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Houndgate Townhouse

11 Houndgate
Rated 9.3 in 421 reviews

Houndgate Townhouse is a charming boutique hotel located in the heart of Darlington, United Kingdom. Nestled in a historic Georgian townhouse, this hotel offers a blend of classic elegance and contemporary comfort, making it an ideal retreat for travelers seeking a personalized experience. The carefully restored property exudes a warm and inviting atmosphere, with its tasteful décor and attention to detail both in public spaces and private rooms. Each room is uniquely designed, incorporating stylish furnishings that complement the building's period features while providing modern amenities to ensure a comfortable stay.

At Houndgate Townhouse, guests can expect impeccable service, with a focus on catering to individual needs and preferences. The hotel's team is dedicated to making each stay memorable with personal touches and a friendly approach, enhancing the overall guest experience. Dining at the hotel's own restaurant offers a delight for the senses, serving a menu that showcases locally sourced ingredients and seasonal dishes, skillfully crafted to satisfy various palates.

Situated in the vibrant town center, Houndgate Townhouse provides convenient access to Darlington's attractions, including its lively shops, cultural sites, and transport links, making it an excellent base for exploring the surrounding area. Whether visiting for business or leisure, the hotel's unique blend of historical charm and modern luxury makes it an appealing choice for travelers. Houndgate Townhouse successfully combines the intimacy and character of a boutique hotel with the levels of comfort and service expected by discerning guests.

Climate and Weather

January
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February
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April
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June
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Michelin Restaurants in Darlington and near Houndgate Townhouse

