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The Saxon Inn
1 Saxon Green
Escomb
Bishop Auckland
County Durham
DL14 7SY
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
- Excellent109
- Very Good44
- Average11
- Poor14
- Terrible6
Recent Reviews:
- MARK JOHN RSpennymoorSunday dinner
Sunday, 9th November 2025Went for Sunday lunch with freinds fair food reasonably priced but Yorkshire pudding me fave bit of dinner was swimming in grease roast potatoes were bit hard and fried a bit too much service was... Read full review - gersonv180Rotterdam, The NetherlandsQuiet inn in rural countryside opposite saxon church
Wednesday, 1st April 2026Very nicely located pub / Inn. Friendly owners and a warm stay we had. It is perfectly situated to visit the Escomb Saxon Church. We had a wonderful time here with lots of peace. Thanks! Read full review - 645ChrisVIlkley, United KingdomExcellent
Saturday, 11th April 2026Lovely comfortable bed, super-friendly welcome, excellent breakfast 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
| 2026 (1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
* Lunch 12pm-2pm; Evening Meals 5:30pm-8:30pm (7:30pm Sundays)
Highlights...
The Saxon Inn, EscombWhether you're a local or just visiting why not take time to enjoy the wholesome cooking, and a great selection of drinks at The Saxon Inn. Set in the idyllic village of Escomb off the A689 close to the market town of Bishop Auckland. We have recently extended the property to incorporate 9 well…
