ABOUT US
Welcome to The Victoria Inn Bed & Bed Breakfast Witton le Wear, the perfect base from which to enjoy all that Weardale and the surrounding area has to offer. Situated in this beautiful rural village a short walk from Weardale Railway ,Witton Castle, and a short drive to Bishop Auckland with all it has to offer.
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The entire property has been tastefully decorated to the highest standards, with a touch of luxury and your comfort in mind.
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Downstairs we have a welcoming bar area frequented by locals that will welcome you with warmth. Always showing a vast selection of sports on tv and hosting may food truck nights.
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Upstairs we have 4 double rooms and one family room. All tastefully decorated, each with their own heating control to suit every guests comfort, all with en-suite shower rooms, TV, and a generous hospitality tray.
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Room 4 has two comfortable arm chairs to add to your comfort, Room 3 has a double bed and a single bed and can take a cot if requested.
- Just down the road about a mile away, along the railway path and across the field is Low Barnes Nature Reserve, which is a Site of Special Scientific Interest. Lovely walks, fabulous bird watching facilities and of course, we can help by providing you with a picnic hamper
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- During the summer months you could book to see Kynren - An Epic Tale of England with a massive 7.5acre outdoor stage with a Cast and Crew of 1000 people! We are less than 15 minutes away. www.kynren.com
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- Durham, 25 minute drive away. A world Heritage Site with the people's cathedral at it's heart. www.durhamcathedral.co.uk
- Barnard Castle or Barney as we fondly know it, is 20 minutes away and is home to the famous Bowes Museum. www.thebowesmuseum.org.uk.
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Barnard Castle was also made famous by Dominic Cummings who visited in 2020 Lockdown.
- Bishop Auckland is 6 miles away and has so much happening! You can see the Mining Art Gallery, the Faith Museum, the Spanish Art Gallery and look out across town from the Auckland Tower, and visit the grounds of Auckland Palace www.aucklandproject.org
- So many options for walks and bike rides, you really will be spoilt for choice. www.thisisdurham.com/outdoors/cycling-in-durham/cycling-routes - the board outside our Community Centre details walks around the village
- Oh yes, and we have a railway line! Our village hosts a platform where trains sometimes stop, check out the Weardale Railway timetable for information and you can enjoy a ride up the dale.
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So whatever you want to do while staying with us we are sure that you will find what you are looking for. You will experience The Victoria as a village asset, definitely frequented by the villagers, but don't panic, we all love talking to visitors and making you feel at home. So do join us for the Quiz on a Thursday Night, themed nights and a Gin or two! Or sample our vast collection of Whiskey. See you soon
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County Durham is a rural county with a City, the Dales, Weardale and a Coastline, find out more at