Park Head Hotel
$104
/ night
Avg. for September
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$104
/ night
Avg. for September
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at Park Head Hotel average $82 in January, the cheapest month, and $118 in August, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | $82 |
| February | $89 |
| March | $87 |
| April | $85 |
| May | $89 |
| June | $108 |
| July | $118 |
| August | $118 |
| September | $104 |
| October | $91 |
| November | $88 |
| December | $86 |
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Most expensive: August (~$118)
Cheapest: January (~$82)
About this property
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Amenities
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a water dispenser. Planning an event in Bishop Auckland? This hotel has 538 square feet (50 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
Enjoy a satisfying meal at The Oak Room serving guests of Park Head Hotel. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 38 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include desks and portable fans, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Location
Located in Bishop Auckland, Park Head Hotel is in a rural location, a 3-minute drive from Auckland Castle and 10 minutes from Durham University. This hotel is 8.7 mi (14 km) from Raby Castle and 10.3 mi (16.5 km) from Durham Castle.
What's nearby
Bishop Auckland Golf Club(0.8 miles)
Mining Art Gallery(1.4 miles)
Newgate Shopping Centre(1.4 miles)
No.42(1.4 miles)
Spanish Gallery(1.4 miles)
Auckland Castle(1.5 miles)
Windlestone Hall Country Park(1.8 miles)
Deer Park(1.9 miles)
Woodhouse Close Leisure Complex(2 miles)
Binchester Roman Fort(2.2 miles)
Heritage Park Stadium(2.9 miles)
Sweet Greetings(3 miles)
Shildon Sunnydale Leisure Centre(3 miles)
Whitworth Hall Country Park(3.2 miles)
Spennymoor Leisure Centre(3.2 miles)
Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.)(17.8 miles)
Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL)(34.4 miles)
Parking
Restaurant
Non-Smoking Rooms
Housekeeping
Banquet Facilities
Garden
Location
13 Park View Terrace, Bishop Auckland, England, United Kingdom
Bishop Auckland Golf Club (0.8 miles)
Mining Art Gallery (1.4 miles)
Newgate Shopping Centre (1.4 miles)
No.42 (1.4 miles)
Spanish Gallery (1.4 miles)
Auckland Castle (1.5 miles)
Guest reviews
8.7
Fabulous
Based on 509 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
18%
Couple
40%
Family
23%
Group
15%
Solo
2%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Across recent reviews, Park Head Hotel stands out for friendly, helpful staff, clean modern rooms, and a convenient base for Bishop Auckland and Kynren, with easy parking and EV chargers adding practical benefits for travellers driving to the area.
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What guests think
Across recent reviews, Park Head Hotel stands out for friendly, helpful staff, clean modern rooms, and a convenient base for Bishop Auckland and Kynren, with easy parking and EV chargers adding practical benefits for travellers driving to the area.
Guests highlight excellent breakfasts and enjoyable dinners, and several mention a comfortable bar and stylish, well presented spaces. Areas for improvement include very firm mattresses, light leakage from blinds, occasional traffic noise in some front rooms, sporadic payment issues, and a few isolated housekeeping lapses or communication problems during busy periods. Overall, expect a comfortable, good value base for exploring the area.
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Facilities
Many note ample free parking, and multiple reviews mention EV charging points. The on-site restaurant and bar are well liked.
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10
Barry
Nov 9, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Good hotel, friendly staff bar and restaurant was good
Good hotel, friendly staff bar and restaurant was good
10
Gary
Oct 8, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great friendly welcome from all the staff, Room was clean with excellent facilities, The Oak Room serves very nice food and has a good selection of drinks and the prices are very reasonable, again the service was attentive and friendly, I have no hesitation booking a stay here again, and look forward to coming back
Great friendly welcome from all the staff, Room was clean with excellent facilities, The Oak Room serves very nice food and has a good selection of drinks and the prices are very reasonable, again the service was attentive and friendly, I have no hesitation booking a stay here again, and look forward to coming back
10
Alan
Nov 5, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent hotel with very welcoming and helpful staff. Extra bonus was the EV charging point in the car park. High quality food and varied menu, including vegan options. Only minor issue was the cooked breakfast was only served from 7:30am, which affected my early start, but otherwise very good. Great location, easy to find and in a lovely setting with gardens and outdoor tables. Highly recommended.
Excellent hotel with very welcoming and helpful staff. Extra bonus was the EV charging point in the car park. High quality food and varied menu, including vegan options. Only minor issue was the cooked breakfast was only served from 7:30am, which affected my early start, but otherwise very good. Great location, easy to find and in a lovely setting with gardens and outdoor tables. Highly recommended.
10
Vaishali
Oct 5, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nice room had all amenities apart from an iron and there wasn’t a phone to call reception. Wasn’t a major issue as everything else was perfect. The car park is quite big and free. We checked in late and out early so did not try meals. Overall excellent value for money.
Nice room had all amenities apart from an iron and there wasn’t a phone to call reception. Wasn’t a major issue as everything else was perfect. The car park is quite big and free. We checked in late and out early so did not try meals. Overall excellent value for money.
