Bowburn Hall Hotel

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Classic British Hotels
8.4 (1963 reviews)
Bowburn , Durham , gb

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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 1963 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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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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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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Ray • couple • gb
6
2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Julie • extended_group • gb
7
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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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Angela • solo_traveller • gb
8
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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
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paul • couple • gb
5
Prior warning that events are booked in and how that will effect your stay needed. Room would be a lot more comforatble
Pros:

The hotel is nice and the grounds are well kept

Cons:

Our room did not have Air Conditioning. The radiator was turned off however the pipework that runs water to and from the radiators was still live so that was giving off heat all the time so the room was constantly hot. The desk fan provided was not sufficient and we had to sleep on top of the bed covers all night and it was still too hot. Because of this issue we had to have the window open, there was a wedding reception on and the music was very loud even in our room 2 floors up. There was no indication from check in staff or on booking.com that this would be the case. I think for a room costing £130, it is not un reasonable to expect to be able to modulate the room temp and also not be disturbed by events going on around the hotel. We were in room 25 for reference.

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Simona • couple • gb
6
Good evening for relaxing and quiet but let down by breakfast
Pros:

Lovely quiet area for a relaxed night away!

Cons:

Breakfast let our stay down. The pastries were completely burnt, and the brown bed was stale and mouldy!

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Neil • couple • gb
9
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Deborah • solo_traveller • gb
3
Pros:

I loved the roll top bath, the room was lovely.

Cons:

I didn't like the sliding door on the bathroom. There was no privacy at all. I didn't like the smell from the extractor fan.

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Richardson • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

Friendly staff and good service, food was delicious, room was clean

Cons:

A little dusty in places ir hall ways and carpet and staircase needed hoovering room was a mix of furniture that didn't work

2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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Emma • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

Bar & beer garden

Cons:

The room is very small & cramped

2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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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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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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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