Farnley Tower Guesthouse

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Scored 8.8
Rated excellent

Staff

9.6

Farnley Tower is located in an elevated position, providing views over Durham Castle, Cathedral and surrounding countryside. The guest house is a prominent Victorian mansion, renowned for its architecture and gardens, with an on-site restaurant and bar, free Wi-Fi and car parking. All 17 bedrooms are individually designed and spacious. The restaurant and bar, Holi & Bhang, is open 7 days a week and specializes in Indian cuisine. Guest can relax in the patio area overlooking the garden. Farnley Tower Guest house is less than a 10 minutes’ walk from historic sites and river walks. There are many cafe, boutiques, galleries and museums nearby.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet, Breakfast to go

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

Availability

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Andrew
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovey staff and made to feel very welcome. Clean and tidy room and nice breakfast.”
Kellene
United States United States
“We enjoyed our stay, the breakfast was excellent, the room was comfortable and Anna went out of her way to make us feel at home. Thank you!”
Kana
Philippines Philippines
“Very charming and homey place. The manager, Anna, was very welcoming and hospitable. Rooms are big and spacious. Has wide selections of breakfast and the homemade yogurt and jams are a must try. The Indian restaurant in the property is one of the...”
Myrto
Greece Greece
“Everything was great! The staff were really helpful providing all the details for a late arrival, the room was spacious and comfortable, and the breakfast was amazing, especially the homemade marmalade, which was absolutely delicious! It's just a...”
Mark
United States United States
“The Farnley Tower is in a wonderful, grand, old house in a residential neighborhood that is a listed property. It sits at the top of a hill, and my room had a nice view over the neighborhood to the tower of the cathedral and the countryside beyond.”
Niall
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“It's in a lovely tranquil location with views over the city. Breakfast. We did not eat in the restaurant in the evening. Short walk to bars and restaurants in town.”
Randalsee
United States United States
“Location and beautiful view. Song birds right outside window. Laundry service.”
Carl
United States United States
“The hotel is attractive, very clean, and beautifully decorated. The room was spacious and comfortable. The staff was friendly and breakfast was cheerfully served.”
Clemens
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Nice, large room. Friendly, helpful staff. Beautiful garden surrounding the property. Easy access to central Durham, but also a nice walk to the botanical gardens.”
Kathryn
United States United States
“A quiet, charming hotel. We thoroughly enjoyed a 4 day stay. Anna and her team provided excellent service. Breakfast was exceptional in all ways.”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Holi and Bhang Restaurant and Bar
  • Cuisine
    Indian
  • Open for
    Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Modern • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Farnley Tower Guesthouse

Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

House rules

Farnley Tower Guesthouse takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
From 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 15 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Crib upon request
Free
4 - 14 years
Extra bed upon request
Free

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All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

We do not allow pets in the dinning room at any hour.

We do not allow pets in the Deluxe rooms.

Kindly note the property cannot process payments from American Express credit cards.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

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