Hopetown Darlington
Railway museum in County Durham, England, United Kingdom
1.3km / 0.83mi
Roman Catholic Church of St Augustine
Roman Catholic Church of St Augustine
Church building in Darlington, County Durham, England, UK
320m / 350yd
South Park
South Park
Park in Darlington, County Durham, England, UK
0.6km / 0.34mi
Church of Holy Trinity
Church of Holy Trinity
Church in Darlington, County Durham, England, UK
0.8km / 0.47mi
Church of St James
Church of St James
Church building in Darlington, County Durham, England, UK
1.5km / 0.92mi
Church of St Cuthbert
Church of St Cuthbert
Church in Darlington, County Durham, England, UK
200m / 220yd
The Blackwell Grange Golf Club
Golf club in County Durham, England
1.9km / 1.2mi
Church of St Hilda
Church of St Hilda
Church building in Darlington, County Durham, England, UK
360m / 400yd
St Clare's Abbey Chapel
Chapel in Darlington, County Durham, England, UK
1.6km / 1mi
All Saints' Church, Blackwell
Church in Darlington, County Durham
1.5km / 0.91mi
St. Matthew and St. Luke's Church
St. Matthew and St. Luke's Church
Church in Darlington, County Durham
1.6km / 1mi
Bondgate Methodist Church
Church in Darlington, County Durham, England, UK
360m / 400yd
The Carriage Works
The Carriage Works
Carriage works in County Durham, England
1.4km / 0.85mi
Polam Lane Bridge
Polam Lane Bridge
Bridge in Darlington, County Durham, England, UK
0.6km / 0.35mi
St Columba
Church in Darlington
1km / 0.64mi
Fountain In South East Corner Of Public Garden
Fountain in Darlington, County Durham, England, UK
30m / 30yd
Statue of Joseph Pease
Statue of Joseph Pease
Statue in Darlington, County Durham, England, UK
300m / 330yd
Northgate United Reformed Church
Church building in Darlington, County Durham, England, UK
0.7km / 0.46mi
South African War Memorial Within St Cuthbert's Churchyard
South African War Memorial Within St Cuthbert's Churchyard
Memorial in Darlington, County Durham, England, UK
270m / 290yd
Church of St Andrew
Church of St Andrew
Church in Haughton-le-Skerne, Darlington, County Durham, England, UK
2.5km / 1.5mi
Tees Cottage Pumping Station
Tees Cottage Pumping Station
Former waterworks and pumping station in Darlington, County Durham, England, UK
3.1km / 1.9mi
Brick Train
Brick Train
Sculpture by David Mach, situated near Darlington, UK
3.7km / 2.3mi
World War II bombing decoy control shelter 600m south east of Great Burdon Farm
Architectural structure in Great Burdon, Darlington, England, UK
4km / 2.5mi
St Herbert's Church
St Herbert's Church
Church in Darlington, Durham
2.2km / 1.4mi
St Mary
Church in Darlington, County Durham
2.2km / 1.4mi
St Mark's Church (CoE)
Church in Darlington, County Durham
2.9km / 1.8mi
Church of St Peter
Church of St Peter
Church building in Cleasby, Richmondshire, North Yorkshire, England, UK
4.2km / 2.6mi
St Peter's Church
St Peter's Church
Church in Croft-on-Tees, Yorkshire, England
4.5km / 2.8mi
Cade's Road
Roman road that ran from the Humber to Newcastle
5.3km / 3.3mi
Church of St Andrew
Church of St Andrew
Church building in Sadberge, Darlington, County Durham, England, UK
5.7km / 3.6mi
Church of All Saints
Church of All Saints
Church building in Hurworth, Darlington, County Durham, England, UK
4.6km / 2.9mi
Ketton Bridge
Ketton Bridge
Packhorse bridge in Brafferton, County Durham, England, UK
5.2km / 3.2mi
Archdeacon Newton moated site, deserted manorial settlement and section of rig and furrow
Rig and furrow in Archdeacon Newton, County Durham, England, UK
4.5km / 2.8mi
Piercebridge Roman Bridge
Piercebridge Roman Bridge
Former bridge over the River Tees in Northern England
7.6km / 4.7mi
Church of St Mary the Virgin
Church of St Mary the Virgin
Church in Eryholme, United Kingdom
6.2km / 3.8mi
Church of All Saints
Church of All Saints
Church in Manfield, North Yorkshire, England, UK
6.7km / 4.2mi
Church of St Cuthbert and St Mary
Church of St Cuthbert and St Mary
Church building in Barton, Richmondshire, North Yorkshire, England, UK
7.9km / 4.9mi
Piercebridge Roman Fort
Piercebridge Roman Fort
Fort in Piercebridge, Darlington, England, UK
7.9km / 4.9mi
Deserted medieval village of West Hartburn, 100m north-east of Foster House
Archaeological site in Middleton St George, Darlington, England, UK
6.9km / 4.3mi
Church of St John the Baptist
Church of St John the Baptist
Church building in Low Dinsdale, Darlington, County Durham, England, UK
6.5km / 4.1mi
Tower Hill Castle
Motte-and-bailey castle in Middleton St George, County Durham, England, UK
6km / 3.8mi
Medieval moated manorial site of Low Dinsdale at the Manor House
Archaeological site in Neasham, Darlington, England, UK
6.5km / 4mi
Shrunken medieval village at Sadberge
Archaeological site in Sadberge, Darlington, England, UK
6.1km / 3.8mi
Church of St Mary
Church of St Mary
Church building in Piercebridge, Darlington, County Durham, England, UK
8km / 5mi
Church of St Edwin
Church of St Edwin
Church in High Coniscliffe, Darlington, County Durham , England, UK
6.4km / 4mi

