Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Clean rooms
Good breakfast options
Convenient location
Cons:
Poor quality evening meals
Some issues with menu flexibility

Categories

Cleanliness
8.78
Rooms were noted to be clean and well-maintained.
Service
9.25
Staff received high praise for their friendliness and helpfulness.
Location
8.79
Convenient location mentioned positively.
Room Quality
8.74
Rooms were clean, large, and comfortable.
Amenities
8.77
Facilities were generally satisfactory with a good breakfast choice.
Value for Money
8.73
Overall good value, but some suggested improvements.
Food and Beverage
8.28
Breakfast and certain meals received mixed feedback; evening meals were highlighted as poor.
Overall Experience
9.05
Guests generally enjoyed their stay with minor complaints.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-09 02:40

Property Description

Charming Accommodation in Bishop Auckland

Garden Oasis: Relax in the tranquil garden and enjoy the peaceful surroundings during your stay at Park Head Hotel.

Delicious Dining: Indulge in a variety of dining options, from buffet to à la carte, including a hearty Full English/Irish breakfast to start your day off right.

Family-Friendly Fun: With a children's playground on-site, Park Head Hotel is the perfect choice for families looking for a fun-filled getaway.

Experience comfort, convenience, and exceptional hospitality at Park Head Hotel. Book your stay now for a memorable experience in Bishop Auckland.

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: MME

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 1226 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.78
Service: 9.25
Location: 8.79
Room Quality: 8.74
Amenities: 8.77
Value for Money: 8.73
Food and Beverage: 8.28
Overall Experience: 9.05
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Sutton couple gb
8
Good overnight stay for Kynren
Pros:

Well equipped room. Good breakfast.

Cons:

Evening meal menu was limited and the meals were just above average.

2026-08-26 via Nuitee
L
Lilian family_with_children br
8
2026-08-23 via Nuitee
D
Dave solo_traveller gb
7
Lovely Hotel and great staff
Pros:

Lovely Hotel, staff were brilliant and very friendly. Ideally located for a visit to Bishop Auckland if you want to visit the exceptional event of Kynren.

Cons:

Only downside of staying in this Hotel and vicinity is that there are no restaurants open on a Sunday after 2pm for meals of which we were not informed in advance. However we found Chang Thai Restauant in Bishop Auckland about 2 miles away close to the Palace.

2026-08-17 via Nuitee
K
Karen solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Staff amazing very clean good breakfast

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-16 via Nuitee
P
Phillippa solo_traveller gb
8
2026-08-12 via Nuitee
L
Lesley solo_traveller gb
10
Useful stayover for Kynren
Pros:

The room was a good size, spotlessly clean and with a comfortable bed. The sound-proofing was excellent and we liked the fact that our room was away from the main building, in a small courtyard. There was ample free parking close to reception and to our room. We enjoyed breakfast which was a continental buffet and a choice of cooked options. The staff we interacted with at the reception desk and at breakfast were all very friendly and professional.
The hotel was really handy for an overnight stay after a full day at nearby Kynren, and a short drive away from the pretty town of Bishop Aukland.

Cons:

Whilst very comfortable, the bed seemed on the small side.
The pull-down blinds did not block out the early morning sunlight. Additional curtains would both elevate the aesthetics of the room and reduce the light coming through in the morning, especially in summer.
We like to have an evening walk, but there wasn't much nearby.

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
K
Karen solo_traveller gb
8
2026-08-09 via Nuitee
S
Shirley solo_traveller gb
10
Would definitely go back loved it
Pros:

Loved the breakfast it was delicious

Cons:

The mattress and pillows were hard

2026-08-09 via Nuitee
A
Angela solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Only stayed one night but the room was excellent. Good size and very quiet.
The breakfast was freshly cooked and one of the best I've had ina hotel
Have to mention Sasha very friendly and efficient.

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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linda solo_traveller gb
10
2026-08-06 via Nuitee
S
Steven extended_group gb
10
2026-08-06 via Nuitee
T
T couple gb
1
2026-08-06 via Nuitee
A
Alex solo_traveller gb
9
Consistently good in all areas. Comfort, food, value & service.
Pros:

This was my 4th or 5th stay.
Its always consistently good value, comfortable, clean and quiet.
The staff are always welcoming and friendly.
Wifi is reliable.
I didn't eat dinner or breakfast this trip but in the past its always been fresh, tasty and good value and big portions.

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
S
simon couple gb
6
Pros:

Good location and room

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
J
Janet solo_traveller gb
9
2026-08-04 via Nuitee
G
Gillian solo_traveller gb
5
Rather spoilt our stay by disturbed sleep and no dinner.
Pros:

Breakfast fine

Cons:

Not being woken at 5.0m by the fire alarm. Caused by a moth upsetting the works; odd that the main building alarm is connected to the individual buildings. I gather the alarm has gone off frequently.
We were not warned there was no food on Sunday evenings. We had no car and were stranded and hungry. No taxis.

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
M
Margaret solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Lovely location,staff and room. Best quality breakfast we have had in a very long time.

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
C
carol couple gb
4
Not very enjoyable
Pros:

Nice big room

Cons:

Night bar staff terrible , very dusty bathroom stained floor

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
N
Nora solo_traveller se
9
2026-08-02 via Nuitee
L
Laura extended_group gb
10
Great hotel for the family and close location to Kynren
Pros:

Spacious clean and well maintained hotel. EV charging.

Cons:

A little hot in the room with a heavy duvet on.

2026-08-02 via Nuitee