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.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet, Breakfast to go

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
and
1 sofa bed
and
1 queen bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.7
Location
8.8
Free WiFi
8.9
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Stephen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely spacious room with city views. Breakfast was really good and tasty with a great selection/choice. Good location for the city with a 15 minute direct walk.
  • James
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good location and value for money. Service was good. Lovely view over to the cathedral at breakfast.
  • Les
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Anna was your best asset make sure you look after her she was the difference between a good stay and a great stay

Hosted by Annette Smith ( Manager)

9.6
9.6
Host Review Score
Host Review Score

Annette Smith ( Manager)
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 Annette 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 May 21 and enjoying my new 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 Annette Smith 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
Language spoken: English

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Holi and Bhang Restaurant and Bar
    • Cuisine
      Indian
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Farnley Tower Guesthouse
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Bar
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
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
    Off-site
Living Area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
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
  • Key access
General
  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • 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
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

Farnley Tower Guesthouse takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

From 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 15 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Crib upon request
Free
4 - 14 years
Extra bed upon request
Free

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Maestro Mastercard Visa Solo Cash is not accepted 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
Must-know information for guests at this property

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.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

FAQs about Farnley Tower Guesthouse

  • Check-in at Farnley Tower Guesthouse is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

  • Farnley Tower Guesthouse has 1 restaurant:

    • Holi and Bhang Restaurant and Bar

  • 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.

  • Guests staying at Farnley Tower Guesthouse can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.1).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet
    • À la carte
    • Breakfast to go

  • Room options at Farnley Tower Guesthouse include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Single
    • Family

  • Farnley Tower Guesthouse is 2,800 feet from the center of Durham. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Farnley Tower Guesthouse offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Happy hour