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Luxury Guest House in Durham | Farnley Tower Guesthouse
Farnley Tower Guesthouse is a prestigious Victorian mansion situated on the outskirts of historic Durham City. We provide 17 elegantly designed en-suite rooms, each offering unique interiors and breathtaking views of Durham Castle, Cathedral, and the surrounding countryside. Our accommodations cater to single travellers, couples, and families, with options including standard, twin, family, and deluxe rooms.Guests can savour culinary excellence at our award-winning Gourmet Spot restaurant, which specialises in innovative cuisine crafted from local produce. The guesthouse boasts complimentary WiFi, free on-site parking, and a prime location just a short walk from Durham's vibrant town centre. With a legacy of hospitality, we combine architectural grandeur with modern comforts to ensure a memorable stay.
Services
En-suite standard double
En-suite standard twin
Family room en-suite
En-suite standard single
Deluxe double room
Highlights and features
- Award-winning Gourmet Spot restaurant with innovative cuisine
- Free WiFi and on-site parking for guest convenience
- Individually designed rooms with panoramic views of Durham
- Family-friendly accommodations with dedicated family rooms
- Proximity to Durham Castle, Cathedral, and town centre
What people say
Stunning views
Excellent service
Spacious rooms
Award-winning food
Historic charm
Services
En-suite standard double
Our standard double rooms offer king-size beds and views of Durham Castle and Cathedral. Each room features coffee/tea facilities, flat-screen TV, and private bathrooms. Designed for couples or solo travellers seeking comfort and historic charm.
En-suite standard twin
Twin rooms have two single beds with modern amenities including tea-making facilities and flat-screen TVs. These rooms combine practicality with views of Durham's landmarks, ideal for friends or business colleagues.
Family room en-suite
Family rooms accommodate up to five guests with one double and two single beds. They feature coffee/tea facilities, flat-screen TVs, and picturesque countryside views, requiring child age details at booking.
En-suite standard single
Compact single rooms feature small double beds for added comfort. All rooms have private bathrooms, tea-making facilities, and flat-screen TVs, catering to business travellers seeking efficient luxury.
Deluxe double room
Top-floor attic rooms with cathedral views and decorative themes. Castle View, Cathedral View, and Avenue View suites have slanted ceilings, offering unique stays for couples seeking premium experiences.
Questions
Does Farnley Tower Guesthouse offer family rooms?
Yes, we provide family-friendly rooms accommodating up to two adults and two children, with optional fifth guest capacity.
Is parking available at Farnley Tower Guesthouse?
Yes, we offer free on-site parking for all guests.
Do any rooms have private bathrooms?
Our deluxe double rooms include private bathrooms exclusively accessible to guests of those rooms.
What dining options are available?
We have the award-winning Gourmet Spot restaurant serving innovative cuisine made from local produce.
Is the guesthouse accessible to Durham City centre?
Yes, Farnley Tower is located just a short walk from Durham's town centre.
Reviews (7)
Michael Grey
Dec 19, 2021
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Great place. Accommodated my wheelchair bound relative with no problems. Indian restaurant was excellent.
Marco Righetti
Dec 06, 2021
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Accommodation good...little bit tired but good for the price...bath/shower tap not well positioned...ie if you want hot water the lever strikes the wall and is tepid so you have to force it down to get hot scraping the tile!
..but a minor problem.
Annette was totally amazing and efficient...owner really nice
..but a minor problem.
Annette was totally amazing and efficient...owner really nice
Linda Oliver
Nov 02, 2021
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Lovely stay staff so friendly and helpful. Room Lovely and big. Food in restaurant beautiful. Took my granddaughter and they always leave something behind. Rang hotel to let them know and they sent it straight in the post! Thanks you so much x
Christian Glover
Oct 21, 2021
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Good quiet location and such a lovely view of the city from our room. Breakfast was very pleasing as was the room and the friendly staff make this a good place to stay for a few days while visiting Durham.
Julie Campbell-Cann
Oct 02, 2021
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Lovely hotel, comfortable rooms, very friendly too. Good breakfast with multiple gluten free options.
Gambi Chiang
Sep 05, 2021
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The hotel is generally ok. I gave 3 marks only because the bed is too soft for me. I woke up with a back pain. Also as the hotel is a conversion from an old house, I was woken up at midnight by the noise from the room upstairs. The room is good and pretty spacious considering it is located pretty close to the town. I suggest the owner to fix the door as both the guest room door and the bathroom door are both difficult to open. Also, the kettle is very dirty which you will not use.
Brian Wilton
Aug 20, 2021
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Beautiful building superb staff made us feel very welcome and nothing to much trouble, breakfast was great every day can't wait to come back bri and andrea
