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Farnley Tower Guesthouse

Property class: 4

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A stone building with a prominent entrance, large windows, and outdoor seating area.
A hallway with a wooden cabinet, a red carpet, and a stained glass door.
A dining area with white tables and chairs, set for a meal.
A room with two wooden chairs, a radiator, and a window with curtains.
A stone building with a blue entrance, a sign with 'hdi' and 'bhang', and outdoor seating with umbrellas.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is $176
$147 nightly
$176 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 20 - Nov 21

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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.)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Family Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Garden View

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Family Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 180 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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A bedroom with a sloped ceiling, a wooden headboard, two bedside lamps, a bed with a quilted cover, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 110 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with a sloped ceiling, a bed with a floral duvet, a wooden dresser, and a window providing natural light.

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 100 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a red armchair, a fireplace, and a television on the wall.

Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, City View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • City view
  • 150 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Classic Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 90 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden wardrobe, a chair, and a mirror.

Classic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Durham

With a stay at Farnley Tower Guesthouse in Durham, you'll be in the historical district, within a 5-minute drive of Durham University and Gala Theatre Durham. .This hotel is 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from St. Nicholas Church and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Durham Indoor Market.

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 Waiting Room Durham Station - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Three Bridges - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Ye Old Elm Tree - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Station House - ‬10 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. 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 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
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • 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

  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 195 out of 257 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 257 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 257 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 257 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 257 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and staff. Wonderful breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, would definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a beautiful place to stay. The rooms were tastefully appointed, the staff welcoming and attentive, and the location and parking were perfect for a quiet, peaceful stay while still being close enough to the heart of Durham to be accessible. We would stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent with a great restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our recent overnight stay at Farnley guesthouse, from check in to check out everything was perfect. Friendly staff, very clean, room spacious and modern, breakfast beautiful and service was great. Will definitely be returning 😊
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Perfect breakfast. Room large enough and warm Parking on premises Bus on doorstep
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great room, with a spacious bathroom which was clean and well maintained. A fantastic breakfast in the morning with a full English alongside cereal etc. great value. The guest house is located in a nice convenient area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property has character with an Indian restaurant attached. There is an Italian restaurant a few blocks away. City centre is a 20 minute walk down hill. Free parking. Helpful staff and a great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, good free parking on the hotel grounds. Good location. Beautiful, old building, but that’s also the issue. We could here people walking on the floor above us. The bathroom is clean and nice but they forgot to place shower curtain, so was impossible to shower without water being everywhere. Wish these parts were better maintained. Somewhat tired building/facilities, but we only stayed overnight, so that’s ok. Breakfast is rather plain but staff is super friendly.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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