Bowburn Hall Hotel

Hotels
Classic British Hotels
8.4 (1913 reviews)
Bowburn , Durham , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Electric bicycle charging station
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Fax/photocopying
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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!

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 1 year old stay for £10 per person per night when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children up to and including 12 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

8.4
Based on 1913 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
V
Vincent couple gb
8
Good and perfect for the money
Pros:

Clean

Cons:

Location

2026-05-15 via Nuitee
J
Jordan solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-15 via Nuitee
A
Annmarie solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Friendly staff who couldn't do enough to help,food Excellent, grounds of hotel nice
Lovely area to sit outside during good weather

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-14 via Nuitee
D
Daniela solo_traveller gb
7
2026-05-13 via Nuitee
T
Tori Kraken solo_traveller gb
10
2026-05-13 via Nuitee
P
Paul solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

Everything but bedroom

Cons:

Bedroom tiny

2026-05-09 via Nuitee
G
Gareth couple gb
10
2026-05-04 via Nuitee
K
Kezia family_with_children gb
5
For the purpose of overnighting, this place will suffice. If you value sleep, I wouldn't recommend.
Pros:

The location was easy to locate with adequate parking and was situated close to a local shop. The staff were polite and helpful. General first impressions upon entering the property were positive.

Cons:

This property could benefit from investing in some kind of sound proofing solution. Whilst every other visitor has paid for their stay, the very least of expectations would be to not feel as though you're sharing your room with strangers. TV's and conversations could easily be heard through the walls for example. Further to this, the individuals in the room next to us were being 'intimate' and unfortunately this was quite audible and kept me awake for an additional hour.

In the second room that formed part our booking, the right hand side of the bed was collapsed... it appears as though both the mattress and slats had been damaged. My question is, how long has this been like that, and why hasn't the bed frame and mattress been replaced in time for the next customer? I'd much rather sleep on own sofa before paying to sleep on a broken bed.

2026-04-30 via Nuitee
D
Denise family_with_children gb
4
Overall it didn’t spoil our celebrations but I wouldn’t recommend this hotel.
Pros:

Staff were very pleasant and helpful

Cons:

Room was so small and bathroom, well I don’t know how to describe it. Never seen one like it before.
Breakfasts on both days was disappointing. First ones in restaurant and food was already cold.

2026-04-29 via Nuitee
J
James extended_group gb
10
2026-04-29 via Nuitee
S
Sinead family_with_children gb
8
Really lovely staff & great service.
2026-04-29 via Nuitee
P
Paul solo_traveller gb
10
2026-04-28 via Nuitee
B
Brooke couple gb
7
2026-04-27 via Nuitee
M
Mary solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

The building, including the restaurant was lovely

Cons:

Glad I had earplugs, as doors and floorboards are squeaky

2026-04-26 via Nuitee
M
Milburn solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

The room was good especially the copper bath. The food was excellent, both evening meal and breakfast. The staff were polite and helpful.

Cons:

The only very minor gripe was the mattress was a bit firm.

2026-04-26 via Nuitee
B
Bianca couple gb
7
Amazing chalet unsure if an ongoing issue with the hot water may have been beyond their control
Pros:

Unbelievable chalet

Cons:

Had an issue with the hot water. Shower was unbelievably hot unable to turn it down. Tried to run a bath then hot water cut off after less than quarter of a bath ran. Still didnt have any hot water the next morning

2026-04-26 via Nuitee
C
Catherine couple gb
10
Good value and great staff
Pros:

Lovely grounds and rooms

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-26 via Nuitee
N
Nora Noble solo_traveller gb
10
Fab
Pros:

Superb location with great links to the city and very from A1.

Venue brilliant, room very comfortable.

Cons:

N/A

2026-04-25 via Nuitee
family_with_children gb
2
2026-04-21 via Nuitee
M
Mehnaz solo_traveller gb
8
2026-04-19 via Nuitee