The Saxon Inn

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Scored 9
Rated superb

Staff

9.6

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: The Saxon Inn in Bishop Auckland offers family rooms with private bathrooms, free WiFi, and modern amenities. Each room includes a work desk, dining area, and comfortable seating. Dining Experience: Guests can enjoy British cuisine at the family-friendly restaurant, which serves lunch and dinner in a traditional and romantic ambience. Breakfast options include full English/Irish, gluten-free, and vegetarian. Leisure Facilities: The inn features a garden, terrace, bar, and games room. Additional amenities include free on-site private parking, bicycle parking, and streaming services. Location and Attractions: Located 32 km from Teesside International Airport, the inn is near attractions such as Lumley Castle (33 km) and Beamish Museum (43 km). Highly rated for its attentive staff and excellent breakfast.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Gluten-free

  • Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Number of guests
 
1 single bed
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1 large double bed
1 large double bed
3 single beds
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1 double bed
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Christopher
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Stayed here for a number of years. Rooms great, staff great & could not be more helpful. Like a home from home.”
Michael
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Staff are very attentive, friendly and helpful. Food is good quality and, in particular, breakfast is highly recommended. Very handy for Bishop Auckland, the South Durham area and within 10 miles of Durham City. Situated in an old and quiet...”
Adams
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Nice comfortable pub and hotel, good location for touring the area and friendly helpful staff. Good choice of evening meals. Ideal for a long weekend.”
Cassie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Food was fantastic, great choice, all home made and very large portions. Room was clean and good for the 3 of us, Staff were very friendly and helpful.”
Mary
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Excellent staff who were responsive and considerate Flexibility of all staff”
Hania
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Good sized room, it was nice to have a sofa for sitting on at night. Our room has a lovely view of the Saxon church too. The breakfast was tasty and nicely cooked.”
Joanne
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Newly decorated, comfortable room. The inn is in a quiet location. Good breakfasts. Lovely staff - nothing too much trouble. A visit to the lovely little Saxon church opposite the inn is a must.”
Keith
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Breakfast was fine . Not expensive so 7/10 Evening meal was excellent 10/10”
Richard
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The room was spotless, spacious and perfect for our stay and all the staff we dealt with were absolutely outstanding.”
Lisa
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely place to stay friendly staff nice clean rooms and good food”

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    British
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 21:30
Check-out
From 10:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.