Farnley Tower Durham

Farnley Tower

Guest accommodation Farnley Tower 4 class

Durham, The Avenue

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Farnley Tower provides stunning views over Durham Castle and Cathedral. The hotel is a prominent Victorian mansion, renowned for its architecture and gardens, and has free Wi-Fi and free parking on site.

Dine in the award-winning Gourmet Spot restaurant and bar, specialising in innovative, creative and artistic cuisine. The menu features an array of local fresh produce and a huge choice of wines.

All comfortable rooms are individually designed. Some rooms have beautiful countryside views

Farnley Tower is just a short walk from the town centre.

Rooms: 13
Rate: 49 - 120 GBP


Hotel information

With an elevated position and location, Farnley Tower Hotel and Restaurant offers the perfect place to relax and unwind amid the facilities of a modern city hotel.

Hotel Facilities

General:   Parking, Restaurant, Pets Allowed, Bar, Newspapers, Garden, Terrace, Non-Smoking Rooms, Rooms/Facilities for Disabled Guests, Free Parking, Express Check-In/Check-Out, Safety Deposit Box, Heating, Design Hotel, Luggage Storage, Gay Friendly, All Public and Private spaces non-smoking, Designated Smoking Area, Restaurant (à la carte)
Activities:   Massage, Hiking
Services:   Room Service, Meeting/Banquet Facilities, Airport Shuttle, Babysitting/Child Services, Laundry, Breakfast in the Room, Internet Services, Fax/Photocopying, Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN, Free Wi-Fi Internet Access Included, Special Diet Menus (on request)

Room information

All rooms are en suite, with wireless internet and room service. Please see individual room details for a complete list of facilities on offer.

Food & beverage

The hotel has an award-winning bar and restaurant called Gourmet Spot, located in the lower grounds of the hotel. The food is gourmet-style, and also caters for special dietary requirements. Pre-booking is essential.

Area information

With our free on-site parking, you can easily leave your car here and explore the lovely city on foot. The train station is also close by, but if you are planning to go on foot to Farnley Tower, there is a slight hill to walk up.

Travel information

By Car
- Take the A690 Durham turn-off from the A1M. Go straight over 4 roundabouts.
- After the 4th roundabout, take the 3rd exit on your right-hand side.
- Look out for the yellow music shop, EBGB, this is the corner of The Avenue.
- We are located at the top of The Avenue, on the right-hand side.

Important information

Please note that the restaurant is closed from Sunday 13th May 2012 and will re-open on 29th May. During this time the hotel can offer light snacks or advise of good restaurants nearby.

If you would like dinner at the hotel, you must book a table before arrival.
The bar & restaurant are closed on Sundays and Mondays.

Please note that a 2% surcharge will apply to all payments made by credit card.

Hotel Policies

Check In:   13:30-00:00
Check Out:   07:30-10:30
Cancellation Policy:   Cancellation Policy: If cancelled up to 3 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged.
If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the total price of the reservation will be charged.

Children and Extra Bed Policy: All children are welcome.
All children under 10 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding.
All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots.
All older children or adults stay free of charge for extra beds.
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1.
Maximum capacity of babycots in a room is 2.

Deposit Policy: No deposit will be charged.

VAT and city/tourist taxes: 17.5 % VAT is included.
Service charge is not applicable.
City/tourist tax is not applicable.

Internet: Wi-fi is available in the entire hotel and is free of charge.

Meal Plan: Full English breakfast is included in the room rate.

Parking: Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

Pets: Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.


The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
Accepted credit cards:   American Express, Euro/Mastercard, Maestro, Solo, Switch, Visa
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