The Saxon Inn
Escomb
Bishop Auckland
County Durham
DL14 7SY
Tel: +44 01388 662256
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous
TasteDurham Quality Assured 2020
- Regional and Miscellaneous
WTTC Safe Travels 2021
TripAdvisor

- Service
- Value
- Food
- Atmosphere
- Excellent106
- Very Good42
- Average10
- Poor14
- Terrible6
Recent Reviews:
- ProfessortimmyLondon, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesDelightful inn. Great rooms and food.Monday, 16th June 2025Lovely modern and tastefully decorated room. Had all mod cons, powerful hot shower (and bath). Fabulous food in the evening, especially the Steak and Ale pie. Breakfast good quality and very... Read full review
- mole10rWakefield, United KingdomTrip Type:Friends getawayNice room and would go backSunday, 13th July 2025Spend 2 enjoyable nights at this place , as a base for a weekend motorcycle tour of Northumberland. Very friendly staff , standard prices behind the bar , it’s very popular with the locals . It has... Read full review
- 924johnf924NottsTrip Type:FamilyGreat hotelSaturday, 2nd August 2025Great hotel and a great base for kynren Hotel was very good and the chef went above and beyond especially for gluten free. And to say there was 12 of us.. Read full review
Facilities
Accessibility
- Guide dogs permitted
- Ramp / Level Access
Catering
- Cater for vegetarians
- Catering service
- Licensed
- On-Site café/restaurant
- Serve afternoon tea
- Serve breakfast
- Serve evening meal
- Serve lunch
- Special dietary requirements catered for
- Take away service
Children & Infants
- Accept children (Minimum age)
- Baby changing facilities
- Children's menu
- Highchair
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
Payment Methods
- Booking essential
- Can be packages by 3rd parties
- Delta accepted
- Groups Accepted
- JCB accepted
- Maestro accepted
- MasterCard accepted
- Solo accepted
- Special group rates
- Sterling Travellers Cheques accepted
- Visa accepted
Provider Facilities
- Available for wedding receptions
- Exclusive hire of restaurant
- Garden/patio for guests use
- Live music
- Number of covers - 70
- Toilets
Provider Features
- Al fresco dining
- Village Location
Access Information
Opening Times
2025 (1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025) | ||
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Day | Times | |
Monday - Thursday | 08:00 | - 23:00 |
Friday - Saturday | 08:00 | - 00:00 |
Sunday | 08:00 | - 23:00 |
* Lunch 12pm-2pm; Evening Meals 5:30pm-8:30pm (7:30pm Sundays)