Hotels in Shildon · Hotel
The Honest Lawyer Hotel
The Honest Lawyer Hotel is one of the stays around Shildon, scoring 4.0/5 across 1,315 reviews on Tripadvisor, about 12 km from the mapped city center, listed at Durham DH1 3SP.
Durham DH1 3SP
Ranked #14 of 18 by guest score · #13 closest to the mapped city center.
Best time in Shildon is typically Summer — guides often suggest around 3-5 days — the mapped sights feel compact.
About
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.
Amenities
- Free parking
- Wi-Fi
- Free Wi-Fi
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Pet-friendly
- Spa
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Stay tips for Shildon
Pulled from this destination’s travel tips — useful when choosing an area or planning evenings.
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Don't forget to bring comfortable walking shoes for exploring the museums and forests.
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Book your accommodation in advance during the high season to avoid any last-minute hassles.
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Try the local cuisine at the various cafes and restaurants in Shildon.
Recent reviews
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ChelseaJo2 4.0/5 Aug 30, 2026
We stayed here for a family wedding. Great value, so so close to the evening venue. The food in the evening was lovely, the breakfast took a while to come out in the morning but it was lovely when it…
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HELEN G 5.0/5 Aug 25, 2026
Beautiful place exceptional happy helpful staff , we had a wedding celebration it was absolutely fab ,,management and bar staff thanks for ye help x thank you Stephen (lol receptionist) we love you g…
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Mark S 4.0/5 Aug 15, 2026
We had a meal on Thursday and I must say the service from the man bringing out our food was not so good, the food itself was beautiful and the girl was lovely to in an environment where customers ser…
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