Houndgate Townhouse

Hotels
10 (407 reviews)
11 Houndgate , Darlington , gb

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Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Soundproof rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking throughout
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Excellent food
Convenient location
Clean and comfortable rooms
Cons:
No dedicated parking
Occasional noise from the kitchen vent

Categories

Cleanliness
10
General consensus on cleanliness was positive with mentions of clean rooms and comfortable accommodations.
Service
10
Multiple reviews praised the friendly and helpful staff, indicating an exceptional service experience.
Location
10
Frequently mentioned as convenient with easy access to town and various attractions.
Room Quality
10
Rooms were described as comfortable, spacious, and well-decorated.
Amenities
10
Amenities like a restaurant and lift access were appreciated, despite some noise issues.
Value for Money
10
Overall value was considered good, especially for the excellent food and service received.
Food and Beverage
10
Breakfast and dinner quality were highlighted positively across multiple reviews.
Overall Experience
10
Most reviews indicate a very high level of satisfaction with special mentions of repeat visits.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 05:45

Property Description

Luxurious En Suite Accommodation
Step back in time to the 1770s at Houndgate Townhouse, where luxury meets history in central Darlington. The elegant rooms boast super king-size or four-poster beds, high-quality en suite facilities, and complimentary bathrobes and slippers for the ultimate relaxation.

Gastronomic Delights
Indulge your taste buds at the on-site restaurant offering a diverse menu of delectable dishes, from brunch to afternoon tea. The bar complements the experience with a selection of cocktails, wines, and spirits, perfect for unwinding after a day of exploring.

Convenient Location
Located just a stone's throw away from Durham and Newcastle-upon-Tyne, and a short drive from the picturesque Yorkshire Dales, Houndgate Townhouse makes for the perfect base to explore the region's rich history and natural beauty.

Experience luxury, history, and culinary delights at Houndgate Townhouse. Book your stay now for an unforgettable getaway.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Groups

    No special conditions apply for groups.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children from 3 years old to 14 years old stay for £25 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

10
Based on 407 reviews
Cleanliness: 10
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 10
Amenities: 10
Value for Money: 10
Food and Beverage: 10
Overall Experience: 10
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Clare • solo_traveller • gb
9
Great food, great stay, very polite staff
Pros:

Very easy all staff were knowledgeable

Cons:

4 times card details had been rejected when done on line . When I arrived the same details were put in on the card machine with no issues.

2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
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Julie • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Clean tidy,very welcoming and the staff and food was amazing

Cons:

N/a

2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
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Tony • couple • gb
10
Really recommend this place
Pros:

Location and helpful service

Cons:

Slow lift

2026-03-12 • via Nuitee
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Jo • couple • gb
10
2026-03-08 • via Nuitee
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Diane • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • couple • gb
8
Luxury, boutique hotel with crazy comfy beds!!
Pros:

The staff were wonderful; they couldn't do enough to help. There was a young woman serving on Sunday breakfast who was so friendly & chatty, a real credit to the hotel. Everyone from housekeeping to the manager & the kitchen team spoke to us. The four poster bed was incredibly comfortable, the roll topped bath in the bedroom was great because it filled quickly & stayed warm. A real luxury. The room was really warm in the depths of January! The decor was absolutely beautiful and it was all spotlessly clean. Large bottles of still & sparking water, robes & slippers (you need them; the beautiful stone floor in the en-suite is cold!) even ear plugs & a lovely DAB radio. Plenty of sockets to charge your tech, hair dryer, lots of mirrors & decent wifi so you could work from here if you are on business. Nice toiletries that smelt lovely, and lots of fluffy towels. Amazing choice at breakfast.
We ate there the first night & my husband had the fish platter which was fantastic. The Sunday lunches looked incredible; we ate elsewhere due to a family event, but wished we'd had the Sunday lunch here! We will be back for it.
We would definitely stay again!

