In scenic Croxdale, the Honest Lawyer Hotel is a pet-friendly hotel just 5 minutes’ drive from Durham center. With a restaurant and sun terrace, the hotel offers modern, motel-style rooms with free parking outside your room. Stylishly decorated with private entrances, the cozy bedrooms at Honest Lawyer Hotel each have free Wi-FI and a private bathroom with free toiletries. Rooms also feature a TV and a work desk. The traditional Bailey’s Restaurant serves seasonal menus and a world wine list. The bar offers real a range of beers and lagers and light snacks, and al fresco dining is available on the spacious terrace. Honest Lawyer is located on the A167 road, just a 5-minute drive from the magnificent Durham Cathedral and Castle. There is plenty of free on-site parking available.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Michael
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Everything! Great location. In the country but only a six minute drive to the centre of Durham. Loved the courtyard rooms where you could park right at the door. Dog friendly. Nice restaurant with excellent food at reasonable prices. Friendly...
Cindy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Very warm welcome, staff were amazing room was lovely
Millar
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Although our initial impression was a little mediocre, everything turned out to be a little better than we had first expected. The beds were comfortable, the room was well appointed and the parking outside the room made things very easy.
Susan
United States United States
Room was spacious and comfortable. Prices were very reasonable and pretty central to everything.
Leonard
France France
Friendly greeting and at meal times. Nice dinner and lovely breakfast. I have stayed here before and didn't feel the need to check put any alternative places when planning my trip.
Clare
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Easy check in and staff member at check in was welcoming
C
United Kingdom United Kingdom
I’ve stayed here several times either on my way up north or going back It’s a great place as a stopover and your only maybe a 10 min drive into Durham Rooms are comfortable and quite and you can’t hear the main rd despite being close to it...
Gillian
United Kingdom United Kingdom
My brother as stayed here many many times and has found he loves room 35,he says it is the best room he has stayed in there
Kim-ngan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Our room has a view to the grass field which looks really calm for a getaway. Checking in and out was really easy. The room was good and clean and has all the things we need. They service the room every day. A bonus point is that the bus stop is...
Cath
United Kingdom United Kingdom
we chose this place as someone at work had been & told me about it , saying they had a good stay with the added convenience of travel by bus in to Durham the food here was extremely good especially the fish pie.

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Baileys Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    British
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Honest Lawyer Hotel

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Bar

House rules

Honest Lawyer Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 12 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Please note dogs are only allowed in the courtyard rooms.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Honest Lawyer Hotel 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.

FAQs about Honest Lawyer Hotel