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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean room
Great location
Friendly staff
Excellent breakfast
Nice restaurant on site
Cons:
Room temperature control issues
Some elements a bit tired

Categories

Cleanliness
8.16
Room cleanliness mentioned as good, but some negative notes about tired elements.
Service
9.13
Manager and staff received high praise for their attentive and friendly service.
Location
9.17
Multiple reviews highlight convenient and peaceful location, close to city centre.
Room Quality
8.62
Variable reviews; some rooms praised while others noted temperature control issues.
Amenities
8.65
Amenities consistent with expectations for a hotel of this tier; Indian restaurant noted.
Value for Money
8.61
Perceived as good value due to location and services offered.
Food and Beverage
9.16
Food praised as fantastic, with breakfast and Indian restaurant receiving specific compliments.
Overall Experience
8.93
Generally positive experience with high likelihood of return visits.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 04:48

Property Description

Stunning Views and Victorian Elegance
Located in an elevated position, Farnley Tower offers breathtaking views of Durham Castle, Cathedral, and the picturesque countryside. The Victorian mansion boasts unique architecture, beautiful gardens, and 17 individually designed spacious bedrooms.

Exquisite Dining Experience
Indulge in authentic Indian cuisine at the on-site restaurant and bar, Holi & Bhang, open 7 days a week.

Convenient Location for Exploring
With a prime location just a short walk from historic sites, river walks, cafes, boutiques, galleries, and museums, Farnley Tower Guesthouse is the perfect base for exploring Durham.

Experience luxury and charm at Farnley Tower - book your stay now for an unforgettable getaway.

Important information:

We do not allow pets in the dinning room at any hour.
We do not allow pets in the Deluxe rooms.

Kindly note the property cannot process payments from American Express credit cards.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 2980 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.16
Service: 9.13
Location: 9.17
Room Quality: 8.62
Amenities: 8.65
Value for Money: 8.61
Food and Beverage: 9.16
Overall Experience: 8.93
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Sharon • couple • gb
7
Comfortable and convenient
Pros:

Location was good for visiting the city. It was clean and comfortable. The staff were very friendly and helpful

Cons:

Looked a bit tired, particularly the bathroom needs updating. No bath slip mat or bath mat provided (shower over bath) A tray for tea/coffee cups would be better as nowhere to place dirty spoons etc

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Staples • couple • im
8
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Francesca • family_with_children • gb
9
One of a kind with Durham charm and personality.
Pros:

Quaint, comfortable, really welcoming, clean and homely.
Absolutely excellent breakfast too!

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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EMILY • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Tom • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Alan • couple • gb
9
The staff made our stay relaxed and enjoyable and we had no hesitation booking for next year.
Pros:

Staff were very friendly towards us and our dog. The guest house provided the option for those of us taking part in the Great North Run to take breakfast much earlier than their usual times which was appreciated and our dog Poppy even got her own bowl of food. Anna also kindly made lemon drizzle cake which was left out for runners together with a range of other snacks, fruit and water. The food at the adjoining Indian restaurant was excellent and the staff friendly and it was nice not to have to go back out to eat. It is only a short 15min walk to Durham station which was convenient for our journey in to Newcastle.

Cons:

We could hear guests footsteps on the loose floorboards in the room above but fortunately they went to bed early.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Jeff • couple • au
9
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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john • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pleasant city hotel.
Pros:

Pleasant stay at comfortable hotel,just a short walk to city centre.Quiet location and free parking.Room with comfy beds and good shower.Good breakfast choices

Cons:

Poor room lighting.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Nicola • solo_traveller • fr
9
Pros:

L accueil, la situation, les vues, bonne situation géographique. Le restaurant indien à côté de très elle qualité

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Rosemary • extended_group • nz
9
Pros:

Wonderful location and staff were exceptional.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Helen • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

The staff, they make you feel so welcome. The room is really comfortable. Everything is spotlessly clean. Breakfast choices are great. We were there for the Great North Run and Anna made everyone cake (lemon drizzle, the best!) and provided fruit, cereal bars and water. Such a lovely thing to do. Hopefully see you next year

Cons:

We walked up from the town centre and that hill is steep!

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Jean-Pierre • solo_traveller • fr
10
Pros:

Personnel extrêmement compétent et accueillant.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Jeremy • couple • gb
9
A very good city break
Pros:

Fab breakfast, fab staff, fab location as you can walk into Durham in 10-15 minutes . We didn't use the car at all.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • solo_traveller • au
9
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Sharon • couple • gb
10
Lovely comfortable room.
Pros:

We loved our big, spacious room. Friendly staff and good location. Liked the curry we had in the evening.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Luca • couple • it
10
Super colazione !
Pros:

Il vintage e la pulizia , ma su tutto la colazione !

Cons:

Niente di particolare

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Gary • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Lovely big room, quiet location 15min walk from city centre. Great breakfast.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Stephanus • couple • de
10
ruhiger komfortabler Aufenthalt in einem schönen Hotel mit einer sehr zuvorkommenden und netten Gastgeberin
Pros:

Wir haben in einem schönen Zimmer übernachtet mit sehr bequemen Betten. Besonders gefallen hat uns der Frühstücksraum mit der tollen Pflanzentapete. Herzlichen Dank an Anna im Dschungel !

Cons:

Nichts

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Ruth • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee