Walworth Castle Hotel, BW Signature Collection, Darlington (Durham) ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

Walworth, Darlington (Durham), United Kingdom, DL2 2LY

Best Western Walworth Castle Hotel offers a unique experience in a 12th-century castle, seamlessly blending history with modern conveniences. This 3-star hotel features a range of accommodations, expansive gardens, and on-site dining options. Guests can enjoy private dining in the library tower, surrounded by historical architecture.

Rooms & Amenities

Rooms at Walworth Castle Hotel include a variety of options, such as Four Poster Rooms featuring luxurious four-poster beds and Castle Rooms that maintain original architectural elements. The West Wing offers accessible rooms with twin and double beds for convenient stays. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property.

Dining & Event Spaces

Dining options include the 1189 Bar and Kitchen, which serves seasonal dishes, and a selection of afternoon tea experiences featuring homemade cakes and sandwiches. The Grand Afternoon Tea includes a mini bottle of Prosecco, perfect for special occasions. For private events, various dining rooms are available, including the expansive Cardinals Court for up to 100 guests.

Leisure & Local Attractions

Walworth Castle Hotel features 18 acres of gardens, making it suitable for activities like weddings and outdoor gatherings. The hotel is also located near attractions such as Barnard Castle, known for its fine and decorative arts, and the historical Piercebridge Roman Fort, which is 2 miles away. Team-building activities can be arranged on-site.

Transportation & Business Facilities

The hotel's location provides easy access to public transportation with nearby bus stops, ensuring connectivity to Darlington and surrounding areas. Walworth Castle Hotel is just 15.5 miles from Durham Tees Valley for those traveling by air. The venue is also equipped for business events, with meeting rooms available for conferences and small gatherings.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Wing Twin Room

Max:

2 persons

11 m²

Bed options:

2 Single beds

Garden view

Shower

Heating

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Wing Double Room

Max:

2 persons

19 m²

Bed options:

1 Double bed

Garden view

Shower

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Queen Room

Max:

2 persons

9 m²

Bed options:

1 Double bed

Garden view

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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Center

Darlington (Durham) 4.5 mi

Airports

Durham Tees Valley (MME) 12.9 mi

Newcastle (NCL) 45.1 mi

Bus

Bus stop 4.7 mi

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Delicious Meals!

“The evening meals were absolutely delicious with generous portions. I loved how we could adjust dishes to our liking.” view full review

Charming Castle Room

“Staying in the castle room was a magical experience, and I appreciated the clean, well-appointed rooms which added to my comfort.” view full review

Family-Friendly Space

“The outdoor area was perfect for both kids and adults, with climbing frames for children and a relaxing bar area for adults.” view full review

Well-Equipped Facilities

“The dining area provided a good atmosphere that encouraged us to enjoy our meals together, making our stay truly enjoyable.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
24-hour security
Baggage storage
Smoke detectors
Electric vehicle charging station
Fire extinguishers
Key card access

Sports & Fitness

Golf course

Services

Room service
Housekeeping
Welcome drink

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Picnic area/ Tables
Special diet menus

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Board games
Children's play area

Spa & Leisure

Sun terrace
Garden area
Leisure/ TV room

Room features

Heating
Sitting area
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Dining table
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Media

Flat-screen TV
Direct dial telephone
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

Walworth, Darlington (Durham), United Kingdom, DL2 2LY

Map view

Walworth, Darlington (Durham), United Kingdom, DL2 2LY

City landmarks

Walworth Castle DL2 2LY

Walworth Castle Birds of Prey

3100 ft

Museums

Piercebridge Roman Fort

2.3 mi

West Park

2.7 mi

Museums

Locomotion

4.2 mi

Museums

Head of Steam

4.1 mi

Nearby

Walworth Castle

100 ft

Restaurants

Farmers Bar

300 ft

Walworth Castle

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

70%

liked the hotel and would stay again

friendly staff

great view

old decor

mixed dining quality

7.0/10

Very good

Rooms

6.3

Location

8.0

Service

8.0

Dining

6.2

George

United Kingdom, January 2024

6.0/10

The hotel has a great location for walks and is within easy reach of Darlington. The rooms were very small and poorly decorated, lacking amenities like a proper shower and wardrobe facilities. However, the staff were friendly and professional. Dining options were limited and inconvenient due to staggered meal times. The picturesque stable block area was quiet but not easily accessible without a car.

