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Walworth Castle Hotel, BW Signature Collection

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Staircase
Food and drink
Exterior detail
Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Walworth, Darlington, England, DL2 2LY
  • Place, Walworth Castle Birds of Prey
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Raby Castle
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Yorkshire Dales National Park
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Airport, Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Suite, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Four Poster Bed)

Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Four Poster Bed)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Four Poster Bed)

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Four Poster Bed)

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Four Poster Bed)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking, Annex Building

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking, Annex Building

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking, Annex Building

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Annex Building

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Annex Building

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Annex Building

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Suite, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Four Poster Bed)

Superior Suite, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Four Poster Bed)

Superior Suite, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Four Poster Bed)

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Darlington

A stay at Walworth Castle Hotel, BW Signature Collection places you in the heart of Darlington, a 1-minute drive from Walworth Castle Birds of Prey and 7 minutes from Raby Castle. .This hotel is 15.9 mi (25.7 km) from Yorkshire Dales National Park and 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from National Railway Museum at Shildon.

What's nearby

  • Walworth Castle Birds of Prey - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Raby Castle - 14 min drive - 16.8 km
  • Durham University - 25 min drive - 30.7 km
  • Yorkshire Dales National Park - 27 min drive - 31.8 km
  • St. James' Park - 47 min drive - 72.2 km

Getting around

  • Newton Aycliffe Station - 14 min drive
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Brinkburn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Traveller's Rest - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Spotted Dog - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Mowden - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Walworth Castle Hotel, BW Signature Collection

Hotel in Darlington with a restaurant and a bar
Walworth Castle Hotel, BW Signature Collection offers 32 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Stay in one of 32 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This hotel also features a hair salon, a picnic area, and a banquet hall.
Enjoy a meal at Walworth Castle Tavern, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's 24-hour room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge.
Walworth Castle Tavern - Onsite restaurant.
Lounge Bar - Onsite bar. Open daily.
Castle Beer Garden - Onsite bar. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking (surcharge) on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee: GBP 12.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • Castle Beer Garden
  • Lounge Bar
  • Walworth Castle Tavern

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day:
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 12.95 per person
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Best Western Walworth Castle Hotel Darlington
Best Western Walworth Castle Darlington
Best Western Walworth Castle
Best Western Darlington
Best Western Walworth Castle Hotel Darlington
Darlington Best Western
Best Western Walworth Castle Hotel
Walworth Castle Hotel, BW Signature Collection Hotel
Walworth Castle Hotel, BW Signature Collection Darlington
Walworth Castle Hotel, BW Signature Collection Hotel Darlington

Walworth Castle Hotel, BW Signature Collection Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 249 out of 442 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 145 out of 442 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 442 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 442 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 442 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gorgeous evening dinner lovely friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Craig

Business traveller
Pros - good tea tray, big bathroom, proper full size wardrobe, quick check in, lots of parking, clean remote Cons - mattress poor, carpet that thin could feel nails in floor boards, cobwebs in window ( yes i know its an old castle but still), needs a little tlc
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Alice

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was delicious, staff were very friendly couldn’t fault it at all.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Romantic and classy hotel, great location

Really lovely place to stay, we spent 3 nights here. Ideal location for trips around the North Yorkshire and Durham Dales. Great breakfast and evening meals - we ate there every night.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Pleasant but room for improvement

A very nice setting and the castle restaurant was pleasant. Our room was functional but it was quite small and outdated. The bed wasn’t the comfiest and on the small side but overall our stay was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Venue is impressive from the outside and the staff are all excellent. Shame the rooms and inside in general are a bit dated
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Travelled with partner
Great hotel. Clean room. Friendly staff. Would recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bedroom was clean and comfy, food was delicious, the members of staff we came across were efficient and helpful. A truly delightful experience in a unique building - thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angeline

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely setting

Lovely, friendly young man on reception when we arrived. Setting is wonderful. Four poster bed great but a little small. Restaurant nice for dinner, staff nice Breakfast far too expensive for what you get. Kept being told only on chef on, waited almost an hour for food that was just ‘ok’. Castle breakfast too small. Good buffet options. Receptionist Saturday morning rather sharp, asked to be refunded for the Sunday breakfast as we were not planning on eating there again. Seemed rather reluctant and offered no apology. The rooms could be so much more in keeping with the castle setting. Current decor bland, lots of empty space and a they’re missing a trick that could make the experience more unique. Bed comfy, sofa comfy. Staff helpful at night and happy to provide extra pillows and blankets. Would stay again, just needs a bit of an update.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Weekend Break

Nice room and good food…….
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeffery

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This basic 3 star hotel did not live upto my low expectations. Plaster falling off the walls and carpets were worn. I would be reluctant to return,
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blair

Business traveller
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Nice front desk staff

Another hotel room that looks like it hasn't changed since the 50's. Small, cramped and extremely dated, I thought my money would have provided something nicer.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely place. Friendly and comfortable.

Stayed just the one night but the staff were so welcoming, friendly and helpful. Comfy beds, lovely linens and everything worked, even if it's a little worn round the edges in some places (well it is an old place after all!) Quiet and peaceful location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Eileen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Oh, to nose around all the rooms

Beautiful building and surroundings with interesting explanation of the history. Our room was OK but I wished we had spent the extra money to stay in the castle itself as in the annexe we could have been in any anonymous hotel rather than in a historic monument. It was clean and we had no issues. The service in. the restaurant was good and breakfast was excellent. We would definitely stay again but upgrade to the main castle
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

i

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025