What to do in Darlington and near Houndgate Townhouse

Hopetown Darlington
Railway museum in County Durham, England, United Kingdom
1.3km / 0.83mi
Roman Catholic Church of St Augustine
Roman Catholic Church of St Augustine
Church building in Darlington, County Durham, England, UK
320m / 350yd
South Park
South Park
Park in Darlington, County Durham, England, UK
0.6km / 0.34mi
Church of Holy Trinity
Church of Holy Trinity
Church in Darlington, County Durham, England, UK
0.8km / 0.47mi
Church of St James
Church of St James
Church building in Darlington, County Durham, England, UK
1.5km / 0.92mi
Church of St Cuthbert
Church of St Cuthbert
Church in Darlington, County Durham, England, UK
200m / 220yd
The Blackwell Grange Golf Club
Golf club in County Durham, England
1.9km / 1.2mi
Church of St Hilda
Church of St Hilda
Church building in Darlington, County Durham, England, UK
360m / 400yd
St Clare's Abbey Chapel
Chapel in Darlington, County Durham, England, UK
1.6km / 1mi
All Saints' Church, Blackwell
Church in Darlington, County Durham
1.5km / 0.91mi
St. Matthew and St. Luke's Church
St. Matthew and St. Luke's Church
Church in Darlington, County Durham
1.6km / 1mi
Bondgate Methodist Church
Church in Darlington, County Durham, England, UK
360m / 400yd
The Carriage Works
The Carriage Works
Carriage works in County Durham, England
1.4km / 0.85mi
Polam Lane Bridge
Polam Lane Bridge
Bridge in Darlington, County Durham, England, UK
0.6km / 0.35mi
St Columba
Church in Darlington
1km / 0.64mi
Fountain In South East Corner Of Public Garden
Fountain in Darlington, County Durham, England, UK
30m / 30yd
Statue of Joseph Pease
Statue of Joseph Pease
Statue in Darlington, County Durham, England, UK
300m / 330yd
Northgate United Reformed Church
Church building in Darlington, County Durham, England, UK
0.7km / 0.46mi
South African War Memorial Within St Cuthbert's Churchyard
South African War Memorial Within St Cuthbert's Churchyard
Memorial in Darlington, County Durham, England, UK
270m / 290yd
Church of St Andrew
Church of St Andrew
Church in Haughton-le-Skerne, Darlington, County Durham, England, UK
2.5km / 1.5mi
Tees Cottage Pumping Station
Tees Cottage Pumping Station
Former waterworks and pumping station in Darlington, County Durham, England, UK
3.1km / 1.9mi
Brick Train
Brick Train
Sculpture by David Mach, situated near Darlington, UK
3.7km / 2.3mi
World War II bombing decoy control shelter 600m south east of Great Burdon Farm
Architectural structure in Great Burdon, Darlington, England, UK
4km / 2.5mi
St Herbert's Church
St Herbert's Church
Church in Darlington, Durham
2.2km / 1.4mi
St Mary
Church in Darlington, County Durham
2.2km / 1.4mi
St Mark's Church (CoE)
Church in Darlington, County Durham
2.9km / 1.8mi
Church of St Peter
Church of St Peter
Church building in Cleasby, Richmondshire, North Yorkshire, England, UK
4.2km / 2.6mi
St Peter's Church
St Peter's Church
Church in Croft-on-Tees, Yorkshire, England
4.5km / 2.8mi
Cade's Road
Roman road that ran from the Humber to Newcastle
5.3km / 3.3mi
Church of St Andrew
Church of St Andrew
Church building in Sadberge, Darlington, County Durham, England, UK
5.7km / 3.6mi

About Darlington

Darlington, located in the northeast of England, offers a range of activities and attractions worth exploring. One of the key highlights is the Darlington Railway Centre and Museum, which celebrates the town's rich railway heritage. Visitors can learn about the history of the railways, view historic locomotives, and even enjoy interactive exhibits.

Another notable attraction is Head of Steam – Darlington Railway Museum, which provides deeper insights into the development of the railways and their impact on the region. The museum houses various artifacts and displays that are both informative and engaging.

For those interested in outdoor spaces, South Park is a beautifully landscaped area ideal for leisurely walks and picnics. The park features ornamental gardens, a lake, and playgrounds, making it a pleasant spot for families and individuals alike.

Art enthusiasts may appreciate the Darlington Arts Centre, which hosts a variety of exhibitions, performances, and workshops throughout the year. This venue supports local artists and provides a platform for diverse artistic expressions.

Shopping in Darlington can be an enjoyable experience, particularly in the Town Centre, where a mix of high street brands and independent shops can be found. The area’s charm extends to its cafes and restaurants, offering a range of dining options that cater to different tastes.

For those interested in history, a visit to St. Cuthbert's Church is worthwhile. This historic church features beautiful architecture and provides insight into the town's ecclesiastical history.

Darlington also hosts various events throughout the year, including markets and festivals, which can be a great way to experience local culture and community spirit. Overall, Darlington presents a blend of history, culture, and leisure activities that can appeal to a wide range of visitors.




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