Name: The Old Post Office, Lanchester
Address: 27 Front Street, Lanchester, DH7 0LA, United Kingdom, 27 Front Street, Durham, DH7 0LA, UK
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at £75 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 9.8

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The Old Post Office, Lanchester

27 Front Street, Lanchester, DH7 0LA, United Kingdom –

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Everything. The room was big and well furnished with every whim catered for. Loved the Horlicks and Ovaltine sachets and home made biscuits and fresh milk provided. Very comfy and large bed and great soft duvet.

Pamela, United Kingdom

Large well appointed room with large ensuite. Breakfast was hot and tasty and freshly cooked from local produce.

Kelvie, Australia

The hosts are very friendly and passionate about local produce and aim to make you feel welcome. We also loved the decor and our copious cooked breakfast. A plus: being able to park our car in the back of the property.

Isabelle, United Kingdom

The people were lovely, very friendly and made us feel welcome. The facilities in th room were excellent with tea, including loose tea, a gusto.coffee maker. Fresh milk rather than long life capsules and homemade cookies.

Elaine, United Kingdom

Comfortable room with two armchairs and ample tea and coffee.

Jean, Australia

Very warm welcome, delightful hosts. We enjoyed the room décor to keep in mind the name of the building. Remembering our history is important. Breakfast excellent too.

Anne, United Kingdom

The rooms were very comfortable, roomy, and lovely decorated. The house is beautiful and has a great atmosphere. There is a big garden and the private parking is convenient. But the best of all was the delicious breakfast and the very friendly owners. We can very much recommend The Old Postoffice when visiting Durham. It is very close by and it is easier accessable if you want to visit other plces in the area.

Erik, Netherlands

Keith and Pauline are lovely hosts and the room is well arranged with comfortable seating

John, United Kingdom

The Hosts Keith and Pauline are wonderful. Breakfast is excellent

Carey-ann, Australia

we liked all and many thanks from vera&len tromans p/s wewill be returning

Vera, United Kingdom

9.9

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What guests loved the most:
“Everything. The room was big and well furnished with every whim catered for. Loved the Horlicks and Ovaltine sachets and home made biscuits and fresh milk provided. ”

Pamela United Kingdom
“Large well appointed room with large ensuite. Breakfast was hot and tasty and freshly cooked from local produce.”

Kelvie Australia
“The hosts are very friendly and passionate about local produce and aim to make you feel welcome. We also loved the decor and our copious cooked breakfast. ”

Isabelle United Kingdom
“The people were lovely, very friendly and made us feel welcome. The facilities in th room were excellent with tea, including loose tea, a gusto.coffee maker. ”

Elaine United Kingdom
“Comfortable room with two armchairs and ample tea and coffee.”

Jean Australia
“Very warm welcome, delightful hosts. We enjoyed the room décor to keep in mind the name of the building. Remembering our history is important. Breakfast excellent too.”

Anne United Kingdom
“The rooms were very comfortable, roomy, and lovely decorated. The house is beautiful and has a great atmosphere. There is a big garden and the private parking is convenient. ”

Erik Netherlands
“Keith and Pauline are lovely hosts and the room is well arranged with comfortable seating”

John United Kingdom
“The Hosts Keith and Pauline are wonderful. Breakfast is excellent”

Carey-ann Australia
“we liked all and many thanks from vera&len tromans p/s wewill be returning”

Vera United Kingdom

The Old Post Office offers a pleasant village setting just 20 minutes’ drive from the historic city of Durham. This pretty Grade II-listed property offers uniquely decorated rooms and lovely gardens with a courtyard.

Each of the rooms at The Old Post Office features beautiful printed fabrics and artefacts. They offer lots of light and space, a TV, and tea and coffee-making facilities, as well as a private bathroom with a shower.

Breakfast includes locally sourced produce including eggs from the property’s own free-range hens.

You can relax in the property grounds and stroll into the village centre, where you will find restaurants and shops.

Newcastle-Upon-Tyne is a 25-minute drive from the property, while the Northumberland coastline is around 50 minutes’ drive away.

This property also has one of the best-rated locations in Lanchester! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

This property is also rated for the best value in Lanchester! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.