10
Adrian
Sep 1, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The hotel was very easy to find and only a short distance from Bishop Auckland town centre, which we visited on the Saturday morning, using a local bus as the stop was just near the hotel. We were warmly greeted on arrival, which was our experience throughout our stay. Excellent staff, very helpful and polite. We stayed in a room just off from the the entrance near the court yard. The room was quite spacious with a very comfortable bed and excellent shower. We had dinner at the hotel on our first night and the food was well presented, hot and very tasty. A very comfortable restaurant and bar, though some separate seating in the bar area might not go amiss. Breakfasts were also excellent with good choices and well presented food. The car park has ample space and a couple of charging points. All in all a great 2 night stay and would definitely recommend There is plenty of car pa
The hotel was very easy to find and only a short distance from Bishop Auckland town centre, which we visited on the Saturday morning, using a local bus as the stop was just near the hotel. We were warmly greeted on arrival, which was our experience throughout our stay. Excellent staff, very helpful and polite. We stayed in a room just off from the the entrance near the court yard. The room was quite spacious with a very comfortable bed and excellent shower. We had dinner at the hotel on our first night and the food was well presented, hot and very tasty. A very comfortable restaurant and bar, though some separate seating in the bar area might not go amiss. Breakfasts were also excellent with good choices and well presented food. The car park has ample space and a couple of charging points. All in all a great 2 night stay and would definitely recommend There is plenty of car pa
10
Nigel
Aug 10, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
A return to the land of my grandfather.. situated about a mile outside the town centre the hotel has a large carpark with electric chargers. The rooms are contained in a courtyard block set back from the reception in a style familiar to those that travel in Australia and that is a good thing. Facilities are excellent and each room is perfectly clean and spotless. The meals are cooked to perfection and the breakfasts are award winning The staff are courteous and attentive. All in all this is a top notch place to stay.
A return to the land of my grandfather.. situated about a mile outside the town centre the hotel has a large carpark with electric chargers. The rooms are contained in a courtyard block set back from the reception in a style familiar to those that travel in Australia and that is a good thing. Facilities are excellent and each room is perfectly clean and spotless. The meals are cooked to perfection and the breakfasts are award winning The staff are courteous and attentive. All in all this is a top notch place to stay.
10
Paul
Dec 6, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel was faultless, felt so relaxing place. Hotel was such an amazing place, high standards. Restaurant and bar was great, Staff so helpfull, service was second to none. Lovedmy stay there
The hotel was faultless, felt so relaxing place. Hotel was such an amazing place, high standards. Restaurant and bar was great, Staff so helpfull, service was second to none. Lovedmy stay there
10
Tracy
Nov 9, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Easy to find with lots of free parking. A warm welcome in a stylish reception. A spotlessly clean, spacious and nicely decorated room. A comfortable night's sleep. A powerful shower with complimentary toiletries. Again a warm welcome at breakfast. The dining room is bright and modern and a lovely place to eat. We were told to help ourselves at the continental style buffet and given a hot menu with lots of choices to order. Service was fast and we were really happy with our food choices. It was a good breakfast to set us up for the day. A lovely place, great value for money, we would recommend to others and definitely stay here again ourselves. Well done to all who work there including those behind the scenes.
Easy to find with lots of free parking. A warm welcome in a stylish reception. A spotlessly clean, spacious and nicely decorated room. A comfortable night's sleep. A powerful shower with complimentary toiletries. Again a warm welcome at breakfast. The dining room is bright and modern and a lovely place to eat. We were told to help ourselves at the continental style buffet and given a hot menu with lots of choices to order. Service was fast and we were really happy with our food choices. It was a good breakfast to set us up for the day. A lovely place, great value for money, we would recommend to others and definitely stay here again ourselves. Well done to all who work there including those behind the scenes.
10
Owen
Dec 12, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We were greeted to find that we had been upgraded to a two-bed suite at no extra cost. This was due to the fact that we had our granddaughter with us and there was availability. It was immaculate, the food was great, the bar area was comfortable. The staff couldn't do enough for us. Well recommended !
We were greeted to find that we had been upgraded to a two-bed suite at no extra cost. This was due to the fact that we had our granddaughter with us and there was availability. It was immaculate, the food was great, the bar area was comfortable. The staff couldn't do enough for us. Well recommended !
10
David
Aug 14, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Friendly staff. Clean, comfortable room, very quiet. Excellent food quality in restaurant. Recommended.
Friendly staff. Clean, comfortable room, very quiet. Excellent food quality in restaurant. Recommended.
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Cleanliness
Cleanliness is a strong point, with many reviews describing rooms and public areas as spotless or immaculate. A few note minor issues such as cobwebs.
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10
Huma
Jun 23, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great hotel, freshly decorated, large rooms, and welcoming staff.
Great hotel, freshly decorated, large rooms, and welcoming staff.
10
Dean
Dec 28, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Rooms where clean hospitality was great and very helpful
Rooms where clean hospitality was great and very helpful
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Dave
Apr 26, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Staff were pleasant and helpful. Room was a good size, clean and very well presented. Bathroom was a good size, shower was warm to hot.
