A charming English manor house close to the A1 road. WiFi is free in public areas and food is served all day. Built on foundations which date back to the 12th Century, the hotel is reputed to have been Henry VIII’s hunting lodge and home to the Eden family. It houses secret passages and even a friendly ghost or two! Set in its own landscaped grounds and equipped with multi-functional rooms, it is an ideal base for exploring County Durham's many attractions. These include Durham Cathedral and Castle, the Durham Dales, Bishop Auckland, and Barnard Castle. The Manor House Hotel is a dog friendly hotel and dogs are more than welcome to come into our bar/lounge/brasserie areas. We only have certain rooms that cater for dogs these are located in our courtyard and are our double or twin rooms. There is a £10 charge per night per dog, this can be added upon booking to settle on check in. Please notify the team as early as possible if you plan to bring your lovely dog with you. Please note that access to our spa facilities (including gym) is not included in your booking, but you are more than welcome to enjoy the recently refurbished facilities for a small charge of £20 per person, per day, per night, which includes spa access on day of arrival (and use of our sauna, steam room, pool, jacuzzi and relaxation area), as well as robe and towel hire.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

Free parking available at the hotel

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
2 twin beds
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
8.1
Location
8.6
Free Wifi
7.7
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Jayne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great staff. Lovely location. Full of character. Travelled with my dog. Extremely dog friendly: actually the most dog-friendly hotel I've stayed in. Pet can stay with you if you eat in the brasserie. Usually you get a "doggy" room. Which I find...
  • Karen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The hotel is lovely. We had booked a Spa day including Sunday lunch, which was delicious. Our room was comfortable and very clean.
  • Steven
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A clever blend of the historic and the modern, especially in the restaurant. We had a "small double" room, which was adequate for a two night stay. The spa facilities were excellent. The food in the restaurant was excellent and well presented. Our...

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      British • Indian • Italian
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Manor House Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular amenities
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Spa
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Free Wifi
  • Bar
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Baggage storage
    Additional charge
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
Business Facilities
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Pet bowls
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Indoor swimming pool
Additional charge
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Heated pool
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Pool cover
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Spa
  • Locker rooms
  • Full-body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Steam room
  • Spa facilities
  • Body scrub
  • Body treatments
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Waxing services
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty services
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    Additional charge
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa
    Additional charge
  • Solarium
    Additional charge
  • Fitness center
    Additional charge
  • Sauna
    Additional charge
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules
Manor House Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Extra bed upon request
£10 per child, per night
Crib upon request
£10 per child, per night
4+ years
Extra bed upon request
£10 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

A pre-authorization of GBP 100 is required on arrival for incidentals. There will be a damage inspection of the accommodations on departure.

Please note spa access is not included in our basic rates but can be added at any point for £20.00pp for access on the day of arrival.

Please inform Manor House Hotel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

FAQs about Manor House Hotel

  • Room options at Manor House Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Family

  • Manor House Hotel is 3 miles from the center of Bishop Auckland. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Manor House Hotel on this page.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Manor House Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1

  • Manor House Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Spa
    • Fitness center
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Solarium
    • Beauty services
    • Locker rooms
    • Facial treatments
    • Swimming pool
    • Waxing services
    • Manicure
    • Pedicure
    • Body treatments
    • Body scrub
    • Spa facilities
    • Steam room
    • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
    • Back massage
    • Neck massage
    • Foot massage
    • Head massage
    • Hand massage
    • Full-body massage

  • Check-in at Manor House Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The prices at Manor House Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.