Pet-friendly hotels in Bishop Auckland

With a stay at Honest Lawyer Hotel in Durham, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Durham University and Oriental Museum. This hotel is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Durham Botanic Garden and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Meadowfield Leisure Centre.

• Top-of-the-range spa
• Restaurant, lounge & bar
• Countryside location

This 17th-century manor turned hotel is nestled within 26 acres of grounds in County Durham, a half an hour drive from pretty Durham city centre. Redworth Hall Hotel is every inch the classic country retreat. Even its spa is aptly named The Retreat. And what a spa it is.

The Retreat houses a 14-metre indoor heated pool, Jacuzzi, steam room and sauna. There are ESPA treatments on the menu, and there’s a hair salon for extra pampering. It’s also home to an impressive gym with Technogym equipment and a timetable of HIIT, Pilates, dance and yoga classes.

When it comes to wining and dining, there’s the 1744 Restaurant. It’s a refined place, offering meals like beef bourguignon, grilled salmon and ribeye steak. You can even dine al fresco when the weather’s nice. There’s also a casual dining lounge by the spa, where you can eat in your robe and slippers. After dinner, the Cocktail Bar & Lounge is a must.

Less than 10 minutes’ drive from the historic city of Durham, the Croxdale Inn sits in the small village of Croxdale just half an hour’s drive from the wilderness of the Pennine dales.

All rooms have a HD TV and tea and coffee facilities.

The Croxdale has free WiFi and has a traditional wood and stone-panelled bar in the main building. Guests can dine in the inn's Penash Restaurant.

Guests are close to Durham city with its famous cathedral, castle and picturesque walks along the river Wear. The bright lights of Newcastle are a 30-minute drive away whilst the same distance will take guests to the heart of the north Pennines.

Featuring a bar and free WiFi, The Fir Tree Country Hotel is located in Fir Tree. There is a restaurant serving British cuisine, and free private parking is available.

Guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a kettle. At The Fir Tree Country Hotel each room is fitted with a desk, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom.

à la carte and Full English/Irish breakfast options are available daily at the accommodation.

You can play darts at The Fir Tree Country Hotel, and the area is popular for cycling.

Newcastle upon Tyne is 41 km from the hotel, while Durham is 20 km away. The nearest airport is Newcastle International Airport, 37 km from The Fir Tree Country Hotel.

Incidental fees (extra charges) can be paid for using cash, credit or debit cards

Featuring free WiFi, a children's playground and a terrace, Thomas Wright House offers accommodation in Byers Green. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. Free private parking is available on site.

Certain units have a seating area where you can relax. A flat-screen TV is provided.

You will find a beauty salon on site offering a range of treatments.

Newcastle upon Tyne is 31 km from Thomas Wright House, while Durham is 10 km away. The nearest airport is Newcastle International Airport, 38 km from Thomas Wright House.

Located in Bishop Auckland, Park Head Hotel is in a rural location – a 3-minute drive from Auckland Castle and 10 minutes from Durham University. This hotel is 8.7 mi (14 km) from Raby Castle and 10.3 mi (16.5 km) from Durham Castle.

Durham City Cottages features inner courtyard views, free WiFi and free private parking, located in Durham, 15 km from Lumley Castle. This recently renovated holiday home is located 19 km from Beamish Museum and 28 km from Stadium of Light. This 4-star holiday home offers private entrance.

The units come with parquet floors and feature a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, a dining area, a flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom with walk-in shower and a hair dryer. An oven, a microwave and toaster are also provided, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. At the holiday home, every unit includes bed linen and towels.

Guests can enjoy a meal at the on-site family-friendly restaurant, which serves British cuisine and also offers vegetarian, vegan and dairy-free options.

Guests can also relax in the garden.

The Glasshouse International Centre for Music is 29 km from the holiday home, while Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art is 29 km away. Teesside International Airport is 37 km from the property.

With a stay at Eden Arms Hotel, Durham in Ferryhill, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Durham University and Windlestone Hall Country Park. This hotel is 3.9 mi (6.2 km) from Hardwick Park and 4.3 mi (7 km) from Spennymoor Leisure Centre.

Located in Bishop Auckland, this holiday home is within a 15-minute drive of Raby Castle and Low Barns Visitor Centre. This holiday home is 5.6 mi (9.1 km) from Witton Castle and 7 mi (11.2 km) from Escomb Saxon Church.

Featuring a hot tub, Stonebank Cottage - Uk35686 is set in Hunwick. Featuring free private parking, the 4-star holiday home is 23 km from Lumley Castle. Offering free WiFi throughout the property, the non-smoking holiday home features a hot tub.

The holiday home consists of 3 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen and 1 bathroom. Towels and bed linen are featured in the holiday home. The accommodation offers a fireplace.

Guests can also relax in the garden.

