Farnley Tower Guesthouse

Lovely room, microwave welcome addition. Great stay, we'll be back.

Tidy place - reasonably priced. Bit of a trek to town but overall v good value. Staff super helpful.

I had the warmest of welcome from Anna which set the scene for a fabulous stay, lovely ensuite bedroom with Durham Castle views thoughtful microwave as an extra. Bed was incredibly comfortable. Fabulous curry house and bar with best curry I have had in a long time.Breakfast cooked fresh and top quality. I can't wait too return.

What a cracking independent hotel Farnley is, so glad we chose to stop here rather than a big chain hotel. We selected to stay in the Castle View room which is up in the loft of the hotel where were rewarded with a cosy and cute room with excellent views into Durham through the 2 large windows. Only downside of the room is you do need to watch your head especially if you are on the the taller side. The room was spotless with ensuite bathroom with both a large walk-in overhead shower and a separate bath which is quite unusual. We did not eat at the hotel restaurant on the evening so can't comment on that but breakfast was very good with hot and cold selections to choose from including at least 5 or 6 options on the hot food menu and usual cereals, fruit, pastries etc.. The girls serving in breakfast room were very friendly but must give a mention to Anna at check-in who was excellent and even accommodated an early check-in due to our commitments which was top stuff. No real downsides to the hotel and if I was being really picky all they would need to do is sort out the sandstone window framings on exterior of building and would look really nice but don't let that put you off as its what's inside that counts. We would have no hesitation in stopping here again

I have been coming to Durham for the last 4 years and have tried many of the hotels and this is by far my favourite. Anna, the hotel manager, is the most lovely, hard working and welcoming hotel manager I have ever come across and I feel like its coming to stay with family. On this last visit, I was accompanied by my father-in-law and Anna reserved a room for him on the ground floor with views over the Castle, with a walk in shower and was even at the hotel to welcome him when he arrived by taxi from the train station (I arrived later as I got stuck in traffic on the M1). For those who might be put off by the thought of walking up and down the hill from the guesthouse into the centre of town, dont' be! I recommend parking in the Prince Bishop car park which is less than a 5 minute drive from the hotel. It is a good value, large multi-storey car park with a lift that takes you up to the Shops level and puts you right in the heart of the old town!

Superb staff

Great staff short walk into city nice little find

Just wonderful! The hotel manager Anna was so welcoming and hospitable, the room and breakfast were an absolute wow! Super dogfriendly too, we will definitely be back, highly recommend!

We enjoyed our stay very much. Lovely independent guest house with lots of character and lovely staff.