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Walworth Castle Hotel, BW Signature Collection

3.0 star property
Hotel in Darlington with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant

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Best Western Walworth Castle Hotel offers natural beauty with a garden and playground. Dine at two restaurants featuring local cuisine, then relax with in-room WiFi. Dry cleaning services add convenience, and the notably helpful staff enhances the experience.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Four Poster Bed) | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking, Annex Building | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Annex Building | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Suite, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking (Four Poster Bed) | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Walworth, Darlington, England, DL2 2LY

What's nearby

  • Walworth Castle Birds of Prey - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Raby Castle - 9 min drive - 6.4 miles
  • The Darlington Arena - 13 min drive - 11.5 miles
  • Raby Castle - 14 min drive - 10.5 miles
  • Rockliffe Hotel Spa - 15 min drive - 12.2 miles

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
  • ‪The Mowden - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Siesta - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Traveller's Rest - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Walworth Castle Hotel, BW Signature Collection

Hotel in the city center
A terrace, a garden, and a playground are just a few of the amenities provided at Walworth Castle Hotel, BW Signature Collection. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Walworth Castle Tavern, the on-site restaurant. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a hair salon and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and luggage storage
  • A 24-hour front desk, a front-desk safe, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and desk chairs.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, coffee/tea makers, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking (surcharge) on site
  • 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 center
  • 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

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: 2 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

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

Property 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Walworth Castle Hotel, BW Signature Collection pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Walworth Castle Hotel, BW Signature Collection?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Walworth Castle Hotel, BW Signature Collection?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Walworth Castle Hotel, BW Signature Collection?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Walworth Castle Hotel, BW Signature Collection located?

Located in the heart of Darlington, this hotel is steps from Walworth Castle Birds of Prey, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Raby Castle and National Railway Museum at Shildon. Planet Leisure and Darlington Railway Centre and Museum are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Walworth Castle Hotel, BW Signature Collection Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 244 out of 431 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 142 out of 431 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 431 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 431 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 431 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was huge, it was an amazing stay in a castle. The staff really went out of their way to make our stay memorable. Food was delicious and fit for a king. Rooms were clean and very comfortable. We loved our stay at Walworth Castle.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Hasina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really scenic and pretty peaceful
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I had a great stay staff were friendly and helpful food was delicious!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was an amazing experience to stay in a castle. Our room was huge, beautiful, authentic and amazing. The staff were so very kind and helpful. Food, both dinner and breakfast was delicious. Everyone went out of their way to make our castle experience such a great one.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were so nice upon arrival and through our our stay, well recommend a stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hayley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The setting is absolutely stunning. We stayed in the Hansard Suite and this was a great size, the sofa is super comfy and the 4 poster bed is very comfortable. The restaurant food was outstanding and we cannot give enough praise to Ashley the restaurant manager and the young man on front of house reception who made our experience so exquisite.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

NIGEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
staff where great very helpful especially the manager so kind tge food was lovely and the bed was really comfortable will definitely go again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

jamie

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

Good hotel

This hotel is fantastic for a quiet night away from everything .
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Graham

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

King of the Castle

Simply stunning
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

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

Walworth Castle Hotel

Staff excellent. A very enjoyable two days.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Happy with Service and staff breakfast was good toilet didnt work in the room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Scott

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

Lovely location and friendly staff

Lovely location and staff. Shower was a bit difficult to get working and pressure was poor, but it's an old castle. Some extra charges for a cot, even though the room was booked as 2 adults with 1 toddler, not sure if hotels.com or the actual hotel's problem but something between them one way or another. Made the trip look cheaper than it was.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All good except levels of noise by other guests in adjacent rooms. Heat in the room, it was too hot, no a/c and only one window would open. Fan provided by staff made more noise than it provided cooler air.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Calum

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
staff were kind and helpful. good customer service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

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

Overnight stop on way further North

Walworth Hall is a great hotel set in a castle! Everything was perfect .... well almost! We had booked a suite, which was everything we wished for except it was on the top floor! There are no lifts and so our room was only accessible by climbing the stairs. As we are both over the age of 80, this was pretty tiring! Fortunately we were only staying one night. I would definitely recommend the hotel as an amazing place to stay but if we stay there again, we would request a room on a lower floor!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We stayed in a standard room which was very small ,mattress was substandard and the bathroom appears to have been housed in a cupboard the shower provided a poor level of pressure and it went from hot to nearly scalding myself. Some of the staff were friendly and helpful breakfast was fair and hot and grounds were clean and tidy.Thus could be beautiful but not working the price
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Walworth Castle

Lovely grounds.Very obliging staff.Rooms a little small, lacking a wardrobe but there was handing facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

R

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

2 night work stay

Very friendly and welcoming staff, castle is full of wonderful character, fabulous meals in restaurant. Room had very large bathroom. Only minor fault was room/bathroom were a little on the cool side despite radiators on.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Joan

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

Lovely venue

Our first impressions were amazing and the staff were all lovely and friendly. Check in was a little slow, as a call came in as we were about to check in. Lovely welcoming atmosphere and the lounge was a welcome area to relax. The food was amazing and the staff were attentive. The only downside was our standard double room was extremely small..... everything else was spot on.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex

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

Lovely Stay

My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay, the only (slight problem) was a double bed instead of a king size. Although neither of us are disabled we both have mobility issues at the moment, we requested a room on the ground floor which was not a problem. A nice touch on leaving they gave us a bottle of water each for our onward journey
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maryanne

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

Fabulous historic castle stay!

We absolutely loved this castle hotel. What a wonderful feeling when pulling onto drive seeing castle tower. Checkin was quick and efficient. Room in West Wing had everything you need and nice view onto garden. Had a wander round the castle and discovered dungeon and function rooms complete with suits of armour! Enjoyed drink in lounge bar which was lovely. Nice breakfast was served in very atmospheric dining area - loved it. Mary on reception was awesome, very friendly and helpful. If ever in the area again this would be my first choice of hotel - ideal for KYREN show which if you don't know already is absolutely fantastic! Well done to all at Walworth Castle for a most enjoyable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

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

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at the Castle and the staff were wonderful. The property is isolated so be prepared to stay in respect to dining etc. Our meals were delicious and the dining area was lovely. The room was small but comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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