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The Old Post Office

★★★★ 27 Front Street, Lanchester, GB

9.6 guest rating· 213 reviews

About this hotel

Unique Decor and Gardens

The Old Post Office, located just a short drive from Durham, boasts uniquely decorated rooms featuring beautiful printed fabrics and artefacts. Guests can enjoy the lovely gardens and courtyard, providing a peaceful retreat during their stay.

Locally Sourced Breakfast

Start your day with a delicious breakfast at The Old Post Office, featuring locally sourced produce including fresh eggs from the property's free-range hens. Indulge in a tasty morning meal before exploring the nearby village and its charming amenities.

Convenient Location

Conveniently situated near Newcastle-Upon-Tyne and the Northumberland coastline, this Grade II-listed property offers easy access to both city attractions and seaside adventures. Book your stay now at The Old Post Office for a delightful countryside getaway.

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Rooms & rates

Standard Triple Room

Sleeps 3 · 40 m² · Twin bed, Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • TV
  • Hair dryer

Superior Double Room

Sleeps 2 · 32 m² · Twin bed

  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Hair dryer

Standard Twin Room

Sleeps 2 · 34 m² · Extra-large double bed (Super-king size), 2× Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Shower
  • TV

Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Free Parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Family rooms
  • Cashless payment available
  • Cycling
  • Darts
  • Evening entertainment
  • Luggage storage
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Picnic area
  • Shared lounge/TV area

Location

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27 Front Street, Lanchester, GB

Check-in
from 04:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Check-out
until 11:00 AM

What guests say9.6213 reviews

+ Convenient location+ Friendly service+ Excellent breakfastWeather was not ideal
Cleanliness9.2
Service10.0
Location10.0
Room Quality9.2
Amenities9.2
Value for Money9.2

when visiting friends as we do, we will only stay here in future

10.0

The location is a lovely village with everything you could wish for. The breakfasts were lovely and freshly cooked

I dont think anything could have been better

Magazines · GB · 2026-07-25

Guest review

10.0

Fantastic place to stay. Beautiful house and garden and a warm welcome

Chris · IM · 2026-07-25

Perfect stay

10.0

Lovely characterful old post office

Nothing

Mark · GB · 2026-07-24

Guest review

10.0

Excellent location in the heart of Lanchester.

Trudi · GB · 2026-07-21

Nice place

8.0

Ideal for what we wanted, lovely big room, well appointed bathroom, great garden, close to Beamish which is where we are off to

Good choice at breakfast but a little slapdash! Cereal and fruit needed refreshing and the yog choices were all fruit. Offering plain or greek yog would be helpful

Denise · GB · 2026-07-11

Top quality stay

10.0

The welcome, room, facilities and location.

Nothing

norman · GB · 2026-07-10

Good to know

The property does not accept American Express cards.

Children 12 years and older will be charged GBP 30 per night in an extra bed. 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.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Managed by a private host

A deposit may be required at the property.