Balmoral Guest House 63 Woodlands Road, Darlington, DL3 7BQ, United Kingdom
#5 of 10 B&Bs and Inns in Darlington
Guests' ChoiceBased on 364 hotel reviews
8.9Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Location
9.4
Facilities
8.8
Staff
9.7
Value for money
9.6
Free WiFi
8.4
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 24 May 2024
Sam
AustraliaPerfect accomodation. Excellent breakfast with comfortable room and bed.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 22 May 2024
Kinga
United KingdomNo concerns
Breakfast was superb, everything is spotlessly clean and well maintained. The owner picked me up from the train station and gave a lift to my course I attended.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 17 May 2024
Stefan
United KingdomMaybe a lack of plug sockets as I couldn’t find one for my charger
Peaceful especially in the evening offers an excellent nights rest!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 30 April 2024
Gerhard
United KingdomSome people will be put off by the fact that some things look a bit tired.
This is a place that will make you feel welcome and feed you well in the morning. This should be your first choice in this area if you are looking for value for money. The breakfast is good.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 21 March 2024
Anne
United KingdomWe were made very welcome right from the start. Breakfast was excellent and cooked to order. Short walk into town. Pleased with our choice and would definitely stay there again.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 13 March 2024
Balamurugan
United KingdomLiked it a lot
Close to Darlington Memorial Hospital
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 6 March 2024
Dorothy
United KingdomWas a lovely place great breakfast a lovely host.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 18 February 2024
Hollie
United KingdomAndrew alwas so helpful and so welcoming! I hope to visit again!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 2 February 2024
Monica
United KingdomI had problem connecting to the internet. Also switching on the TV. Both of these things were not the end of the world for me! I like to get the weather forecast & news headlines in a morning!
A very warm welcome! Very friendly, helpful and accommodating owner! Breakfast was amazing! I loved the house with its unusual original features tiled mosaic floor, stained glass leaded windows, beautiful wooden bannisters. ( It reminded me of my mother’s house in Stanhope Road)
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 29 January 2024
Caroline
United KingdomFriendly owner. Great service. Parking.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 25 January 2024
Adeel
United KingdomNice hopitality
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 27 December 2023
Andrew
United KingdomBreakfast absolutely amazing and I'm staying again in Jan and hopefully a lot more stays after this January visit
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 18 December 2023
Tara
United KingdomClean and friendly place to stay
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 13 December 2023
Jonathan
United Kingdomgoing home I wanted to stay forever
everything
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 11 December 2023
Holly
United KingdomThe only issue I had was the steep steps to the front door, but not much you can do about that
Very clean, Andrew is very welcoming
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 8 December 2023
Angela
United KingdomNothing
Quirky comfy old style Exceptionally clean The owner and staff are very friendly and kind and made my stay so comfortable Wonderful breakfasts too
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 26 November 2023
Shruti
United KingdomVery friendly and thoughtful host. They made arrangements for me to check in late as requested. The room was warm and clean. Very comfortable stay. Central location.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 26 October 2023
Joyce
United KingdomNothing.
Friendly, helpful, pleasant staff. Clean. Good location.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 13 October 2023
Julie
United KingdomExcellent breakfast, friendly staff and very comfortable bedroom
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 6 October 2023
Damian
United KingdomI was given upgrade to a sister accommodation and was happy with everything from start of my stay to leaving accommodation was clean and well maintained would definitely stay there again.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 3 October 2023
Kathryn
United KingdomCooked breakfast delicious and well cooked.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 30 September 2023
James
United KingdomMattress was not great. Big dip in the centre, would need replacing.
Location is great, close to town centre. Room was large and functional Breakfast was given complimentary for first night which was nice
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 21 September 2023
Claire
United KingdomThe Weather
Generally everything excellent
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 14 September 2023
Siggi
United KingdomThe guest house is beautiful and has a very peaceful atmosphere. The owner and staff are very helpful and accommodating, I have stayed here twice now and will absolutely book again for my future visits.
Stayed in August 2023
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