Hotel Best Western Walworth Castle Hotel
Walworth, Darlington, DL2 2LY, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.1/10! (score from 644 reviews)
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Nice room. Lovely old building. Nice staff . No sound proofing so a bit of noise from other guests...
United KingdomThe staff were friendly and brilliant and the food was amazing!
United KingdomWonderful castle setting with lots of original features, comfy four poster bed (with steps to get on!) in a large room. Good breakfast & dinner
United KingdomThe breakfast was very nice and plentiful. The bartender was fabulous. The location is gorgeous.
United States of AmericaSetting was fantastic Food excellent Service good
United KingdomThe staff, especially Susan Head T reception, was beyond superb. Added so much to the overall excellent experience. The castle itself is glorious, the owners have done a spectacular job in appointing it and bring it to its glory. Let very grounds and the History is awesome! A real castle built over 900 years ago and visited by King James I of England!
United States of AmericaHotel rooms modern and fully refurbished nice bathroom,large screen tv
United KingdomVery friendly staff Food was very nice and good value for money!
United KingdomThe Walworth Castle Hotel is a wonderful place to stay! The staff are wonderful, Julie in particular, was amazing. Even though we arrived around 10pm, she gave us a tour of the castle from the dungeons up. She was a delight, and the rest of the staff couldn't have been nicer. The rooms were spacious, clean and updated with modern conveniences. The food delicious, the parking fantastic, and the location gorgeous and the price extremely affordable. We would definitely recommend this hotel. Thank you again Julie!!
United States of AmericaService and food was excellent would return to f in
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Best Western Walworth Castle Hotel
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Walworth Castle Hotel is in the rolling Tees Valley countryside, west of Darlington. Dating back to 1189, this historic is surrounded by 18 acres of stunning lawns and woodlands.
In the evening, you can enjoy a relaxed traditional roast meal around the open fire or dine more formally in the elegant restaurant, awarded an AA rosette for excellence.
Walworth Castle Hotel features an outdoor sitting area with sun umbrellas at the back of the hotel, which seats over 50 people, and there is a children's adventure climbing frame area.
Some rooms have impressive four-poster beds and a hot tub, with striking views of the lawns and countryside. The rooms are furnished with luxurious fabrics and magnificent decor.
Free wireless broadband access is available in the hotel.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.2 for two-person stays.
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)
Breakfast Info
Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet
Free parking available at the hotel
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See what guests loved the most:
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Jamie
United Kingdom“Nice room. Lovely old building. Nice staff . No sound proofing so a bit of noise from other guests...”
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Tommy
United Kingdom
“The staff were friendly and brilliant and the food was amazing!”
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Sarah
United Kingdom
“Wonderful castle setting with lots of original features, comfy four poster bed (with steps to get on!) in a large room. Good breakfast & dinner”
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Crescent
United States of America“The breakfast was very nice and plentiful. The bartender was fabulous. The location is gorgeous.”
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Donna
United Kingdom
“Setting was fantastic Food excellent Service good”
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Robert
United States of America
“The staff, especially Susan Head T reception, was beyond superb. Added so much to the overall excellent experience. The castle itself is glorious, the owners have done a spectacular job in appointing it and bring it to its glory. Let very grounds and the History is awesome! A real castle built over 900 years ago and visited by King James I of England!” Read more
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Stephen
United Kingdom
“Hotel rooms modern and fully refurbished nice bathroom,large screen tv”
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Iainpjohnston
United Kingdom
“Very friendly staff Food was very nice and good value for money!”
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Lac33
United States of America
“The Walworth Castle Hotel is a wonderful place to stay! The staff are wonderful, Julie in particular, was amazing. Even though we arrived around 10pm, she gave us a tour of the castle from the dungeons up. She was a delight, and the rest of the staff couldn't have been nicer. The rooms were spacious, clean and updated with modern conveniences. The food delicious, the parking fantastic, and the location gorgeous and the price extremely affordable. We would definitely recommend this hotel. Thank you again Julie!!” Read more
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Richartd
United Kingdom
“Service and food was excellent would return to f in”
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The building is an original castle which dates back to 1189. Over the years it has been many interesting things including an officers mess for the Durham Light Infantry, and also a girls school.Our most famous visitor was King James I England in 1603
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Walworth Castle0 miles
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West Park Hospital2.6 miles
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Darlington Memorial Hospital4 miles
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Locomotion: The National Railway Museum4.2 miles
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Blackwell Grange Golf Club4.7 miles
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Darlington Arena5.9 miles
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Raby Castle6.4 miles
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Bishop Auckland Golf Club6.7 miles
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Auckland Castle7.1 miles
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Scotch Corner Services A18.4 miles
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Durham Tees Valley Airport9.5 miles
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Newcastle International Airport32.8 miles
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Leeds Bradford International Airport48.1 miles
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Food: Local
Open for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Amenities of Best Western Walworth Castle Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3
Most popular amenities
Outdoors
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun deck
- Garden
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Playground
- Golf course (within 2 miles) Additional charge
Food & Drink
- Bottle of water Additional charge
- Wine/Champagne Additional charge
- Kids' meals Additional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Bar
- Restaurant
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
- Accessible parking
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Secure parking
Free! Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
Front Desk Services
- Baggage storage
- Express check-in/out
- 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
- Kids' TV channels
- Outdoor play equipment for kids
- Books, DVDs & music for kids
- Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
Business Facilities
- Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
- Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- 24-hour security
General
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Designated smoking area
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Packed lunches
- Honeymoon suite
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
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Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above are considered 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
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Extra bed by request
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£15 per person, per night |
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
There's no capacity for cribs at this property.
The maximum number of extra beds allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Best Western Walworth Castle Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
Please note that only one wedding party can be accommodated at a time. Please contact the hotel directly for more information.
Please note that when booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply
Please note that this property has a one bride per day policy. This property can only accommodate 1 wedding party at a time. If you would like to confirm if the date of arrival does not coincide with another wedding at the property please call the hotel directly.
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.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travelers on dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be canceled on arrival.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are currently in effect at this property.
Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.
Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.
Please inform Best Western Walworth Castle Hotel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
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.
FAQs about Best Western Walworth Castle Hotel
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The prices at Best Western Walworth Castle Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Best Western Walworth Castle Hotel is 4.3 miles from the center of Darlington.
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Best Western Walworth Castle Hotel has 1 restaurant:
- The Farmers
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Yes, Best Western Walworth Castle Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.
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Best Western Walworth Castle Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Playground
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
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Guests staying at Best Western Walworth Castle Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.9).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Full English/Irish
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- Buffet
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Best Western Walworth Castle Hotel by:
- Car 20min
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Check-in at Best Western Walworth Castle Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Best Western Walworth Castle Hotel (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Secure parking
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Accessible parking
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Room options at Best Western Walworth Castle Hotel include:
- Suite
- Double
- Twin
