Houndgate Townhouse

The Houndgate Townhouse Hotel is a gem. We have just returned from our second stay in this wonderful hotel. 1) The rooms are comfortable, and well appointed. Our room [one] had a spacious bathroom. We did not mind that our room looked out upon a multistorey carpark. We heard no noise from that building, which is partially screened by some delightful birch trees. 2) The breakfast menu lists a wide-ranging choice. 3) The Saltfish restaurant is superb. 4) The staff are great ... always happy to help. They are professional and genuinely friendly. Everyone seems to know what they are doing. 5) The hotel is situated in a quiet street a few yards away from the market square. The railway station is just a 15 minute walk away. 6) Darlington is a lovely town, and is just a short bus ride away from Richmond, Barnard Castle, and Bishop Auckland [ideal for its faith museum, the Spanish Gallery, and the bishop's palace and gardens].

We have just had 2 nights at the Houndgate Townhouse and had a fantastic stay. A friendly welcome when we arrived, a lovely room with every attention to detail. Dinner in the Saltfish restaurant was delicious as was breakfast each day. Daily fish specials were amazing. Our room was clean and the bed very comfortable, noise did carry from the restaurant a little bit, but ear plugs are provided so not a problem. We slept extremely well. All the staff were very pleasant and friendly and took time to chat to us. We will definitely visit again.

We had to find somewhere to stay quickly due to a family emergency - this place is a gem - it is warm, comfy and welcoming - the staff are all friendly, helpful and give brilliant service. The food was lovely - from breakfast through to dinner. We will definitely be back!

The hotel is a must visit fir all if you want at luxury at good value price. The seafood restaurant is a must visit if you love fish at its finest. You get free wi fi and quite check in quite early very impressive indeed. It's also right in the town to.

We stayed in room number Six with a fabulous roll top bath and beautiful design, and it was a disabled room too. The staff were amazingly helpful and friendly, it was busy when we arrived with a wedding but was looked after well. The room was gorgeous however came with earplugs as original single glazed windows and road front view meant you did hear everything. I managed some sleep but could put some people off

An excellent hotel right in the centre of Darlington. Extremely hospitable. Great touches like a good radio in the room and both still and sparkling water. Restaurant attached to hotel is also fabulous. Lovely fish menu plus wines and cocktails. The hotel provided all the things we needed