About this property
In scenic Croxdale, the Honest Lawyer Hotel is a pet-friendly hotel just 5 minutes’ drive from Durham centre. 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 cosy 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 situated 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Louise
United Kingdom
“Staff really accommodating allowed us to drop our belongings off and head into town before check in. Room was nice and spacious. Bar had a nice atmosphere and the food was good too.” - Alison
United Kingdom
“Staff attitude very good / helpful and friendly” - Peter
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“We was in room away from main building like a motel it was really well set out” - Foy
United Kingdom
“Lovely welcoming helpful friendly team of hosts. I felt very safe as a female lone guest. Room was very clean and comfortable, a really nice pub and restaurant, liked it so much I booked in for an extra two nights” - Jim
United Kingdom
“Another great stay at the Honest Lawyer. Excellent customer service and all facilities in the room and on site.” - Ken
United Kingdom
“Good Location for Durham Bus service over the road” - Alex
United Kingdom
“It was a convenient and very comfortable place for my wife I to stay with our dog. Our room was large and the staff were so helpful.” - Jim
United Kingdom
“Excellent service from the staff as always, good food and very comfortable room and bed with all facilities needed. Very useful to have free parking in the large car park.” - Jean
United Kingdom
“Comfortable bed. Room a good size. Food was lovely and a very good price.” - Slee
United Kingdom
“Easy checking in, all staff members easy to talk to and very polite. Bar had a lovely atmosphere and plenty of areas to sit. Room was warm with radiator on, had to turn it off, it was clean and quiet. Definitely would stay again x”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Baileys Restaurant
- CuisineBritish
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.





The fine print
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 identification 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 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.