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Reviews of Best Western Walworth Castle Hotel This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

Walworth, Darlington, DL2 2LY, United Kingdom

#9 of 14 hotels in Darlington

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 1248 hotel reviews

8.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.6

  • Comfort

    8.4

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    8.2

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    8.2

  • Free WiFi

    8.4

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  • Reviewed: May 4, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room - West Wing
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We had a twin room we found the beds were a bit hard , their were no usb ports in the room for to charge are phones , hankies only had one sticking out the box

    Was a lovely place meals were lovely good value for money

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 4, 2024

    7.0
    Great building…. Needs refurbishing.,
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room - West Wing
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Needs refurbishing.

    Castle

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: April 29, 2024

    9.0
    Great place to stay, would definitely stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room - West Wing
    • Stayed 3 nights

    We had breakfast and dinner, both of which were excellent, great choice of breakfast. Room was clean and comfortable. Staff were really friendly and very helpful.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 29, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room - West Wing
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room we went into at first was very small and not very comfortable. Luckily the staff were remarkably helpful and for a small fee we changed to a larger room in the main castle which was much more comfortable. Both rooms we experienced needed at least a touch of paint.

    The aesthetic and the breakfast area were amazing. The staff were incredibly helpful and the room we changed to in the main building was spacious

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 26, 2024

    7.0
    Comfortable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room - West Wing
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room was advertised as in the “West Wing” which is actually an extension attached to the main hotel/castle, not in the castle itself. The room was much, much smaller than we expected it to be based on the advertised size on Booking.com.

    The main hotel is really lovely. Staff were lovely and we were able to have a tour of the dungeon on request which was really interesting! Breakfast was fine. Room was quiet and the bed was comfortable. Bathroom was clean. Overall, good value for money.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 26, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room - West Wing
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Sausage and bacon could have been a better quality and a wider choice of eggs i.e. scrambled or poached. Other than that the breakfast was fine.

    Great location, nice room .

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 25, 2024

    9.0
    A lovely country retreat in a very old castle
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not much. The coffee at breakfast is truly awful.

    Fabulous old castle with some exceptional staff who went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 25, 2024

    8.0
    Road trip
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room - West Wing
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Ground floor room in West Wing. Easy access

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 14, 2024

    8.0
    Very enjoyable, and quite an experience, but not sure if we'll use again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room with Four Poster Bed
    • Stayed 1 night

    There is no lift (and lots of steps). When leaving the public areas (as in many such hotels) the decor goes downhill a little and needs renovating in places. The only lounge space is the bar, which has both a large TV playing constantly and the usual rubbishy background music playing at the same time; so there is no 'quiet place' to relax (except your own room). We thought the B&B price was expensive, given the overall quality of the place. Be aware that this is the kind of place for parties, weddings and the like, and it appears to be best geared up to such larger events (and the noise of party revellers etc). Be aware, too, that whether you pay by card on arrival or beforehand, you're still not registered to have drinks etc, put on your room account. The hotel seem to actively encourage payment for each item (e.g., drinks, food) at the point of ordering.

    This is a very grand hotel in a lovely spot, with a striking entrance on arrival. Our room was nice, clean and characterful, with an (undressed) four-poster bed, modern bathroom and usual facilities. The food at both breakfast and dinner was lovely and a little different from the usual. The dining room is fairly informal. The staff for the most part were polite and helpful.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 11, 2024

    8.0
    Lovely grounds and location and staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room - West Wing
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing I didn't like. Lovely grounds and location and staff.

    Evening meal was acceptable, staff kind and efficient.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 9, 2024

    8.0
    Very good peaceful hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room - West Wing
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The heat in the room, I slept with the window open and I’m normally a very cold person

    Excellent hotel, room was large with a bath and shower available Excellent castle feel , dungeon was very interesting

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 8, 2024

    8.0
    Beautiful location, friendly staff
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room - West Wing
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Tea and coffee facilities were hidden away in a cupboard that didnt look that clean.

    I had a beautiful meal in the restaurant. Staff were excellent. Polite and friendly. The location of the hotel was beautiful and the room was lovely and warm.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 7, 2024

    8.0
    Mothers Day staycation
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room - West Wing
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing to not like

    Perfect location, very relaxing,comfortable lounge bar, staff were very attentive. Room was lovely and quiet. We came for the weekend to celebrate mother's day with our 94 year old mum.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 7, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite With Four Poster Bed
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The staff and the experience was excellent as always. We have visited Walworth on a few occasions and it’s been great every time.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 6, 2024

    8.0
    Very good weekend, exciting history and very close to Locomotion
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Because it was a castle and listed, no.lifts.

    Meals and staff were brilliant

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 1, 2024

    8.0
    A lovely location and delicious food
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    While the rooms themselves were nice, the bed was especially comfortable, the amenities and shower left much to be desired. The showers water pressure was really weak and the lack of door made the floor wet and uncomfortable to walk on. Also, there was only one small bottle of body wash/shampoo for two people and no toothbrushes, toothpaste etc, which was quite inconvenient.

    The location and the inside of the hotel were all nice, and the staff were friendly and welcoming so it was comfortable for us to stay. The breakfast and dinner that we had were all a great size and were delicious as well and we really liked the room where we ate too.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 1, 2024

    9.0
    Would have liked to stay longer - must be lovely in the summer.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room - West Wing
    • Stayed 1 night

    Delicious dinner, well presented. Very good breakfast with lots of choices and plenty of coffee.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 31, 2024

    9.0
    Brilliant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room - West Wing
    • Stayed 1 night

    Couldn`t fault anything

    Everything met our expectations and more!!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: March 28, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room was a little dusty

    Location and setting

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 27, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Really friendly staff, lovely location, food was excellent, just a really comfortable place to stay,will definitely return

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 24, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room - West Wing
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very nice stay. Comfortable room. Breakfast delicious, croissants and Danish however ran out before we had ours.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 22, 2024

    9.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room - West Wing
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bathroom a bit cramped

    Location Friendly staff

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 20, 2024

    9.0
    Had a very relaxing stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room - West Wing
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Beautiful setting, great food & friendly staff.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 19, 2024

    8.0
    Birthday break
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I appreciate it's a very old building, some cobwebs in bedroom at ceiling but I appreciate it's difficult to Access.

    Loved the bar and the restaurant.

    Stayed in March 2024

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