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Farnley Tower Guesthouse

4.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Durham University

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Front of property
Exterior detail
Dinner served, Indian cuisine, garden views
Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, City View | View from room
Interior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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The Avenue, Durham, England, DH1 4DX
  • Place, Durham Cathedral
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Durham University
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Durham Castle
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Garden View

Family Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
Private bathroom
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, City View

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Separate bedroom
  • 10 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, City View

Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, City View

Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, City View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
  • 14 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Single Room

Classic Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
Private bathroom
  • 8 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Classic Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Classic Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Memory foam bed
Private bathroom
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Durham

At Farnley Tower Guesthouse you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Durham Indoor Market and St. Nicholas Church. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, Holi and Bhang, serves Indian cuisine and is open for dinner. 323 square feet (30 square metres) of event facilities include a meeting room and a conference centre, and other business amenities include a business centre. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free manager's reception and laundry facilities. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. .Within a 20-minute drive of this 4-property class Durham hotel, attractions include Durham University and Beamish Open Air Museum.

What's nearby

  • Durham Cathedral - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Durham University - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Durham Castle - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Gala Theatre Durham - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Diggerland - 9 min drive - 10.2 km

Getting around

  • Durham Station - 12 min walk
  • Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.) - 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
  • ‪Head of Steam - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Farnley Tower Guesthouse

Hotel with free parking, near Durham University
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business centre and a meeting room. Event space at this hotel measures 323 square feet (30 square metres) and includes a conference centre. The business-friendly Farnley Tower Guesthouse also features a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Durham hotel.

  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • 323 sq ft of conference space
  • 30 sq. m of conference space
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Conference centre
  • Business facilities
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Farnley Tower Guesthouse offers 17 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. Memory foam beds feature premium bedding. LED televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit with a deep soaking bath and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. 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

  • 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 centre
  • Conference centre (323 square foot 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: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • 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.

  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old.
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking and high chair
This property accepts credit cards and cash
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. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking and high chair. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and cash.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Farnley Tower Guesthouse?

Farnley Tower Guesthouse offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Farnley Tower Guesthouse?

Yep, Farnley Tower Guesthouse has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Farnley Tower Guesthouse?

The closest beach to Farnley Tower Guesthouse is Blast Beach (18 km).

What makes Farnley Tower Guesthouse a romantic place to stay?

Garden-view dining and a lounge bar, as well as deep-soaking baths and memory foam beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Farnley Tower Guesthouse.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Farnley Tower Guesthouse?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Farnley Tower Guesthouse?

No, Farnley Tower Guesthouse does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Farnley Tower Guesthouse?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Indian cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Farnley Tower Guesthouse?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Farnley Tower Guesthouse?

Dogs are welcome at Farnley Tower Guesthouse, with food and water bowls on offer.

Farnley Tower Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 152 out of 205 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 205 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 205 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 205 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 205 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

8/10 Good

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

Jerome

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

10/10 Excellent

Philippe

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

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Travelled with group
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

David

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

10/10 Excellent

Garrett

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Anna, the manager, is a gem. She was incredibly helpful, friendly and efficient. What an asset. The house is very well located about a 10 minute walk from the center. It’s near the top of a fairly steep hill. Room was clean and very quiet. Great night sleep.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 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

Angela

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable guest house. Anna, the Manager, was very welcoming and helpful. We had a spacious and very homely room. Very convenient and with free parking. About a 15 minute walk into Durham (downhill, so uphill coming back!). Breakfast was excellent. Didn't particularly rate the attached Indian restaurant though - the one and only FoH chap was not that friendly, and food was okay but nothing special.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Travelled with partner
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

Berna

Business traveller
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

Elizabeth

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

Jade

Travelled with family
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

Scott

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Car park is relatively small, with 2 large 4x4s on there, it was a bit of a nightmare to park at first. There is an overflow car park though (perhaps exceedingly large vehicles should be disallowed or only allowed on the overflow?) Staff are excellent, especially Anna and the gentleman (whose name i didn't get) who served us for breakfast the first half of the week, both are superb at what they do. Good quality and quantity spread breakfast, made to order, and caters for dairy and gluten allergies. I can recommend the place based on staff alone, we felt very welcome and looked after. The building itself is beautiful, and quite a character on the inside. Its also situated only a 15 minute (jovial) walk from the cathedral...made traversing the city centre very convenient.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

6/10 Okay

Sui Che

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location. Beds were not that comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Travelled with family
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

Josephine

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
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

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely traditional English guest house hotel. Simple arrival and check out, good breakfast with great options (menu choice, vegan, veggie, gf etc). Friendly staff, comfy bed (my ‘single’ was a small double) and no noisy air con/heating systems etc. A steep walk up from the city centre but not too far and no problem for me.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 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