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Photo: Teesdale Way near Cotherstone by Colin Park, CC BY-SA 2.0
Bishop Auckland and the villages along the Wear towards Hamsterley: the Bishop's deer park, riverside walks and country inns.
Hotels, inns and places to stay in Bishop Auckland & Hamsterley
16 placesPubs and cafés in Bishop Auckland & Hamsterley
7 placesDays out in Bishop Auckland & Hamsterley
4 placesSee all dog-friendly pubs with rooms in County Durham
Confirmed by venue or Official dog policy the place told us its dog rules, or we checked its own published policy. Dog friendly per CAMRA (or a tourist board) means a trusted guide lists it as dog friendly; we've asked the venue for the details, so check where dogs can go.
Photo: JThomas, 2015, CC BY-SA 2.0 Park Head Hotel
Dog roomsGardenDog friendly per The Hotel GuruHotel at New Coundon on the edge of Bishop Auckland.
Source: The Hotel Guru · checked 26 Oct 2026
- Cottages · Bishop Auckland
No 4 Townhouse
Dog roomsDog friendly per Visit County DurhamVictorian terraced townhouse run by The Auckland Project, sleeping four, with a three night minimum stay.
Source: Visit County Durham: No 4 Townhouse · checked 28 Oct 2026
- Cottages · Bishop Auckland
No 2 Townhouse
Dog roomsDog friendly per Visit County DurhamSecond Auckland Project townhouse in a Victorian terrace in Bishop Auckland, sleeping four guests.
Source: Visit County Durham: No 2 Townhouse · checked 28 Oct 2026
- Cottages · Bishop Auckland
Churchill Cottage
Dog roomsDog friendly per Visit County DurhamFour bedroom self catering cottage in Bishop Auckland let by The Auckland Project, three night minimum.
Source: Visit County Durham: Churchill Cottage · checked 28 Oct 2026
- Cottages · Bishop Auckland
Lightfoot Cottage
Dog roomsDog friendly per Visit County DurhamHoliday home in Bishop Auckland sleeping six, with a private enclosed yard at the back.
Source: Visit County Durham: Lightfoot Cottage · checked 28 Oct 2026
- Cottages · Bishop Auckland
Palace Garden Cottage
Dog roomsDog friendly per Visit County DurhamCottage for six on the south side of Bishop Auckland Market Place next to the Clock Tower, steps from Auckland Castle.
Source: Visit County Durham: Palace Garden Cottage · checked 28 Oct 2026
- Cottages · Bishop Auckland
The Clarence
Dog roomsDog friendly per Visit County DurhamLarger whole house let in Bishop Auckland sleeping eight, booked through The Auckland Project.
Source: Visit County Durham: The Clarence · checked 28 Oct 2026
- Cottages · Bishop Auckland
Sheriff's Tower Cottage West
Dog roomsDog friendly per Visit County DurhamCottage for four on Silver Street in Bishop Auckland; a matching East cottage is also on the dog friendly list.
Source: Visit County Durham: Sheriff's Tower Cottage West · checked 28 Oct 2026
- Cottages · Low Etherley
Gardenside Lodge
Dog roomsDog friendly per Visit County DurhamTwo bedroom self catering lodge at Low Etherley on the western edge of Bishop Auckland, sleeping four.
Source: Visit County Durham: Gardenside Lodge · checked 28 Oct 2026
- Cottages · Kirk Merrington
Garth Cottage
Dog roomsDog friendly per Visit County DurhamSingle storey farm cottage with two en suite bedrooms at Kirk Merrington, between Bishop Auckland and Spennymoor.
Source: Visit County Durham: Garth Cottage · checked 28 Oct 2026
- Cottages · Byers Green
No 1 Old Hall Cottage
Dog roomsDog friendly per Visit County DurhamStone cottage for four in a converted Grade II listed building at Byers Green near Spennymoor.
Source: Visit County Durham: No 1 Old Hall Cottage · checked 28 Oct 2026
- Cottages · Spennymoor
Elsie's Retreat
Dog roomsDog friendly per Visit County DurhamShepherd's hut for two with its own hot tub at Thinford near Spennymoor, let by Toast Stays.
