Bowburn Hall Hotel

Hotels
Classic British Hotels
8.4 (1989 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 1989 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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Simon solo_traveller gb
5
2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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Frances extended_group gb
9
2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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Nat&Pete solo_traveller gb
8
Wonderful location. Friendly staff. Good food
Pros:

Its a lovely hotel. Nice location. Lovely food and nice size garden.
Rooms are nicely done albeit a little hot in this weather

Cons:

There was a screw sticking out of the floor joining strip which i hurt my foot on. Will be fine once its screwed in properly (rm 18)

2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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J N Hall solo_traveller gb
10
2026-07-08 via Nuitee
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Mark solo_traveller gb
9
2026-07-07 via Nuitee
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Nichola extended_group gb
8
Pros:

Lovely hotel. Cozy and welcoming.

Cons:

Beds were very soft and our bathroom was very small.

2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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Frederick solo_traveller gb
9
An ex place to stay in County Durham.
Pros:

Great location, very friendly staff.

Cons:

Everything was up to standard.

2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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Vijay family_with_children gb
3
Its not worth the money
Pros:

Dirty carpets.
No extractor fan in the bathroom.
Room 29 was very hot because hot water pipes were running through it.

2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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Teigen couple gb
10
It was outstanding!
Pros:

I booked to stay for my partners birthday and wow, what a beautiful place. We stayed in the cottage studio which is perfect for a couples get away. Unfortunately we didn’t get to see the full venue due to a private function but we will definitely be back and hopefully get to see more of the stunning place.

2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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Woolfenden solo_traveller gb
10
Very relaxing
Pros:

The staff where brilliant couldn't do enough. And yes the food was so good id definitely stay there again.

Cons:

The whole package was excellent

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Becky family_with_children gb
6
Nice hotel, lovely restaurant with great food.
Pros:

Nice, cosy feel. Restaurant and food were great. Nice to have the white company shampoo, etc. tea and coffee facilities were adequate.

Cons:

There was no welcome. We should have been advised there was a prom happening when we booked so we could have decided to book or not. The music was too loud when we went to bed and then the clear up of scraping tables and chairs after the event especially when we had an early start the next day was not very good at all. The exec suite bed was small and room small compared to the oversized bathroom which had no privacy screening! The pipes in the bedroom were boiling hot on a hot day - not good. And no telephone to contact reception even though the single room had one?!

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Julie extended_group gb
7
2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Ray couple gb
6
2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Angela solo_traveller gb
8
2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Jon couple gb
9
2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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richie beno solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

The suite was excellent

Cons:

Cleaned the hot tub at 9am, didn't check out until 11 so unable to use it, bar closed by 10pm other than that it was goos

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Rachael solo_traveller gb
8
2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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zane solo_traveller gb
8
Lovely building, pleasant staff and god food
Pros:

Very pleasant surroundings.

Cons:

No blind in the bathroom and a glass door leading to the bedroom so very light.

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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Teresa solo_traveller gb
6
Pros:

Tea and coffee in room.

Cons:

Bed too small.
Toilet difficult to access as so close to the wall

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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Paul solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

The staff were fantastic. Great location. Our evening meal was excellent. Thank you so much.

2026-07-01 via Nuitee