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Farnley Tower Guesthouse

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Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, City View | View from room
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Family Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Garden View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory-foam beds, desk

Family Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, City View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory-foam beds, desk

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, City View

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

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory-foam beds, desk

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed

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

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Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, City View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory-foam beds, desk

Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, City View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • City view
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Classic Single Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory-foam beds, desk

Classic Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Classic Twin Room, 2 Single Beds | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, memory-foam beds, desk

Classic Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Farnley Tower Guesthouse

This hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge and a conference centre. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking and a free manager's reception are also provided. Additionally, a business centre, conference space and laundry facilities are on-site.
Farnley Tower Guesthouse offers 17 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. Memory foam beds feature premium bedding. LED televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with a deep soaking bath and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Farnley Tower Guesthouse. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Durham Cathedral. Features include free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and a free manager's reception. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy Indian cuisine and garden views while dining at Holi and Bhang
  • Amenities include a business centre, a meeting room and a conference centre
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the breakfast
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Durham Cathedral and a few minutes from Durham University
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business centre and a meeting room. Event space at this hotel measures 323 square feet (30 square metres) and includes a conference centre. The business-friendly Farnley Tower Guesthouse also features a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Durham hotel.

The hotel hosts a free manager's reception daily.
Holi and Bhang – Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specialises in Indian cuisine and only serves dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
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: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 on-site parking and high chair
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after noon must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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Farnley Tower Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 178 out of 237 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 237 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 237 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 237 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 237 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, would definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place friendly helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly welcome from Anna. Free car parking. Room was upgraded. Everything in room I needed. Lovely breakfast. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was lovely. Room was comfortable and shower was hot. Good location. My only negative was the pillows weren't the best!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mollie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Really lovely hotel, staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful. Felt so welcome throughout the trip and the rooms and location was great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely hotel. Really nice welcome on arrival room was ready before check-in. Room was clean and had everything we needed. Breakfast was amazing, the staff were in hand took orders quickly and food arrived in good time.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very warm welcome on arrival, with a clear explanation given of things that we needed to know. Help offered with bags and an escort given to our more than pleasant booked room (Cathedral View). Facilities in room all that one might require, and with a comfortable bed. Very tasty breakfast options available from 07:30 am with a range of beverages. An easy check out procedure on departure. One thing that has to be said is that my partner and I found the room somewhat over warm through the night, despite the fact that we had turned off the radiator. A reason that occurred to us was that with the room being at the top of the property, perhaps it was a case of all the heat from below rising. Overall though, very highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely warm welcome and the room was warm and comfortable as well. Really friendly people and breakfast was delicious. We had dinner at the Holi and Bhang restaurant next door which was also great and good value.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was as it should be: helpful staff, easy check in, generous breakfast, clean and comfortable room.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Huone oli siisti ja kodikas. Nukuimme hyvin ja henkilökunta oli erittäin yställistä.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was really clean and comfortable, breakfast was lovely and staff were friendly and helpful would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and comfortable room. Check-in was hassle free. Good parking available. Choice at breakfast was good with friendly, efficient staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great find, very clean and comfortable. Great breakfast. Good parking.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Margaret

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aoife

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Agnieszka

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philippe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay
Stayed 1 night in May 2025