Farnley Tower Guesthouse

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September 2025

October 2025

Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, City View | View from room

Dinner served, Indian cuisine, garden views

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Bar
Room service
Laundry
Housekeeping
Pet-friendly

Explore the area

The Avenue, Durham, England, DH1 4DX

Durham Cathedral
‪13 min walk‬
Durham University
‪15 min walk‬
Durham Castle
‪16 min walk‬
Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.)
‪32 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Very good

9 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Classic Single Room

Exceptional

8 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, City View

Exceptional

10 sq m
City view
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, City View

Wonderful

14 sq m
City view
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Family Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Garden View

Exceptional

17 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 Twin Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Classic Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Exceptional

14 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

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Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

About this property

Farnley Tower Guesthouse

Hotel with free parking, near Durham University

This hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a conference center. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free manager's reception are also provided. Additionally, a business center, conference space, and laundry facilities are onsite.

Farnley Tower Guesthouse offers 17 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Memory foam beds feature premium bedding. LED televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Farnley Tower Guesthouse. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Durham University. Features include free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free manager's reception. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.

Free WiFi
Free self parking
Enjoy Indian cuisine and garden views while dining at Holi and Bhang
Amenities include a business center, a meeting room, and a conference center
Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the breakfast
Within a 15-minute walk of Durham Indoor Market and St. Nicholas Church
Dogs welcome for a fee
Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business center and a meeting room. Event space at this hotel measures 323 square feet (30 square meters) and includes a conference center. The business-friendly Farnley Tower Guesthouse also features a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Durham hotel.

The hotel hosts a free manager's reception daily.

Holi and Bhang - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specializes in Indian cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Onsite parking available only on request
Free self parking on site

Food and drink

A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Free daily manager's reception

Restaurants on site

Holi and Bhang

Family friendly

Laundry facilities

Conveniences

Guidebooks
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage

Guest services

Housekeeping (daily)
Wedding services

Business services

Business centre
Conference centre (323 square foot of space)
Meeting room

Outdoors

Garden
Terrace

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Grab bar near toilet
Raised toilet seat
Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Banquet hall
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

Memory foam mattress
Premium bedding

Bathroom

Deep soaking bathtub
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Shower
Shower/bathtub combination
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Entertainment

32-inch LED TV

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Limited room service

Desk
Heating
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Late check-out subject to availability

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets: GBP 15 per pet, per night
Only dogs are allowed
Food and water bowls are available
Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old

Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking and high chair

This property accepts credit cards and cash

The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after noon must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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Farnley Tower Guesthouse Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Travelled with group

29 May 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Very comfortable guest house. Anna, the Manager, was very welcoming and helpful. We had a spacious and very homely room. Very convenient and with free parking. About a 15 minute walk into Durham (downhill, so uphill coming back!). Breakfast was excellent. Didn't particularly rate the attached Indian restaurant though - the one and only FoH chap was not that friendly, and food was okay but nothing special.

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Travelled with partner

25 May 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

This place is full of character and very well-appointed. In a quiet location without through-traffic, but 15 minutes' walk from the city centre, also close to bus routes, and convenient for driving out to other places. Breakfasts are very good and you can book an evening meal.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Berna

Business traveller

19 May 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Such a charming B&B nestled in a lovely historic building. It had so much character and comfort—I’d definitely come back!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with family

15 May 2025

Liked: Amenities

Excellent stay . Beautiful room and delicious breakfast . Great location.

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

12 May 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Always a pleasure to stay here. Lovely staff. Nice quiet location and handy for a stroll into town

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jade

Travelled with family

5 May 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful hotel in the city

Beautiful hotel located a short walk from Durham city centre. Clean and spacious room. Fantastic Indian restaurant attached to the hotel. Bed was so comfortable! Staff were very efficient, nothing was a problem, very friendly.

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Travelled with partner

26 Mar 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Car park is relatively small, with 2 large 4x4s on there, it was a bit of a nightmare to park at first. There is an overflow car park though (perhaps exceedingly large vehicles should be disallowed or only allowed on the overflow?) Staff are excellent, especially Anna and the gentleman (whose name i didn't get) who served us for breakfast the first half of the week, both are superb at what they do. Good quality and quantity spread breakfast, made to order, and caters for dairy and gluten allergies. I can recommend the place based on staff alone, we felt very welcome and looked after. The building itself is beautiful, and quite a character on the inside. Its also situated only a 15 minute (jovial) walk from the cathedral...made traversing the city centre very convenient.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

24 Mar 2025

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Business traveller

15 Mar 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Really friendly and helpful staff. Very enjoyable stay.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Sui Che

Travelled with family

19 Feb 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

Location. Beds were not that comfortable.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Travelled with family

9 Feb 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly and helpful staff.

Great value family room that was a good base for a weekend in Durham and dog friendly.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josephine

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner

26 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Lovely unique building, beautiful room and very pet friendly. Superb breakfast, even for our dog!!!

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

29 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

24 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Lovely traditional English guest house hotel. Simple arrival and check out, good breakfast with great options (menu choice, vegan, veggie, gf etc). Friendly staff, comfy bed (my ‘single’ was a small double) and no noisy air con/heating systems etc. A steep walk up from the city centre but not too far and no problem for me.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Yuan

15 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A very pleasant stay

A very pleasant stay overall. Good breakfast

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Pete

Travelled with group

8 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

All good. Couldn't fault anything

Staff very friendly and the room was excellent. Brekafast was very good too. Couldn't really fault it.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Travelled with family

29 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

I loved the property from the moment I walked in. Rooms were spacious, comfortable and very clean. Staff were friendly and highly efficient. Would stay again next time we are in town! Thank you very much.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

donna

22 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Anna was very friendly, kind & helpful. A lovely spot out of town but we dont mind the walk. Nice cocktails at the indian restaurant next door. Lovely breakfast with lots of egg options, fruit selection & cereals so good choice for all & delicious. Thankyou

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Marti

Travelled with partner

15 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Lovely room and breakfast. Staff was delightful and friendly. Needed uber to get uphill. Steep walk!

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

15 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Fantastic service and breakfast. Very large rooms, and good location although steep walk into town. Bed was a little soft for us. Shower curtain is a bit dated- would prefer a screen

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathrine

25 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fabulous

Very friendly welcome. Upgraded to a double room, no extra cost. Very comfortable. Fabulous breakfast

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with partner

18 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Lovely old building full of character in a fabulous setting.Could do with a little tlc. Staff were excellent and Anna was fabulous. Was so welcoming and friendly and such a hard worker. The place was very clean and tidy. The bedroom was very large and had everything laid out for us when we got there. The on-site Indian restaurant was a real bonus. Wouldn’t hesitate to stay there again.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stanley

30 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely Tower with beautiful views.

Loved this charming tower and warmly welcomed by Richard. The Indian Restaurant on property was excellent with great service by Hussein.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

29 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Travelled with group

27 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

This place is where you want to be.

Lovely people, flawless hospitality, great food. My friend who slept on the floor said her bed was uncomfortable, but that is a small thing in a lovely visit. Would absolutely return.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024