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Park Head Hotel

Bishop Auckland, County Durham

Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms.

A modern hotel in Bishop Auckland with dog friendly Courtyard rooms, a bag of treats and a toy for your dog, and the Auckland Walk just opposite.

The Auckland Walk runs opposite Park Head Hotel and offers miles of walks, which makes this modern, dog friendly hotel in Bishop Auckland an easy choice with a dog in tow. It is a welcoming base for County Durham, with stylish rooms, a contemporary restaurant and a true North East welcome.

Dogs stay in the designated dog-friendly rooms in the Courtyard. These are light, airy and comfortable rooms over two floors, with outdoor access and the South Terrace and Resident's Garden around them. Your four-legged friend gets a bag of treats and a toy as part of the hotel's pet package. How many dogs each Courtyard room can take, the hotel doesn't state, so ask when you book.

The Oak Room Restaurant and Bar serves hearty, timeless classics from breakfast to evening meals, made with local produce, most of it grown in the Walled Garden at Auckland Castle. Afternoon tea brings sandwiches, savouries, scones and sweet treats with unlimited tea or coffee, Sunday lunch comes with lashings of traditional gravy, and there are vegetarian and vegan options. The hotel's pages don't mention dogs in the Oak Room Restaurant and Bar, so raise that when you reserve.

Bishop Auckland Market Place is about 1.5 miles away, and the town centre can be reached on foot via the Auckland Way. With the Auckland Walk across the road, the first outing of the day with your dog starts within sight of the hotel.

Facts checked October 2026 from the hotel's own website. Details can change, so please confirm anything important, especially the dog rules, with the hotel before you book.

At a Glance: Dogs

Rooms for dogs
Selected rooms
Dogs per room
The hotel doesn't say
Size or breed limits
The hotel doesn't say
Dog fee
£30 per stay
Left alone in the room
The hotel doesn't say
In the bar
The hotel doesn't say
In the lounge
The hotel doesn't say
Eating with your dog
The hotel doesn't say
In the grounds
The hotel doesn't say
Dog extras
Treats and a welcome pack
Walks from the door
Yes
Nearest dog friendly beach
None within 20 miles

Where the hotel doesn't say, check with the hotel when you book.

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For You

Eating and drinking
Afternoon tea
Rooms
Ground floor rooms and suites
Parking
Free parking
Children
Children welcome

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Is Park Head Hotel dog friendly?

    Yes. Dogs can stay in selected rooms. This comes from Park Head Hotel's own website. Details can change, so check with the hotel when you book.

  • How many dogs can I bring to Park Head Hotel?

    The hotel doesn't say how many dogs you can bring, so check with the hotel when you book.

  • Is there a charge for dogs at Park Head Hotel?

    £30 per stay.

  • Can I eat with my dog at Park Head Hotel?

    The hotel doesn't say where you can eat with your dog, so check with the hotel when you book.

  • Can I leave my dog in the room at Park Head Hotel?

    The hotel doesn't say whether dogs can be left alone in the room, so check with the hotel when you book.

  • Are there dog walks near Park Head Hotel?

    The hotel says there are walks straight from the door.

Park Head Hotel, 13 Park View Terrace, New Coundon, Bishop Auckland DL14 8QB

54.6661, -1.6475

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