Bowburn Hall Hotel

Hotels
Classic British Hotels
8.4 (1952 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

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 1952 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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Colin extended_group gb
8
Nice hotel with friendly , helpful staff , the food was good too.
Pros:

The staff were very good and nothing appeared to much. The room we were allocated was nicely equipped but on the small side. The food in the restaurant and at breakfast was very nice . Price was reasonable

Cons:

Our double room was quite small , and even the staff acknowledge they usually used it for single travellers .

2026-06-25 via Nuitee
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simon couple gb
7
Good location for exploring Durham, we had a nice relaxed stay
Pros:

Very relaxed, the food options at the restaurant were very good

Cons:

The room got very hot with a pipe tvat run through the room, but with the help of a good fan and being able to open the sash window fully we were able to get comfy-ish

2026-06-24 via Nuitee
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Philippa couple gb
10
Most fantastic memorable day
Pros:

Fantastic wedding venue for us last Saturday everything was seamless and well organised and beautiful

Cons:

Nothing!! It was all lovely can’t fault it

2026-06-24 via Nuitee
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Lynne couple gb
8
Perfect summer wedding venue
Pros:

Beautiful location, we had an amazing time there at a family wedding. It really exceeded expectations. Venue was gorgeous, food very good, staff were lovely.

Cons:

It was exceptionally hot weather and was quite difficult to get a comfortable temperature in the bedroom.
One small issue was the disco lights shining straight out at the tables. Very bright, felt a bit like we were under a search tower.

2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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Tess solo_traveller gb
6
Pros:

Staff friendly and helpful.

Cons:

Place tired in ned of revamp.
Ripped carpets and room needed deep clean black around the shower screen.

Room very small did not expect that much lack of space very disappointed. Would not stay again.

2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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Claire couple gb
10
2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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Sian couple gb
10
2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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Alli solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Gorgeous Hotel. The room was amazing and the Sunday dinner was the best I've ever had.

2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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Claire couple gb
10
Amazing staff and impeccable customer service
Pros:

Fantastic hotel, we stayed here after being married and booked a table in the restaurant for family to celebrate. Staff were exceptional and food was amazing- big portions! The customer service here is excellent and rooms are clean and roomy. We had a roll top bath and it was super comfy. The grounds were beautiful. Loved staying here.

2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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Paloma solo_traveller es
8
Bien para una noche pero necesita actualizarse
Pros:

Poder aparcar en la puerta, el lugar era muy tranquilo

Cons:

No hay ascensor y la escalera del segundo piso era muy estrecha. No estaba bien insonorizado y se oía la gente en el pasillo.

2026-06-21 via Nuitee
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Simon family_with_children gb
7
2026-06-21 via Nuitee
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Robert couple gb
6
2026-06-20 via Nuitee
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Angie solo_traveller gb
7
2026-06-20 via Nuitee
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Scott family_with_children gb
8
2026-06-20 via Nuitee
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Kerry solo_traveller gb
10
2026-06-17 via Nuitee
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Caitlin couple gb
9
Brilliant - would totally recommend
Pros:

Property was absolutely beautiful

Cons:

Hot water in toilet wasn’t working without a loud groaning noise coming from the tap

2026-06-16 via Nuitee
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James solo_traveller gb
8
2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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Pamela couple gb
7
Nice place but wouldn’t be my first choice
Pros:

Quiet location, nice breakfast and the evening food was lovely. Staff very nice. Rooms clean and comfortable. Good parking

Cons:

The room was absolutely baking hot. My window was restricted and the fan was very noisy.
It’s a little out in the sticks so you need a car or taxi if you want to eat anywhere else.
Bar menu doesn’t really vary that much.

2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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Bethany couple gb
10
Exceptionally beautiful Magical stay
Pros:

Absolutely stunning hotel and venue exceptional gardens and the food was to die for, the rooms were luxurious and the staff were warm and welcoming a beautiful hotel.

Cons:

N/A

2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Gayle couple gb
8
Not too bad for the price!
Pros:

Being very rustic and the history.

Cons:

Set in its acres, but pity new estates around it - sign of the times
Room was very warm - not sure why - not hot weather - we did open window and there was a fan thank goodness - room done out nicely but small. But we had a good. Kew from the room.
Nice antique extras around.
Meal was good - but feel that the kitchen extraction could be an awful lot better - there was the smell of cooking filtering into the bar and restaurant area - not good really.

2026-06-11 via Nuitee