The Pickled Parson of Sedgefield

Hotels
8.6 (583 reviews)
1 The Square , Sedgefield , GB

Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Family rooms
Bar
Golf course
Packed lunches
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Excellent breakfast
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Room size and noise

Categories

Cleanliness
7.81
Multiple mentions of issues with cleanliness, specifically dust and unclean bathrooms.
Service
9.28
Consistently positive feedback about friendly and accommodating staff.
Location
8.82
Positive sentiment regarding the central location in the village.
Room Quality
7.77
Room quality concerns due to size, noise, and cleanliness issues.
Amenities
8.8
General satisfaction but some complaints about WiFi and parking.
Value for Money
8.26
Some reviews mention high prices for breakfast and overall stay.
Food and Beverage
9.31
High praise for the quality of breakfast and meals from the restaurant.
Overall Experience
8.78
Largely positive experiences, but some significant issues detracted from the stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 12:00

Property Description

Central Location in Sedgefield
Experience the charm of Sedgefield at The Pickled Parson, boasting a convenient location in the heart of the town.

Comfortable Accommodation with Modern Amenities
Relax in our rooms equipped with flat-screen TVs and enjoy the convenience of free WiFi during your stay. Each room features a private bathroom with a refreshing shower.

Delicious Buffet Breakfast and Onsite Bar
Start your day with a delightful buffet breakfast and unwind in the evening at our cozy onsite bar.

Book your stay at The Pickled Parson of Sedgefield now and indulge in a memorable experience.

Important information:

Please note that the restaurant is closed Monday & Tuesday. On those days, only breakfast will be served.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 583 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.81
Service: 9.28
Location: 8.82
Room Quality: 7.77
Amenities: 8.8
Value for Money: 8.26
Food and Beverage: 9.31
Overall Experience: 8.78
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vicky • couple • gb
7
Pros:

Breakfast was fantastic and was the highlight of our stay. The area is great lots of different walks around the area. The bed was comfy and clean and the bar downstairs was very good and great service from all of the staff.

Cons:

The room was not as nice as I thought it would have been for the price we paid. Needs a little tlc

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Mary • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Lovely place, very pretty surrounding. Staff were very friendly and helpful especially Matt the manager who gave me a lift to the venue i needed to be at. Nothing was too much trouble. Breakfast was great. I would highly recommend staying here. Room was good great sleep.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Meg • couple • gb
7
Pleasant stay beds comfy staff very nice 👍
Pros:

Location

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Colin • couple • gb
9
2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Natalie • couple • gb
6
Lovely food and staff, but tired rooms.
Pros:

Lovely old style village pub/inn with a modern twist with a brilliant location. The staff were very friendly. The breakfast was superb!

Cons:

We stopped in room 5 and it was tiny! Overall the decor was nice and modern but tired. There was lots of scuffs on the walls, and stains on the carpet. There was no proper wardrobe to hang clothes but a rail and shelf. This was directly in front of the full length mirror so was useless because our clothes covered it. If I tried to move our clothes to see in the mirror, the hangers would fall because the plastic clips had seen better days. There was no room to really store anything. There wasn’t an area that I could sit and do my hair and make up. I had to stand in the bathroom area and use the bathroom mirror but there wasn’t any shelf to put my things on so had to put the toilet seat down and use that as a shelf. The bathroom was tiny but adequate. The water pressure of the shower wasn’t great. The bathroom sink was stained yellow. The TV had a crack in it and the inside of the bathroom door had a hole in it. I took pictures and showed the lady on the desk when checking out. She said she knew about the TV which I found disappointing considering we’d paid just short of £300 for 2 nights.

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Rachael • couple • gb
6
Disappointing
Pros:

Good location

Cons:

Very dark corridors.
Needs some TLC as the carpets are very worn and paint chipping off the walls.
We booked the Deluxe King but when we arrived were told the toilet was broken so we had been put in a double room. The bed was very small and we didn’t sleep well at all. The bathroom was absolutely tiny.
We had to order breakfast the night before and the service was an absolute farce.
We were presented with our cooked breakfast first before our cereal so the waiter had to take that back to the kitchen so we could have the cereal.
We didn’t get our coffee and juice until we had nearly finished our breakfast and that was after I went to find the waiter to ask for our drinks. The toast was cold. The waiter didn’t seem to have a clue what he was doing.
We were very disappointed to be charged the same price for the room yet it wasn’t what we booked.

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Ashleigh • couple • gb
10
Nice little night away for a birthday celebration, will definitely be returning
Pros:

It was a lovely, quirky little spot. Staff were lovely and very accommodating

Cons:

Nothing!

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Carol • couple • gb
1
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Carol • couple • gb
1
Room so small was terrible it wasn’t a deluxe more like a single
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Booked double deluxe got double worst and smallest room I have stayed in not happy.

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Amy • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Great hospitality

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Parker • solo_traveller • gb
9
Gwyn and Karen parker
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Room a bit small but perfect for the one night we stayed

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Mark • couple • gb
7
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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philip • extended_group • gb
9
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Christopher • couple • gb
4
Lovely area , fantastic staff but accommodation very tired
Pros:

Staff really friendly. Food excellent

Cons:

Bedroom very tired . Holes in the wall
Bathroom mouldy
Blinds broken
No where to put clothes
Bed uncomfortable and small

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Jane • couple • gb
6
A budget friendly stay in a lovely setting
Pros:

It is set in a lovely location in a town square. The bar was well decorated and all the staff was lovely and helpful. The bedroom was clean and the bed comfortable.

Cons:

Our room had a broken window latch resulting in a cold draft in the early hours of the morning. This meant the room was cold. Some of the decor looked tired and needed a touch up.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Jonathan • couple • gb
4
Disappointing. Poor value for money.
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Tiny room sold as “luxury double” when the bed, a small double, filled the entire room. You could not even walk round it. Also, the “bathroom” was minute and not very well equipped. Breakfast also disappointing with little choice and indifferent service.

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Ian • solo_traveller • gb
9
Winner
Pros:

Great room.
Comfortable bed
Excellent breakfast
Helpful staff

Cons:

Nil

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Jan • couple • gb
10
5 star breakfast wonderful staff and room
Pros:

The staff food and room was lovely our 4th visit
Definitely will return the breakfast is 5 star .

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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anthony • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Jack • family_with_children • gb
8
Ex
Pros:

Superb pub. Sadly no dinner on Monday or Tuesday, which is a shame as we have eaten here before and it is excellent. The room is small, a little tired, but comfortable. Good value for money. The breakfast is however superb and worth the visit alone, I will always stay here as it is a lovely hotel with lovely staff.

Cons:

The room is a little tired. There was no wifi in the room (room 4) and the tv is relatively small with freeview channels only. More importantly, there is no room to work in the room, but I am sure they would let you work downstairs in the public bar if you asked.

2026-08-20 • via Nuitee