Staff were pleasant and helpful. Room was a good size, clean and very well presented. Bathroom was a good size, shower was warm to hot.
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E R
Oct 14, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
The breakfast was very good with good selection of dishes. Service was excellent. The room was very comfortable, water was hot at all times of the day and the heating system worked very well. Cleaning could be a bit better, quite a few cobwebs found.
The breakfast was very good with good selection of dishes. Service was excellent. The room was very comfortable, water was hot at all times of the day and the heating system worked very well. Cleaning could be a bit better, quite a few cobwebs found.
10
Nigel
Aug 10, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
A return to the land of my grandfather.. situated about a mile outside the town centre the hotel has a large carpark with electric chargers. The rooms are contained in a courtyard block set back from the reception in a style familiar to those that travel in Australia and that is a good thing. Facilities are excellent and each room is perfectly clean and spotless. The meals are cooked to perfection and the breakfasts are award winning The staff are courteous and attentive. All in all this is a top notch place to stay.
A return to the land of my grandfather.. situated about a mile outside the town centre the hotel has a large carpark with electric chargers. The rooms are contained in a courtyard block set back from the reception in a style familiar to those that travel in Australia and that is a good thing. Facilities are excellent and each room is perfectly clean and spotless. The meals are cooked to perfection and the breakfasts are award winning The staff are courteous and attentive. All in all this is a top notch place to stay.
10
Owen
Dec 12, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We were greeted to find that we had been upgraded to a two-bed suite at no extra cost. This was due to the fact that we had our granddaughter with us and there was availability. It was immaculate, the food was great, the bar area was comfortable. The staff couldn't do enough for us. Well recommended !
We were greeted to find that we had been upgraded to a two-bed suite at no extra cost. This was due to the fact that we had our granddaughter with us and there was availability. It was immaculate, the food was great, the bar area was comfortable. The staff couldn't do enough for us. Well recommended !
8
David
Jun 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
I enjoyed my overnight stay at The Park Head Hotel. The room with ensuite i stayed in was immaculate & well presented also. This room had recently been refurbished as it was all new, the en suite was modern & finished to a very high standard. I slept well at The Park Head Hotel & i was able to relax. I would certainly recommend The Park Head Hotel to all & sundry afterall.
I enjoyed my overnight stay at The Park Head Hotel. The room with ensuite i stayed in was immaculate & well presented also. This room had recently been refurbished as it was all new, the en suite was modern & finished to a very high standard. I slept well at The Park Head Hotel & i was able to relax. I would certainly recommend The Park Head Hotel to all & sundry afterall.
10
Clare
Apr 10, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Spotlessly clean everywhere. Staff were extremely welcoming & friendly. Food was delicious. No complaints
Spotlessly clean everywhere. Staff were extremely welcoming & friendly. Food was delicious. No complaints
10
Jackie
Aug 29, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nice spacious room with everything you need and exceptionally clean. A very good price too. I just needed a one night stay while visiting my daughter so it was perfect
Nice spacious room with everything you need and exceptionally clean. A very good price too. I just needed a one night stay while visiting my daughter so it was perfect
10
lawrence
Jan 6, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Clean, warm and comfortable
Clean, warm and comfortable
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Rooms
Rooms are modern, spacious and comfortable across many reviews. Some guests mention very firm mattresses, light leakage from blinds, occasional road noise in front rooms, and limited in-room amenities such as no iron or phone in some rooms.
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Graham
Sep 15, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The whole property was well presented and welcoming. Staff were all friendly and helpful. Breakfast was very good. The room was a good size, with all amenities expected. The window overlooked a busy road but with the triple glazing there was very little noise.
The whole property was well presented and welcoming. Staff were all friendly and helpful. Breakfast was very good. The room was a good size, with all amenities expected. The window overlooked a busy road but with the triple glazing there was very little noise.
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rohit
Sep 29, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Room was spotless however amenities could be better such as clothes iron and body lotion
Room was spotless however amenities could be better such as clothes iron and body lotion
10
Vaishali
Oct 5, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nice room had all amenities apart from an iron and there wasn’t a phone to call reception. Wasn’t a major issue as everything else was perfect. The car park is quite big and free. We checked in late and out early so did not try meals. Overall excellent value for money.
Nice room had all amenities apart from an iron and there wasn’t a phone to call reception. Wasn’t a major issue as everything else was perfect. The car park is quite big and free. We checked in late and out early so did not try meals. Overall excellent value for money.
8
Robert
Jul 21, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Stayed in the courtyard rooms which are good, the chairs are not the greatest and not overly comfortable but ok. Other than better fitting black out blinds as they let in a lot of light especially when the sun shines on them the room was good, good size, clean, with USB charging points. Would stay again for sure.
Stayed in the courtyard rooms which are good, the chairs are not the greatest and not overly comfortable but ok. Other than better fitting black out blinds as they let in a lot of light especially when the sun shines on them the room was good, good size, clean, with USB charging points. Would stay again for sure.
