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Lanehead Old School

2.0 star property
Travelers discover a peaceful garden retreat at this cozy haven where hearty breakfasts start the day and relaxation comes naturally in charming surroundings

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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

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
The current price is ￥24,320
￥24,320 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 18 - Mar 19

Room options

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Double Room (East Suite)

Highlights

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

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Double Room (West Suite)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Single Room | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
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About the neighborhood

Bishop Auckland is home to Lanehead Old School. North Pennines and North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Armstrong Hydraulic Engine and Weardale Railway. Visit our Bishop Auckland travel guide
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DL13 1AL, England, Bishop Auckland, Lanehead

What's nearby

  • A woman crossing a stile on the Pennine Way, English Countryside walk.UK; Shutterstock ID 275558420; Purchase Order: -
    North Pennines
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • The famous tree
    Hadrian's Wall
    49 min drive - 52.3 km
  • A little known gem within Durham. A lovely walk through the gardens to the Greenhouses
    Durham University
    53 min drive - 61.2 km
  • Beautiful Autumn afternoon
    Ullswater
    58 min drive - 68.3 km
  • Killhope Lead Mining Museum
    3 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Lanehead Old School

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

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • High-pile carpet in room
  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
Cribs (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 elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette 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 does it cost to stay at Lanehead Old School?

As of Mar 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lanehead Old School on Mar 18, 2026 start from ￥24,320, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

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?

Check-out 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 mi (10 km) of Weardale Museum and Allenheads Heritage Centre. Armstrong Hydraulic Engine and The Blacksmith's Shop are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Lanehead Old School Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Amenities

10

Staff & service

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful property in a beautiful location. Hosts could not have been more friendly and welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

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