Bowburn Hall Hotel

Hotels
8.4 (2022 reviews)
Bowburn , Durham , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Lovely room
Great location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Bathroom door privacy issue
Noisy due to events

Categories

Cleanliness
8.7
Lovely room nice and spacious, clean and a great bath!
Service
9
The staff were friendly and very helpful.
Location
8.8
Great location for meeting family as close to major routes.
Room Quality
7.7
The bathroom door provided little privacy and rooms were too small.
Amenities
8.5
Spa bath and other amenities met expectations.
Value for Money
7.7
Pricey drinks and breakfast options didn't match expectations.
Food and Beverage
8.2
Food was delicious but breakfast was a poor offering.
Overall Experience
8.6
The overall experience was pleasant despite some issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 04:46

Property Description

Tranquil Country House Setting
Nestled in 5 acres of landscaped gardens and woodland, our charming hotel offers a serene escape just minutes away from Durham.

Convenient Location and Free Parking
With easy access to the A1(M) and free parking for up to 100 cars, our hotel is the perfect base for leisure getaways, corporate events, or special occasions.

Nearby Attractions and Dining Options
Explore local gems like Sedgefield, Beamish Museum, and more, then unwind with evening dining at our Conservatory Restaurant or enjoy the convenience of room service.

Experience comfort and convenience at our country house hotel - book your stay now!

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: MME

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 2022 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.7
Service: 9
Location: 8.8
Room Quality: 7.7
Amenities: 8.5
Value for Money: 7.7
Food and Beverage: 8.2
Overall Experience: 8.6
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Shalini extended_group gb
7
2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Shalini couple gb
7
2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Spencer couple gb
10
2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Gail couple gb
10
Beautiful
Pros:

Everything

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Lyn couple gb
10
Amazing weekend from beginning to end to celebrate a family wedding
Pros:

Beautiful character property, food was fabulous and staff were all so friendly and supportive.

Cons:

It was quite warm during the night, but the room had a fan which made it bearable

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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David couple gb
10
Awesome
Pros:

Very clean and friendly

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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heather solo_traveller gb
9
Fab hot tub stay
Pros:

Stayed in studio cottage. Beautiful deco, fab hot tub.

Cons:

Would have liked hot tub to be more private.

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Philip couple gb
10
2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Gerald solo_traveller gb
7
Great time
Pros:

Good value for money and breakfast ideal, staff very friendly and helpful.

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Tracy family_with_children gb
5
Pros:

Stairs were hard to get up to on top floor.my daughter advised them she was bringing a baby but they never mentioned there were no lifts to her floor so I had to swap rooms with her as I was booked in to floor below.room was too small to fit a travelcot in in anyhow so if I hadn't of swapped rooms it wouldn't of fit in

Cons:

Breakfast room floor was filthy.the muck was just swept to the side of the stairs

2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Elaine solo_traveller gb
8
Everything I needed.
Pros:

Lovely decor

Cons:

The rooms on the top floor were a little difficult to access (narrow stairway etc)

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Melanie couple gb
9
Amazing value stay in a beautiful hotel.
Pros:

Beautiful hotel in such a convenient location close to A1 if travelling up and down the country. Quiet and stylish. Our room had great quality fittings, loved the lighting and comfy bed. Ate at the restaurant in the evening, lots of choice and food was fresh and delicious.

Cons:

Cooked food at breakfast could have been better (eggs/ mushrooms were not good)

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Julie couple gb
7
2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Mark solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Location to work

Cons:

Character

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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julie couple gb
9
Excellent stop off here close to Durham.
Pros:

Very nice room. Quiet.
Good breakfast. Plenty of choice.
Handy for visiting Durham and the north east.
Excellent value for money.

Cons:

Lack of grounds around.
Better signage. Not everyone uses sat nav!

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Laura family_with_children gb
10
Really lovely hotel, friendly staff, clean, excellent breakfast
Pros:

We had bed and breakfast. The hotel is well located, clean, quiet and the staff were very welcoming. Very comfortable - had everything we needed. Will definitely go back next time we visit Durham - a great little find.

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Malcolm solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Location and communal areas were very good, the food was excellent very tight bathroom

Cons:

Very tight bathroom, no bedside tables

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Miroslav couple gb
10
A quiet and stylish hotel.
Pros:

A very well presented complex. The double room was spacious, the bathroom was recently renovated.
We enjoyed the coffee bar in the room which was restocked every day when the room was cleaned.
The restaurant was also very pleasant with a rich menu.
We appreciated the free parking on site.

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Lynn couple gb
10
loved it would stay again
Pros:

Meals out standing portion control omg HUGE ! no starter needed ! Staff cant do enough for you and what they do do they do with a smile excellent service

Cons:

needs a bit of tlc decor / blinds garden beautiful maybe sweep and weed place just felt a bit tired

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Alison couple gb
6
Never return your calls after asking about left item
Pros:

Beautiful grounds, amazing accommodation , however , we left an item of clothing in the wardrobe . We called and asked if it was there , advised they were busy with a wedding but would speak with house keeping & lost property and call us back , they didn’t ! So we rang again following day , promised a return call , never happened . Today day 3 , called a little later in the day, they would need to check and call us back . I’m not feeling optimistic . Very poor customer service , which has put a black mark on the overall stay

Cons:

See above

2026-07-20 via Nuitee