8
David
Jun 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
I enjoyed my overnight stay at The Park Head Hotel. The room with ensuite i stayed in was immaculate & well presented also. This room had recently been refurbished as it was all new, the en suite was modern & finished to a very high standard. I slept well at The Park Head Hotel & i was able to relax. I would certainly recommend The Park Head Hotel to all & sundry afterall.
I enjoyed my overnight stay at The Park Head Hotel. The room with ensuite i stayed in was immaculate & well presented also. This room had recently been refurbished as it was all new, the en suite was modern & finished to a very high standard. I slept well at The Park Head Hotel & i was able to relax. I would certainly recommend The Park Head Hotel to all & sundry afterall.
10
Phill
May 26, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very nice clean and modern room, very nice hotel. Sound proofing very good. Excellent breakfast, nice staff Only issue was rom was warm and couldn't open the window due to the traffic outside.
Very nice clean and modern room, very nice hotel. Sound proofing very good. Excellent breakfast, nice staff Only issue was rom was warm and couldn't open the window due to the traffic outside.
10
Jackie
Aug 29, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nice spacious room with everything you need and exceptionally clean. A very good price too. I just needed a one night stay while visiting my daughter so it was perfect
Nice spacious room with everything you need and exceptionally clean. A very good price too. I just needed a one night stay while visiting my daughter so it was perfect
10
Leon
Jul 7, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
My first visit to this hotel. Very impressed friendly staff and excellent facilities. Only minor issue, the windows only have blinds, these do not effectively block out the light so awake quite early. On the whole excellent.
My first visit to this hotel. Very impressed friendly staff and excellent facilities. Only minor issue, the windows only have blinds, these do not effectively block out the light so awake quite early. On the whole excellent.
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David
Feb 27, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Road noise was an issue in the suite and front rooms - no double glazing, insufficient heating.
Road noise was an issue in the suite and front rooms - no double glazing, insufficient heating.
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Karen
Apr 20, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We stayed here one night while visiting friends. Easy check in and friendly staff, the superior courtyard room was well equipped,clean and modern. I found the bed firm which was uncomfortable for me as I prefer a softer mattress. The breakfast was excellent, plenty of choice and freshly cooked, delicious 😋 would recommend.
We stayed here one night while visiting friends. Easy check in and friendly staff, the superior courtyard room was well equipped,clean and modern. I found the bed firm which was uncomfortable for me as I prefer a softer mattress. The breakfast was excellent, plenty of choice and freshly cooked, delicious 😋 would recommend.
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Service
Service is widely praised as friendly, helpful and accommodating, with several guests noting attentive staff and smooth check-in. A few report lapses such as unresponsive communication and lacklustre attitude during busy periods.
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Crystal
Dec 14, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
The staff were very kind and accommodating. I made an error when I booked the room and they easily resolved it. Food options and overall experience was amazing! I would stay there again!
The staff were very kind and accommodating. I made an error when I booked the room and they easily resolved it. Food options and overall experience was amazing! I would stay there again!
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Richard
Sep 14, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Just found the attitude lack lustre and not over welcoming.
Just found the attitude lack lustre and not over welcoming.
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Gary
Oct 8, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great friendly welcome from all the staff, Room was clean with excellent facilities, The Oak Room serves very nice food and has a good selection of drinks and the prices are very reasonable, again the service was attentive and friendly, I have no hesitation booking a stay here again, and look forward to coming back
Great friendly welcome from all the staff, Room was clean with excellent facilities, The Oak Room serves very nice food and has a good selection of drinks and the prices are very reasonable, again the service was attentive and friendly, I have no hesitation booking a stay here again, and look forward to coming back
10
Chris
Dec 7, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Fantastic staff. Super helpful and efficient. Highly recommended.
Fantastic staff. Super helpful and efficient. Highly recommended.
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Sharon
Jul 5, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
I recently stayed overnight here with my sister . If only the hotel had responded to my emails instead of ignoring me ! The Saturday night was really good and we had a lovely meal served by a very nice young girl ! But on Sunday morning when we got up there was not a drop of water in our room ! We were told you’ll have to come over to main building for toilet ! So no toilet no shower no cup of tea etc . No point hanging around so came over for breakfast expecting to be served a freshly good breakfast with lots of choices - not so ! It was a chaos busy service not very well organised things kept running out and the only bread was white cheap bread ( which kept running out ! ) So not what we had paid for and not we were expecting ! Receptionist said they would be in touch with people ! Not a word ! I wrote an email which said they would respond within 48 hours ! Not a word so I wrote another one saying how disappointed I was and upset to be ignored and that after the third time of being asked I was going to post a review . All I heard was it is not our fault water went off and breakfast had to be changed because they were full ! Not good enough I’m afraid and not the way to run a business by ignoring issues .
I recently stayed overnight here with my sister . If only the hotel had responded to my emails instead of ignoring me ! The Saturday night was really good and we had a lovely meal served by a very nice young girl ! But on Sunday morning when we got up there was not a drop of water in our room ! We were told you’ll have to come over to main building for toilet ! So no toilet no shower no cup of tea etc . No point hanging around so came over for breakfast expecting to be served a freshly good breakfast with lots of choices - not so ! It was a chaos busy service not very well organised things kept running out and the only bread was white cheap bread ( which kept running out ! ) So not what we had paid for and not we were expecting ! Receptionist said they would be in touch with people ! Not a word ! I wrote an email which said they would respond within 48 hours ! Not a word so I wrote another one saying how disappointed I was and upset to be ignored and that after the third time of being asked I was going to post a review . All I heard was it is not our fault water went off and breakfast had to be changed because they were full ! Not good enough I’m afraid and not the way to run a business by ignoring issues .
