Farnley Tower Guesthouse | Hotel in Durham

| 8.8 (2117 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly  6 Bathrooms  11 Guests
Durham Hotel | Farnley Tower Guesthouse

Hotel in Durham

Farnley Tower is located in an elevated position, providing views over Durham Castle, Cathedral and surrounding countryside. The guest house is a prominent Victorian mansion, renowned for its architecture 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 specializes in Indian cuisine. Guest can relax in the patio area overlooking the garden. Farnley Tower Guest house is less than a 10 minutes’ walk from historic sites and river walks. There are many cafe, boutiques, galleries and museums nearby.

Farnley Tower Guesthouse is located in Durham.

This 17 Bedrooms Hotel is suitable for tourists and travelers. It has several amenities that would guarantee your comfort. These amenities include: Restaurant, Breakfast, Parking, and several others. This is a 4 star rated property and has over 2117 reviews with the average score of 8.8 . Coming to Durham and needing a place to stay? Be it for work or for leisure, consider staying at this Hotel for your next visit, you will surely love it.

You can check the reviews and description of this 17 Bedrooms Hotel if you want to learn more about this place in Durham. These details are authentic, as they are provided by our partner, booking.com.

This Farnley Tower Guesthouse in Durham is well equipped and has all facilities that have been listed below. Please note that these details were shared to us by booking.com for the listed “Farnley Tower Guesthouse”. We solely rely on their shared details and are regarded as “accurate”. If you have any concerns about the information or accuracy describing this Hotel, please let us know.

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Amenities

Parking
Pet Friendly
Designated Smoking Area
View
Wheelchair Accessible
Balcony/Terrace
Accessibility
Security/Safety
Business Services
Sports/Activities
Fireplace/Heating
Restaurant
Bar
Guest Services
Entertainment
Breakfast
Child Friendly
Internet
Laundry

Facility Overview

Breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Bar
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Fruit
Parking
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
  • Parking on site
  • Parking
  • Free parking
  • Private Parking
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Raised toilet
Activities
  • Cycling
  • Happy hour
Entertainment
  • Board games/Puzzles
General
  • Family rooms
  • Designated smoking area
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Wifi in all areas
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Pet friendly
Guest Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Pet basket
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Pet bowls
  • Express check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Laundry
  • Room service
  • Business center
  • Invoice provided
Internet
  • Internet
  • Free Wifi
  • Wifi
Outdoors
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
Security/Safety
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • CCTV outside property
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access
  • Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
  • Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
  • Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
  • Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
  • Breakfast to-go containers
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses, and other tableware sanitized
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • First aid kits available
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Access to healthcare professionals
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
  • Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
  • Cashless payment available
  • Screens or physical barriers between staff and guests in appropriate areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Contactless check-in/out

Policies

Check-in
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cancellation policy
Non refundable
Payment Policy
Credit card required
Pet Policy
Pets are allowed upon request and charges may apply.

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.

Reviews

Value for money:
8.76
Location:
8.93
Staff:
9.67
Facilities:
8.76
Comfort:
9.07
Cleanliness:
9.16
Julia
Apr 21, 2026 07:00:00 AM
Review Score:   8
United Kingdom
Reviewer Type: Couple
Travel Purpose: leisure
Positive: Very friendly, helpful staff at check pin and breakfast.
Negative: A socket by both sides of the bed. Room was a bit hot but radiator wasn't responsive. Bathroom was tired in terms of facilities, inadequate shower.
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
En Suite Double Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 25 m2
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
En Suite Double Room

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Shampoo, Free toiletries, Private bathroom, Bathtub, Shower, Toilet paper, Body soap, Towels, Conditioner, Bathtub or shower, Hairdryer, Toilet

Media & Technology

CD player, Flat-screen TV, TV, Streaming service (like Netflix), Radio

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

Bedroom

Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft), Walk-in closet, Linens, Wardrobe or closet

General

Key access, Fire extinguisher, Smoke Alarm, Trash cans, Heating, Carpeted

View

Garden view, City view, Landmark view, View

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Accessibility

Entire unit wheelchair accessible, Adapted bath, Entire unit located on ground floor, Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Hypoallergenic pillow, Clothes rack, Non-feather pillow, Socket near the bed

Layout

Window
En Suite Twin Room
Room Type: Twin
Room Size: 25 m2
2 Twin bed(s) Bed
En Suite Twin Room

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Shampoo, Free toiletries, Private bathroom, Bathtub, Shower, Toilet paper, Body soap, Towels, Conditioner, Bathtub or shower, Hairdryer, Toilet

Media & Technology

Radio, Flat-screen TV, TV, Streaming service (like Netflix)

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

General

Key access, Fire extinguisher, Smoke Alarm, Trash cans, Heating, Carpeted

Bedroom

Walk-in closet, Linens, Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Accessibility

Entire unit wheelchair accessible, Adapted bath, Entire unit located on ground floor, Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Hypoallergenic pillow, Clothes rack, Non-feather pillow, Socket near the bed

