Park Head Hotel

3.5 star property

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Terrace/patio
Family Room
A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, blue walls, and decorative plates on the wall.
A person cutting an egg benedict dish with a lemon slice on a plate, accompanied by a glass of orange juice and a cup of coffee.
A large, white building with multiple windows and a flat roof.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services

Explore the area

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13 Park View Terrace, Bishop Auckland, England, DL14 8QB
  • Place, Bishop Auckland Golf Club
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Auckland Castle
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, No.42
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

Single Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Park Head Hotel

Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a bar/lounge and conference space. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, a garden, and a banquet hall are onsite. Change of towels is available on request.
Park Head Hotel offers 38 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Hypo-allergenic bedding, irons/ironing boards, and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

During your stay at Park Head Hotel, you'll be within walking distance of Auckland Castle. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a restaurant are available. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Free self parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include meeting rooms, conference space, and a terrace
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Auckland Castle and 10 minutes from Durham University
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Event space at this hotel measures 538 square feet (50 square meters) and includes conference space. The business-friendly Park Head Hotel also features a terrace, a garden, and a water dispenser. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Bishop Auckland hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
The Oak Room - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 12.50 for adults and GBP 7.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Oak Room

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 538 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Magnifying mirror
  • No lift
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (90 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Portable fan
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 30 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A damage deposit of GBP 250 will be collected before check-in.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 12.50 for adults and GBP 7.50 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 30 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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 credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Guests arriving after 11:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Park Head Hotel Hotel
Park Head Hotel Bishop Auckland
Park Head Hotel Hotel Bishop Auckland

Park Head Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 120 out of 189 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 54 out of 189 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 189 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 189 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 189 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Stewart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good choice of destination,will stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely one night stay. Enjoyed my delicious dinner as well!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An excellent hotel! We stayed for 2 nights and could not fault anything, The rooms are spacious equipped with all you need for a comfortable stay. The cleanliness of all areas was very good. All the staff were pleasant, helpful and welcoming. Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fabulous, hospitable staff, great food, comfortable rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was very clean and very bright, staff were very pleasant and helpful. Our first time staying here but it will not be the last. Definitely 5 star from us.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fergus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room with good shower
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

M R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
All exceptional,they should have another star. M
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff good location and lovely rooms and nice food, what more could you ask for!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms where clean hospitality was great and very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel was faultless, felt so relaxing place. Hotel was such an amazing place, high standards. Restaurant and bar was great, Staff so helpfull, service was second to none. Lovedmy stay there
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Usual high standards of customer service. Lovely rooms and facilities, looking forward to our next visit.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent room,very clean. Staff very helpful. Slight problem with some noisy guests late at night but hotel staff dealt with it as soon as it was brought to their attention.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, warm and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

julia

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

Comfortable and enjoyable overnight stay

A very comfortable stay with friendly staff and a very good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really clean and friendly staff, pleasant stay for 2 nights
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was excellent and will definitely be staying again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Only had breakfast but it was excellent. Service was professional and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast menu had good choices to choose from. Selection of cereals, yogurts and fresh juices.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chantal

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very warm welcome, I was travelling with my dog, nothing was too much trouble. Rooms exceptionally clean, towels super soft. Lovely size room. Very comfortable . Went into Bar for coffee, very friendly also 7 of us had Sunday lunch, everything was very nice. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic staff. Super helpful and efficient. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed with 2 young children and the place was quiet and in a very convenient spot. The breakfast was good with a good continental selection and cereal for the kids, cooked options were great too. Will be staying again when we stay in the area!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

Park head Hotel

Plenty of choice 👌
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Spencer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff, really good food, excellent accommodation
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great friendly welcome from all the staff, Room was clean with excellent facilities, The Oak Room serves very nice food and has a good selection of drinks and the prices are very reasonable, again the service was attentive and friendly, I have no hesitation booking a stay here again, and look forward to coming back
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rooms were the best ive stayed in in the area. Staff were helpful and friendly, especially Sasha.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025