Walworth Castle Hotel, BW Signature Collection

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Restaurant
Exterior detail
Restaurant
Staircase

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is NZ$225
includes taxes & fees
14 June - 15 June

Explore the area

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Walworth, Darlington, England, DL2 2LY
  • Place, Walworth Castle Birds of Prey
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Croft Circuit
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Place, Yorkshire Dales National Park
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Airport, Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

Suite, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Four Poster Bed)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Four Poster Bed)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking, Annex Building

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Annex Building

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Suite, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Four Poster Bed)

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Darlington

Walworth Castle Hotel, BW Signature Collection places you in the heart of Darlington, 25.7 km (15.9 mi) from Yorkshire Dales National Park. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .Lounge Bar is the hotel's own bar. Business amenities include meeting rooms and a business centre. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available. There's also the convenience of RV/bus/truck parking. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Darlington hotel include Walworth Castle Birds of Prey and Raby Castle.

What's nearby

  • Walworth Castle Birds of Prey - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Raby Castle - 19 min drive - 17.9 km
  • Croft Circuit - 24 min drive - 22.4 km
  • Durham University - 28 min drive - 31.6 km
  • Yorkshire Dales National Park - 31 min drive - 32.1 km

Getting around

  • Newton Aycliffe Station - 14 min drive
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Traveller's Rest - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Brinkburn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Baydale Beck - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Spotted Dog - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Walworth Castle Hotel, BW Signature Collection

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business centre and meeting rooms.

Public spaces have free WiFi. The business-friendly Walworth Castle Hotel, BW Signature Collection also features a terrace, a garden, and a picnic area. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Darlington hotel is smoke free.

  • 32 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Conference rooms
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Walworth Castle Hotel, BW Signature Collection offers 32 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking (surcharge) on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee: GBP 12.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • Castle Beer Garden
  • Lounge Bar
  • Walworth Castle Tavern

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day:
  • Dining venue

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 12 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately GBP 12.95 per person
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western) guidelines.

We should mention

  • One child aged 12 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Best Western Walworth Castle Hotel Darlington
Best Western Walworth Castle Darlington
Best Western Walworth Castle
Best Western Darlington
Best Western Walworth Castle Hotel Darlington
Darlington Best Western
Best Western Walworth Castle Hotel
Walworth Castle Hotel, BW Signature Collection Hotel
Walworth Castle Hotel, BW Signature Collection Darlington
Walworth Castle Hotel, BW Signature Collection Hotel Darlington

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Walworth Castle Hotel, BW Signature Collection?

Yep, Walworth Castle Hotel, BW Signature Collection has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Walworth Castle Hotel, BW Signature Collection?

As of 9 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Walworth Castle Hotel, BW Signature Collection on 14 Jun 2026 start from NZ$225, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Walworth Castle Hotel, BW Signature Collection serve breakfast?

Yeah, cooked-to-order brekkie is on offer at Walworth Castle Hotel, BW Signature Collection.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Walworth Castle Hotel, BW Signature Collection?

No, Walworth Castle Hotel, BW Signature Collection does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Walworth Castle Hotel, BW Signature Collection?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant. The dining venue is closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

What time are check-in & check-out at Walworth Castle Hotel, BW Signature Collection?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Walworth Castle Hotel, BW Signature Collection?

No, pets are not allowed.

Walworth Castle Hotel, BW Signature Collection Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 266 out of 466 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 150 out of 466 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 466 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 466 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 466 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The usual high standard, food, room and staff all excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Daragh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely room, great meal army the tavern. Staff were very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
room was clean and spacious, breakfast was excellent, will definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gorgeous evening dinner lovely friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very large quiet suite, clean and very comfortable four poster bed. Staff very helpful and attentive, nothing too much trouble.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lynda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The lady who checked us in was lovely, friendly and helpful. The room was lovely and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was delicious, staff were very friendly couldn’t fault it at all.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

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

Romantic and classy hotel, great location

Really lovely place to stay, we spent 3 nights here. Ideal location for trips around the North Yorkshire and Durham Dales. Great breakfast and evening meals - we ate there every night.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

vyvyan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
everything was outstanding
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gail

Great hotel. Clean room. Friendly staff. Would recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had a great stay staff were friendly and helpful food was delicious!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Staff & service
Venue is impressive from the outside and the staff are all excellent. Shame the rooms and inside in general are a bit dated
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bedroom was clean and comfy, food was delicious, the members of staff we came across were efficient and helpful. A truly delightful experience in a unique building - thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

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

Castle hotel

Friendly staff,food very good.hotel spotless.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

Carol

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

Great stay

Friendly staff nice room excellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing time, will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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8/10 Good

Mark

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

Weekend Break

Nice room and good food…….
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brian

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

Lovely place to stay

Enjoyed our stay here, rooms were clean and comfy, staff friendly and polite and really enjoyed the food
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful great food brilliant staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Lovely place. Friendly and comfortable.

Stayed just the one night but the staff were so welcoming, friendly and helpful. Comfy beds, lovely linens and everything worked, even if it's a little worn round the edges in some places (well it is an old place after all!) Quiet and peaceful location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were so nice upon arrival and through our our stay, well recommend a stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
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8/10 Good

Hasina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really scenic and pretty peaceful
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
amazing experience, loved every minute of my stay, the castle was fantastic and the food was a true highlight and i will definitely be going back soon.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
lovely setting , quiet laid back. Easy parkig good food bedroom tv tea coffee good shower plenty hot water. enjoyable stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was huge, it was an amazing stay in a castle. The staff really went out of their way to make our stay memorable. Food was delicious and fit for a king. Rooms were clean and very comfortable. We loved our stay at Walworth Castle.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025