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Farnley Tower Guesthouse

Property class: 4
Durham hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Nestled in the historical district near Durham University, Farnley Tower Guesthouse offers a warm welcome with its garden views, Indian cuisine restaurant Holi and Bhang, and daily manager's reception. Connect to free WiFi, unwind in the garden or on the sun-kissed terrace. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Room service
  • Conference center
  • Business center
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Conference space
  • Meeting room
  • Wedding services
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
The current price is CNY964
CNY1,157 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 10 - Apr 11

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  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
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About the neighborhood

Map
The Avenue, Durham, England, DH1 4DX

What's nearby

  • Old Fulling Mill Museum of Archaeology - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Durham Cathedral - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Durham University - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Durham Castle - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Gala Theatre Durham - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL) - 36 min drive
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 47 min drive
  • Durham Station - 12 min walk
  • Chester-le-Street Station - 16 min drive
  • Heworth Station - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Waiting Room Durham Station - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Station House - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Three Bridges - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Head of Steam - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Duke of Wellington - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Farnley Tower Guesthouse

Located near a train station, Farnley Tower Guesthouse is a great choice for a stay in Durham. For a bite to eat, guests can check out Holi and Bhang, which serves Indian cuisine and is open for dinner. A bar/lounge, a terrace, and a garden are other highlights. The helpful staff and breakfast get great marks from fellow travelers.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 17 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
    • Express check-out available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:30 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
    • Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Onsite parking available only on request
    • Free onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Free daily reception
  • Room service (limited hours)

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting room
  • Conference center (323 square feet of space)

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Raised toilet seat
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch LED TV

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding
  • Memory foam mattress

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Guidebooks/recommendations

Special features

Dining

Holi and Bhang - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specializes in Indian cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chairs

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night

Parking

  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

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Frequently asked questions

Does Farnley Tower Guesthouse offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Farnley Tower Guesthouse does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Farnley Tower Guesthouse?

Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at Farnley Tower Guesthouse?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Farnley Tower Guesthouse?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM. Express check-out is available.

What is there to do at Farnley Tower Guesthouse and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. Farnley Tower Guesthouse also has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Farnley Tower Guesthouse?

Yes, Holi and Bhang offers Indian cuisine and garden views.

Does Farnley Tower Guesthouse have rooms with private hot tubs?

Yes, each room has a deep soaking bathtub.

What's the area around Farnley Tower Guesthouse like?

Farnley Tower Guesthouse is a short 13-minute walk from Durham Indoor Market and 15 minutes' walk from Gala Theatre Durham.

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Reviews

Farnley Tower Guesthouse Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, cooked to order, and with a wide range of options. (54 reviews)
  • The on-site restaurant served excellent food, including great breakfasts and tasty Indian cuisine. (5 reviews)
  • Parking was easy and conveniently located right next to the property. (5 reviews)
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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic place friendly helpful staff
Andy, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Really lovely hotel, staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful. Felt so welcome throughout the trip and the rooms and location was great
Mollie, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Louise, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was as it should be: helpful staff, easy check in, generous breakfast, clean and comfortable room.
Stephen, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Anita, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Room was really clean and comfortable, breakfast was lovely and staff were friendly and helpful would definitely stay again.
Nicola, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay
Philippe, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Really great building and located. Staff are so friendly and welcoming.
Peter, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great find, very clean and comfortable. Great breakfast. Good parking.
Michelle, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Room was lovely and very clean. We had a very enjoyable stay here.
Michael, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Clean and comfortable room. Check-in was hassle free. Good parking available. Choice at breakfast was good with friendly, efficient staff.
Steven, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay . Beautiful room and delicious breakfast . Great location.
Elizabeth, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great venue, lovely staff. Easy walk into centre of town.
Paul, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Aoife, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Really friendly and helpful staff. Very enjoyable stay.
Peter, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Clare, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Lovely quiet room , grounds and surroundings are lovely too
john, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Such a charming B&B nestled in a lovely historic building. It had so much character and comfort—I’d definitely come back!
Berna, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful property, fantastic staff.
Luke, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Stuart, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

I stayed here for the Great North Run in September. The staff are dedicated, to the point of opening breakfast from 5am on the day of the Run for runners! Exemplary and very easy to walk to the centre of Durham.
James, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Really lovely with great views. Very friendly staff and a great breakfast
Emma, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely stay

Lovely clean room. Friendly and welcoming staff. Excellent breakfast cooked to order. Onsite bar and Indian restaurant, well worth a visit.
Janet, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent host. Great room. Great breakfast.
David, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly and helpful staff.

Great value family room that was a good base for a weekend in Durham and dog friendly.
Jamie, 2-night trip