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Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free

Free WiFi
Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent

Free private parking available on-site

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The Old Post Office in Lanchester is a Grade 11 listed building built in 1788 for Sarah and Mary Brown. It has extensive grounds with a large garden at the rear and a sheltered courtyard for use by the guests.

Property surroundings – Guests loved walking around the neighbourhood!

Closest landmarks

Beamish Open Air Museum
5.3 miles
Beamish Museum
5.3 miles
Lanchester Road Hospital
5.5 miles
University Hospital of North Durham
6.4 miles
Gibside
6.8 miles
Durham Train Station
7.1 miles
Durham Castle
7.4 miles
Palace Green Library
7.5 miles
Palace Green
7.5 miles
Durham Cathedral
7.7 miles

Restaurants and markets

Crinnions Bistro Restaurant
0 miles
Deano's Trattoria Restaurant
0 miles
Yanni's Greek Cafe Restaurant
0 miles
Spar Supermarket
0 miles
Kaffehaus Amadeus Cafe/bar
0.1 miles

Closest airports

Newcastle International Airport
14.9 miles

What travellers love about this location

“Everything, lovely little hotel and everything you could think of they have provided, very comfortable bed tastefully furnished and decorated with stamp theme. Hospitality tray was second to none, breakfast all local sourced produce (Need beans and black pudding please). Definatly undersold as a 4* could easily get 5*. Thank you Keith and Gill if ever in the area will stay again. ”

Gary

United Kingdom

“Everything , the owner Keith makes you feel so welcome . Could not find fault with anything . Will always stay here when in the area”

Mark

United Kingdom

“Lovely hosts who were very accommodating with my special dietary requirements. Great location for access to Durham and surrounding area. Plenty to do and see.”

Vanessa

Australia

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06:00 - 12:00

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Children and extra beds

All children are welcome.

All children under 2 years are charged GBP 10 per night for children's cots/cribs.

All children under 16 years are charged GBP 15 per night for extra beds.

All further older children or adults are charged GBP 30 per night for extra beds.

The maximum number of extra beds in a room is 2.

Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Bankcard The Old Post Office, Lanchester accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

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The property does not accept American Express cards.

Children 12 years and older will be charged GBP 30 per night in an extra bed.

Please inform The Old Post Office, Lanchester in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

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9.9
Comfort

9.8
Facilities

9.8
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9.9

Value for money

9.7
Free WiFi

9.8
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9.7

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Reviewed: 12 October 2018

Pamela
United Kingdom
9.6

“A gem - give it a visit.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
눉Nothing
눇Everything. The room was big and well furnished with every whim catered for. Loved the Horlicks and Ovaltine sachets and home made biscuits and fresh milk provided. Very comfy and large bed and great soft duvet.

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: 6 October 2018

Kelvie
Australia
10

“Stamp of approval”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room with Four Poster Bed
- • Stayed 1 night
눇Large well appointed room with large ensuite. Breakfast was hot and tasty and freshly cooked from local produce.

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: 30 September 2018

Isabelle
United Kingdom
9.6

“Great, we would recommend it for couples and families.”
- • Family with young children
- • 2 rooms
- • Stayed 1 night
눉Nothing
눇The hosts are very friendly and passionate about local produce and aim to make you feel welcome. We also loved the decor and our copious cooked breakfast. A plus: being able to park our car in the back of the property.

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: 30 September 2018

Elaine
United Kingdom
10

“Best guest house”
- • Family with young children
- • Family Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
눉There isn't anything I didn't like
눇The people were lovely, very friendly and made us feel welcome. The facilities in th room were excellent with tea, including loose tea, a gusto.coffee maker. Fresh milk rather than long life capsules and homemade cookies.

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: 29 September 2018

Margaret
United Kingdom
8.3

“enjoyable stay,location and parking good,warm and friendly owners.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
눉Lighting in bathroom made shaving in mirror difficult,too much furniture in room,excessive amount of clutter,poor seal on sash window,being old and original doesn’t mean a poor fit is inevitable.
눇Excellent breakfast,eggs Benedict outstanding.

