Houndgate Townhouse

Hotels
10 (440 reviews)
11 Houndgate , Darlington , GB

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Garden
Lift / Elevator
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Excellent food
Convenient location
Clean and comfortable rooms
Cons:
No dedicated parking
Occasional noise from the kitchen vent

Categories

Cleanliness
10
General consensus on cleanliness was positive with mentions of clean rooms and comfortable accommodations.
Service
10
Multiple reviews praised the friendly and helpful staff, indicating an exceptional service experience.
Location
10
Frequently mentioned as convenient with easy access to town and various attractions.
Room Quality
10
Rooms were described as comfortable, spacious, and well-decorated.
Amenities
10
Amenities like a restaurant and lift access were appreciated, despite some noise issues.
Value for Money
10
Overall value was considered good, especially for the excellent food and service received.
Food and Beverage
10
Breakfast and dinner quality were highlighted positively across multiple reviews.
Overall Experience
10
Most reviews indicate a very high level of satisfaction with special mentions of repeat visits.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 05:45

Property Description

Luxurious En Suite Accommodation
Step back in time to the 1770s at Houndgate Townhouse, where luxury meets history in central Darlington. The elegant rooms boast super king-size or four-poster beds, high-quality en suite facilities, and complimentary bathrobes and slippers for the ultimate relaxation.

Gastronomic Delights
Indulge your taste buds at the on-site restaurant offering a diverse menu of delectable dishes, from brunch to afternoon tea. The bar complements the experience with a selection of cocktails, wines, and spirits, perfect for unwinding after a day of exploring.

Convenient Location
Located just a stone's throw away from Durham and Newcastle-upon-Tyne, and a short drive from the picturesque Yorkshire Dales, Houndgate Townhouse makes for the perfect base to explore the region's rich history and natural beauty.

Experience luxury, history, and culinary delights at Houndgate Townhouse. Book your stay now for an unforgettable getaway.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

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Guest Reviews

10
Based on 440 reviews
Cleanliness: 10
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 10
Amenities: 10
Value for Money: 10
Food and Beverage: 10
Overall Experience: 10
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Amanda • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Mette • extended_group • se
10
Fint och trevligt hotel med riktigt bra frukost du kan välja från meny. Bra restaurang för middag och vänlig personal! F
Pros:

Bra läge med fina rum och trevlig restaurang!

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Mette • extended_group • se
10
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Hannah • couple • gb
10
2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Karl • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Very comfortable. Excellent breakfast

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Jon • solo_traveller • gb
10
Little gem
Pros:

This is a lovely old building which has been refurbished to a very high standard. It has an attached seafood restaurant and bar inside the building which was great and the team did everything possible to give us a great stay.

Cons:

Only issue was parking but not to bad as the multi storey is just around the corner. Surrounding area is not the best but that's not the hotels fault and we were booked for the theatre anyway.

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Clive • solo_traveller • gb
10
Friendly great value comfortable hotel
Pros:

The amazing personal
Service from the staff and the welcome
Food amazing from a great chef

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Melvyn • couple • gb
10
The best food I've ever eaten on the evening
Pros:

Very good

2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Vincent • solo_traveller • gb
4
The worst part was that from nine o’clock till eleven o’clock boy racers raced around the multi storey car park engines
Pros:

The room was quite modern

Cons:

The breakfast , tasteless mushrooms, tasteless square of black pudding , it has a run down feeling .
The view from the bedroom is awful .

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Steven • couple • gb
10
Excellent property well run with very good restaurant and bar. Would highly recommend.
Pros:

Having previously stayed at the property it was refreshing to see that the same excellent standards that we enjoyed on previous visits were still being met.

Cons:

Nothing about the visit that we could pick fault with, we had a genuine very good stay

2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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nigel • couple • gb
8
2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Kevin • couple • gb
9
Staff were excellent
Pros:

Excellent

Cons:

Noisy

2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Luke • couple • gb
8
2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
M
Mat • couple • gb
6
Cons:

Late night traffic noise

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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carole • couple • gb
8
Lovely stay, will go again!
Pros:

Boutique standards. Great location. Breakfast very good. Restaurant very good too!

Cons:

Bath took a very long time to fill and water could have been hotter

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Arben • solo_traveller • gb
5
2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Catherine • couple • gb
10
A perfect boutique hotel in the heart of Darlington
Pros:

This was my second stay and it did not disappoint. Everything about this hotel is just wonderful but the thing that makes it shine is without doubt, the staff. We also thought the cocktails were pretty perfect and breakfast (in the courtyard, enjoying the beautiful sunshine) was divine.

Cons:

Nothing at all! It was a very very hot day and the hotel had already left a fan in the room. It felt like every detail had already been thought about.
Already planning when we can come back.

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Tom • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Beautifully renovated building in touch with its Georgian roots. Some of the nicest food I've eaten for a while and superfriendly staff. Couldn't fault it.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Felix • couple • gb
8
2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Matthew • solo_traveller • is
8
Quality and comfort in the centre of Darlington
Pros:

We had to book at the last minute and were delighted to find this place right in the centre of Darlington. We got the last room and it was huge and luxuriously appointed with a massive bathroom and walk-in shower. It was fully wheelchair accessible without compromising on the luxury (though we didn't need this, so we cannot comment authoritatively). The restaurant is actually a top-notch fish restaurant with a superb wine list. The breakfast menu was one of the best I have seen. The staff were friendly and helpful, despite us having to change our plans several times. If you want quality and comfort with a central location, this is the place!

Cons:

We only have quibbles here. We were unlucky enough to be visiting during the heatwave. The room is high up with four windows and it has a large fan, so it wasn't disastrous; but there is no denying that air-conditioning would have improved our comfort considerably.

There were intermittent water pressure problems, though they never prevented us from using the facilities and enjoying the huge shower.

There were plenty of plugs but only for one side of the bed.

But these were all minor issues and we would gladly book here again!

2026-06-28 • via Nuitee