About this property
Farnley Tower is situated in an elevated position, providing views over Durham Castle, Cathedral and surrounding countryside. The guest house is a prominent Victorian mansion, renowned for its architecture and gardens, with an on-site restaurant and bar, free Wi-Fi and car parking. All 17 bedrooms are individually designed and spacious. The restaurant and bar, Holi & Bhang, is open 7 days a week and specialises in Indian cuisine. Guest can relax in the patio area overlooking the garden. Farnley Tower Guesthouse is less than a 10 minutes’ walk from historic sites and river walks. There are many cafe, boutiques, galleries and museums nearby.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Jason
United Kingdom“very pleasant stay, the staff were lovely,the room was spacious,clean and comfortable and the breakfast was delicious with a good choice .” - Null United Kingdom“I thought this was a lovely quirky hotel, very friendly and spotlessly clean”
Jill United Kingdom“comfy bed and lovely linen. I stayed for two nights and the room was serviced during the stay. The breakfast was great and the breakfast staff very welcoming. Parking was easy to find and there was plenty of room which I was pleased with as this...”- Sandra United Kingdom“It was in the perfect location for where we needed to be. Very friendly and helpful staff. We had room 15, which has a fantastic view. Breakfast was great, including homemade marmalade and perfectly poached eggs. We will definitely come back.”
- Sozos United Kingdom“Lovely place. Friendly staff. Nice room. Nice building. Delicious breakfast. Great location. Comfy bed. Nice shower.”
Carly United Kingdom“Friendly helpful staff Good breakfast Comfy, clean room Quirky decor Parking”- Helen United Kingdom“Great position, really friendly & free parking onsite”
- Deborah United Kingdom“We stayed here one night whilst visiting the university. The property is a 16 minute walk from the train station and about 25 minutes to the uni. We were greeted by Anna, who is incredibly efficient, and shown to our room. The twin room had tea...”
- Abyd United Kingdom“Beautiful old house in a quiet area of Durham yet walkable to the main town centre and university; walking distance from train station for evening arrivals too. Hearty morning breakfast”
- Erik
South Africa“Rooms are neat and clean. Staff were friendly and helpful”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Holi and Bhang Restaurant and Bar
- CuisineIndian
- Open forDinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Modern • Romantic
- Dietary optionsHalal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 15 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine print
We do not allow pets in the dinning room at any hour.
We do not allow pets in the Deluxe rooms.
Kindly note the property cannot process payments from American Express credit cards.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.
