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The Saxon Inn

4.0 star property
Inn near Escomb Saxon Church in Bishop Auckland

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Front of property
Reception
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board
Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Saxon Green, Bishop Auckland, England, DL14 7SY
  • Escomb Saxon Church
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Auckland Castle
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Durham University
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Triple Room, Multiple Beds | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Triple Room, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Bishop Auckland

In Bishop Auckland .At this Bishop Auckland inn, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Escomb Saxon Church and 3 miles (5 km) of Auckland Castle. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Spennymoor Leisure Centre and Raby Castle.
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What's nearby

  • Escomb Saxon Church - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Auckland Castle - 7 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Binchester Roman Fort - 11 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Witton Castle - 12 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Durham University - 20 min drive - 14.1 miles

Getting around

  • Bishop Auckland Station - 6 min drive
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bishop Auckland Hospital Social Club - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Pollards Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Bay Horse - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Cumberland Arms - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Craft House Bars - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The Saxon Inn

Inn near Escomb Saxon Church in Bishop Auckland
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, an arcade/game room, and a garden are also featured at The Saxon Inn. Self parking is free.

This Bishop Auckland inn is smoke free.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Saxon Inn offers 9 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with Netflix. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 10 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV
  • Netflix

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 10 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Saxon Inn to the airport?

The Saxon Inn is 21.1 mi (44-min drive) away from the Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Saxon Inn?

As of May 28, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Saxon Inn on Jun 6, 2025 start from $101.34, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Saxon Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Saxon Inn.

Does The Saxon Inn offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Saxon Inn, but English breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 10 per person. It's available on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Saxon Inn?

No, there is no casino at this inn.

What time is check-in at The Saxon Inn?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM.

Is there free parking at The Saxon Inn?

This inn offers free self parking.

Does The Saxon Inn have a pool?

The Saxon Inn does not have a pool.

Does The Saxon Inn have a restaurant?

The Saxon Inn is home to Inn Restaurant, which features light fare.

Does The Saxon Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this inn.

How close is The Saxon Inn to downtown Bishop Auckland?

The Saxon Inn is 1.2 mi away from Bishop Auckland.

The Saxon Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 72 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A lovely stop over

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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John, Northwich

Business traveler
Most welcoming and friendly staff. Very comfortable sleep and excellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

LOVELY STAY

Nice Inn. Rooms immaculate and food excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arron

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The Saxon Inn

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Garry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable stay

Excellent stay friendly helpful staffvery comfortable & amazing fresh cooked food
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Arron

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect stay

Best hotel I stay in. Rooms are super comfy. Staff very friendly and warming. The food is also incredible.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
My shower did not work, it was scorching hot I mentioned this to the lady working and they could not fix the issue. They know the issue is ongoing as they left a a4 sign piece of paper in room mentioning not to fiddle with shower as its tempermental.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

James Andrew

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rosy

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Pleasant overnight stay

Pleasant overall stay. Room had all the usual facilities one would expect, all in working order. Restaurant serves the usual pub fayre for a reasonable price & to a fair standard. Bed was quiet hard, as were the pillows, but this is only a personal preference. Breakfast was of a good choice & variety, although a bit pricey at £10 per head. It should be noted that access to the bedrooms was by staircase only, so would be not vaiable for everybody. Overall a good overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent hotel

Superb hotel. Rooms are very comfy and modern. The food in the restaurant is amazing. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent hotel

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Could not fault it whatsoever. Never stayed at such a friendly place ever
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gill

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was very good people were very friendly helpful clean
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023