10
Adrian
Sep 1, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The hotel was very easy to find and only a short distance from Bishop Auckland town centre, which we visited on the Saturday morning, using a local bus as the stop was just near the hotel. We were warmly greeted on arrival, which was our experience throughout our stay. Excellent staff, very helpful and polite. We stayed in a room just off from the the entrance near the court yard. The room was quite spacious with a very comfortable bed and excellent shower. We had dinner at the hotel on our first night and the food was well presented, hot and very tasty. A very comfortable restaurant and bar, though some separate seating in the bar area might not go amiss. Breakfasts were also excellent with good choices and well presented food. The car park has ample space and a couple of charging points. All in all a great 2 night stay and would definitely recommend There is plenty of car pa
The hotel was very easy to find and only a short distance from Bishop Auckland town centre, which we visited on the Saturday morning, using a local bus as the stop was just near the hotel. We were warmly greeted on arrival, which was our experience throughout our stay. Excellent staff, very helpful and polite. We stayed in a room just off from the the entrance near the court yard. The room was quite spacious with a very comfortable bed and excellent shower. We had dinner at the hotel on our first night and the food was well presented, hot and very tasty. A very comfortable restaurant and bar, though some separate seating in the bar area might not go amiss. Breakfasts were also excellent with good choices and well presented food. The car park has ample space and a couple of charging points. All in all a great 2 night stay and would definitely recommend There is plenty of car pa
10
Claire
Aug 31, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
A great weekend. The hotel was clean, staff friendly and helpful. Just what we needed for the kyren weekend.
A great weekend. The hotel was clean, staff friendly and helpful. Just what we needed for the kyren weekend.
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Paul
Dec 6, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel was faultless, felt so relaxing place. Hotel was such an amazing place, high standards. Restaurant and bar was great, Staff so helpfull, service was second to none. Lovedmy stay there
The hotel was faultless, felt so relaxing place. Hotel was such an amazing place, high standards. Restaurant and bar was great, Staff so helpfull, service was second to none. Lovedmy stay there
10
julia
Aug 31, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
A very comfortable stay with friendly staff and a very good breakfast
A very comfortable stay with friendly staff and a very good breakfast
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Owen
Dec 12, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We were greeted to find that we had been upgraded to a two-bed suite at no extra cost. This was due to the fact that we had our granddaughter with us and there was availability. It was immaculate, the food was great, the bar area was comfortable. The staff couldn't do enough for us. Well recommended !
We were greeted to find that we had been upgraded to a two-bed suite at no extra cost. This was due to the fact that we had our granddaughter with us and there was availability. It was immaculate, the food was great, the bar area was comfortable. The staff couldn't do enough for us. Well recommended !
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Location
Location is convenient for Bishop Auckland and Kynren, and several find it easy to reach. Many also note it as a practical base with ample parking for trips around the area.
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Caroline
Sep 7, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Close to Kynren and Aukland Palace
Close to Kynren and Aukland Palace
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John
May 12, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Very clean, modern & friendly. Excellent shower, comfy bed. Lovely breakfast, decent bar food. A bit off the beaten track, but still only a short drive to Durham & other attractions. Can’t fault it.
Very clean, modern & friendly. Excellent shower, comfy bed. Lovely breakfast, decent bar food. A bit off the beaten track, but still only a short drive to Durham & other attractions. Can’t fault it.
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Adrian
Sep 1, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The hotel was very easy to find and only a short distance from Bishop Auckland town centre, which we visited on the Saturday morning, using a local bus as the stop was just near the hotel. We were warmly greeted on arrival, which was our experience throughout our stay. Excellent staff, very helpful and polite. We stayed in a room just off from the the entrance near the court yard. The room was quite spacious with a very comfortable bed and excellent shower. We had dinner at the hotel on our first night and the food was well presented, hot and very tasty. A very comfortable restaurant and bar, though some separate seating in the bar area might not go amiss. Breakfasts were also excellent with good choices and well presented food. The car park has ample space and a couple of charging points. All in all a great 2 night stay and would definitely recommend There is plenty of car pa
The hotel was very easy to find and only a short distance from Bishop Auckland town centre, which we visited on the Saturday morning, using a local bus as the stop was just near the hotel. We were warmly greeted on arrival, which was our experience throughout our stay. Excellent staff, very helpful and polite. We stayed in a room just off from the the entrance near the court yard. The room was quite spacious with a very comfortable bed and excellent shower. We had dinner at the hotel on our first night and the food was well presented, hot and very tasty. A very comfortable restaurant and bar, though some separate seating in the bar area might not go amiss. Breakfasts were also excellent with good choices and well presented food. The car park has ample space and a couple of charging points. All in all a great 2 night stay and would definitely recommend There is plenty of car pa
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Lynn
Jul 20, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely small hotel, very convenient for exploring the area and for going to Kynren.
