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Old Coach House At The Golden Lion

3.0 star property
Travelers recharge with delicious meals and drinks at the Old Coach House, then challenge themselves to a round of pool in this charming retreat

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The Old Coach House At The Golden Lion blends rustic charm with modern comforts. Guests enjoy meals at the on-site restaurant and test their skills at the billiards table. Public areas offer WiFi, and attentive staff are ready to assist with any needs during the stay.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
The current price is NZ$167
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr

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Double Room, Ensuite (Bothy King )

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Apartment, Private Bathroom (The Old Coach House Apt )

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

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Apartment, Private Bathroom (The Hayloft Apt )

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  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Superior Double Room, Ensuite (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 woman crossing a stile on the Pennine Way, English Countryside walk.UK; Shutterstock ID 275558420; Purchase Order: -
    North Pennines
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • A little known gem within Durham. A lovely walk through the gardens to the Greenhouses
    Durham University
    46 min drive - 54.5 km
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    Yorkshire Dales National Park
    48 min drive - 58.5 km
  • St. James\' Park which includes modern architecture and a city
    St. James' Park
    60 min drive - 66.0 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 High Force Hotel
    10 min drive
  • The Blue Bell Inn
    2 min walk
  • The Hemmel Café
    9 min drive
  • Hare And Hounds
    2 min drive
  • Cowshill Hotel
    5 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

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping service

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

More

  • Heating

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

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

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

Property is also known as

Old Coach House Golden Lion Inn Bishop Auckland
Old Coach House Golden Lion Bishop Auckland
Old Coach House Golden Lion
Old Coach House At The Golden Lion Inn
Old Coach House At The Golden Lion Bishop Auckland
Old Coach House At The Golden Lion Inn Bishop Auckland

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Old Coach House At The Golden Lion?

As of 22 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Old Coach House At The Golden Lion on 6 Apr 2026 start from NZ$167, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

David

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

10/10 Excellent

annette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent friendly service.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

P

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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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

10/10 Excellent

Alice

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

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Geoff

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean and tidy. Staff were very freindly and gave a great service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DEREK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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

8/10 Good

Andrew

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob

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

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Welcomed warmly for a 1 night stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely hotel

A very nice hotel in a lovely village.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michaela

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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort

Fair but needs to. Fix issues.

Friendly staff. Nice pub. Room: No hot water in evening or morning. Window. Was broken and did not shut. No Breakfast even though it said it was provided on the site.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Norman

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location near an AONB, ideal for cyclists, walkers and anyone wanting to visit this beautiful part of the country. The landlord and friendly staff were the best part of the stay and although it had a limited menu the pub food and bar service was great. The Landlord did his best showing us to the room, which was very clean and a good size, whilst running the bar on his own; unfortunately the accommodation is clearly being updated and renovated and the work in places is average and unfinished. The main door to the room had a broken handle and only basic Yale lock to secure the door, whereas the en-suite had no lock or catch to keep the door closed. Bed was described as a king size, it wasn’t. Taking everything into consideration the stay was OK but overpriced for what we had.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely rural stopover

Lovely rural stopover on our way to Scotland. We stayed in the Old Coach House which was clean and comfortable, and staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A good stroke of unexpected luck

Very prompt friendly and efficient book in even though staff were preparing for a busy night, room immaculate and clean all new bathroom. The drive to and from the hotel was breathtaking especially if you head for Carlisle like I did. Thanks for having me I hope to visit again. Best wishes Michael
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Alain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice place to stay

Check-in is at 3pm, but the pub doesn't open until 5pm during the week. Phoned the number in the window and the landlord was with me in a few minutes, so no problem. Big car park and parked my bike round the back where the steps to the appt were. Nice small appt with single bed. Bathroom could do with a bit of TLC (I was nervous touching the shower curtain as it looked flimsy) and couldn't figure out the heating. Nice sofas and TV, fridge, microwave etc. Pretty quiet as well. Evening food was fine, and breakfast freshly cooked to set me up for the day. Would stop here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021