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Children allowed

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Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
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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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Tracey couple gb
6
The bathroom situation made it uncomfortable and inconvenient.
Pros:

The property is very authentic. It has maintained its origin.

Cons:

We stayed in one of the attic rooms. The description does say sloping ceilings and private bathroom opposite bedroom. You presume that the attic room is the only room so coming out of your room to go opposite to the bathroom will be okay. The bathroom is not opposite, it’s down a hallway and there are 3 other rooms on this floor. It was not made clear enough and it’s not ideal at all.

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Lisa solo_traveller gb
7
Pleasant
Pros:

Anna at breakfast was
Wonderful and very friendly. Good choice of breakfast, quick service
Parking was a bonus

Cons:

Our pillowcases were bobbled and we had a roof room. My husband is 6 foot 2 so spent most of the evening hunched over in the room whilst walking round. Staff weren’t to know this when allocating rooms.

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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MB extended_group no
10
2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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George solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Nice room, friendly and helpful staff, food excellent.

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Michael couple au
9
Pros:

Location, lovely bathroom

Cons:

Hard work getting heavy suitcases up a narrow staircase

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Rob solo_traveller gb
10
2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Bolze couple fr
10
Très dépaysant
Pros:

Son calme et son style anglais

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Ryan couple gb
5
2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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lee solo_traveller gb
10
2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Danièle couple fr
10
Un parfait séjour
Pros:

L’accueil excellent et le confort à l’ancienne…

Cons:

Rien

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Michael solo_traveller de
10
2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Karon extended_group gb
10
Beautiful place and amazing staff. Highly recommend.
Pros:

I honestly thought we would be disappointed as from the outside it looked a little gloomy but my goodness when we got inside! It was beautiful! I believe some former guests complained about some of the furniture being dated but whilst a few items may have looked that way, it is all top quality furniture, tasteful and absolutely everything was spotlessly clean. We loved it! Anna and her team were absolutely outstanding, really looked after us and the breakfast was phenomenal.

Cons:

Nothing we didn’t like.

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Michael couple gb
7
Just an overnight stay.
Pros:

Nice and quiet

Cons:

The fact there was no Ev charging point for car.

2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Loïs solo_traveller se
9
2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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S couple gb
8
Pros:

Really warm welcome & care from the hotel manager. Lovely views. Room was very spacious.

2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Sally solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Everything. Would definitely recommend and return.
Staff are amazing, rooms excellent, great views. Food delicious and the in house Indian restaurant is one of the best we have been to.

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Lisa couple gb
10
Really enjoyable
Pros:

Very welcoming manager and a lovely view from our room. Great breakfast

Cons:

A bit of a walk in to town ??

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Gwendolen couple ca
10
We will be back next year!
Pros:

We loved everything…the character of the place, it is very walkable to the town centre, the staff were very friendly, the attached Indian food restaurant was great: very good meal, wonderful service. Really good breakfast!

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Richard couple gb
9
extremely pleasant location. Very good staff, Accomodation, and Indian Restaurant on site
Pros:

Located in a quiet leafy suburb only 10-15 mins walk downhill to Durham City Centre. Frequent bus route back up the hill to a nearby bus stop. Large well equipped bedroom. Friendly, helpful staff. Brilliant Indian Restaurant on the premises. Good breakfast with a wide-ranging menu.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Katherine couple gb
7
2026-08-23 via Nuitee