Source: Visit County Durham: Elsie's Retreat · checked 28 Oct 2026
- Cottages · Spennymoor
East Farm Cottage
Dog roomsDog friendly per Visit County DurhamThree bedroom self catering cottage with a hot tub at Thinford, Spennymoor, also let by Toast Stays.
Source: Visit County Durham: East Farm Cottage · checked 28 Oct 2026
- Cottages · Spennymoor
Millie's Place
Dog roomsDog friendly per Visit County DurhamTiny house for two at Thinford near Spennymoor, a third Toast Stays let on the same site.
Source: Visit County Durham: Millie's Place · checked 28 Oct 2026
- Cottages · Hamsterley
Sycamore Shepherd's Hut
Dog roomsDog friendly per Visit County DurhamShepherd's hut for two at Edge Knoll Farm, Hamsterley, separate from the farm's already listed holiday cottages.
Source: Visit County Durham: Sycamore Shepherd's Hut · checked 28 Oct 2026
Photo: JThomas, 2018, CC BY-SA 2.0 Victoria Inn
Dog roomsOfficial dog policyA village inn with five B&B rooms in Witton-le-Wear, with a bar, lounge, decking and a real fire.
Source: Victoria Inn: dog policy · checked 27 Oct 2026
- Campsite · Toft Hill
High Farm Holiday Park
Dog friendlyDog friendly per Visit County DurhamSmall holiday park at Toft Hill with five converted vintage railway wagons plus touring pitches.
Source: Visit County Durham: High Farm Holiday Park · checked 28 Oct 2026
Photo: Robert Graham, 2013, CC BY-SA 2.0 Green Tree
Dog friendlyDog friendly per CAMRAGreene King pub on Cockton Hill Road with a garden, live music and step free access with an accessible toilet.
Source: CAMRA WhatPub: Green Tree, Bishop Auckland · checked 28 Oct 2026
Photo: JThomas, 2015, CC BY-SA 2.0 Bay Horse
Dog friendlyDog friendly per CAMRAOld town pub on Fore Bondgate in Bishop Auckland, run by Dorbiere, open late at weekends.
Source: CAMRA WhatPub: Bay Horse, Bishop Auckland · checked 28 Oct 2026
- Pub · Bishop Auckland
Welcome
Dog friendlyDog friendly per CAMRATraditional local on Low Waldron Street with a garden, darts and dominoes and a singer on Fridays.
Source: CAMRA WhatPub: Welcome, Bishop Auckland · checked 28 Oct 2026
Photo: Trevor Littlewood, 2022, CC BY-SA 2.0 Pollards
Dog friendlyDog friendly per CAMRAPub and restaurant on Etherley Lane with a real fire, garden and parking, closed on Mondays.
Source: CAMRA WhatPub: Pollards, Bishop Auckland · checked 28 Oct 2026
Photo: Trevor Littlewood, 2011, CC BY-SA 2.0 Locomotive Inn
Dog friendlyDog friendly per CAMRAByerley Road local in Shildon close to the Locomotion railway museum, with a separate bar and sports TV.
Source: CAMRA WhatPub: Locomotive Inn, Shildon · checked 28 Oct 2026
- 18th-century deer house in the Bishop's Park · Bishop Auckland
Auckland Castle Deer House
On leadsOfficial dog policy18th-century deer house in the Bishop's Park at Bishop Auckland, in County Durham.
Source: English Heritage: Auckland Castle Deer House · checked 26 Oct 2026
Photo: Michael Garlick, 2024, CC BY-SA 2.0 Auckland Castle Deer Park
On leadsOfficial dog policyHistoric parkland behind Auckland Castle with the Deer House folly, free to walk and open to dogs.
Source: The Auckland Project ticket portal FAQs · checked 28 Oct 2026
- Day out · near Bishop Auckland
Binchester Roman Fort
No dogs insideOfficial dog policyBinchester Roman Fort in near Bishop Auckland. Pet dogs aren't allowed here, so plan another stop for the dog.
Source: Binchester Roman Fort: visitor information · checked 28 Oct 2026
- Day out · Bishop Auckland
Auckland Castle and galleries
No dogs insideOfficial dog policyAuckland Castle and galleries in Bishop Auckland. Pet dogs aren't allowed here, so plan another stop for the dog.
Source: Auckland Castle and galleries: visitor information · checked 28 Oct 2026
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