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Lanehead Old School

2.0 star property
Bed & breakfast in Bishop Auckland with a bar

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Lanehead Old School welcomes visitors with its warm atmosphere and unique character. Guests praise the free daily breakfast and charming bar for evening unwinding. The garden offers scenic views, and convenient luggage storage helps travelers settle in without hassle.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Double Room (East Suite)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Double Room (West Suite)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Double Room (West Suite)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Single Room

1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
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About the area

Map
Lanehead, Bishop Auckland, England, DL13 1AL

What's nearby

  • Killhope Lead Mining Museum - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Weardale Museum - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
  • North Pennines - 12 min drive - 12.9 km
  • North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - 19 min drive - 21.6 km
  • High Force - 20 min drive - 21.7 km

Getting around

  • Langwathby Station - 46 min drive
  • Carlisle (CAX) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Miners Arms - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Blue Bell Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Hemmel Café - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪George And Dragon - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Hare And Hounds - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Lanehead Old School

Property highlights
Lanehead Old School provides amenities, such as a garden and a bar. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Luggage storage and smoke-free property
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as premium bedding and separate sitting areas, in addition to perks such as free bottled water.
Other amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hairdryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, separate sitting areas and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • High-pile carpet in room
  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 6 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 6 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
Children 6 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

Lanehead Old School Bed & breakfast
Lanehead Old School Bishop Auckland
Lanehead Old School Bed & breakfast Bishop Auckland

Frequently asked questions

Is Lanehead Old School pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lanehead Old School?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Lanehead Old School?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lanehead Old School?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lanehead Old School located?

Situated in Bishop Auckland, this bed & breakfast is 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Killhope Lead Mining Museum and within 6 miles (10 km) of Weardale Museum and Allenheads Heritage Centre. Armstrong Hydraulic Engine and The Blacksmith's Shop are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Reviews

Lanehead Old School Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Amenities

10

Staff & service

9.6

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

dominic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super comfortable bed, gorgeous character property, amazing host and wonderful breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really great hosts, room was excellent and the breakfast was superb. The views around the location were some of the best in the Durham dales ... super.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric G

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you to the hosts, we had only one night but absolutely loved it. We had incredible consideration given to us by providing us with blankets for our trip to see outdoor evening performance of Kynren. Breakfast was a gorgeous plentiful full English. Thank you for a really considerate and friendly experience.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Fabulous stay

Warm welcome on arrival. All matters explained for my stay. Everything provided and to a high standard. Comfortable bed and room. Lovely breakfast spread and freshly cooked breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
After a seven hour drive from Skye in wet and stormy conditions, it was wonderful to arrive at Lanehead Old School where Lisa had lit the log burner in the large and comfortable hall and made me feel immediately at ease. The sleeping quarters are very cosy, with a separate bathroom and living room containing everything you need for a relaxed stay, best of all a very comfortable bed. Next morning breakfast was sumptuous, cooked to perfection by Lisa who is a super host. L’oasis a special place ideally situated for me as a stopover between Kent and Scotland. My only regret is that I didn’t get to meet Gordon.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

G

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic hospitality, gorgeous venue

From the minute we arrived, Lisa couldn't have done more for us. We felt completely catered for and had a wonderful stay. The school house has been renovated so beautifully and we loved hearing about and seeing the history of it. The bed was extremely comfy and we slept brilliantly, waking to a gorgeous home-coked breakfast. The views from the school house were beautiful in every direction and we felt perfectly detached from the rest of the world (but with 4G signal - good mix!). It was also great to meet Gordon, the resident wolfhound, as we played pool as a family before we went to bed. Such a lovely evening and morning!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

You have to go and visit this

I arrived early to a super friendly host. Was invited into an open lounge for the quests with a roaring real fire . Offered refreshments and then shown to my room for the night. . Cannot fault the whole experience from start finish . Real home made breakfast, just a lovely environment , and a very good price I would have paid more for this . Thanks again to the host she was super lovely .My only regret is not spending more time there.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Up there amongst the best !

A lovely and tasteful conversion of an old school house by the current owners Chris and Lisa who made us welcome on first arrival! Entering through a gorgeous large porch into the wonderfully large yet cosy hall furnished with comfortable chesterfield and fireside chairs and kept toasty via a large attractive log burner! Lisa our host was attentive but not intrusive and made us feel comfortable and every wish catered for through out our 2 day visit including the delicious full English Lisa cooked both mornings a breakfast to behold! We had a wonderful stay at the Lanehead Old School and when it was time for us to leave we felt we had made a friend in Lisa and a place we will definitely be returning to when the occasion allows us !
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Made very welcome straight away. One of the best
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing & Elite. Breakfast fit for Royalty

An amazing place to stay, with spectacular views and steeped in local history. Lisa will welcome you with a great big smile and goes above and beyond to make your stay perfect. Nothing is too much to ask for and everything you need and more is provided.It has all the mod cons. We enjoyed a luxurious stay, relaxed in the lounge in front of the roaring stove fire, whilst enjoying the stunning views and watching the huge tv. Beds are super comfy and provided a great nights sleep. Breakfast is a magnificent spread of beverages, cereals, fruit, yoghurt, croissants, homemade preserves, toast and a full English! All high quality ingredients and locally sourced. It tasted delicious! Fit for Royalty! We stayed just one night and didn’t want to leave! We will be going back again. Highly recommended, a perfect gem with an amazing host. A great base for exploring the surrounding area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Exceptional with a breakfast to die for!

Exceptional place to stay. Warm friendly welcome. Beautifully furnished and spotlessly clean. Very comfortable bed and everything provided you could possibly need. The full-english breakfast was the best I've ever tasted. I thoroughly enjoyed my three night stay and will definitely be back. The location is quiet and superb for exploring the upper reaches of Weardale.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023