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A traditional stone building with a sign reading "BOWES INCLINE HOTEL". - The Bowes Incline (Chester-le-Street)
A bar area with a dark wood counter, multiple bar tools, and a variety of bottles and glasses. - The Bowes Incline (Chester-le-Street)
A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white sink, and dark cabinetry. - The Bowes Incline (Chester-le-Street)
An outdoor patio area with wooden picnic tables and benches, covered by black umbrellas with 'San Miguel' branding. - The Bowes Incline (Chester-le-Street)
A neatly made bed with a white and grey bedspread, two rolled towels, and several pillows in various colors. - The Bowes Incline (Chester-le-Street)
Luxury
4.0 star property
9.4

Exceptional

Upscale bed & breakfast

Free breakfast, a bar, and a restaurant are just a few of the amenities provided at The Bowes Incline. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar

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A neatly made bed with a white and grey bedspread, two rolled towels, and several pillows in various colors.

Double Room, Private Bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a window with curtains, a radiator, and a desk.

Suite, Private Bathroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a flat-screen TV, a window with curtains, and a radiator.

Twin Room, Private Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

About the neighborhood

Chester-le-Street is home to The Bowes Incline. St. James' Park and Washington Old Hall are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Tanfield Railway and Life Science Centre. Newcastle-upon-Tyne Discovery Museum and Great North Museum-Hancock are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing. Visit our Chester-le-Street travel guide
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Northside Birtley, Chester-le-Street, England, DH3 1RF

What's nearby

  • A large bronze sculpture of a winged figure on a grassy hill with a blue sky and clouds.
    Angel of the North
    3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • A stadium with a modern design, surrounded by greenery and urban infrastructure.
    St. James' Park
    17 min drive - 7.5 miles
  • A pitcher plant with a red rim and green leaves.
    Durham University
    17 min drive - 12.7 miles
  • A river with a modern bridge, a lit street lamp, and a building with a curved facade.
    Quayside
    18 min drive - 7.5 miles
  • Birtley Golf Club
    5 min drive - 2.3 miles

Getting around

  • Pelaw Station
    8 min drive
  • Chester-le-Street Station
    9 min drive
  • Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL)
    33 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Red Lion
    5 min drive
  • Burger King
    6 min drive
  • Costa Coffee
    5 min drive
  • Morrisons Cafe
    5 min drive
  • Rav’s Fish Bar
    4 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

  • Mastercard
  • American Express
  • Visa

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 cards
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is The Bowes Incline pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Bowes Incline?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Bowes Incline?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Bowes Incline located?

Situated in Chester-le-Street, this bed & breakfast is within 3 mi (5 km) of Angel of the North, George Washington Golf Club, and Washington Old Hall. Pelaw Grange Greyhound Stadium is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Bowes Incline Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 192 out of 272 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 65 out of 272 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 272 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 272 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 272 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property, very clean and amazing food and drink
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
FABOULOUS ALL AROUND... FROM THE MINUTE WE GOT THERE TO THE MINUTE WE LEFT... SUPER FRIENDLY, EFFICIENT, HELPFUL STAFF, LOCATION GREAT, ROOMS REALLY GOOD, MODERN, CLEAN, JUST PERFECT
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food here is excellent, and the staff are extremely welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place to stay lovely staff and great food
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our 4th stay at Bowes Incline since 2012. The staff are so friendly and can’t do enough to help you. The rooms are clean and comfortable. Breakfast is good with a varied selection. The restaurant meals are great too and very good value! Look forward to staying here again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic service, great menu and lovely food a choice for everyone. Friendly staff that couldn’t be more helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful break at this beautiful property. The room was beautiful. The staff so very friendly and efficient. The food was amazing and portion sizes huge. Loved it.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
First and foremost the property was clean, functional and offered value for money. The staff were friendly and helpful, although our experience of room service was let down by dirty cups being left. We found the hotel lacked character, everything about it was functional and not interesting. This extended to the breakfast, our experience of which was behind not eating supper there. This is not a criticism of the hotel, it is my view. Based on reviews I expected a little more than we got. Having said this if you want somewhere to sleep for a night it two it’s fine.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Loved this family run hotel. Nice restaurant also!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fabulous clean room and the food was amazing in the pub.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place to stay

Great place to stay, amazing food and the staff are always very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Great place to stay, great rooms and lovely food
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff, excellent food.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large car park. Rooms was spotlessly clean. Comfy bed. Great value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly helpful staff, clean property
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay, very nice rooms, very good food and equally good service
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed at this hotel more times than I can remember. Home from home. Excellent food, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice clean room, stayed many times before never disappointed staff our friendly and always willing to help, food is excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed in the suite, it's a large, 'family room' clean with a nice ensuite. Staff are friendly and helpful. Breakfast was great 👍👍
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Inn

Had a great stay at this country inn with a fantastic pub restaurant
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely hotel

Lovely hotel, very clean and comfy Nice breakfast with table service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Will stay again

Friendly staff. Clean and comfortable rooms. Food is excellent and plenty of it.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Hotel Near the A1

Very friendly hotel situated close to the A1. Excellent food and a nice place to stay over.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Business stay

Stay here several times a year when working in the north east. Fantastic hotel, friendly staff and the food is spot on.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The team here are extremely helpful and work hard for each other. The food is of a high standard. Will use this place whenever I’m in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025