View

Quiet street view

Layout

Window
En Suite Single Room
Room Type: Single
Room Size: 18 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
En Suite Single Room

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Shampoo, Private bathroom, Free toiletries, Shower, Toilet paper, Body soap, Towels, Conditioner, Bathtub or shower, Hairdryer, Toilet

Media & Technology

Radio, Flat-screen TV, TV, Streaming service (like Netflix)

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

General

Key access, Fire extinguisher, Smoke Alarm, Trash cans, Heating, Carpeted

Bedroom

Walk-in closet, Linens, Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Hypoallergenic pillow, Clothes rack, Non-feather pillow, Socket near the bed

Layout

Window
Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)
Room Type: Family
Room Size: 30 m2
1 Twin bed(s) Bed
1 Sofa bed Bed
1 Queen bed(s) Bed
Family Room (2 Adults + 2 Children)

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Shampoo, Free toiletries, Private bathroom, Bathtub, Shower, Toilet paper, Body soap, Towels, Conditioner, Bathtub or shower, Hairdryer, Toilet

Media & Technology

Radio, Flat-screen TV, TV, Streaming service (like Netflix)

Living Area

Sitting area, Sofa, Desk

General

Key access, Soundproof, Fire extinguisher, Smoke Alarm, Trash cans, Heating, Carpeted

Bedroom

Walk-in closet, Linens, Wardrobe or closet, Childrens' cribs

View

Garden view, City view, Quiet street view, Landmark view, View

Kitchen

Electric kettle

Accessibility

Adapted bath, Entire unit located on ground floor, Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Clothes rack, Hypoallergenic pillow, Non-feather pillow, Socket near the bed, Sofa bed

Layout

Window
Deluxe Double Room
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 25 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed
Deluxe Double Room

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker, Chocolate/Cookies, Bottle of water

Bathroom

Shampoo, Free toiletries, Private bathroom, Bathtub, Shower, Toilet paper, Walk-in shower, Body soap, Towels, Conditioner, Bathtub or shower, Hairdryer, Toilet, Bathrobe

Media & Technology

Radio, Flat-screen TV, TV, Streaming service (like Netflix)

Kitchen

Kitchenette, Kitchenware, Microwave, Electric kettle, Dining table, Refrigerator

Living Area

Sitting area, Sofa, Dining area, Desk

General

Key access, Soundproof, Fire extinguisher, Smoke Alarm, Trash cans, Tile/Marble floor, Heating, Carpeted

Bedroom

Walk-in closet, Linens, Wardrobe or closet

View

Garden view, City view, Quiet street view, Landmark view, View

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Hypoallergenic pillow, Clothes rack, Non-feather pillow, Socket near the bed

Layout

Window
Double Deluxe Room with Separate Private Bathroom
Room Type: Double
Room Size: 25 m2
1 Full bed(s) Bed
Double Deluxe Room with Separate Private Bathroom

Food & Drink

Tea/Coffee maker

Bathroom

Shampoo, Private bathroom, Free toiletries, Shower, Toilet paper, Body soap, Towels, Conditioner, Bathtub or shower, Hairdryer, Toilet

Media & Technology

Radio, Flat-screen TV, TV, Streaming service (like Netflix)

Kitchen

Kitchenette, Kitchenware, Microwave, Electric kettle, Refrigerator

Living Area

Sitting area, Desk

General

Key access, Soundproof, Fire extinguisher, Smoke Alarm, Trash cans, Tile/Marble floor, Heating, Carpeted

Bedroom

Walk-in closet, Linens, Wardrobe or closet

Accessibility

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Hypoallergenic pillow, Clothes rack, Non-feather pillow, Socket near the bed

Layout

Window

FAQ's

Is this Farnley Tower Guesthouse pet-friendly for guests?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

What time is check-in & check-out at Farnley Tower Guesthouse?

Check-in time for Farnley Tower Guesthouse starts counting from 2:00 PM and check-out is until 10:00 AM. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

Does the Farnley Tower Guesthouse have a swimming pool?

No, this Farnley Tower Guesthouse does not have a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in Farnley Tower Guesthouse?

Best-rates for the Farnley Tower Guesthouse starts from $154 per night with includes Security/Safety, Sports/Activities, Entertainment, Child Friendly, Internet, Pet Friendly, Guest Services, View, Business Services, Bar, Laundry, Wheelchair Accessible, Balcony/Terrace, Fireplace/Heating, Restaurant, Breakfast, Parking, Designated Smoking Area, Accessibility with all other facilities. matches every traveler with their perfect accommodation, whether you are traveling with a group, friends, family, or pets.

Is Farnley Tower Guesthouse a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this hotel 4 stars or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the hotel has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the Farnley Tower Guesthouse wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the Farnley Tower Guesthouse is wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the Farnley Tower Guesthouse?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the Farnley Tower Guesthouse indicates 1 day stay policy at this hotel. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for Farnley Tower Guesthouse?

Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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