Restaurant below cooks exceptional Indian cuisine.
Lovely staff. Clean and comfortable property. Restaurant below cooks exceptional Indian cuisine.
10
Scott
Mar 26, 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
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.
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.
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10
Naki
Jul 25, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Wonderful friendly staff. The most dog friendly hotel I have ever stayed at. Comfortable room and lots of character in the hotel.
Wonderful friendly staff. The most dog friendly hotel I have ever stayed at. Comfortable room and lots of character in the hotel.
10
Steve
Jun 16, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
We had a lovely stay over the Durham Regatta weekend. Perfect for our needs, Big comfy room and tremendous breakfast. Free parking. Top notch.
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
Olga
Jun 1, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
10
Rita
May 19, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Perfect breakfast. Room large enough and warm Parking on premises Bus on doorstep
Perfect breakfast. Room large enough and warm Parking on premises Bus on doorstep
10
Wendy
May 11, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
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 😊
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 😊
FAQs about Farnley Tower Guesthouse
Is parking available at the property?
Free self-parking is available on-site, but guests must contact the property in advance to reserve a parking space.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
Breakfast is available, and guests can enjoy it in the room. Specific serving hours are not provided.
Does the property allow pets?
Pets are allowed at the property with a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 14:00 to 18:00, and check-out is at 10:30. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but guests should contact the property in advance.
What accessibility features does the property offer?
The property has limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and accessible facilities in public areas.
Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?
The hotel is situated in the historical district of Durham, within a 5-minute drive of Durham University and Gala Theatre Durham. It is approximately 0.8 miles from St. Nicholas Church and Durham Indoor Market.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are allowed at the property, and there is no minimum age for children to stay for free.
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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.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- 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
- 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.
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