Lovely small hotel, very convenient for exploring the area and for going to Kynren.
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Claire
Aug 31, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
A great weekend. The hotel was clean, staff friendly and helpful. Just what we needed for the kyren weekend.
A great weekend. The hotel was clean, staff friendly and helpful. Just what we needed for the kyren weekend.
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Lynsey
Apr 21, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Nice clean rooms I'm beautiful countryside
Nice clean rooms I'm beautiful countryside
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Tracy
Nov 9, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Easy to find with lots of free parking. A warm welcome in a stylish reception. A spotlessly clean, spacious and nicely decorated room. A comfortable night's sleep. A powerful shower with complimentary toiletries. Again a warm welcome at breakfast. The dining room is bright and modern and a lovely place to eat. We were told to help ourselves at the continental style buffet and given a hot menu with lots of choices to order. Service was fast and we were really happy with our food choices. It was a good breakfast to set us up for the day. A lovely place, great value for money, we would recommend to others and definitely stay here again ourselves. Well done to all who work there including those behind the scenes.
Easy to find with lots of free parking. A warm welcome in a stylish reception. A spotlessly clean, spacious and nicely decorated room. A comfortable night's sleep. A powerful shower with complimentary toiletries. Again a warm welcome at breakfast. The dining room is bright and modern and a lovely place to eat. We were told to help ourselves at the continental style buffet and given a hot menu with lots of choices to order. Service was fast and we were really happy with our food choices. It was a good breakfast to set us up for the day. A lovely place, great value for money, we would recommend to others and definitely stay here again ourselves. Well done to all who work there including those behind the scenes.
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David
Sep 2, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The property is an excellent location to stay at while visiting Kynren
The property is an excellent location to stay at while visiting Kynren
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John
Oct 6, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great staff good location and lovely rooms and nice food, what more could you ask for!
Great staff good location and lovely rooms and nice food, what more could you ask for!
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MR A G
Jul 27, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Convenient accomodation for staying near Bishop Auckland
Convenient accomodation for staying near Bishop Auckland
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Dining
Breakfast is frequently praised for quality and choice, and many enjoyed tasty, well-presented dinners. Some report downsides including an overpriced or low-quality breakfast on occasion, a disappointing Sunday roast, and a one-off chaotic service during an outage.
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Gary
Oct 8, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great friendly welcome from all the staff, Room was clean with excellent facilities, The Oak Room serves very nice food and has a good selection of drinks and the prices are very reasonable, again the service was attentive and friendly, I have no hesitation booking a stay here again, and look forward to coming back
Great friendly welcome from all the staff, Room was clean with excellent facilities, The Oak Room serves very nice food and has a good selection of drinks and the prices are very reasonable, again the service was attentive and friendly, I have no hesitation booking a stay here again, and look forward to coming back
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Chris
Oct 17, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Visiting the area house hunting. The hotel was perfectly located to get around. Very comfortable room, warm and very well appointed. Breakfast was excellent, and the evening meals too. Unfortunately the Sunday roast was disappointing, but all in all the food was good. The staff were excellent, efficient and friendly. Special mention to Sasha in the restaurant, who went above and beyond to provide great service, especially when the Wi-Fi failed and our order was lost. Thankyou all.
Visiting the area house hunting. The hotel was perfectly located to get around. Very comfortable room, warm and very well appointed. Breakfast was excellent, and the evening meals too. Unfortunately the Sunday roast was disappointing, but all in all the food was good. The staff were excellent, efficient and friendly. Special mention to Sasha in the restaurant, who went above and beyond to provide great service, especially when the Wi-Fi failed and our order was lost. Thankyou all.
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Dean
Nov 19, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Breakfast menu had good choices to choose from. Selection of cereals, yogurts and fresh juices.
Breakfast menu had good choices to choose from. Selection of cereals, yogurts and fresh juices.
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Sharon
Jul 5, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
I recently stayed overnight here with my sister . If only the hotel had responded to my emails instead of ignoring me ! The Saturday night was really good and we had a lovely meal served by a very nice young girl ! But on Sunday morning when we got up there was not a drop of water in our room ! We were told you’ll have to come over to main building for toilet ! So no toilet no shower no cup of tea etc . No point hanging around so came over for breakfast expecting to be served a freshly good breakfast with lots of choices - not so ! It was a chaos busy service not very well organised things kept running out and the only bread was white cheap bread ( which kept running out ! ) So not what we had paid for and not we were expecting ! Receptionist said they would be in touch with people ! Not a word ! I wrote an email which said they would respond within 48 hours ! Not a word so I wrote another one saying how disappointed I was and upset to be ignored and that after the third time of being asked I was going to post a review . All I heard was it is not our fault water went off and breakfast had to be changed because they were full ! Not good enough I’m afraid and not the way to run a business by ignoring issues .
