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Farnley Tower Guesthouse

4.0 star property
Hotel in Durham with a restaurant and a bar

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Located in the historical district near Durham University, Farnley Tower Guesthouse offers garden views and an Indian restaurant, Holi and Bhang. Enjoy the daily manager's reception, free WiFi, and relax in the garden or on the sunny terrace. Guests praise the attentive staff.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly

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Individually furnished
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Separate bedroom
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  • 180 sq ft
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Separate dining area
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  • 110 sq ft
  • City view
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  • 100 sq ft
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Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
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LED TV
Separate bedroom
Memory foam bed
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  • 150 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 90 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Classic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

10.0 out of 10
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Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
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About the neighborhood

Map
The Avenue, Durham, England, DH1 4DX

What's nearby

  • Durham Cathedral - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Durham University - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Durham Castle - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Gala Theatre Durham - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Crook Hall and Gardens - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Colpitts - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Three Bridges - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Duke of Wellington - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Station House - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Ye Old Elm Tree - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Farnley Tower Guesthouse

Upscale hotel in the historical district
At Farnley Tower Guesthouse, you can look forward to a free daily manager's reception, a terrace, and a garden. The on-site Indian cuisine restaurant, Holi and Bhang, features garden views and dinner. In addition to laundry facilities and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, wedding services, and luggage storage
  • 1 meeting room and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and showers
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is Farnley Tower Guesthouse pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Farnley Tower Guesthouse?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Farnley Tower Guesthouse?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Farnley Tower Guesthouse located?

Situated in the historical district, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Durham Indoor Market, St. Nicholas Church, and Gala Theatre Durham. Old Fulling Mill Museum of Archaeology and Palace Green Library are also within 1 mi (2 km). Durham Station is 12 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Farnley Tower Guesthouse Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.6

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 153 out of 207 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 207 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 207 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 207 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 207 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Philippe

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was lovely and very clean. We had a very enjoyable stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed here for the Great North Run in September. The staff are dedicated, to the point of opening breakfast from 5am on the day of the Run for runners! Exemplary and very easy to walk to the centre of Durham.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Amenities
Excellent stay . Beautiful room and delicious breakfast . Great location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely quiet room , grounds and surroundings are lovely too
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Janet

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

Lovely stay

Lovely clean room. Friendly and welcoming staff. Excellent breakfast cooked to order. Onsite bar and Indian restaurant, well worth a visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really friendly and helpful staff. Very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Berna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a charming B&B nestled in a lovely historic building. It had so much character and comfort—I’d definitely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Excellent host. Great room. Great breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always a pleasure to stay here. Lovely staff. Nice quiet location and handy for a stroll into town
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

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

Friendly and helpful staff.

Great value family room that was a good base for a weekend in Durham and dog friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This place is full of character and very well-appointed. In a quiet location without through-traffic, but 15 minutes' walk from the city centre, also close to bus routes, and convenient for driving out to other places. Breakfasts are very good and you can book an evening meal.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, fantastic staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emma

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Debra

The manager Anna couldn’t have been nicer. She greeted us with a cup of tea and biscuits and allowed us to check-in early and was very helpful with suggestions of things to do in the city. Rooms were comfortable and quiet and included on-site free parking. Location just a short walk into the centre. Breakfast also very good with lots of options.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jade

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

Beautiful hotel in the city

Beautiful hotel located a short walk from Durham city centre. Clean and spacious room. Fantastic Indian restaurant attached to the hotel. Bed was so comfortable! Staff were very efficient, nothing was a problem, very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josephine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely unique building, beautiful room and very pet friendly. Superb breakfast, even for our dog!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We enjoyed our stay very much. Lovely independent guest house with lots of character and lovely staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024