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The Saxon Inn

Durham, Durham

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Nice location! Near public transportOnly 3.8 km to Bishop Auckland Station

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4.6/5

FantasticFrom 55 reviews

5.0/58 Jan 2026

Andrew

Quaint location in an historical building. Some uneven floorboards and doors would get stuck, but that’s to be expected ina building several hundred years old.

5.0/526 Nov 2025

Bradley

Clean room, brilliant staff and good homemade food

5.0/531 Oct 2025

E R • Couple Trip

Service was excellent, food was great.

5.0/524 Oct 2025

Carol Ann • Couple Trip

everything was spot on .. thanks to the staff from Penrith

5.0/512 Oct 2025

Peter • Solo Trip

Really nice hotel, well decorated, great breakfast and bar meals. Would use again.

5.0/57 Aug 2025

Kimberly

Very clean, very friendly, very comfortable and good food - what more do you need? -

5.0/510 Jul 2025

Philip • Solo Trip

Lovely inn, the room was clean and airy, only thing I took a picture of was the breakfast! That was lovely too!

5.0/510 Jul 2025

Dave

We need to stay near Bishop Aukland and this came up on Hotels.com. The locals we were meeting knew of it and said it was good and it really was. Lovely pub. Very friendly. Great service. Awesome food. Very accommodating as we turned up a bit late but they still did food for us. Would recommend and stay again.

5.0/522 Dec 2024

Louise • Couple Trip

Our room was beautiful. It had a king size bed and the en-suite bathroom was a good size. The only downside was that the toilet flush handle was broken but still worked. It could have done with better lighting in the bathroom as you couldn’t see in the mirror very well. The room was immaculately clean and had a sofa and tv with easy to connect to WiFi. Personally I struggled with comfort of the bed as I found it too soft but it was dressed with clean sheets and had extra pillows in the wardrobe. The food in the evening was very tasty, with very generous portions and the breakfast which you could order the night before was plentiful and generous portions of the full English which was served fresh. The only criticism of this was that the toast was not warm. Overall a lovely stay and would recommend it.

5.0/516 Oct 2024

John • Solo Trip

Most welcoming and friendly staff. Very comfortable sleep and excellent breakfast.

5.0/530 Aug 2024

Lorraine

Nice Inn. Rooms immaculate and food excellent.

5.0/511 Jun 2024

Arron

Great little hotel remote quiet location great food and even better staff really helpful and accommodating. I have stayed here a few times now and whenever in the area I will stay again.

5.0/513 Nov 2023

Garry • Couple Trip

Excellent stay friendly helpful staffvery comfortable & amazing fresh cooked food

5.0/52 Nov 2023

Richard

Best hotel I stay in. Rooms are super comfy. Staff very friendly and warming. The food is also incredible.

5.0/59 Oct 2023

James Andrew • Trip with Friends

Room was big and comfortable beds. Great facilities and plenty of towels etc. Food was very nice in the bar/restaurant and very welcoming from staff. Would recommend!

5.0/56 Sep 2023

Richard

Superb hotel. Rooms are very comfy and modern. The food in the restaurant is amazing. Highly recommend

5.0/531 Jul 2023

Nina • Couple Trip

Lovely room. No stone had been left unturned re items provided in the rooms including cotton wool, ear sticks, eye and ear pads, robes even! Also breakfast was excellent. I need a feather pillow but maybe there were some of I'd asked!

5.0/518 Jul 2023

Shirley • Solo Trip

Could not fault it whatsoever. Never stayed at such a friendly place ever

5.0/514 Jul 2023

Shirley

A very warm and welcoming Hotel, one very minor thing, i cant stand very hot showers and could not cool mine down, as i say very minor so minor i did ask for it to be adjusted. Would definitely stay again.

5.0/521 Jun 2023

Gill • Couple Trip

Had a really lovely night's stay. The bed was really comfy, the room was clean and well equipped, the staff were friendly and helpful. The food was good pub food with massive portions and very reasonable. Breakfast was delicious. The hotel is peaceful and in a lovely setting right opposite a beautiful old church.

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Parking (Free)

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Patio or terrace

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Free WiFi

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Saxon Green, Bishop Auckland, England, GB

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Accommodation Rules

Check-in Procedure

Check-in2:00 PM-9:30 PM

Check-out10:30

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:30 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.

Want to check in early? Fill out the Special Requests form on the booking page.

More Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

About The Saxon Inn

The Saxon Inn Location
Located in Bishop Auckland, The Saxon Inn is a 1-minute drive from Escomb Saxon Church and 7 minutes from Auckland Castle. This inn is 7.4 mi (11.9 km) from Spennymoor Leisure Centre and 7.8 mi (12.6 km) from Raby Castle.

The Saxon Inn Facility and Service
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.

The Saxon Inn Rooms
Stay in one of 9 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.

Restaurant and Cafe
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Inn Restaurant serving guests of The Saxon Inn. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. English breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.

Room Type and Price

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 - Wed, 19 Aug 2026 (1 night)

1 Room, 1 Adult, 0 Children