Farnley Tower, Durham

Providing stunning views over Durham Castle, the cathedral, and surrounding countryside, our hotel is a prominent Victorian building renowned for its architectural detail and gardens.

Dine in our famous, award-winning Gourmet Spot restaurant and bar, specialising in molecular gastronomy and artistic cuisine, offering an array of locally hand-picked fresh produce and a huge choice of wines to complement the food. Attracting diners from all over the world, this is the place to try for any occasion.

We aim to provide a haven in which to relax and unwind, just a short walk from the town centre. We will do our very best to cater to your individual needs. Our single occupancy rates for double rooms are very popular with business travellers.

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. For a true fine-dining experience, this is the place to book. Call the hotel to book a table.

General

• All Public and Private spaces non-smoking,
• Bar,
• Design Hotel,
• Free Parking,
• Garden,
• Gay Friendly,
• Heating,
• Luggage Storage,
• Newspapers,
• Non-Smoking Rooms,
• Parking,
• Pets Allowed,
• Restaurant.

Activities

• Hiking,
• Massage.

Services

• Airport Shuttle,
• Babysitting/Child Services,
• Breakfast in the Room,
• Fax/Photocopying,
• Free Wi-Fi Internet Access Included,
• Internet Services,
• Laundry,
• Meeting/Banquet Facilities,
• Room Service,
• Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN.

Important! Some policies may vary from these depending on your room, date and rate selection. Please check the room information when booking.

Check In / Check Out

• You may check in from 14:00 hours until 00:00 hours.
• You must check out by 10:30 hours.

Cancellations

If cancelled up to 2 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.

To cancel an existing booking please go to the Cancellation page.

Extra Charges

VAT is included. Service charge is included. City/tourist tax is not applicable.

Parking

Free public parking is possible on site.

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Internet

Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel and is free of charge.

Deposit

No deposit will be charged.

Children and extra beds

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.

Payment - We accept

• Visa,
• Maestro,
• Master Card,
• American Express.

Farnley Tower will add a small additional cost to all credit card payments.

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.

*Directions included in email booking confirmation