Beamish Museum is 26 km from the holiday home, while The Glasshouse International Centre for Music is 36 km away. Teesside International Airport is 36 km from the property.

Heather Cottage, a property with a garden, is located in Bishop Auckland, 48 km from Stadium of Light, 49 km from The Glasshouse International Centre for Music, as well as 49 km from Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art. The 4-star holiday home is 43 km from Beamish Museum. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Lumley Castle is 34 km away.

The holiday home is equipped with 2 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and 1 bathroom with a shower. Towels and bed linen are provided in the holiday home. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

Theatre Royal is 50 km from the holiday home. Teesside International Airport is 30 km away.

Set 44 km from Lumley Castle and featuring a garden, Bob Hannah Cottage features accommodation in Cockfield. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are accessible at the holiday home free of charge. The property is non-smoking and is situated 41 km from Beamish Museum.

The holiday home has 3 bedrooms, a TV with streaming services, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are available in the holiday home. The property has an outdoor dining area.

Teesside International Airport is 37 km from the property.

Swallows Nest Holiday Cottage, boasting a shared lounge, is situated in Cockfield, 39 km from Beamish Museum and 40 km from Lumley Castle. This property offers access to a patio, a pool table, free private parking and free WiFi. The holiday home features an outdoor fireplace and a 24-hour front desk.

The spacious holiday home is located on the ground floor and features 2 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with an oven, a microwave, a washing machine, a toaster and a fridge. Towels and bed linen are available in the holiday home. This holiday home is allergy-free and non-smoking.

Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Cockfield, like hiking. Guests at Swallows Nest Holiday Cottage can enjoy darts on-site, or go cycling or fishing in the surroundings.

Teesside International Airport is 33 km from the property.

Situated in Headlam, 44 km from Lumley Castle, Headlam Hall Hotel & Rural Retreat features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. The property features a bar, as well as a spa and wellness centre. The hotel has a hot tub, room service and free WiFi throughout the property.

The hotel offers a continental or Full English/Irish breakfast.

Teesside International Airport is 22 km from the property.

Freville Cottage is set in Shildon, 41 km from Beamish Museum, 46 km from Stadium of Light, as well as 47 km from The Glasshouse International Centre for Music. The property is located 47 km from Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, 48 km from Theatre Royal and 49 km from MetroCentre. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Lumley Castle is 31 km away.

The holiday home is composed of 2 separate bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom. Towels and bed linen are featured in the holiday home. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance.

Newcastle Train Station is 50 km from the holiday home, while Utilita Arena is 50 km away. Teesside International Airport is 25 km from the property.

Featuring garden views, Ted's Shed provides accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 32 km from Lumley Castle. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. The property is non-smoking and is located 42 km from Beamish Museum.

This apartment is equipped with 1 bedroom, a kitchenette with a microwave and a toaster, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and 1 bathroom equipped with a shower. Towels and bed linen are provided in the apartment. The property has an outdoor dining area.

The apartment has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open.

Stadium of Light is 47 km from the apartment. Teesside International Airport is 31 km away.

Located in Darlington, Headlam Hall Hotel is a 4-minute drive from Gainford Arts Centre and 8 minutes from Walworth Castle Birds of Prey. This spa hotel is 17 mi (27.3 km) from Yorkshire Dales National Park and 5.6 mi (9.1 km) from Raby Castle.

Located in Bishop Auckland, Manor House Hotel is within a 10-minute drive of Raby Castle and Auckland Castle. This spa hotel is 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from National Railway Museum at Shildon and 5.6 mi (9.1 km) from Binchester Roman Fort.

The Byre, a property with a garden, is situated in Low Etherley, 34 km from Beamish Museum, 43 km from Stadium of Light, as well as 45 km from The Glasshouse International Centre for Music. The property is around 45 km from Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, 45 km from Theatre Royal and 46 km from Newcastle Train Station. The property is non-smoking and is located 31 km from Lumley Castle.

The holiday home is composed of 1 separate bedroom, a fully equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom. Providing free private parking, this 4-star holiday home also features free WiFi. The accommodation offers a fireplace.

Utilita Arena is 47 km from the holiday home, while St James' Park is 47 km away. Teesside International Airport is 28 km from the property.

Old Hall Cottage No 1, a property with a garden, is situated in Byers Green, 27 km from Beamish Museum, 42 km from Stadium of Light, as well as 44 km from The Glasshouse International Centre for Music. Offering free private parking, the 4-star holiday home is 23 km from Lumley Castle. Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, the non-smoking holiday home has a hot tub.

The 2-bedroom holiday home has a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, and 2 bathrooms with a hot tub and a washing machine. Towels and bed linen are offered in the holiday home. The accommodation offers a fireplace.

Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art is 44 km from the holiday home, while Theatre Royal is 44 km from the property. Teesside International Airport is 35 km away.