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Farnley Tower Guesthouse

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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

Room options

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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

  • 100 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Classic Single Room

  • 90 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin 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

  • 110 sq ft
  • City view
  • 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

  • 150 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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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

  • 180 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa 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

  • 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.

Languages

English

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. 125 out of 174 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 174 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 174 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 174 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 174 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

8/10 Good

Pete

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All good. Couldn't fault anything
Staff very friendly and the room was excellent. Brekafast was very good too. Couldn't really fault it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Anna was very friendly, kind & helpful. A lovely spot out of town but we dont mind the walk. Nice cocktails at the indian restaurant next door. Lovely breakfast with lots of egg options, fruit selection & cereals so good choice for all & delicious. Thankyou
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Marti

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room and breakfast. Staff was delightful and friendly. Needed uber to get uphill. Steep walk!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

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

10/10 Excellent

Cathrine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous
Very friendly welcome. Upgraded to a double room, no extra cost. Very comfortable. Fabulous breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stanley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely Tower with beautiful views.
Loved this charming tower and warmly welcomed by Richard. The Indian Restaurant on property was excellent with great service by Hussein.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This place is where you want to be.
Lovely people, flawless hospitality, great food. My friend who slept on the floor said her bed was uncomfortable, but that is a small thing in a lovely visit. Would absolutely return.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Paul

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Value for Money
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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely welcoming guesthouse
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really lovely with great views. Very friendly staff and a great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Traveled with partner
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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clive

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

claire

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff. Clean and comfortable property. Restaurant below cooks exceptional Indian cuisine.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philippe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024