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The Saxon Inn

4.0 star property
4-star inn near Escomb Saxon Church

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Front of property
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Deluxe Room, Multiple Beds
Reception
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

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, Durham University
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Place, Durham Cathedral
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Airport, Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Deluxe Triple Room, Multiple Beds

Deluxe Triple Room, Multiple Beds

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

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

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

About the area

Bishop Auckland

Bishop Auckland retreat .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 km
  • Durham University - 26 min drive - 23.9 km
  • Durham Cathedral - 29 min drive - 26.2 km
  • Durham Castle - 31 min drive - 28.2 km
  • Yorkshire Dales National Park - 47 min drive - 45.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Pollards Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Knead A Slice - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Spice Lounge - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪El Castillo - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Saxon Inn

4-star inn near Escomb Saxon Church
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 4-star 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.

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

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 Jun 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Saxon Inn on Jun 7, 2026 start from CA $124, 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. 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

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, brilliant staff and good homemade food
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Clive

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

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
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Pleasant stay. Clean room. A not too loud alarm did disturb our sleep a little but it must have been nothing untoward? - fire regulations said to wait in bedroom until otherwise advised... fortunately no such advice was forthcoming!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol Ann

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Kevin

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Arron

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

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

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was lovely. Staff were friendly and helpful and the room was beautifully arranged.I also enjoyed the food.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James Andrew

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
Verified

8/10 Good

PAULA

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

Saxon inn the place to be.

It was a lovely family night away the saxon inn is very clean the food is lovely you get a lot of food on the plate want you orderd ,staff are so friendly and helpful over all the saxon inn is nice cosy little place to stay. And also it is a nice little village as well.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Very very good

very good very comfortable nice rooms friendly staff good food overall excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gill

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