The Avenue, Durham, DH1 4DX, United Kingdom
#9 of 24 B&Bs and Inns in Durham
Guests' ChoiceBased on 2251 hotel reviews
8.7Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.1
Location
8.8
Facilities
8.7
Staff
9.6
Value for money
8.7
Free WiFi
8.8
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 17 May 2024
Stephen
United KingdomLet down by cardboard type bread used for toast, which was served on same plate as the hot food, that is a shame as otherwise everything was very good
Good sized room with views over to the castle, comfy bed, good quality food
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 16 May 2024
Adity
United KingdomThe manager is so very friendly
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 16 May 2024
Betsy
United StatesWish their were grab bars by the tub.
Charming, good breakfast, would have liked a real shower ir at least grab bars on the tub
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 15 May 2024
Keith
AustraliaFriendly staff with a great location.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 13 May 2024
Gill
United KingdomNothing not to like. Would stay again
Anna was so helpful and friendly. The service and attention was excellent. Rooms spotless and comfortable. Breakfast plentiful. Hotel grounds looked over Durham . The walk downhill to Durham Square took just 10- 15 minutes .We were a group of 9 and we had a fabulous time .
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 10 May 2024
David
United KingdomCharming and comfy old house
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 10 May 2024
Gary
United KingdomNothing everything was great
Great location and fantastic breakfast 😁
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 9 May 2024
Tom
United KingdomComfortable, quiet, friendly, overall excellent
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 8 May 2024
Patricia
United KingdomA set time for breakfast but understandable based on the size of the hotel
Quiet location lovely room with a great view
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 7 May 2024
Andrew
United KingdomCastle view room does have very poor headroom. It is a fantastic room though if you’re ok with stooping 😂
Beautiful building inside and out
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 7 May 2024
Wendy
United KingdomNothing
Location, design,
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 6 May 2024
Jacqueline
United KingdomPretty much ideal
Everything was pretty much perfect for our stay at Farnley Towers. Anna the manager was a delight, (as we're all the staff ) she was friendly, knowledgeable about the local area & nothing was too much trouble for her. Breakfast was fabulous, plenty of choice & served efficiently & cooked perfectly. The only moan I could have is that we couldn't open the bathroom window ( room 9 ) but it's nothing that would mar your visit... Would highly recommend Farnley Towers to anyone wanting to visit Durham.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 5 May 2024
Janice
United KingdomOn a hill a long way to walk into town
Very clean and staff lovely
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 3 May 2024
Elaine
United StatesThe only negative was the quality of the bath towels. Otherwise, it was perfect. We were in Room 12 which had a very comfy king bed, modern bathroom and amazing view of the Cathedral towers.
The location was perfect. A 15 minute walk to the City Center.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 30 April 2024
Susan
United KingdomNo negatives.
It was very welcoming, comfortable and clean.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 28 April 2024
Gabriele
United KingdomBeautiful building, immaculately kept and lovingly restored, rooms clean, comfortable and looked after. Anna, the manager was very attentive and super helpful.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 26 April 2024
Terry
United KingdomNothing
The hotel is fabulous decorated very well very clean has its own restaurant on site plus parking it's situated on a very steep hill but durham is very hilly recommend this hotel all day long
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 25 April 2024
Paul
United KingdomNothing to dislike
Staff, helpful and friendly. Nothing was too much trouble. Breakfast was excellent, Our room was large, with a lovely view, had all the facilities you would expect. Loved the decor and ambiance of the hotel . The building has an interesting history. Location was great for walking into town centre. Would certainly stay here again.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 22 April 2024
Beverley
United KingdomIt was a little way out of town, but taxis were available and reasonable.
The staff were so friendly and helpful.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 20 April 2024
Christine
United KingdomNothing
Spotlessly clean with the loveliest staff. Nothing was too much trouble.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 18 April 2024
Jo
United KingdomLovely welcome, great room. Breakfast fantastic.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 16 April 2024
Sharlece
United KingdomThe bed wasn't the best but amazing staff beautiful building
Breakfast was OK not the best produce would have liked local honey not syrup!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Samantha
United KingdomClose to city centre, short downhill walk. Room was lovely, bed was comfy. Had an Indian from holi and bhang next door, got discount as staying in guesthouse. Was delicious! Breakfast was also delicious, very tasty. Checked in early and upgraded free of charge, Anna was lovely! Highly recommended, we will be back!!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Christine
United KingdomWe stayed at Farnley Tower guest house as we were going to the Cathedral for a concert. We were greeted by the manageress who was extremely helpful and friendly and supplied us with a lot of useful information about the area We were in a beautiful room (12) overlooking the cathedral and surrounding countryside. There was plenty of free parking and the breakfast was lovely- would definitely stay again
Stayed in April 2024
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