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Old Coach House At The Golden Lion

3.0 star property
Enjoy the free parking at this 3-star Bishop Auckland inn

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Apartment, Private Bathroom (The Old Coach House Apt ) | Miscellaneous
Apartment, Private Bathroom (The Old Coach House Apt )
Bar (on property)
Restaurant

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar

Explore the area

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12 Market Place, St Johns Chapel, Bishop Auckland, England, DL13 1QF
  • Place, North Pennines
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Weardale Museum
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Durham University
    ‪51 min drive‬
  • Airport, Carlisle (CAX)
    ‪90 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, Ensuite (Bothy King )

Double Room, Ensuite (Bothy King )

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Twin Room, Ensuite (Bothy Bunks Room )

Twin Room, Ensuite (Bothy Bunks Room )

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Apartment, Private Bathroom (The Old Coach House Apt )

Apartment, Private Bathroom (The Old Coach House Apt )

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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Apartment, Private Bathroom (The Hayloft Apt )

Apartment, Private Bathroom (The Hayloft Apt )

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Superior Double Room, Ensuite (The Hemling)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Bishop Auckland

In Bishop Auckland .You'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Weardale Museum and 6 miles (10 km) of North Pennines with a stay here. Killhope Lead Mining Museum is within 6 miles (10 km) and Allenheads Heritage Centre is within 9 miles (15 km).
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What's nearby

  • North Pennines - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Weardale Museum - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Durham University - 51 min drive - 61.1 km
  • Durham Cathedral - 51 min drive - 61.4 km
  • Beamish Open Air Museum - 53 min drive - 54.2 km

Getting around

  • Haydon Bridge Station - 30 min drive
  • Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Blue Bell Inn - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The High Force Hotel - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Hare And Hounds - ‬2 min drive
  • Pizza Hut
  • ‪Golden Lion - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Old Coach House At The Golden Lion

Enjoy the free parking at this 3-star Bishop Auckland inn
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Bishop Auckland inn is smoke free.

  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Pool or billiards table
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Old Coach House At The Golden Lion offers 4 accommodations.

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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

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

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  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

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 credit cards
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 accepts Visa and Mastercard.

Property is also known as

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Old Coach House At The Golden Lion Inn Bishop Auckland

Frequently asked questions

How close is Old Coach House At The Golden Lion to the airport?

Old Coach House At The Golden Lion is 41.2 mi (65-min drive) away from the Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Old Coach House At The Golden Lion?

As of Apr 28, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Old Coach House At The Golden Lion on Apr 29, 2026 start from CA $113, 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 Old Coach House At The Golden Lion have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Old Coach House At The Golden Lion.

Does Old Coach House At The Golden Lion offer free breakfast?

Old Coach House At The Golden Lion does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Old Coach House At The Golden Lion?

No, there is no casino at this inn.

What time is check-in at Old Coach House At The Golden Lion?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Old Coach House At The Golden Lion?

This inn offers free self parking.

Does Old Coach House At The Golden Lion have a pool?

Old Coach House At The Golden Lion does not have a pool.

Does Old Coach House At The Golden Lion have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Old Coach House At The Golden Lion have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this inn.

How close is Old Coach House At The Golden Lion to downtown Bishop Auckland?

Old Coach House At The Golden Lion is 6.8 mi away from Stanhope.

Old Coach House At The Golden Lion Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Welcomed warmly for a 1 night stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

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

A great B & B at a country pub

Only had time to stay one night, but wish it was longer. Excellent little country hotel, good value, good meals and great hospitality. Nice walks locally and not far from some various attractions.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Geoff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good value breakfast, just order what you want night before. Found food was very good. Room and bed comfortable. Very clean. Usb in room. There are some steps up to the room so check with if you have trouble getting up stairs.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

P

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

Coast2Coast in September

Booked as part of a Coast2Coast ride and staying in The Old Coach House added to the fun. A bike-friendly local. The staff were great and a good atmosphere in the bar.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michaela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pity pub wasn’t open
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Ideal single apartment adjacent to a busy local in a wonderful St John’s Chapel, Weardale location..with very close proximity to the ‘top of the world’ (Noah’s View Point) Road across to Teesdale. Good pub food and a couple of real ales… Just what was needed after a long drive!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

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

Amazing little find.

This place was amazing, the owners were so friendly, we had a warm welcome and they made sure we was happy at every turn, the food in the Adjacent pub was fantastic value, we had a steak that was very tasty and tried the curry's that were on offer, the breakfast was delicious and plentyful, the room was modern, clean and the bed extremely comfortable, and all thats before you venture out and enjoy the views, just a short drive away your in the middle of the Pennies and can drive for miles without even seeing another car, can not recommend this place enough. Also a Co.op in the village for all your bedroom snacks.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent friendly service.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing place. Quiet area. Connected to a local wonderful pub. Very friendly owner and staff. Excellent food too
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

DEREK

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

Great place

One night business stop over . Fast check in Lovely chilli con carne and a few beers . Cracking pub . Accommodation 10/10 . Everything you could ask for . Would stay again . 10/10
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly atmosphere .Quiet and safe area. Problem with heating in room which i reported .Clealiness and food excellent Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Fantastic people running the place. Extremely obliging friendly and kind. Food good too
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

annette

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a warm welcome room was very clean and comfortable bed would deffo return here for longer next visit
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Its quaintness. Staff very very friendly and easy to communicate with. Excellent food - simple but nice to eat.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

Fantastic Stay

Probably the best place I’ve stayed in a long time. The food at the pub is first class and home cooked, non of the usual pub clone food. The room was immaculate and very comfortable, bed was great and the shower was fantastic. Thoroughly recommend this place, I’ll be back.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Self contained pleasant helpful staff good food safe parking
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean and tidy. Staff were very freindly and gave a great service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

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

Lovely

From booking in to departure we( myself & Wife) had a great break.Lovely area, friendly helpful staff, tasty breakfast and comfortable bed in a stylish room. Dog friendly as well. We would love to return.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

Fair but needs to. Fix issues.

Friendly staff. Nice pub. Room: No hot water in evening or morning. Window. Was broken and did not shut. No Breakfast even though it said it was provided on the site.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Norman

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location near an AONB, ideal for cyclists, walkers and anyone wanting to visit this beautiful part of the country. The landlord and friendly staff were the best part of the stay and although it had a limited menu the pub food and bar service was great. The Landlord did his best showing us to the room, which was very clean and a good size, whilst running the bar on his own; unfortunately the accommodation is clearly being updated and renovated and the work in places is average and unfinished. The main door to the room had a broken handle and only basic Yale lock to secure the door, whereas the en-suite had no lock or catch to keep the door closed. Bed was described as a king size, it wasn’t. Taking everything into consideration the stay was OK but overpriced for what we had.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022