Old Coach House At The Golden Lion Hotel - Saint Johns Chapel
54.735984, -2.179397
Overview
Taste Durham Award-winning inn on the C2C cycle route in Saint Johns Chapel
Dining & Local Produce
The Old Coach House At The Golden Lion holds the Taste Durham Award for championing local produce. The on-site restaurant serves a Full English/Irish breakfast daily. Evening meals are home-cooked and include options like steak, gammon, and homemade chips.
Accommodations & Room Types
The hotel offers family rooms with private bathrooms, including interconnected options and apartments with kitchenettes. Each room features a bath, shower, free toiletries, and a seating area. Some rooms are located in the adjacent pub, while the Old Coach House provides self-contained units.
Outdoor Activities & Cycle Route
The property sits directly on the Whitehaven-Sunderland C2C cycle route and provides secure bicycle storage. Guests can access High Force Waterfall, Weardale Museum, and the Weardale Way footpath. On-site recreation includes darts, billiards, and skiing opportunities.
Pet-Friendly & Family Accommodation
The Golden Lion welcomes pets, with rooms that accommodate both dogs and families. Family rooms and two-bedroom apartments are available for groups. The pub has a pool table and darts boards, and children's meals are offered on the menu.
Location & Transport Services
Saint Johns Chapel is 45 km from Beamish Museum and 35 km from Bowes Museum, with Raby Castle and Brough Castle nearby. The hotel offers a paid airport shuttle service to Newcastle International Airport (62 km away). Car hire and free parking are available for guests exploring the Durham Dales.
- Award: Taste Durham Award for locally sourced produce
- Location: On the Whitehaven-Sunderland C2C cycle route
- Rooms: Family rooms with private bathrooms and apartments
- Dining: Full English/Irish breakfast and home-cooked evening meals
- Activities: Darts, billiards, and skiing on site
- Transport: Paid airport shuttle to Newcastle Airport
- Pet-friendly: Pets allowed with secure cycle storage
Rooms and availability
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Max:1 person
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Bed options:2 Single beds
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Max:1 person
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Bed options:1 Single bed
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Max:4 persons
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Bed options:2 Single beds
Essential information about Old Coach House At The Golden Lion Hotel
| 💵 Lowest room price | 69 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 200 m |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 59.4 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Carlisle Lake District, CAX |
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