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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 ambiance. 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 20 mi from Teesside International Airport, the inn is near attractions such as Lumley Castle (21 mi) and Beamish Museum (27 mi). Highly rated for its attentive staff and excellent breakfast.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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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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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
3 twin beds
and
1 full bed
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Vivienne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was a lovely place to stay room was excellent. Breakfast was one of the better ones I have had whilst staying away from home. I only have a couple of negatives, and they are. There was a dog that barked either in the adjacent room or owners...
  • Anna
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great place to stay, friendly staff, very helpful. Excellent breakfast. Good comfortable beds, very clean and tidy. Great restaurant with lovely freshly prepared food, very resonably priced.
  • Jane
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely location to stay. Staff exceptionally friendly and so were the locals. The food was gorgeous. And it was the best breakfast we have had, it will keep you going for the day. The room was lovely and clean and very comfortable beds.
  • Traveler12122020
    United States United States
    Great location, clean, comfortable, and safe. The old church across the street is fantastic. Be sure to visit. We had all our meals at the Saxon Inn, which were very good. The patio is lovely too. We will be back! Comfy and fun stay.
  • Susan
    United States United States
    Everything! So clean and nice and the staff was very accommodating!
  • Richard
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast very good. We wanted only continental type breakfast (no sausages, eggs, bacon, beans etc) and they adjusted the price accordingly. Eveneing meal portions too big! No room for a dessert!
  • Lorraine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Stayed here before. The room was very nice and quiet the food is always lovely generous portions. Staff are very helpful especially the ladies on breakfast duties keeping us amused all the time very enjoyable stay 🙂
  • Al
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautifully decorated and really comfortable setting. The staff were delightful and very helpful. Check in and out was very simple and I was made to feel welcome instantly and for my entire stay. This trip was solo for business. I will be...
  • Anonymous
    Singapore Singapore
    Breakfast was v good, and chef was very friendly too love it. i am from SIngapore and staying in this Inn within a countryside is a dream, relaxing way to spend 5 days here.
  • 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.

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

The Saxon Inn takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 9:30 PM
Check-out
From 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

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

Must-know information for guests at this property

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

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

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

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