“Situated in Bishop Auckland, Park Head Hotel is a charming new property which offers more than just rooms and sustenance. Here it's all about the community from the locally grown produce to the cheery staff. Rooms are simple and smart and the restaurant serves good old British classics.”

Hotel review

Chic and cheap, Park Head Head has been renovated and reconfigured from head to toe. Spacious rooms with solid oak doors and handmade furniture create a modern feel. Bathrooms are modern with paraben-free body products and heated towel rails. There's plenty of parking, a really spacious courtyard and play area at the back of the hotel. It's early days but once the grass and the garden grows there will be a charming place for guests to sit outside. Rooms are spready across the main building and courtyard with pet-friendly rooms on the ground floor of the courtyard.

Why not have a drink at the bar before heading into The Oak Room for supper? The menu in the Oak Room has some of the best British classics - prawn cocktail, fish and chips, sausages and mash. Puddings are delicious, the choice is tough we tried three of them - sticky toffee pudding coming out the winner!

There's plenty to do and see in and around Bishop Auckland and it's only a 15-minute drive to Durham. Binchester, the largest Roman Fort in England is just a mile away and there's a lovely walk to the castle which takes about an hour.

Great location and amazing value.

Recommended for

  • Families

    • As well as family friendly suites, Park Head Hotel has outside space with a children's play area
  • Local exploring

    • A good central location for exploring the best of County Durham
  • Value chic

    • Simple but smart accommodation at a very inviting price point
  • Restaurant

    • The Oak Room Restaurant serves a range of British classics from bangers and mash to delicious steaks
  • Other Activities

    • Take a trip on the Weardale Railyway for stunning views in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
  • Sights nearby

    • Auckland Castle is one of the best preserved Bishop's Palaces in Europe
  • Museums

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Less £

  • Contemporary

  • Child friendly

  • Great walks

Facilities

  • Rooms

    38 rooms in this hotel
  • Restaurant

    The Oak Room Restaurant serves a range of British classics from bangers and mash to delicious steaks
  • Parking

    Free private parking
  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Bar

  • Wifi

  • Satellite / Cable TV

  • Suites

  • Child friendly

  • Garden

Activities

  • Other Activities

    • Take a trip on the Weardale Railyway for stunning views in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
  • Sights nearby

    • Auckland Castle is one of the best preserved Bishop's Palaces in Europe
  • Museums

  • Great walks

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