Guesthouse Farnley Tower Guesthouse
The Avenue, Durham, DH1 4DX, United Kingdom – Great location - show map
A beautiful building and an excellent room. The location is perfect for walking into the City and the views from our bedroom were of the City

Great hotel to visit Durham! Really practical parking and the room on the last floor were perfect !

The room was comfortable and clean and having Netflix on the TV was a bonus.

excellent breakfast menu. Parking available on site which was very welcome. We had a problem with the TV and shower in our room so were immediately moved to another room. We ate at the restaurant attached to the guest house which was excellent with very friendly staff.

Large rooms, tastefully decorated. Free parking. Perfect location for where I wanted to be in Durham.

Lovely view across the town, Ideal venue with garden and the Indian restaurant.

Location was perfect for me and I liked how warm and cosy the place was.

Very nice place, quiet, cozy and suitable for even a romantic getaway. The building itself is authentic and well maintained.

The location is great ,the building is historical and amazing

location and parking good. Attached restaurant excellent

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Farnley Tower Guest House is a Victorian stone built mansion house circa 1870. Steeped with history, it is now a charming 4 Star Guesthouse with Restaurant, Bar and patio onsite. Situated in an elevated position provides stunning views of Historic Durham Castle and Cathedral and surrounding countryside. Positioned in a quiet leafy residential conservation area on the top of The Avenue and is less than a 10 minute walk into the City Centre, Train station and Historic sites. All 17 rooms are individually designed, some having views of the City. A recent refurbishment of the attic has created 3 Double Deluxe en-suite rooms with spectacular views in the Cathedral and Castle View rooms Oak beams, sandstone walls and cast iron staircase have been carefully sympathetically restored in character of the building. Free car parking onsite, subject to availability and WiFi onsite. Ideal for any guest whether you are travelling for business or pleasure, a great hub for sightseeing the historic city of Durham. Providing all the modern facilities of a modern city hotel. For something special be our Guest.
Hi I'm Jamie I am the Manager here at Farnley Tower Guesthouse and manage a small friendly team consisting of 6 staff members. I've worked here since November 2019 and enjoying my role here, meeting and greeting guests from all over the world. The Guesthouse has expanded recently, offering 17 individual rooms, along with our own bar and restaurant specialising in authentic Indian cuisine. We are here to help and make your stay as welcoming, comfortable, relaxing and enjoyable as possible. If there are any special requests, such as dietary requirements, celebrating a special occasion or anything else, let us know with a little notice by email or phone and will get this arranged for you. We look forward to your visit soon Regards Jamie Briggs Farnley Tower Guesthouse Manager
Durham City is home to one of the most recognisable landmarks in the UK, majestic Durham Cathedral, together with adjacent Durham Castle, a world class Heritage site. There are plenty of things to see and do, to keep you busy during your stay. Highly recommended to explore are The Cathedral, Castle, Crook Hall Gardens, Durham Riverside Walk, Oriental Museum, Botanical Garden and Old Market square. Ideal for a cycling, golfing and walking trail holidays. If you are staying for a few days, we have other nearby attractions that are accessible by public transport such as Seaham, Beamish Open Air Museum, Hadrian's Wall and Newcastle Upon Tyne. We attract a diverse number of guests from all over the world, especially popular with parents of students and visiting professors, over graduation or coming for an open day to explore the University, ranked in the top in the UK There are many places to eat and dine, including our brand new onsite restaurant and bar Holi and Bhang
Languages spoken: English
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Durham Castle0.5 miles
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Palace Green Library0.5 miles
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Palace Green0.6 miles
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Durham Cathedral0.6 miles
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Durham University0.7 miles
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Bill Bryson Library0.7 miles
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Institute for Computational Cosmology0.8 miles
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Durham Magistrates Court0.9 miles
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Mount Oswald Golf Club0.9 miles
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Restaurant Bella Mamma0.2 miles
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Cafe/Bar Vanilla Mammas0.2 miles
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Cafe/Bar The Pancake House0.3 miles
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Cafe/Bar Flat White Cafe0.7 miles
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Lumley Castle5.7 miles
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Beamish Museum8 miles
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River River Wear0.4 miles
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Train Durham Train Station0.5 miles
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Newcastle International Airport18.9 miles
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Durham Tees Valley Airport19.4 miles
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RetryHoli and Bhang Restaurant and Bar
Food: Indian
Open for: Dinner
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Amenities of Farnley Tower Guesthouse
Great facilities! Review score, 8.0
Most popular amenities
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bathtub or shower
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
- Walk-in closet
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Terrace
- Garden
Kitchen
- Electric kettle
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
Pets
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Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
- Happy hour Additional charge
- Cycling Off-site
Living Area
- Sitting area
- Desk
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- Radio
- TV
Food & Drink
- Chocolate/Cookies Additional charge
- Fruit
- Wine/Champagne Additional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
- Accessible parking
- Street parking
Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
- Baggage storage
- Express check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
- Kids' TV channels
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Laundry Additional charge
Business Facilities
- Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
- Business center Additional charge
- Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
General
- Pet bowls
- Pet basket
- Designated smoking area
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Carpeted
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
Accessibility
- Raised toilet
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
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Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 15 and above are considered adults at this property.
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Crib and extra bed policies
There's no capacity for cribs at this property.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Farnley Tower Guesthouse accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
The fine print
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.
FAQs about Farnley Tower Guesthouse
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Room options at Farnley Tower Guesthouse include:
- Double
- Twin
- Single
- Family
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Guests staying at Farnley Tower Guesthouse can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.9).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Full English/Irish
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- Buffet
- À la carte
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Farnley Tower Guesthouse has 1 restaurant:
- Holi and Bhang Restaurant and Bar
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The prices at Farnley Tower Guesthouse may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Check-in at Farnley Tower Guesthouse is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.
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Farnley Tower Guesthouse is 2,800 feet from the center of Durham.
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Farnley Tower Guesthouse offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Cycling
- Happy hour
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Farnley Tower Guesthouse (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private Parking
- Street parking
- Accessible parking
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Farnley Tower Guesthouse by:
- Taxi 20min