Darlington is known for its bars and spas, and entices visitors with popular attractions including Darlington Railway Centre and Museum and The Darlington Arena.
Chester-le-Street is known for its castle and restaurants, and entices visitors with popular attractions including Lumley Castle and Waldridge Fell Country Park.
Barnard Castle is known for its castle and bars, and entices visitors with popular attractions including Yorkshire Dales National Park and Bowes Museum.
If you'd like to get a taste of Durham student life, check out Durham University, located 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from central Durham. Our travelers also like this historical area for its riverfront setting.
The center of Beamish is home to cultural attractions like Beamish Open Air Museum, so you might want to stop by during your stay. Why not take a stroll along the riverfront and watch the sunset while you're here? If you want to experience more of the culture Beamish has to offer, head to Angel of the North, Lumley Castle, and Beamish Wild.
Durham Cathedral is in the heart of Durham, so why not stop by during your stay. Our travelers also like this historical area for its riverfront setting.
Wynyard Woodland Park is 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from central Stockton-on-Tees, why not stop by during your stay. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Hardwick Park and Cowpen Bewley Woodland Park, both nearby.
Immerse yourself in nature and spend the day at Whitworth Hall Country Park, located 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from central Spennymoor. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Durham Botanic Garden and Jubilee Park, both nearby.
"I enjoyed a very pleasant stay at this hotel. The setting is really nice, offering a calm and welcoming atmosphere throughout. The staff were all extremely friendly and helpful.
Breakfast was particularly impressive, with an excellent selection across both the continental and cooked options, all of which tasted great.
While certain aspects of the room showed minor signs of age, it was very clean and well maintained, ensuring a comfortable stay.
Overall, this is a charming hotel with attentive service and high‑quality dining."
"We stayed for a night with kids . I must say that our stay was wonderful . The breakfast was delicious. Loved every bit of it specially the pan cake . Kids enjoyed to the fullest."
"Farnley Tower is a very attractive building in a lovely location, easily walkable (but be aware that Durham is VERY hilly) to and from the city centre, the cathedral, and the castle/university campus.
I’ll say up front that we are somewhat more critical than most because we travel full time. This stay was the second-last in 5 months of continuous travel, and we’d had many, many excellent stays against which to compare it.
Our first impression was that Farnley was lovely, but unloved. The manager, Anna, who is fabulous, and a fount of information about the area, quickly dispelled that notion. She and her staff responded to every single one of our concerns quickly and patiently, and resolved those that they could. Scratchy linen sheets (in what we learned was a hypoallergenic pet-free room)? Changed for smooth cotton. Way too few electrical outlets? Power bar supplied. Filthy portable fan (needed on hot nights with no AC)? Immediately taken away and cleaned.
Breakfasts were good, with yogurt, cereal, oranges, apples, and juices self-serve, and hot options customizable and cooked to order. Anna had lots of gluten-free and dairy-free options for those who need or prefer that.
There was plenty of hot water and good water pressure in the bathroom, and the bathroom fittings were modern.
The independently owned on-site Indian restaurant Holi & Bhang is outstanding.
I don’t think it’s a 10/10, but a solid 9/10 is deserved."
"Excellent historic building with beautiful grounds and original features.
Fantastic restaurant and bar rear of complex open to the public too.
Highly recommended"
"Stayed three years ago still same decor tired looking and I had everything I requested twin beds shower room but the beds were so low I struggled to get in or out them as I’m slightly disabled . All the staff are wonderful it’s clean but please spend money on replacing tired rooms didn’t like single duvet in double cover kept sliding off bed ."