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Lanehead Old School

3.5 star property
Bed & breakfast in Bishop Auckland with free breakfast and a bar

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Lanehead, Bishop Auckland, England, DL13 1AL
  • Killhope Lead Mining Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Weardale Museum
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • North Pennines
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.)
    ‪62 min drive‬

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Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Double Room (West Suite)

  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Single Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Single Room

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Double Room (East Suite)

  • 322 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Bishop Auckland

Located 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Killhope Lead Mining Museum, Lanehead Old School is within a 5-minute drive of Weardale Museum. This 3-room, 3.5-star bed & breakfast welcomes guests with conveniences like free breakfast, a bar/lounge, and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Killhope Lead Mining Museum - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Weardale Museum - 5 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • North Pennines - 12 min drive - 8.0 miles
  • North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - 19 min drive - 13.5 miles
  • High Force - 20 min drive - 13.5 miles

Getting around

  • Langwathby Station - 46 min drive
  • Carlisle (CAX) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Blue Bell Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Chatterbox Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Golden Lion - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Miners Arms - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Nent Hall Country House Hotel - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Lanehead Old School

Bed & breakfast in Bishop Auckland with free breakfast and a bar
Lanehead Old School features free WiFi in public areas and a garden. Free parking is available if you drive. Friendly staff can provide luggage storage, and also offer advice about sightseeing.
Guests can expect to find flat-screen TVs with digital channels. Beds are dressed in premium bedding and bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries. Other standard amenities include sitting areas, electric kettles, and free tea bags/instant coffee.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available
  • A bar/lounge

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • High-pile carpet in room

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • This property doesn't allow children 6 and younger (only guests older than 6 are allowed)

Important information

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 cash
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-10:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The bed & breakfast can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Lanehead Old School Bed & breakfast
Lanehead Old School Bishop Auckland
Lanehead Old School Bed & breakfast Bishop Auckland

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Lanehead Old School?

Lanehead Old School provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For additional details, review the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Lanehead Old School?

As of Jul 16, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lanehead Old School on Jul 17, 2025 start from $163.8, 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.

What's there to do within easy reach of Lanehead Old School?

This bed & breakfast is located in Bishop Auckland, close to Weardale Museum, North Pennines, and Nenthead Mines. You'll also find Killhope Lead Mining Museum and Allenheads Heritage Centre within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Lanehead Old School?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the bed & breakfast.

Does Lanehead Old School include a casino at the property?

No, Lanehead Old School doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Lanehead Old School?

No, there is no indoor pool at this bed & breakfast.

Is Lanehead Old School a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this bed u0026 breakfast will appreciate amenities like premium bedding and slippers as well as a bar.

Does Lanehead Old School have a hot tub?

No, this bed & breakfast doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Lanehead Old School feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Lanehead Old School offers free breakfast though there is no restaurant.

Will Lanehead Old School allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Lanehead Old School.

Are there connecting rooms at Lanehead Old School?

No, this bed & breakfast doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from Lanehead Old School?

The closest major airport to Lanehead Old School is Carlisle (CAX), which is about 25.3 mi away. Another top airport is Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL), which is around 28.2 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Lanehead Old School?

No, at Lanehead Old School, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

Lanehead Old School Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Business traveler

Fabulous stay

Warm welcome on arrival. All matters explained for my stay. Everything provided and to a high standard. Comfortable bed and room. Lovely breakfast spread and freshly cooked breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
After a seven hour drive from Skye in wet and stormy conditions, it was wonderful to arrive at Lanehead Old School where Lisa had lit the log burner in the large and comfortable hall and made me feel immediately at ease. The sleeping quarters are very cosy, with a separate bathroom and living room containing everything you need for a relaxed stay, best of all a very comfortable bed. Next morning breakfast was sumptuous, cooked to perfection by Lisa who is a super host. L’oasis a special place ideally situated for me as a stopover between Kent and Scotland. My only regret is that I didn’t get to meet Gordon.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

G

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

Fantastic hospitality, gorgeous venue

From the minute we arrived, Lisa couldn't have done more for us. We felt completely catered for and had a wonderful stay. The school house has been renovated so beautifully and we loved hearing about and seeing the history of it. The bed was extremely comfy and we slept brilliantly, waking to a gorgeous home-coked breakfast. The views from the school house were beautiful in every direction and we felt perfectly detached from the rest of the world (but with 4G signal - good mix!). It was also great to meet Gordon, the resident wolfhound, as we played pool as a family before we went to bed. Such a lovely evening and morning!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

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

You have to go and visit this

I arrived early to a super friendly host. Was invited into an open lounge for the quests with a roaring real fire . Offered refreshments and then shown to my room for the night. . Cannot fault the whole experience from start finish . Real home made breakfast, just a lovely environment , and a very good price I would have paid more for this . Thanks again to the host she was super lovely .My only regret is not spending more time there.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

Up there amongst the best !

A lovely and tasteful conversion of an old school house by the current owners Chris and Lisa who made us welcome on first arrival! Entering through a gorgeous large porch into the wonderfully large yet cosy hall furnished with comfortable chesterfield and fireside chairs and kept toasty via a large attractive log burner! Lisa our host was attentive but not intrusive and made us feel comfortable and every wish catered for through out our 2 day visit including the delicious full English Lisa cooked both mornings a breakfast to behold! We had a wonderful stay at the Lanehead Old School and when it was time for us to leave we felt we had made a friend in Lisa and a place we will definitely be returning to when the occasion allows us !
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Made very welcome straight away. One of the best
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

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

Amazing & Elite. Breakfast fit for Royalty

An amazing place to stay, with spectacular views and steeped in local history. Lisa will welcome you with a great big smile and goes above and beyond to make your stay perfect. Nothing is too much to ask for and everything you need and more is provided.It has all the mod cons. We enjoyed a luxurious stay, relaxed in the lounge in front of the roaring stove fire, whilst enjoying the stunning views and watching the huge tv. Beds are super comfy and provided a great nights sleep. Breakfast is a magnificent spread of beverages, cereals, fruit, yoghurt, croissants, homemade preserves, toast and a full English! All high quality ingredients and locally sourced. It tasted delicious! Fit for Royalty! We stayed just one night and didn’t want to leave! We will be going back again. Highly recommended, a perfect gem with an amazing host. A great base for exploring the surrounding area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alan

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

Exceptional with a breakfast to die for!

Exceptional place to stay. Warm friendly welcome. Beautifully furnished and spotlessly clean. Very comfortable bed and everything provided you could possibly need. The full-english breakfast was the best I've ever tasted. I thoroughly enjoyed my three night stay and will definitely be back. The location is quiet and superb for exploring the upper reaches of Weardale.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023