Croxdale Inn

The Penash Restaurant at the Croxdale Inn offers an extensive menu of Indian cuisine, with guests frequently calling it some of the best Indian food they have ever had. The kitchen is open from 4 pm to 11 pm, serving dishes like madras and prawn masala that have received specific praise. The restaurant also provides takeaway service, allowing guests to eat in their rooms if preferred.

The hotel has a games room equipped with a billiards table and darts for guest use. The on-site traditional wood and stone-panelled bar offers reasonably priced drinks in a local-friendly setting. Across the road is a children's playpark with a football pitch, providing outdoor recreation space.

Single, double, twin, and family rooms are available, with family rooms accommodating up to four guests. Every room includes an en suite bathroom, a flat-screen HD TV, and tea and coffee making facilities. Room rates start from GBP 20 per person per night, with daily housekeeping replenishing supplies.

The Croxdale Inn allows pets to stay, with pet bowls provided on request. Ground-floor rooms are available, making access easy for guests traveling with dogs. The property sits next to fields and country walks, offering convenient exercise areas for animals.

The inn sits in the village of Croxdale, less than a 10-minute drive from Durham Cathedral and Durham Castle. Public bus routes 6, 7, and X21 stop directly outside, with GBP 2 fares to Durham city center. Free private parking is available on-site, and the north Pennines are reachable within a 30-minute drive.

Location: 10-min drive to Durham Cathedral & Castle

Dining: Penash Restaurant with exceptional Indian cuisine

Rooms: Family rooms starting at GBP 20 per night

Entertainment: Billiards, darts, and a children's playpark

Pet Policy: Pet-friendly rooms with pet bowls provided

Parking: Free private parking on-site