I recently stayed overnight here with my sister . If only the hotel had responded to my emails instead of ignoring me ! The Saturday night was really good and we had a lovely meal served by a very nice young girl ! But on Sunday morning when we got up there was not a drop of water in our room ! We were told you’ll have to come over to main building for toilet ! So no toilet no shower no cup of tea etc . No point hanging around so came over for breakfast expecting to be served a freshly good breakfast with lots of choices - not so ! It was a chaos busy service not very well organised things kept running out and the only bread was white cheap bread ( which kept running out ! ) So not what we had paid for and not we were expecting ! Receptionist said they would be in touch with people ! Not a word ! I wrote an email which said they would respond within 48 hours ! Not a word so I wrote another one saying how disappointed I was and upset to be ignored and that after the third time of being asked I was going to post a review . All I heard was it is not our fault water went off and breakfast had to be changed because they were full ! Not good enough I’m afraid and not the way to run a business by ignoring issues .
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Adrian
Sep 1, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The hotel was very easy to find and only a short distance from Bishop Auckland town centre, which we visited on the Saturday morning, using a local bus as the stop was just near the hotel. We were warmly greeted on arrival, which was our experience throughout our stay. Excellent staff, very helpful and polite. We stayed in a room just off from the the entrance near the court yard. The room was quite spacious with a very comfortable bed and excellent shower. We had dinner at the hotel on our first night and the food was well presented, hot and very tasty. A very comfortable restaurant and bar, though some separate seating in the bar area might not go amiss. Breakfasts were also excellent with good choices and well presented food. The car park has ample space and a couple of charging points. All in all a great 2 night stay and would definitely recommend There is plenty of car pa
The hotel was very easy to find and only a short distance from Bishop Auckland town centre, which we visited on the Saturday morning, using a local bus as the stop was just near the hotel. We were warmly greeted on arrival, which was our experience throughout our stay. Excellent staff, very helpful and polite. We stayed in a room just off from the the entrance near the court yard. The room was quite spacious with a very comfortable bed and excellent shower. We had dinner at the hotel on our first night and the food was well presented, hot and very tasty. A very comfortable restaurant and bar, though some separate seating in the bar area might not go amiss. Breakfasts were also excellent with good choices and well presented food. The car park has ample space and a couple of charging points. All in all a great 2 night stay and would definitely recommend There is plenty of car pa
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Maureen
Aug 17, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Slept well despite the mattress and pillows being very firm. Thought the full English breakfast was overpriced for what you got (1 sausage, 2 rashers of bacon, half a tomato, half a mushroom, 1 hash brown, 1 small slice of black pudding and 1 egg). Also the plates were cold.
Slept well despite the mattress and pillows being very firm. Thought the full English breakfast was overpriced for what you got (1 sausage, 2 rashers of bacon, half a tomato, half a mushroom, 1 hash brown, 1 small slice of black pudding and 1 egg). Also the plates were cold.
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Phill
May 26, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very nice clean and modern room, very nice hotel. Sound proofing very good. Excellent breakfast, nice staff Only issue was rom was warm and couldn't open the window due to the traffic outside.
Very nice clean and modern room, very nice hotel. Sound proofing very good. Excellent breakfast, nice staff Only issue was rom was warm and couldn't open the window due to the traffic outside.
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Brian
Nov 17, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Only had breakfast but it was excellent. Service was professional and friendly
Only had breakfast but it was excellent. Service was professional and friendly
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Sally
Sep 29, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Room was clean and quiet. Staff were friendly. Small thing but blinds at the windows were not adequate enough to keep the light out from the car park. Breakfast - plus side they did have gluten free bread but every thing else was of low quality.
Room was clean and quiet. Staff were friendly. Small thing but blinds at the windows were not adequate enough to keep the light out from the car park. Breakfast - plus side they did have gluten free bread but every thing else was of low quality.
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Karen
Apr 20, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We stayed here one night while visiting friends. Easy check in and friendly staff, the superior courtyard room was well equipped,clean and modern. I found the bed firm which was uncomfortable for me as I prefer a softer mattress. The breakfast was excellent, plenty of choice and freshly cooked, delicious 😋 would recommend.
We stayed here one night while visiting friends. Easy check in and friendly staff, the superior courtyard room was well equipped,clean and modern. I found the bed firm which was uncomfortable for me as I prefer a softer mattress. The breakfast was excellent, plenty of choice and freshly cooked, delicious 😋 would recommend.
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Christina
3 weeks ago
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely room and bathroom. Lovely courtyard outside the room, which was great to chill in the sunshine. Breakfast was good. Would stay again
Lovely room and bathroom. Lovely courtyard outside the room, which was great to chill in the sunshine. Breakfast was good. Would stay again
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Julie
Aug 3, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Another lovely stay. The staff were helpful and friendly as usual. The room was clean and spacious. Did not stay for breakfast on this occasion but it's usually very good. See you again soon. 😄
Another lovely stay. The staff were helpful and friendly as usual. The room was clean and spacious. Did not stay for breakfast on this occasion but it's usually very good. See you again soon. 😄
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Martin
Jul 8, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
What an amazing place to stay and in beautiful surroundings. The rooms were very large, clean, well furnished and had everything you needed to relax including coffee and tea making facilities. All the staff were very welcoming and couldn't do enough to help. Lovely bar, great food for dinner and breakfast. Can't rate this place enough and wouldn't hesitate to stay there again. Thank you to everyone involved at Park Head Hotel.
