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The Saxon Inn

4.0 star property
Inn with free parking, steps from Escomb Saxon Church

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Serves lunch and dinner
Reception
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board
Front of property
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Saxon Green, Bishop Auckland, England, DL14 7SY
  • Place, Escomb Saxon Church
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Deer Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Durham University
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.)
    ‪50 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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Triple Room, Multiple Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin 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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Bishop Auckland

The Saxon Inn places you next to Escomb Saxon Church and within a few miles (5 km) of other popular attractions like Auckland Castle. This 9-room, 4-star inn welcomes guests with a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Escomb Saxon Church - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Deer Park - 6 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Durham University - 20 min drive - 14.1 miles
  • Durham Cathedral - 23 min drive - 15.3 miles
  • Durham Castle - 23 min drive - 15.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Pollards Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Knead A Slice - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Welcome - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Mitre - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Bay Horse - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The Saxon Inn

Inn with free parking, steps from Escomb Saxon Church
At The Saxon Inn, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas, an arcade/game room, and a terrace. If you drive, put free parking to good use. Staff members can help with accommodation requests, and provide front-desk service during limited hours. This smoke-free inn also has a garden.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 40-inch flat-screen TVs with Netflix. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Coffee makers, phones, and ironing boards are other standard amenities.

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Property amenities

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

Restaurants on site

  • Inn Restaurant
  • Saxon Bar

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV
  • Netflix

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 10 per person

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

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
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:30 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. 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 credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at The Saxon Inn?

The Saxon Inn offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For more details, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What is there to do near The Saxon Inn?

This inn is located in Bishop Auckland, close to Auckland Castle, National Railway Museum at Shildon, and Whitworth Hall Country Park. You'll also find Bishop Auckland Golf Club and Binchester Roman Fort within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at The Saxon Inn?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the inn.

Does The Saxon Inn have a casino at the property?

No, The Saxon Inn doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Saxon Inn?

No, there is no indoor pool at this inn.

What amenities will couples enjoy at The Saxon Inn?

Couples staying at this inn will appreciate amenities like Netflix as well as a bar and a restaurant.

Does The Saxon Inn have a hot tub?

No, this inn doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Saxon Inn have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, The Saxon Inn serves an English breakfast for a surcharge on weekday mornings at Inn Restaurant.

Does The Saxon Inn allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Saxon Inn.

Are there connecting rooms at The Saxon Inn?

No, this inn doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from The Saxon Inn?

The closest major airport to The Saxon Inn is Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.), which is 21.1 mi away (44 minutes by car). Another top airport is Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL), which is around 25.7 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Saxon Inn?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Saxon Inn.

The Saxon Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 89 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 89 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 89 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 89 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 89 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

E R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Service was excellent, food was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol Ann

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
everything was spot on .. thanks to the staff from Penrith
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pete

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter, Baston

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice hotel, well decorated, great breakfast and bar meals. Would use again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ruth

Liked: Staff & service
Pleasant room, liked having sofa and coffee table area. Staff very busy when we arrived in the evening which affected ease of check in and welcome.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Clive

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, very friendly, very comfortable and good food - what more do you need? -
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

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

Lovely inn

Lovely inn, the room was clean and airy, only thing I took a picture of was the breakfast! That was lovely too!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave

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

Awesome pub with rooms. Highly recommended.

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Anthony

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

4 day business stay.

Nice comfortable room with some nice added touches. Water. Dressing gown and slippers. Unfortunatly i had a very noisy neighbour. Thin walls. Menu in room different to limited menu in restaurant.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Khun

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

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

Good home cooking but reasonable pub hotel.

Really good home cooked food at a good price too but hotel side of the pub was a little expensive considering breakfast wasnt included but it was comfortable and clean and nice for me personally to have memory foam pillows instead of feather filled ones.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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