Rooms

5.0

The rooms were very small and not well-equipped.

Service

7.0

The staff were very friendly and professional.

Location

8.0

The hotel is in a beautiful setting and great for walks.

Dining

5.0

The dining options were limited and inconvenient.

Facilities

6.0

The stable block area was picturesque and quiet.

George

United States of America, January 2024

6.6/10

The hotel feels more like a staff accommodation than a guest bedroom, underwhelming for the location and past its prime. It had a lingering smell resembling that of an old people's home. On the upside, the grounds are beautiful and the atmosphere is relaxing, with lovely food and beer available.

Rooms

5.0

The rooms were indeed a bit underwhelming for the location, past its sell-by date, and had an old odor.

Service

7.0

The staff, especially Georgia, were brilliant and accommodating. However, there was an issue with a surprise charge on the card without proper notification.

Location

8.0

The location is excellent with beautiful and tidy grounds, perfect for a rural getaway.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience varied from subpar in the morning with limited breakfast options to excellent service and food quality later. The staff were polite and professional.

Facilities

8.0

The castle grounds and facilities were well-maintained and added to the overall experience.

Caroline

United States of America, October 2023

7.2/10

The hotel had a mix of positives and negatives. The rooms were a bit old and worn but comfortable overall, while the service was exceptional but slightly affected by a cold room. The location was lovely and charming, although it could get busy at times. The dining experience was mixed but with room for improvement. Overall, the stay offered a good mix of experiences with some areas that could use enhancement.

Rooms

7.0

The room was old and worn but still cozy, with a nice view and modern amenities.

Service

9.0

The service was exceptional, meeting our needs effectively despite being short-staffed.

Location

8.0

The location was lovely and charming, although it could get busy at times.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience was mixed, with some dishes being poor in quality.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities were adequate for our needs.

friendly staff

old decor

Victor

United States of America, August 2023

7.4/10

My stay at the hotel was a mix of positives and negatives. The rooms were warm when we stayed, and although we hadn't informed the hotel, we ended up spending time at reception which was a bit inconvenient. On the bright side, our room had a lovely four-poster bed and was extremely spacious, almost like having a tennis court inside!

Rooms

8.0

The room with the four-poster bed was spacious and luxurious.

Service

9.0

The service was fantastic, especially the bar staff who were attentive and got everything right.

Location

7.0

The location was superb, with friendly staff and an amazing setting, though it was a bit remote for evening activities.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience was pretty basic, with limited options available.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities were adequate, nothing exceptional to highlight.

Hannah

United Kingdom, June 2023

8.2/10

My stay at the hotel was a mix of positives and negatives. The rooms, despite being a bit small, were clean and had everything needed for a comfortable stay. The service was a bit lacking in efficiency but made up for it with friendliness. The location was absolutely lovely, offering serene views and a relaxing atmosphere. The dining experience, while delicious, was impacted by slow service. Overall, the hotel provides good value for money with its amenities and beautiful surroundings.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were clean and comfortable, although not the most spacious or luxurious.

Service

7.0

The service was polite but not very efficient, lacking a bit in promptness.

Location

9.0

The location was absolutely lovely, with nice views and a very relaxing atmosphere.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience was wonderful, offering a variety of delicious options, though slightly delayed service affected the experience.

Facilities

9.0

The facilities were well-maintained and added to the overall comfort of the stay.

John

United Kingdom, May 2023

7.8/10

The hotel offers a mix of spacious and small rooms for the same price, with a through lounge and kitchen corridor layout. Despite some noise issues, the room was well-appointed but cozy. The service has adapted well to health protocols, and the staff, including the chef, were exceptional. The location is convenient near the A1M, great for a relaxing stroll, and the friendly staff enhance the pleasant atmosphere. The dining, although off the menu, was a bit overdone at times. Overall, the hotel provides good value for money.

Rooms

7.0

The room was small but had everything you could need, well-appointed.

Service

9.0

The staff have adapted to safety measures well and were wonderful, especially the chef.

Location

8.0

Lovely location near the A1M, convenient for various activities, with friendly staff.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience had some overdone dishes but overall good food quality.