The Old Post Office - 4-Star Hotel in Lanchester

The Old Post Office in Lanchester is a Grade II listed building dating back to 1788. Each of the three upstairs bedrooms is individually designed with a themed decor, such as the 'Penny Black' room. Rooms come with private bathrooms, tea and coffee makers, hairdryers, flat-screen TVs, and bathrobes.

Breakfast is served daily with a choice of continental or full English/Irish options, using locally sourced ingredients including fresh eggs from the hotel's own hens in the garden. The hotel bakes its own bread and homemade biscuits, which are also placed in guest rooms. Dietary preferences are supported by ordering breakfast the night before from a menu that includes options like kippers and omelettes.

Guests have access to a large garden area with BBQ facilities for outdoor cooking. Indoors, the hotel offers a shared lounge/TV area, darts, and evening entertainment. Cyclists can use the property as a stopover for routes like the cross-country C2C cycle path.

The hotel is located in the centre of Lanchester, within walking distance of three pubs, an Italian restaurant, a Greek restaurant, and a fish and chip shop. Beamish Museum is 11 km away, Durham Cathedral is a short drive, and Hall Hill Farm is nearby for family outings. Free on-street parking is available at the front and rear of the property.

The hotel offers family rooms that can accommodate up to four guests, with spacious triple rooms available. Meeting and banquet facilities are provided for business travelers. Luggage storage and a shared fridge for fresh milk are available, along with free WiFi throughout the property.

History: Grade II listed building from 1788

Rooms: Themed rooms like 'Penny Black' with bathrobes

Breakfast: Locally sourced, own hen eggs, homemade bread

Outdoors: Large garden with BBQ facilities

Location: 10 min from Beamish Museum

Activities: Darts, cycling routes, evening entertainment