Manor House Hotel
Experience history and comfort at the charming Manor House Hotel, a dog-friendly retreat near Durham’s attractions, offering spa facilities for an additional charge.
Discover the charming Manor House Hotel, conveniently located near the A1 road. Enjoy complimentary WiFi in public areas and all-day dining options. The hotel, built on foundations dating back to the 12th century, is believed to have been Henry VIII’s hunting lodge and home to the Eden family, complete with secret passages and friendly resident ghosts.
Set within its own landscaped grounds, the hotel offers versatile multi-functional rooms, making it an ideal base for exploring County Durham’s attractions. These include Durham Cathedral and Castle, the Durham Dales, Bishop Auckland, and Barnard Castle.
The Manor House Hotel warmly welcomes dogs in the bar, lounge, and brasserie areas. Dedicated dog-friendly double or twin rooms are available in the courtyard for a charge of £15 per dog, per night. Please inform the team in advance if you plan to bring your dog.
Access to our spa facilities, including the gym, is not part of your booking. However, you are invited to enjoy the recently refurbished facilities for an additional charge of £20 per person, per day, per night. This includes spa access on the day of arrival, use of the sauna, steam room, pool, jacuzzi, and relaxation area, as well as robe and towel hire.
Couples particularly appreciate the hotel's location, rating it 8.8 for a two-person stay.
Spa facilities at this hotel
Indoor swimming pool Additional charge
- Opening times
- Open all year
- Adults only
- Pool with view
- Heated pool
- Shallow end
- Pool/beach towels
- Pool bar
- Pool cover
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
Wellness
- Fitness/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
- Facial treatments
- Beauty Services
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi Additional charge
- Massage Additional charge
- Spa and wellness centre Additional charge
- Solarium Additional charge
- Fitness centre Additional charge
- Sauna Additional charge
Guest reviews· 8.5/10 (1,160)
The Manor House Hotel consistently receives glowing reviews from guests, many of whom express a strong desire to return. A recurring theme is the exceptional friendliness and helpfulness of the staff, contributing significantly to a positive guest experience. Reviewers frequently commend the hotel's beautifully furnished and "lovely" rooms, adding to the overall comfort.
Guests appreciate the hotel's character and find it to be an excellent choice for a stay in Bishop Auckland. While the provided amenities like the indoor swimming pool, spa and wellness centre, and on-site coffee house are noted, the primary praise centers around the hotel's welcoming atmosphere and attentive service. No significant negative feedback or common concerns were highlighted in the provided reviews, indicating a generally high level of guest satisfaction.
What guests rated
- Cleanliness
- 8.9
- Staff
- 9.1
- Location
- 8.9
- Comfort
- 8.8
- Value for money
- 8.7
- Wi-Fi
- 8.6
- Breakfast
- 8.4
Most popular facilities
- Indoor swimming pool
- Free parking
- Spa and wellness centre
- Non-smoking rooms
- Fitness centre
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Free WiFi
- Bar
- Very good breakfast