Bowburn Hall Hotel

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Classic British Hotels
8.4 (1820 reviews)
Bowburn , Durham , gb

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Electric bicycle charging station
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Fax/photocopying
Ironing service
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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 1820 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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Sarah • couple • gb
7
We love this Hotel, and despite being disappointed with my request not being fulfilled we would return again. Beautiful
Pros:

Close to Durham City. Lovely quirky elegant rooms.

Cons:

It’s the second time we stayed here. First time was for our anniversary and we had a lovely welcome surprise with rose petals on the bed. This time we returned for my husbands birthday. I requested TWICE for something special again upon arrival as a nice surprise for him. Even suggesting a slice of cake which I said I would pay for prior to arrival.

Unfortunately no such thing occurred. I was quite disappointed as I thought it would’ve been a nice surprise for him.

We were in rm30 and the only downside was it was very close to the stairs and the connecting door from the stairs to the corridor where other rooms were located. We could hear guests coming and going through the door.

2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Callum • couple • gb
10
2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
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Mark • solo_traveller • gb
10
Room was clean and well decorated with the evening restaurant food excellent
Pros:

The restaurant food quality was excellent.
I had the red Thai chicken curry, very very good

Cons:

Breakfast was a little cold, but ok as other good choices

2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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Kenny • couple • gb
10
Pros:

The copper bath 👌

2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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Andy Alcock • family_with_children • gb
7
Pros:

Location and room which the celebration was in.

Cons:

Breakfast very poor , cold , and no orange juice, milk etc, and limited coffee.

2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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Laura • couple • gb
7
New mattress please!
Pros:

Good quiet location and friendly staff. Nice public areas, good food and pretty garden.

Cons:

Very uncomfortable bed due to a lumpy mattress.

2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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Chloe • couple • gb
10
2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Louise • couple • gb
8
It was for our early valentines day, very nice and comfortable, would stay here again
Pros:

This is the second time we have visited and we have enjoyed it, i asked for room to be decorated alittle bit special for our arrival and they delivered it was lovely

Cons:

Just a few minor things we noticed when we stayed.
First time we were in lodge 5 it was beautiful not a problem.
This time we were in lodge 1. Firstly we noticed cobwebs and spiders in the corner or room.
Few visible stains on the pull out seater.
Bathroom, sink all cracked, seal round bath had gaps, in shower there was a piece of wood i think was damaged, was anything major just things that need some attention would be happy to stay in lodges again just not lodge 1.

2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Angela • couple • gb
10
2026-02-08 • via Nuitee
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daniel • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-01-31 • via Nuitee
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Noah • couple • gb
5
Quick and easy
Pros:

All the facilities were great and staff were lovely and it was a great location

Cons:

The beds weren’t very comfortable but it was all clean

2026-01-31 • via Nuitee
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Emma • couple • gb
10
Excellent value for money
Pros:

Garden suites are great. Rooms have everything you need. Spacious and modern. Feel very private even though you’re next to other suites.

Cons:

Needs a full length mirror

2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
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Emma • couple • gb
10
Perfect little getaway
Pros:

Great size, excellent facilities in the room. Hotel was lovely for drinks and the staff were so helpful

Cons:

Needs a full length mirror in the garden suite rooms

2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
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melissa • couple • gb
6
Ok- wouldn’t stay in the main building again
Pros:

Liked the downstairs decor, the food we did have was nice, lovely staff

Cons:

The room we stayed in was very noisy, every creak in the floor was so loud and the noise from surrounding rooms constant, we left at 3am and drove home!

2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • couple • gb
7
2026-01-27 • via Nuitee
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Sharon • family_with_children • gb
9
Pros:

Fantastic staff, lovely hotel with clean facilities.

Cons:

Breakfast wasn't included in the price

2026-01-27 • via Nuitee
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Mary • solo_traveller • gb
6
Glad I had a free room upgrade as I wouldn’t have wanted to pay for it!
Pros:

Location was ideal for what I wanted

Cons:

Bed, couldn’t sit on the edge of the bed due to wooden frame.
Breakfast - when it came, had black pepper over the eggs, said I didn’t like black pepper, waitress kindly took it back to the kitchen. Came back looking as though the pepper had just been scraped off, one of the eggs was broken and no hollandaise on eggs, presumable due to being scraped off!
Copper bath in room had pool of water in the bottom of it, so not cleaned properly

2026-01-27 • via Nuitee
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Pheona • couple • gb
7
Ok
Pros:

There was a room service option but no way to actually order this apart from go to reception? Wi-Fi this wouldn’t connect to Smart TV. Limited lighting in the room. Light at dresser table didnt work and the main big light in passage way

Cons:

There was a room service option but no way to actually order this apart from go to reception? Wi-Fi this wouldn’t connect to Smart TV. Limited lighting in the room. Light at dresser table didnt work and the main big light was in passage way.

2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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LYNNE • extended_group • gb
9
2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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Julie • couple • gb
10
Very enjoyable.
Pros:

Beautiful hotel, loved the decor.
Rooms clean and comfortable.
Staff very friendly and helpful.
Food was amazing.

Cons:

Nothing to dislike

2026-01-25 • via Nuitee