Farnley Tower Guesthouse, Durham

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En Suite Double Room

Max 2 Adults

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This room contains a king-size bed. Some of these room types offer views of the castle, the cathedral and the surrounding countryside.All rooms have coffee/tea making facilities, a hairdryer, complimentary toiletries and flat-screen TV.

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This room contains 2 single beds. All rooms have coffee/tea making facilities, a hairdryer, complimentary toiletries and flat-screen TV.

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About This Property

Farnley Tower is situated in an elevated position, providing views over Durham Castle, Cathedral and surrounding countryside. The guest house is a prominent Victorian mansion, renowned for its archit (Read More)ecture and gardens, with an on-site restaurant and bar, free Wi-Fi and car parking. All 17 bedrooms are individually designed and spacious. The restaurant and bar, Holi & Bhang, is open 7 days a week and specialises in Indian cuisine. Guest can relax in the patio area overlooking the garden. Farnley Tower Guesthouse is less than a 10 minutes’ walk from historic sites and river walks. There are many cafe, boutiques, galleries and museums nearby.

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£ 48 onwards

Guest Ratings For This Property

8.7

Based on 2292 Reviews

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Comfort

9.09

Cleanliness

9.11

Value For Money

8.74

Facilities

8.73

Guest Reviews

Alison

family with young children

8.0

Very good

Great location and a quirky interesting place to stay with a great restaurant attached.

Great decor in the breakfast room Hadn't realised there was a very good Indian Restaurant downstairs -so an added bonus

Bedding and bedside lights which were a bit broken

Published on 03 Jan 2024

Joanne

young couple

7.0

Good

Great location and comfortable bed. Very friendly staff and really good breakfast.

Tiles in bathroom very old and stained on one wall. Noise proofing between rooms/stairs not great. Builders were on scaffolding outside our room when we arrived.

Published on 03 Jan 2024

Robert

young couple

9.0

Superb

Anna was a happy breath of fresh air from start to finish! Top helpful from ordering a taxi to helping us with drinks from the resturant late on. We stayed in the Cathedral View room one of the attic rooms. My bf is 6ft 6in and the ceiling height was fine. We even looked to buy one of the mattresses like the one we slept on but the manufacturer has stopped making them! The bed was THAT cosy

Nothing to dislike

Published on 01 Jan 2024

Danielle

family with young children

10.0

Exceptional

Warm, welcoming and cant wait to return

Fantastic location in walking distance of the city, the manager was exceptionally helpful and the friendly welcome was a great start to the stay. We utilised the on site restaurant and it didnt disappoint either. The room was easily accessible on the ground floor and had great views of the cathedral, it was warm and comfortable.

Published on 01 Jan 2024

Robert

solo traveller

5.0

Passable

Very genial and firendly staff. Wonderful Indian restaurant adjacent. Large windows with good prospects

Quality of bedding was not at all up to standard; carpets were stained and lamps and table dusty; pillow cases were not very clean and were well worn. Bathroom impossible to heat adequately; room heating was turned off for long periods which was most uncomfortable for those who get up early or work late at night. Wallpaper and paint scuffed and chipped in the room.

Published on 31 Dec 2023

Zazie

family with young children

10.0

Exceptional

Another lovely stay at Farnley Tower - we will be back!

We love the location near to a lovely river walk into the centre of Durham. Spacious rooms and always clean. The staff are welcoming and accommodating and very doggy friendly. The food in the Indian restaurant attached is superb.

Published on 31 Dec 2023

Harriet

young couple

9.0

Superb

A great nights sleep in a lovely property.

A lovely property. The manager was friendly on arrival and at breakfast. A great choice at breakfast. The room was quiet, clean and comfortable. We had a great nights sleep!

Published on 29 Dec 2023

Lindsay

young couple

7.0

Good

Pleasant.

Reasonably priced and good view. Slept well and staff were friendly.

Our room need attention paying to the window frames and we had a lot of flies in the room for December.

Published on 28 Dec 2023

Bella

young couple

7.0

Good

Comfortable, welcoming & delicious food.

It is a beautiful building with lots of original features.

Unfortunately our room was by the boiler room, so was a bit noisy.

Published on 24 Dec 2023

Carol

young couple

9.0

Superb

Comfortable location with free parking and fabulous staff.

Staff always exceptionally helpful! Also location is great.

Nothing to dislike!

Published on 19 Dec 2023

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Category	Facilities
Business facilities	Meeting/banquet facilities, Fax/photocopying, Business centre.
Activities	Cycling, Happy hour.
Cleanliness & disinfecting	Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay.
Others	bar, food, parking, wifi.
Miscellaneous	Family rooms, Facilities for disabled guests, Higher level toilet, Wheelchair accessible, Non-smoking rooms, Designated smoking area, Pet basket, Pet bowls, Non-smoking throughout.
Safety features	Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals.
Accessibility	Upper floors accessible by stairs only, Toilet with grab rails, Entire unit located on ground floor, Entire unit wheelchair accessible.
Bathroom	Private bathroom, Bath or shower, Free toiletries, Toilet paper, Hairdryer, Bath, Shower, Toilet, Bathrobe.
Room Amenities	Sofa, Soundproofing, Sofa bed, Wardrobe or closet, Dressing room, Clothes rack, Desk, Seating Area, Carpeted, Tile/marble floor, Heating, Extra long beds (> 2 metres), Socket near the bed.
Food & Drink	Wine/champagne, Refrigerator, Electric kettle, Microwave, Kitchenware, Restaurant, Kid-friendly buffet, Kitchenette, Dining table, Fruits, Special diet menus (on request), Kid meals, Dining area, Outdoor furniture, Room service.
Safety & security	Smoke alarms, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers, CCTV in common areas.
Cleaning services	Daily housekeeping, Laundry.
Media & Technology	CD player, TV, Streaming service (like Netflix), Radio, Flat-screen TV.
Services & Extras	Towels, Linen, Key access.
Food & drink safety	All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Physical distancing in dining areas.
Common areas	Garden.
Reception services	Express check-in/check-out, Invoice provided, Luggage storage.
Physical distancing	Cashless payment available, Contactless check-in/check-out, Physical distancing rules followed.
General	Pets allowed.
Entertainment and family services	Board games/puzzles.
Outdoor & View	City view, Terrace, Landmark view, View, Garden view.

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Guest Reviews

Alison

Very good

Great location and a quirky interesting place to stay with a great restaurant attached.

Joanne

Good

Good

Robert

Superb

Superb

Danielle

Exceptional

Warm, welcoming and cant wait to return

Robert

Passable

Passable

Zazie

Exceptional

Another lovely stay at Farnley Tower - we will be back!

Harriet

Superb

A great nights sleep in a lovely property.

Lindsay

Good

Pleasant.

Bella

Good

Comfortable, welcoming & delicious food.

Carol

Superb

Comfortable location with free parking and fabulous staff.

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