Cons:

It's quite noisy, if you have a room at the front of the property it's a very busy road, traffic & boy racers until midnight on the Saturday night & of course only single glazed as an old property. Also if you are on the 2nd floor you are right above the bar & restaurant & the music feels like it's in the room with you & you can even hear the diners. So if you want a quiet evening & a bath be aware of this. They provide foam ear plugs, but I would suggest taking your own if you can't manage the foam ones. I think they could do with investing in secondary glazing & a thicker carpets in the rooms above the bar. Was disappointed by the lack of selection of teas & milk in the rooms, for such a high end hotel. Only one tea bag each a night & no decaf or herbal tea. They were more than happy to provide a jug of oat milk when we asked, but it was just UHT cartons in the room. When I rang in advance to ask if there was a fridge in the room for insulin, I was told they might be able to put it in the fridge downstairs. As far as I know, It is a legal requirement to provide fridge space for insulin & breast milk etc, I think it would be worth them investing in little fridges for the rooms & then they could provide a little bottle of fresh milk for teas & coffees. So if you have medication that needs to stay cool take a cooler with you.
The TV is small & not on a bracket so you can't watch it in bed; but you can watch it from the bath. We took a big iPad, so I would suggest that if you watch TV on a break away.
The food was good, the fish platter was very good, but I was disappointed that my steak surf & turf came with frozen catering chips. For the price & the fine-dining image they are portraying, I would expect home made fries. So that was a bit disappointing. But the steak was excellent so I am probably being too picky!

2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Helen • couple • gb
10
Exceptional gem of a hotel with staff who go above and beyond
Pros:

10 min walk from railway station, we were welcomed quickly and efficiently despite staff being busy on Friday night. Room on third floor but lift available. Room overlooking front was beautiful. Large bed, very clean and nice touches like sparkling and.still water and coffee bags. Dinner was amazing. Very quiet room at night. Exceptional breakfast. Stayed 2 nights and felt very relaxed. The staff were all so hard working and super efficient. Seemed to be working at night and there in the morning.

Cons:

NA

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Anna • extended_group • gb
10
Wonderful gem in the heart of Darlington
Pros:

A gorgeous little boutique hotel and restaurant lovely decor amazing breakfast and great helpful staff!

2026-02-10 • via Nuitee
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Kevin • couple • gb
8
2026-01-24 • via Nuitee
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Annette • extended_group • gb
9
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Jun • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • family_with_children • fr
10
The hotel was perfect for our requirements for this occasion
Pros:

Breakfast and dinner excellent. Friendly and helpful staff

Cons:

There was nothing that we did not like

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Glenn • couple • gb
10
Lovely place to stay in the town and the out standing
Pros:

Every thing

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-15 • via Nuitee
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jo • couple • gb
10
Wonderful!
Pros:

Beautiful brekki, lovely room, great staff

Cons:

Underfloor heating in bathroom but slippers were provided!

2025-12-22 • via Nuitee
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Alex • solo_traveller • gb
10
A hidden gem
Pros:

Room was clean, comfortable and modern. Food was excellent and the decor was top notch.

2025-12-13 • via Nuitee
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Andy • couple • gb
9
Great stay
Pros:

Great location. Very comfortable bed. Good quality breakfast.

Cons:

Nothing

2025-12-06 • via Nuitee
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Antony • couple • gb
9
Super staff and also a great restaurant too
Pros:

Lovely building with outstanding staff

Cons:

No parking (but I knew that before I arrived)

2025-12-04 • via Nuitee
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Julie • couple • gb
10
2025-12-02 • via Nuitee
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Mark • solo_traveller • gb
10
Exceptional stay!
Pros:

The location was right in the centre of town. The room was comfortable and clean with an amazing shower. The breakfast and dinners were exceptional!

Cons:

There was nothing I didn’t like.

2025-11-11 • via Nuitee
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David • family_with_children • gb
8
Great stay welcoming professional hardworking staff superb lunch good breakfast choices
Pros:

Laura ….kind professional and welcoming

Cons:

Noise at night

2025-11-09 • via Nuitee