The Old Post Office Bed & Breakfast - Lanchester

Grade II listed building from 1788 in Lanchester, offering locally sourced breakfasts from on-site hens.

Accommodations

The Old Post Office in Lanchester has individually designed themed rooms that reference the building's history as a post office. Each room at the old post office guest house includes homemade biscuits, a coffee pod machine, fresh milk, and bathrobes. The Old Post Office Guest House rooms are spacious, with armchairs, flat-screen TVs, and views of the garden or village.

Breakfast

The bed and breakfast serves a full English/Irish breakfast made from locally sourced ingredients, including eggs from the on-site hens and homemade bread. Guests select their breakfast time and dishes the night before. The breakfast is awarded for its use of fresh, local produce.

Activities & Leisure

The hotel offers darts, cycling routes, and walking trails directly from the property. The large garden has BBQ facilities and a picnic area for guest use. Evening entertainment is also available on-site.

Nearby Attractions

Beamish Museum is 7 miles from the old post office lanchester, and Durham Cathedral is 9 miles away. Hall Hill Farm offers family-friendly activities within a short drive. Lumley Castle and Newcastle International Airport are also easily reachable from the property.

Family & Group Stays

The Old Post Office has family rooms that sleep up to four guests, with private bathrooms and complimentary snacks. The shared lounge and TV area provide space for groups to gather. Free parking is available on-site, making arrivals straightforward for families.

• History: Grade II listed former post office built in 1788
• Breakfast: Locally sourced with eggs from on-site hens and homemade bread
• Rooms: Themed rooms with homemade biscuits, coffee pod machine, fresh milk
• Outdoors: Large garden with BBQ facilities and picnic area
• Activities: Darts, cycling routes, evening entertainment
• Location: 7 miles from Beamish Museum, 9 miles from Durham Cathedral