When you stay at Farnley Tower Guesthouse in Durham, you'll be in the historical district, within a 5-minute drive of Durham Cathedral and Durham University. .This hotel is 9.4 mi (15.1 km) from Beamish Open Air Museum and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Gala Theatre Durham.
What's nearby
Durham Castle - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
Durham Cathedral - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
Durham University - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
Gala Theatre Durham - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
Crook Hall and Gardens - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
Getting around
Durham Station - 12 min walk
Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL) - 36 min drive
Restaurants
The Station House - 10 min walk
Head of Steam - 11 min walk
Ye Old Elm Tree - 9 min walk
The Three Bridges - 11 min walk
The Curious Mr Fox - 11 min walk
About this property
Farnley Tower Guesthouse
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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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
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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 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
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Farnley Tower Guesthouse Reviews
Reviews
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 174 out of 232 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 232 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 232 reviews
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Amenities
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Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mollie
Feb 16, 2026
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
Everything was as it should be: helpful staff, easy check in, generous breakfast, clean and comfortable room.
Stephen
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Louise
Feb 15, 2026
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.
Breakfast was lovely. Room was comfortable and shower was hot. Good location. My only negative was the pillows weren't the best!
Michelle
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Anita
Jan 9, 2026
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.
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!
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!
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.