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The Old Post Office

From £105.00
27 Front Street
Lanchester
County Durham
DH7 0LA
4 AA Gold Stars 4 AA Gold Stars 4 AA Gold Stars 4 AA Gold Stars 4 AA Gold Stars The AA indicate that this guest accommodation is amongst this star rating's top 10% in terms of quality Gold Star Award

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Celebrating Food from our local suppliers is in our DNA - A warm welcome awaits you at The Old Post Office; luxurious rooms, comfort and delicious food in a charming characterful bed & breakfast.

We believe in the virtue of local excellent quality ingredients and Northumberland and Durham have an abundance of fabulous ingredients. Sometimes we can be too secret about them but not at The Old Post Office, Lanchester.

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day when your body is willing and able to accept its dose of nutrients after a fasting period. Eggs have been a long standing tradition for breakfast dating back for centuries and no wonder. Our ‘Ladies’ provide us with their bounty of fresh, free range eggs to go along with homemade sausages from our local Butcher, John Hanley of Hanley & Sons family butcher in Lanchester Village, our Craster Kippers and Smoked Salmon from our Fish Merchant Ian and our homemade bread and biscuits, made in house by Keith and Pauline.
Many have tried and tasted the true difference – why don’t you - you will be most welcome.

A superior residence in the vibrant village of Lanchester, County Durham some 7 miles from historic Durham City. Located in the valley of the River Browney, a tributary of the River Wear, which runs through Durham. Easy access to many visitor attractions such as Durham Cathedral, Beamish Living History Museum and the Durham Dales.

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Arrival Date:
Wed , 21st May 2025
Departure Date:
Thur , 22nd May 2025
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Number of Rooms / Units
4
Room / Unit TypeCapacityRoom / Unit Tariff*
Family en suite4£135.00 per room (breakfast included)
Penny Black - Superking Double or twin en suite2£105.00 per room (breakfast included)
Penny Red - 4 Poster King en suite2£105.00 per room (breakfast included)
Two Pence Blue - Double/Family en suite3£120.00 per room (breakfast included)

*Single occupancy from £85.

Gradings

  • 4 AA Gold Stars
4 AA Gold Stars

Awards

  • Regional and MiscellaneousTasteDurham Highest Quality Assured and Local Produce Champion TasteDurham Highest Quality Assured and Local Produce Champion 2019
  • Regional and MiscellaneousWTTC Safe Travels WTTC Safe Travels 2021

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5 of 5 stars
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    Recent Reviews:

    • CaptainBarnacles
      Lytham St Anne's, United Kingdom
      Welcoming and well equipped
      5 of 5 stars
      Friday, 6th September 2024
      My son and I have cycled the cross-country C2C route twice now, spending a night at the Old Post Office each time. The place is excellent value and offers everything you could want from a B&B. The... Read full review
    • 289JanH56
      The Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield, United Kingdom
      Great B and B, would highly recommend
      5 of 5 stars
      Monday, 21st October 2024
      The Old Post Office was in a great location for our one night stopover before travelling to Newcastle for a cruise. The room was very clean and comfortable with everything you could need, bathrobes... Read full review
    • Naomi M
      A Lovely Place to Stay
      5 of 5 stars
      Tuesday, 1st April 2025
      Sometimes a place to stay is so special it makes you smile to remember it: the Old Post Office is one of those. The quirky Post-Office theme in the bedrooms is charming and reflects the love the... Read full review
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    2025 (1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025)
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