Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
The rooms are excellent. Lovely and clean. Food in the restaurant is nothing short of amazing. I can recommend the steak and kidney pudding. Best I have ever tasted
The rooms are excellent. Lovely and clean. Food in the restaurant is nothing short of amazing. I can recommend the steak and kidney pudding. Best I have ever tasted
We thoroughly enjoyed our 2 night stay in this beautiful boutique hotel. We booked the room overlooking the Cathedral which was stunning. The room was really large and immaculately designed. The gentleman who checked us in was so friendly and helpful. The walk was no more than 10 minutes to the centre.
We were so impressed with this hotel and Durham we would definitely come back.
We thoroughly enjoyed our 2 night stay in this beautiful boutique hotel. We booked the room overlooking the Cathedral which was stunning. The room was really large and immaculately designed. The gentleman who checked us in was so friendly and helpful. The walk was no more than 10 minutes to the centre.
We were so impressed with this hotel and Durham we would definitely come back.
Carole
Reviewed September 19, 2026Reviewed September 19, 2026
Lovely, spacious and comfortable room with en suite bathroom. Spotlessly clean. Friendly and helpful staff. Plenty of parking spaces. Excellent location for exploring the area. Easy, short journey into Durham city.
Lovely, spacious and comfortable room with en suite bathroom. Spotlessly clean. Friendly and helpful staff. Plenty of parking spaces. Excellent location for exploring the area. Easy, short journey into Durham city.
Diddn't use parking or spa but hotel was very convenient for the city centre. Dining room a bit cold. Excellent choice at breakfast and evening meals tasty.
Diddn't use parking or spa but hotel was very convenient for the city centre. Dining room a bit cold. Excellent choice at breakfast and evening meals tasty.
Adrienne
Reviewed November 3, 2026Reviewed November 3, 2026
A great property with leisure facilities and parking close to Durham (<10 minute drive or park and ride opposite carriageway)
Room was lovely but surprised no air conditioning or fridge and it did get a little hot overnight
A great property with leisure facilities and parking close to Durham (<10 minute drive or park and ride opposite carriageway)
Room was lovely but surprised no air conditioning or fridge and it did get a little hot overnight
Fantastic, authentic castle with such history and higgledy piggledy corridors. It was our anniversary and we were welcomed with an anniversary card which was a nice touch. The staff were excellent. We only had breakfast which was delicious and staff were efficient and friendly. The food in the library looked good. We had a courtyard room and were very happy with it. If you're expecting modern, corporate decor it might not be for you but we liked it and so nice to stay in a castle with character....
Fantastic, authentic castle with such history and higgledy piggledy corridors. It was our anniversary and we were welcomed with an anniversary card which was a nice touch. The staff were excellent. We only had breakfast which was delicious and staff were efficient and friendly. The food in the library looked good. We had a courtyard room and were very happy with it. If you're expecting modern, corporate decor it might not be for you but we liked it and so nice to stay in a castle with character....
Friendly welcome on arrival and was actually shown to the room. Lovely and clean with refreshments and bottled water.
Food was excellent both dinner and breakfast. Would definitely book again
Friendly welcome on arrival and was actually shown to the room. Lovely and clean with refreshments and bottled water.
Food was excellent both dinner and breakfast. Would definitely book again
Maureen
Reviewed September 13, 2026Reviewed September 13, 2026
Friendly and helpful at check in and throughout stay. Easy parking. Handy to have on-site gym & spa short walk from the hotel. Clean rooms with comfortable beds. Shower room recently renovated to high standard.
Friendly and helpful at check in and throughout stay. Easy parking. Handy to have on-site gym & spa short walk from the hotel. Clean rooms with comfortable beds. Shower room recently renovated to high standard.
Easy to find from main roads. After driving for 4 hours through the rain I was pleased to arrive at my destination. The hotel appeared a bright, happy star on the rainy horizon.
The reception area welcomed me with it's serene, peacefulness. Staff only too happy to come to my help late on a Sunday evening. My room was large, cleanly furnished with a vast bathroom that I could have had a party in. The room was comfortable and perfect for catching up on some late night desk work.
I slept well...
Easy to find from main roads. After driving for 4 hours through the rain I was pleased to arrive at my destination. The hotel appeared a bright, happy star on the rainy horizon.
The reception area welcomed me with it's serene, peacefulness. Staff only too happy to come to my help late on a Sunday evening. My room was large, cleanly furnished with a vast bathroom that I could have had a party in. The room was comfortable and perfect for catching up on some late night desk work.
I slept well...
Selina
Reviewed February 1, 2017Reviewed February 1, 2017
lovely hotel, good food and a wonderful location. Woods just beyond the car park. DIdn't like the Internet connection though. It looked like I risked getting spam forever.
lovely hotel, good food and a wonderful location. Woods just beyond the car park. DIdn't like the Internet connection though. It looked like I risked getting spam forever.
Although I was asked to leave after I made a comment on a few things that were wrong i e wash basin loose light pull switch not working and no disabled bays the rest was spot on lovely bed shower TVs etc . had a nice stay I was there for a funeral and didn't appreciate being asked to leave as I was quite happy with location and the room and price
Although I was asked to leave after I made a comment on a few things that were wrong i e wash basin loose light pull switch not working and no disabled bays the rest was spot on lovely bed shower TVs etc . had a nice stay I was there for a funeral and didn't appreciate being asked to leave as I was quite happy with location and the room and price
Erik
Reviewed September 9, 2016Reviewed September 9, 2016
The best area to stay in Bowburn is directly within the village centre itself, or in the nearby city of Durham for those seeking more options.
Bowburn village centre offers convenience for travellers looking for an easy stopover or a base to explore the surrounding area. It's a small, pleasant community with local amenities including a few shops and eateries, centred around the main road, Durham Road. The area is straightforward to navigate and provides direct access to the A1(M) motorway, making it ideal for those travelling by car.
For couples or solo travellers who appreciate a wider selection of dining and entertainment, staying in the historic city of Durham, just a short drive north of Bowburn, is an excellent alternative. Durham is home to the impressive Durham Cathedral and Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and its cobbled streets are lined with independent shops, restaurants, and pubs.
When is the best time to go to Bowburn?
The best time to visit Bowburn is generally during the late spring and summer months, from May to September, when the weather is at its most pleasant.
During these months, you'll find longer daylight hours and milder temperatures, making it ideal for exploring the local area and the wider County Durham countryside. This period is superb for travellers looking to enjoy outdoor activities or visit nearby attractions without the chill of winter.
For those planning to visit Durham City or the Heritage Coast, the summer offers the best conditions for walking and sightseeing.
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