Old Coach House at the Golden Lion
1 night
Rooms and Guests
1 room, 2 adults, 0 children
All Properties in Bishop Auckland
Old Coach House at the Golden Lion
12 Market Pl, St John's Chapel, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL13 1QF, United Kingdom
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Highlights
Free parking
Delicious breakfast
Lots to do
Pets welcomeAmenities
Skiing
Billiards room
Bar
Public parkingFree
Wi-Fi in public areasFree
Car rentals
Restaurant
English
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Property Description
With a stay at Old Coach House At The Golden Lion in Bishop Auckland, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Weardale Museum and North Pennines. This inn is 5.6 mi (9 km) from Killhope Lead Mining Museum and 6.3 mi (10.2 km) from Allenheads Heritage Centre.
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8.7/10
Very GoodCleanliness8.7
Amenities8.7
Location8.7
Service8.7
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Surroundings
Train: Bishop Auckland Station
(37.8 km)
Landmarks: Pennine Lodge Campsite & Alpaca Trekking
(1.0 km)
Landmarks: Weardale Museum and High House Chapel
(1.4 km)
Landmarks: Westgate Caravan & Camping Site
(1.9 km)
Landmarks: Weardale Holiday Home Park
(2.1 km)
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Overview
Rooms
Guest Reviews
Services & Amenities
Policies
4
Twin Room, Ensuite (Bothy Bunks Room )
1 bunk bed
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
LCD TV
Clothes hangers
Private toilet
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Superior Double Room, Ensuite (the Hemling)
1 king bed
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
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4
Double Room, Ensuite (Bothy King )
1 king bed
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
LCD TV
Private toilet
Private entrance
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4
Apartment, Private Bathroom (the Hayloft Apt)
1 single bed
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
TV
Wi-Fi in room
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5
Apartment, Private Bathroom (the Old Coach House Apt)
2 bunk beds and 2 single beds
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Refrigerator
TV
Wardrobe
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Guest Reviews
8.7/10
Very Good
16 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness8.7
- Amenities8.7
- Location8.7
- Service8.7
Average for similar properties in Bishop Auckland
AI Summary
The location is ideal for C2C travelers, with modern, comfortable rooms and exceptional staff. Guests enjoyed the first-class buffet and praised the warm hospitality. Some noted limited dining options nearby.
Verified traveler
April 30, 2025
Excellent friendly service.
Sarah
September 12, 2024
Amazing place. Quiet area. Connected to a local wonderful pub. Very friendly owner and staff. Excellent food too
DEREK
September 12, 2024
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
Richard
May 9, 2024
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.
Andrew
August 27, 2024
Friendly atmosphere .Quiet and safe area. Problem with heating in room which i reported .Clealiness and food excellent Thank you
annette
July 14, 2024
We had a warm welcome room was very clean and comfortable bed would deffo return here for longer next visit
Alice
July 21, 2024
Fantastic people running the place. Extremely obliging friendly and kind. Food good too
Kenneth
July 4, 2024
Its quaintness. Staff very very friendly and easy to communicate with. Excellent food - simple but nice to eat.
Services & Amenities
Most Popular Amenities
Skiing
Off-site
Billiards room
Bar
Public parking
Free
Wi-Fi in public areas
Free
Car rentals
Restaurant
Bar
Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
No additional info available
More Amenities
Internet
Wi-Fi in public areas
Free
Parking
Public (not only for guests) is available On-site parking. Reservation not needed.
Public parking
Free
Transportation
Car rentals
Languages Spoken
English
Food & Drink
Bar
Health & Wellness
Skiing
Off-site
Mountain biking
Off-site
Billiards room
Public Areas
Smoking area
No smoking in public areas
Facilities for Children
Children's meals available
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: 15:00–22:00
Check-out: 08:00–10:00
Child Policies
Children can stay in some rooms of this hotel.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cribs and Extra Beds
Extra bed and crib policies may vary according to room type. Please refer to the room type details for more information.
Breakfast
TypeFull English/Irish
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Adult | Contact property |
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
Pets
Pets are allowed on requestAdditional charge
Fee: Contact the property for details
Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
Paying at the Hotel
- Cash
Property Description
- Number of Rooms: 4
With a stay at Old Coach House At The Golden Lion in Bishop Auckland, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Weardale Museum and North Pennines. This inn is 5.6 mi (9 km) from Killhope Lead Mining Museum and 6.3 mi (10.2 km) from Allenheads Heritage Centre.
This smoke-free inn features mountain biking nearby.
At Old Coach House At The Golden Lion, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Breakfast is available for a fee.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 4 guestrooms.
This smoke-free inn features mountain biking nearby.
At Old Coach House At The Golden Lion, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Breakfast is available for a fee.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 4 guestrooms.