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You are here > Home > Accommodation > Park Head Hotel

Park Head Hotel

From £75.00
Park View Terrace
New Coundon
Bishop Auckland
County Durham
DL14 8QB

Tel: +44 (0)1388 661727

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About

Available to book from 1 February 2023.

Park Head Hotel and Restaurant
Enjoy an overnight stay with a difference at the heart of County Durham and explore over a thousand years of history. Whatever the reason for your visit, you can expect a warm North East welcome from the team at Park Head Hotel and Restaurant.

Stay
The hotel’s 38 en-suite hotel rooms offer everything you need to enjoy your stay in the historic town of Bishop Auckland. A range of room options are available from singles and doubles to family rooms and suites. Accessible ground-floor rooms are available and there are also designated dog-friendly rooms in the Courtyard building.

Drink and Dine
Park Head Hotel and Restaurant offers breakfast, daytime dining, generous Sunday lunches and delicious evening meals in the Oak Room Restaurant. They specialise in serving timeless classics with a twist, making the most of locally sourced produce, much of which is sourced from the Walled Garden of Auckland Castle.  

Explore
Located in New Coundon on the outskirts of Bishop Auckland, Park Head Hotel and Restaurant is perfectly located to enable guests to enjoy everything that the historic town of Bishop Auckland has to offer. It also offers easy access to Durham City, the Vale of Durham and the Durham Dales, making Park Head Hotel and Restaurant the ideal base for a longer stay in County Durham.

Make a Difference
Park Head Hotel and Restaurant is the latest addition to The Auckland Project, a regeneration charity with a difference. By staying at Park Head Hotel and visiting The Auckland Project’s unique collection of heritage attractions, you will be helping to create a bright future for the town of Bishop Auckland and its people.

Guide Prices

Number of Rooms / Units
1
Room / Unit TypeRoom / Unit Tariff*
Double Room£75.00 per person per night

*As a guide, prices are per room per night for hotels, guest houses, B&Bs and serviced apartments and per week for self-catering accommodation.

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

Awards

  • Visit EnglandBreakfast Breakfast 2023

TripAdvisor

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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:

4.5 of 5 stars
48 reviews
    • Service
      5 of 5 stars
    • Value
      4.5 of 5 stars
    • Location
      4.5 of 5 stars
    • Excellent
      37
    • Very Good
      8
    • Average
      2
    • Poor
      1
    • Terrible
      0

    Recent Reviews:

    • Jeanette M
      Excellent
      5 of 5 stars
      Sunday, 19th November 2023
      The place was spotless The bed was very comfortable food was excellent The courtyard was a lovely area to sit and chat over a glass of wine Couldn’t fault the place Would not hesitate to return Read full review
    • AndreaHavers
      London, United Kingdom
      Faultless.
      5 of 5 stars
      Sunday, 19th November 2023
      We received the warmest welcome from the excellent front of house team and were quickly allocated our rooms. Following a recent refurbishment, the rooms were spot on - really comfy, spotlessly clean... Read full review
    • O3445PQtraceyg
      Overnight stay to see local attractions
      5 of 5 stars
      Monday, 20th November 2023
      The room was immaculate, the staff very friendly. The evening meal and breakfast well presented and piping hot. Can’t say enough good things about this place, was wonderful. Prices in the bar were... Read full review
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    Special Offers

    • Stay and Save

      Book an overnight stay at Park Head Hotel and enjoy exclusive savings on local attractions. 

      • Enjoy 20% discount on The Auckland Project Annual Pass, including Auckland Castle, Gardens & Galleries
      • 10% discount on Weardale Railway tickets

      You’ll receive your exclusive discount code after you book your stay.

      Accommodation - redeem this special offer between 30/08/2016 and 20/12/2030

      Offer link: Accommodation

    • Sunday Stopover

      Join us for our Sunday Stopover for just £99* on available Sunday evenings.

      • Enjoy Sunday Lunch for two, an overnight stay in one of our comfortable guest rooms and our award-winning breakfast the following morning. 

      To book this offer please call us on 01388 661727 or click ‘Book Now’ on the Park Head Hotel website.

      *Upgrades available to our King Size and Super King Size guest rooms.

      Accommodation - redeem this special offer between 30/08/2016 and 20/12/2030

      Offer link: Accommodation

    • Coffee & Cake

      • Indulge in a delicious slice of cake and a coffee (or tea if you prefer) for only £5.50.

      Our coffee is sustainably sourced, expertly roasted and hand-picked by our friends at Lonton Coffee Company.

      • Don’t forget to ask for a loyalty card when you visit.
      • Purchase nine hot drinks and collect a stamp each time, and enjoy your 10th hot drink for free!

      Accommodation - redeem this special offer between 30/08/2016 and 20/12/2030

      Offer link: Accommodation

    Facilities

    Bookable Product Facilities

    • Ground floor bedrooms available

    Children & Infants

    • Accept children (Minimum age)

    Parking & Transport

    • On site parking

    Provider Facilities

    • Pets accepted

    Provider Features

    • WiFi Available

    Target Markets

    • Cyclists Welcome
    • Walkers Welcome

    Access Information

    Opening Times

    2023 (1 Feb 2023 - 31 Dec 2023)
    2024 (1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024)
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    Highlights...

    Restaurant with fireplaceThe Oak Room Restaurant, Bishop AucklandServing timeless classics with a twist. We make the most of locally sourced produce, most of which is sourced from the Walled Garden at Auckland Castle.

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