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-paneled 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 while 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 accommodations.

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

Newcastle upon Tyne is 25 mi from the hotel, while Durham is 12 mi away. The nearest airport is Newcastle International Airport, 23 mi 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 accommodations 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 19 mi from Thomas Wright House, while Durham is 6.2 mi away. The nearest airport is Newcastle International Airport, 24 mi 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.

Providing free Wifi, private parking, and a garden, the recently renovated property Durham City Cottages offers rooms in Durham, 9.4 miles from Lumley Castle and 12 miles from Beamish Museum. Offering a bar, the property is located within 17 miles of Stadium of Light. This 4-star vacation 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 vacation home, every unit includes bed linen and towels.

Guests can eat at the on-site family-friendly restaurant, which is open for dinner, lunch, and cocktails.

The Sage is 18 miles from the vacation home, while Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art is 18 miles away. Teesside International Airport is 23 miles 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 vacation home is within a 15-minute drive of Raby Castle and Low Barns Visitor Centre. This vacation home is 5.6 mi (9.1 km) from Witton Castle and 7 mi (11.2 km) from Escomb Saxon Church.

14 miles from Lumley Castle in Hunwick, Stonebank Cottage - Uk35686 offers accommodations with access to a hot tub. The property is around 16 miles from Beamish Museum, 23 miles from The Sage, and 23 miles from Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art. Newcastle Train Station is 24 miles away and Utilita Arena is 24 miles from the vacation home.

The vacation home consists of 3 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom. Offering free private parking, this 4-star vacation home also features free Wifi. The accommodation has a fireplace.

Guests can also relax in the garden.

Theatre Royal is 23 miles from the vacation home, while MetroCentre is 24 miles away. Teesside International Airport is 22 miles from the property.

Heather Cottage offers accommodations in Bishop Auckland, 30 miles from Stadium of Light and 31 miles from The Sage. The 4-star vacation home is 27 miles from Beamish Museum. Free Wifi is available throughout the property and Lumley Castle is 21 miles away.

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

Guests can also relax in the garden.

Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art is 31 miles from the vacation home, while Theatre Royal is 31 miles away. Teesside International Airport is 19 miles from the property.

Bob Hannah Cottage is located in Cockfield, just 25 miles from Beamish Museum and 27 miles from Lumley Castle. Both free Wifi and parking on-site are accessible at the vacation home free of charge.

Bob Hannah Cottage features 3 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are available in the vacation home. The property has an outdoor dining area.

Guests can relax in the garden at the property.

Teesside International Airport is 23 miles from the property.

Swallows Nest Holiday Cottage offers accommodations in Cockfield, 24 miles from Beamish Museum and 25 miles from Lumley Castle. This property offers access to a pool table, darts, and free private parking. The vacation home provides an outdoor fireplace and a 24-hour front desk.

With free Wifi, this 2-bedroom vacation home features a satellite flat-screen TV, a washing machine, and a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and microwave. Towels and bed linen are available in the vacation home. This vacation home is allergy-free and non-smoking.

Guests at the vacation home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Cockfield, like cycling, fishing, and hiking. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area.

Teesside International Airport is 21 miles from the property.

Located in Headlam, 27 miles from Lumley Castle, Headlam Hall Hotel & Rural Retreat has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. The property features a bar, as well as a spa & wellness center. 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 14 miles from the property.

Freville Cottage offers accommodations in Shildon, 25 miles from Beamish Museum and 28 miles from Stadium of Light. The property is around 29 miles from The Sage, 29 miles from Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, and 30 miles from Theatre Royal. Free Wifi is available throughout the property and Lumley Castle is 19 miles away.

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

MetroCentre is 31 miles from the vacation home, while Newcastle Train Station is 31 miles away. Teesside International Airport is 16 miles from the property.

Providing a garden, Ted's Shed provides accommodations in Bishop Auckland. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. Lumley Castle is 20 miles away and Beamish Museum is 26 miles from the apartment.

This 1-bedroom apartment comes with a seating area, a flat-screen TV, and a fully equipped kitchenette with a microwave. 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 the day outdoors.

Stadium of Light is 29 miles from the apartment. Teesside International Airport is 19 miles 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 offers accommodations in Low Etherley, 19 miles from Lumley Castle and 21 miles from Beamish Museum. The property is around 27 miles from Stadium of Light, 28 miles from The Sage, and 28 miles from Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art. Utilita Arena is 29 miles from the vacation home and St. James' Park is 29 miles away.

The vacation home consists of 1 bedroom, a fully equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom. Providing free private parking, this 4-star vacation home also features free Wifi. The accommodation has a fireplace.

Guests can also relax in the garden.

Theatre Royal is 28 miles from the vacation home, while Newcastle Train Station is 29 miles away. Teesside International Airport is 17 miles from the property.

14 miles from Lumley Castle in Byers Green, Old Hall Cottage No 1 features accommodations with access to a hot tub. The property is around 17 miles from Beamish Museum, 26 miles from Stadium of Light, and 27 miles from The Sage. MetroCentre is 29 miles from the vacation home and Newcastle Train Station is 29 miles away.

The vacation home features 2 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms. Featuring free private parking, this 4-star vacation home also features free Wifi. The accommodation has a fireplace.

Guests can relax in the garden at the property.

Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art is 27 miles from Old Hall Cottage No 1, while Theatre Royal is 27 miles from the property. Teesside International Airport is 22 miles away.