Old Coach House At The Golden Lion

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Old Coach House At The Golden Lion provides amenities, such as a bar and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Bar

Room options

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View all photos for Double Room, Ensuite (Bothy King )

A neatly made bed with white linens, a bedside lamp, and a window with curtains.

Double Room, Ensuite (Bothy King )

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bunk bed with a white mattress, a book on the lower bed, and a white radiator in the corner.

Twin Room, Ensuite (Bothy Bunks Room )

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Apartment, Private Bathroom (The Old Coach House Apt )

A hotel room with two beds, each with a nightstand and a lamp. There are framed pictures on the wall.

Apartment, Private Bathroom (The Old Coach House Apt )

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

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A small bedroom with a single bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Apartment, Private Bathroom (The Hayloft Apt )

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Courtyard View (The Hemling)

A stone building named 'Golden Lion' with ivy, a signboard, and a small garden area.

Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Courtyard View (The Hemling)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Bishop Auckland is home to Old Coach House At The Golden Lion. Weardale Museum and Killhope Lead Mining Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Killhope Lead Mining Museum and Nenthead Mines. Armstrong Hydraulic Engine and Weardale Railway are also worth visiting. Make sure you don't miss outdoor adventures like cycling and mountain biking. Visit our Bishop Auckland travel guide
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12 Market Place, St Johns Chapel, Bishop Auckland, England, DL13 1QF

What's nearby

  • A hiker on a wooden staircase with a signpost indicating 'Fennine Way'.
    North Pennines
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • A pitcher plant with a red rim and green leaves.
    Durham University
    50 min drive - 61.1 km
  • A historic castle, a calm lake, and surrounding trees.
    Durham Cathedral
    51 min drive - 61.4 km
  • A vintage tram at Squires Gate, a historic tram station in a town with cobblestone streets and traditional brick buildings.
    Beamish Open Air Museum
    53 min drive - 54.2 km
  • Weardale Museum
    18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • The Blue Bell Inn
    2 min walk
  • Cross Keys
    5 min drive
  • Hare And Hounds
    2 min drive
  • Golden Lion
    1 min walk
  • The Hemmel Café
    9 min drive

About this property

Old Coach House At The Golden Lion

  • Property highlights
  • Old Coach House At The Golden Lion provides amenities, such as a bar and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
  • You'll also enjoy perks such as:
    • Free self-parking
    • Breakfast (surcharge), a billiards/pool table and luggage storage
    • Smoke-free property and multilingual staff

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Family friendly

  • High chair

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping service

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoking not allowed

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

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Frequently asked questions

Is Old Coach House At The Golden Lion pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Old Coach House At The Golden Lion?

Self-parking is free at this property.

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.

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

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Old Coach House At The Golden Lion located?

Situated in Bishop Auckland, this inn is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Weardale Museum and within 6 miles (10 km) of North Pennines and Killhope Lead Mining Museum. Allenheads Heritage Centre and Armstrong Hydraulic Engine are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Reviews

Old Coach House At The Golden Lion Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room, really friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Self contained pleasant helpful staff good food safe parking
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent friendly service.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing place. Quiet area. Connected to a local wonderful pub. Very friendly owner and staff. Excellent food too
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities
Fantastic people running the place. Extremely obliging friendly and kind. Food good too
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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Very clean and tidy. Staff were very freindly and gave a great service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
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8/10 Good

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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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8/10 Good

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Overnight stay for work. Pub with accommodation, I basically had a self contained flat with kitchenette which made basic self catering an option if you wanted it. Food in pub was very good. Friendly welcome and would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent hosts,very good value for money,nice location,good is really good,highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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A warm welcome to the recently refurbished coach house. The adjoined pub offered tasty food. With a freshly cooked breakfast we were ready to enjoy the stunning countryside surrounding this delightful village.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service from the staff, couldn’t have been more helpful organising taxis for us. Well stocked bar,
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

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Lovely hotel

A very nice hotel in a lovely village.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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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
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8/10 Good

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Welcomed warmly for a 1 night stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Very good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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