What an amazing place to stay and in beautiful surroundings. The rooms were very large, clean, well furnished and had everything you needed to relax including coffee and tea making facilities. All the staff were very welcoming and couldn't do enough to help. Lovely bar, great food for dinner and breakfast. Can't rate this place enough and wouldn't hesitate to stay there again. Thank you to everyone involved at Park Head Hotel.
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Philip
Jul 3, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Travelled for Buisness, great little hotel. Would definitely use again.
Travelled for Buisness, great little hotel. Would definitely use again.
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Ben
Jun 26, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Everything great, nice room, bar, restaurant, staff etc
Everything great, nice room, bar, restaurant, staff etc
Property Policies
Check-in
Check-out
From 15:00 to 23:00
Before 11:00
FAQs about Park Head Hotel
Is parking available at the property?
Free self-parking is available on-site. Limited parking is provided, and no reservation is required.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee of approximately GBP 12.50 for adults and GBP 7.50 for children.
Does the property allow pets?
Pets are allowed in specific rooms only, with a fee of GBP 30 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and accessible public areas. However, specific details about accessible rooms and bathrooms are not provided.
Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?
The hotel is located in Bishop Auckland, just a 3-minute drive from Auckland Castle and 10 minutes from Durham University. It is approximately 8.7 miles from Raby Castle and 10.3 miles from Durham Castle.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are allowed at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.
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Prices in USD for 2 guests, updated daily.
- 2026-09-04: 132.19367550048827USD
- 2026-09-05: 249.60810359497071USD
- 2026-09-06: 104.91446540374756USD
- 2026-09-07: 127.73051007537842USD
- 2026-09-08: 177.56091616516113USD
- 2026-09-09: 138.3694345321655USD
- 2026-09-10: 119.18662816009521USD
- 2026-09-11: 129.63718132019042USD
- 2026-09-12: 447.1956380981445USD
- 2026-09-13: 102.66303011627197USD
- 2026-09-14: 114.94092396850586USD
- 2026-09-15: 136.0697168609619USD
- 2026-09-16: 129.20259556274414USD
- 2026-09-17: 125.58141678314209USD
- 2026-09-18: 166.19896987915038USD
- 2026-09-19: 185.10712755126954USD
- 2026-09-20: 109.71495181732178USD
- 2026-09-21: 130.14987484283446USD
- 2026-09-22: 157.76085021972656USD
- 2026-09-23: 127.22616340637207USD
- 2026-09-24: 125.94091630096436USD
- 2026-09-25: 168.18560965270996USD
- 2026-09-26: 198.06754061279295USD
- 2026-09-27: 124.97729774475097USD
- 2026-09-28: 154.6424054473877USD
- 2026-09-29: 135.10221728363038USD
- 2026-09-30: 160.66938314208986USD
- 2026-10-01: 131.05424137115477USD
- 2026-10-02: 145.57696036987304USD
- 2026-10-03: 136.42155180511475USD
- 2026-10-04: 88.8924583267212USD
- 2026-10-05: 100.73945250549316USD
- 2026-10-06: 101.62901267242431USD
- 2026-10-07: 99.8898810333252USD
- 2026-10-08: 105.34130684051513USD
- 2026-10-09: 110.81439725189209USD
- 2026-10-10: 110.76442245941162USD
- 2026-10-11: 88.91539002227783USD
- 2026-10-12: 101.37913871002198USD
- 2026-10-13: 102.35864464263916USD
- 2026-10-14: 99.83990624084473USD
- 2026-10-15: 100.24969953918458USD
- 2026-10-16: 109.79517730865479USD
- 2026-10-17: 110.76442245941162USD
- 2026-10-18: 88.92538498077393USD
- 2026-10-19: 102.44859926910401USD
- 2026-10-20: 101.89887655181884USD
- 2026-10-21: 100.73945250549316USD
- 2026-10-22: 101.92886142730713USD
- 2026-10-23: 107.99581895599366USD
- 2026-10-24: 120.76981009216308USD
- 2026-10-25: 88.92538498077393USD
- 2026-10-26: 102.15874547271729USD
- 2026-10-27: 99.83990624084473USD
- 2026-10-28: 106.49109922027588USD
- 2026-10-29: 107.26578825073243USD
- 2026-10-30: 119.06426080474853USD
- 2026-10-31: 113.36312052917481USD
- 2026-11-01: 86.68650541687012USD
- 2026-11-02: 101.89887655181884USD
- 2026-11-03: 101.7989269668579USD
- 2026-11-04: 110.63073988952637USD
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
You'll be required to pay the following fully refundable deposit.
A damage deposit of GBP 250 will be collected before check-in.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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, debit cards, and cash
- Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
- This property allows pets in specific rooms only (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 12.50 for adults and GBP 7.50 for children
- Pet fee: GBP 30 per pet, per stay
- Service animals are exempt from fees
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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