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The Moorings

3.0 star property

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Garden
Standard Double Room, Accessible, Ensuite (Disabled access) | Bathroom
Bar (on property)
Superior Double Room, Ensuite (Room 7 Double)
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Bluehouse Bank, Chester-le-Street, England, DH2 3JU
  • Place, Beamish Open Air Museum
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Waldridge Fell Country Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Mini Moos Adventure Farm
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room, Accessible, Ensuite (Disabled access)

Standard Double Room, Accessible, Ensuite (Disabled access)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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Superior Double Room, Ensuite (Room 2 with Terrace)

Superior Double Room, Ensuite (Room 2 with Terrace)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Classic Twin Room, Private Bathroom

Classic Twin Room, Private Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Classic Double Room, Ensuite (Room 5)

Classic Double Room, Ensuite (Room 5)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Double Room, Ensuite (Room 7 Double)

Superior Double Room, Ensuite (Room 7 Double)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Chester-le-Street

Located within a mile (2 km) of Waldridge Fell Country Park, The Moorings is within 3 miles (5 km) of Beamish Open Air Museum. This 7-room, 3-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Beamish Open Air Museum - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Holmside Park - 5 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Waldridge Fell Country Park - 5 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Mini Moos Adventure Farm - 5 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Chester-Le-Street Leisure Centre - 7 min drive - 3.3 miles

Getting around

  • Chester-le-Street Station - 7 min drive
  • Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪That Crafty Brew Micropub & Bottle Shop - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Garden Farm Pub - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Beamish Mary Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Il Cancello - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Himalaya - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Moorings

The Moorings features free WiFi in public areas, a computer station, and a terrace. If you drive, put free parking to good use. Staff members can answer questions about accommodations, and also provide luggage storage. Additional amenities include a garden, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • High chair

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Food and drink

  • Ice maker

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit/debit cards
This property is professionally cleaned
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:30 AM
Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit/debit cards.
  • The property is professionally cleaned.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The hotel can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.

Property is also known as

The Moorings Hotel
The Moorings Chester-le-Street
The Moorings Hotel Chester-le-Street

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do close to The Moorings?

This hotel is located in Chester-le-Street, close to Beamish Open Air Museum, Lumley Castle, and Diggerland. You'll also find Beamish Wild and Beamish Adventure Park within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at The Moorings?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does The Moorings include a casino at the property?

No, The Moorings doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Moorings?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at The Moorings?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a restaurant plus some guestrooms include premium bedding and streaming services.

Does The Moorings have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Moorings feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

No, The Moorings doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does The Moorings allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Moorings.

Does The Moorings have connecting rooms available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

Where is the closest airport to The Moorings?

The closest major airport to The Moorings is Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL), which is 19.3 mi away (36 minutes by car). Another top airport is Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.), which is around 25 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Moorings?

Yes, some guestrooms at The Moorings offer a deck/patio.

The Moorings Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 143 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 143 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 143 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 143 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 143 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A lovely stay

The staff were very friendly and helpful, a great breakfast and the room was tidy and cosy. Would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

Belinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Yes and staff excellent
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very friendly staff. Breakfast was the best I’ve had in a long time. Room was warm and clean and very quiet. Hope to come back when we next visit family
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cherie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay and amazing value for money thank you 😊
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

jacqui

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Excellent value for money friendly helpful staff food very generous portions and lovely cooked breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Barrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent value for money fo a short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ros

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Friendliness of the staff,good food and central for local attractions.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are very friendly and the property was immaculate. Would 1000% stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lionel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely clean hotel and staff so helpful
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

gil

Liked: Cleanliness
Never saw any staff, but the room was warm and clean, with lots of very hot water.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely Stay

Our contactors stayed here and they said it was a lovely stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

M

Parking was easy but then you have to walk down steps to get to your room.The hotel was closed for my stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

What a stay

It was amazing start to finish, great food, great service and lovely room they couldn't do enough for you
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely stopover. Room was spotless, the bed heavenly and the reception at breakfast was wonderful. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marijel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I really enjoyed my stay in The Moorings. From the staff, food, services, and room. Excellent! Thank you . Will recommend and will stay again in the future
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good Stay

Good location for either visiting the local area or for an overnight stay if travelling along the M1. Nothing to fault with the room or the hotel / pub amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice stay

Amazing hotel with a fantastic restaurant attached food lovely and service outstanding
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Sheila

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Bedroom carpet could do with cleaning. Bedroom to restaurant involved a short walk outside, Staff and food were excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best food ever!

Very friendly owners who just happen to be self taught cooks that served us the best food weve eaten in years.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just good service all around.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Russ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Value for money

Good value for money hotel... clean room comfy bed and good hot shower Really nice brekky... staff really attentive.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gayle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The Moorings Hotel Stay July 2025

This is our second time staying here and cannot recommend it highly enough, it is super close to Beamish which is why we stayed. Rooms are lovely and clean, food is amazing big portions, the staff are super helpful and very friendly. Lovely seated area to the rear to enjoy drinks, Good parking also to rear of property. Would highly recommend.
Our family enjoying our starters.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keely

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantasic

Fantastic stay. Lovely little hotel in a fab location (very near Beamish and Durham). Rooms were spacious and clean. Hosts were lovely. Very welcoming place. We will definitely stay again when we're back in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Nice hotel

The hotel its self is lovely, nice and clean. Breakfast is fresh. 2nd time at this hotel, and will use again. Unfortunately both the mattresses in room 3 are uncomfortable to sleep on.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super helpful and friendly staff. Lovely big room with outside space. Nice breakfast, couldn’t ask for more.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025