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: 27 September 2018

Brian
United Kingdom
10

“Would use again & would recomend”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
눉The whole stay
눇A very happy stay really enjoyed

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: 25 September 2018

Jean
Australia
10

“Lovely stay”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room with Four Poster Bed
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
눇Comfortable room with two armchairs and ample tea and coffee.

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: 25 September 2018

Anne
United Kingdom
10

“Exactly as we wished”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눇Very warm welcome, delightful hosts. We enjoyed the room décor to keep in mind the name of the building. Remembering our history is important. Breakfast excellent too.

Stayed in August 2018
Reviewed: 22 September 2018

Erik
Netherlands
9.6

“Lovely stay with a perfect breakfast!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Family Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
눉Nothing really. If I must have to name a thing: the road is a bit busy, but although we had a room at the front, there was no noise in the room.
눇The rooms were very comfortable, roomy, and lovely decorated. The house is beautiful and has a great atmosphere. There is a big garden and the private parking is convenient. But the best of all was the delicious breakfast and the very friendly owners. We can very much recommend The Old Postoffice when visiting Durham. It is very close by and it is easier accessable if you want to visit other plces in the area.

Stayed in August 2018
Reviewed: 21 September 2018

John
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
10

“Weekend break”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Family Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
눉Nothing
눇Keith and Pauline are lovely hosts and the room is well arranged with comfortable seating

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: 28 August 2018

Carey-ann
Australia
10

“We had a lovely stay in a great location. We would stay again and recommend the B&B to others.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room with Four Poster Bed
- • Stayed 4 nights
눇The Hosts Keith and Pauline are wonderful. Breakfast is excellent

Stayed in August 2018
Reviewed: 18 August 2018

Vera
United Kingdom
10

“very homly b&b”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Family Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
눇we liked all and many thanks from vera&len tromans p/s wewill be returning

Stayed in August 2018
Reviewed: 13 August 2018

Elenore
United Kingdom
10

“Fabulous stay, location was great, just so welcoming.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
눉Nothing to dislike.
눇Everything - the room, breakfast, facilities and host were extremely good. We had a lovely stay, and will certainly be back.

Stayed in August 2018
Reviewed: 13 August 2018

Catherine
United Kingdom
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Family Room with Private Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
눉Honestly can think of nothing.
눇Friendly, welcoming, room comfortable and well equipped. Good breakfast, cooked to preference.

Stayed in August 2018
Reviewed: 10 August 2018

TravellingBilly
United Kingdom

2 helpful votes
10

“A little jewel of a B&B in a lovely spot.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room with Four Poster Bed
- • Stayed 2 nights
눉The TV mount was maddeningly wonky and the sound was buzzy. Bathroom had a roomy shower but not much room for my elbows around the sink. A few loose fittings that would benefit from attention. On-street public parking.
눇A stylishly decorated room, beautifully furnished and comprehensively equipped with quality everywhere. Lots of eateries to choose from and only yards away. Informative and helpful hosts with a real pride in their B&B.

Stayed in August 2018

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Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Rooms feature beautiful printed fabrics and artifacts. They offer lots of light and space, a TV, armchairs and a wide range of tea/coffee making facilities, as well as a private shower room. This room comes with a king size bed and can accommodate an up to an additional 2 extra beds for a maximum of 4 guests (adults or children included). Please note, the maximum number of extra beds available in the Twopenny Blue Family Room is two. Room facilities: • Tea/Coffee Maker • Shower • TV • Hairdryer • Iron • Bathrobe • Refrigerator • Desk • Ironing Facilities • Seating Area • Free toiletries • Fan • Toilet • Private bathroom • Extra Long Beds (> 2 metres) • Heating • Bath or Shower • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Soundproofing • Alarm clock • Towels/Sheets (extra fee) • Wardrobe/Closet • Coffee machine • Towels • Linen • Children's high chair • Clothes rack • Toilet paper • Board games/puzzles • Books, DVDs or music for children Free WiFi! Please select everything you’d like to know more about (Your response helps provide better information for travellers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the selected options? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve, so you can book more easily next time. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in date / / Check-in date Check-out date / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content

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