The Saxon Inn

Inn with restaurant, near Escomb Saxon Church

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Front of property
Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board
View from room
Serves lunch and dinner
Exterior
Nestled near Escomb Saxon Church, The Saxon Inn offers a warm atmosphere with breakfast and dinner options at the on-site restaurant. Explore the garden, unwind in the arcade/game room or connect to in-room WiFi. Previous guests rave about their experience.
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Child-friendly activities

Main amenities (7)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Arcade/games room
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
£83
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov

Why we love this property

Culinary bliss
This inn combines delicious dining at its restaurant with a welcoming bar. Morning guests can fuel up with the English breakfast option.
Cosy designer retreat
Each guestroom features curated, individual decor that sets this inn apart. The unique ambiance creates a charming, personalised stay experience.

Room options

Showing 4 of 4 rooms
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Bathroom | Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Deluxe Triple Room, Multiple Beds | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board
Deluxe Triple Room, Multiple Beds | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board
View from room

Deluxe Triple Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds | Bathroom | Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board
Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board
Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds

Very good

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Single Beds
Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Bathroom | Combined shower/bathtub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board
Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board
Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
Saxon Green, Bishop Auckland, England, DL14 7SY

What's nearby

  • Escomb Saxon Church - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Auckland Castle - 7 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Binchester Roman Fort - 11 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Durham University - 20 min drive - 22.7 km
  • Durham Cathedral - 23 min drive - 24.6 km

Getting around

  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 44 min drive
  • Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.) - 57 min drive
  • Bishop Auckland Station - 6 min drive
  • Shildon Station - 11 min drive
  • Heighington Station - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Pollards Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Welcome - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bishop’s Lodge - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Knead A Slice - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Mitre - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The Saxon Inn

Enjoy your visit to Bishop Auckland with a stay at The Saxon Inn. The bar is a great place to grab a drink, and guests looking for a bite to eat can visit Inn Restaurant, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. A terrace and a garden are other highlights.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 9 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10:30 AM
    • Contactless check-out
    • Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • English breakfast (surcharge) on weekday mornings 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

Travelling with children

  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Pool table

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Arcade/games room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV
  • Netflix

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Inn Restaurant – This family restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Saxon Bar – This bar serves lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 10 per person

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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Frequently asked questions

Does The Saxon Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Saxon Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Saxon Inn?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Saxon Inn?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Saxon Inn?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

What is there to do at The Saxon Inn and nearby?

The Saxon Inn has an arcade and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Saxon Inn?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, Inn Restaurant.

What's the area around The Saxon Inn like?

The Saxon Inn is located a short 1-minute walk from Escomb Saxon Church.

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