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 artifacts. 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 center, 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.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

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

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish

Free Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
and
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
9.5
High score for Lanchester
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  • Susan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Keith and Pauline were great hosts, very welcoming and friendly. The room and ensuite were clean and spacious and they provided some extra touches which were very much appreciated. I liked the way they had themed the rooms, each one being named...
  • Leon
    Israel Israel
    Very nice hosts, hearty breakfast with various tasty choices. In the room there was a lot of delicious home made biscuits, chocolates., hot chocolate ets. The room pretty small for 4 peaple, but the hosts took care that nothing woud be missing....
  • Sandra
    Canada Canada
    Welcoming, friendly and helpful hosts. So enjoy staying in a historic building. Rooms were clean and comfy. Bathrooms were clean and updated. Wonderful filling breakfast -thanks Keith. We enjoyed a walk on a nearby walking path. Several...

Host Info

9.8
9.8
Host Review Score
Host Review Score

A warm welcome awaits you at The Old Post Office; luxurious rooms, comfort and delicious food in a charming characterful bed & breakfast. Situated in rural Co Durham, only 7 miles from Durham city, Lanchester is a picturesque village with many local amenities and restaurants. An experience with unusual hosts with real food flair and backgrounds focused on making your stay pleasurable, knowledgeable and healthy. The Old Post Office has 3 lovely individually designed en-suite bedrooms. There are plenty of books, maps and local tourist information for you to browse through and Keith and Pauline are very happy to help you plan your day to make the most of your time in Co Durham. Throughout the house there are beautiful textiles, a mixture of antique and contemporary furnishings and original artworks.
The Old Post Office B&B is located in a small living and thriving country village of Lanchester, with a history that goes back to 140 AD with the ruins of a Roman fort called Longivicium, the derivation of Lanchester. With the River Browney running through the village that links with the River Wear, the site was ideal for a settlement for people. Lanchester lies in the Vale of Durham with easy access to many visitor attractions as well as having it's local restaurants and access to walking,
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of The Old Post Office, Lanchester
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • BBQ facilities
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Evening entertainment
  • Cycling
  • Darts
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).
  • Street parking
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Baggage storage
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Books, DVDs or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

The Old Post Office, Lanchester takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

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


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

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 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.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

FAQs about The Old Post Office, Lanchester

  • The prices at The Old Post Office, Lanchester may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The Old Post Office, Lanchester is 350 feet from the center of Lanchester. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The Old Post Office, Lanchester offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Darts
    • Evening entertainment

  • Guests staying at The Old Post Office, Lanchester can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish

  • Check-in at The Old Post Office, Lanchester is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Room options at The Old Post Office, Lanchester include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Quad