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The Moorings

3.0 star property
Travelers relax with refreshing drinks in the garden or savor local cuisine at the restaurant - a peaceful retreat for unwinding after a day of exploration

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The Moorings offers a picturesque garden, a bar with refreshing drinks, kids' meals, public area WiFi, luggage storage, and barbecue grills. Families appreciate the amenities, and staff nearby have earned positive reviews from visitors.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

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

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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

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Classic Twin Room, Private Bathroom

Classic Twin Room, Private Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Classic Double Room, Ensuite (Room 5)

Classic Double Room, Ensuite (Room 5)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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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 is home to The Moorings. Quayside and South Moor Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Durham Indoor Market and Metrocentre. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at St. James' Park or Pelaw Grange Greyhound Stadium. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Chester-le-Street travel guide
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Bluehouse Bank, Chester-le-Street, England, DH2 3JU

What's nearby

  • Lovely walking with great views across the fell
    Waldridge Fell Country Park
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Durham Castle part of the university building just off the green it has a wide range of photo opportunities. Within a very short area you have the cathedral, castle and university building
    Durham Castle
    13 min drive - 8.5 miles
  • Durham Cathedral; Shutterstock ID 311511602
    Durham Cathedral
    14 min drive - 8.9 miles
  • A little known gem within Durham. A lovely walk through the gardens to the Greenhouses
    Durham University
    14 min drive - 8.9 miles
  • Lumley Castle
    8 min drive - 4.1 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 Moorings Hotel
    1 min walk
  • The Garden Farm Pub
    5 min drive
  • Beamish Mary Inn
    4 min drive
  • The Himalaya
    4 min drive

About this property

The Moorings

Property highlights
Consider a stay at The Moorings and take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and a bar. Be sure to enjoy kids' meals at the on-site restaurant. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises, luggage storage, and an elevator
  • Barbecue grills and a computer station

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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

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
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Smoking not allowed

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including 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

Is The Moorings 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 Moorings?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:30 PM.

What time is check-out at The Moorings?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Moorings located?

Situated in Chester-le-Street, this hotel is 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Beamish Open Air Museum and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from South Moor Golf Club. Beamish Wild and Lumley Castle are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

The Moorings Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Ros

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

L

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Heide

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

Don't miss thins little gem

Lovely place to stay. Room was clean and had everything you need. Hotel staff very friendly and helpful and the food was excellent. All that at very reasonable price. What's not to like?
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely big bedroom and the bed was super comfortable. Leanne and her team were amazing, they went over and above for us. Food was delicious and big portions. Would highly recommend. We will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely spacious room which included a small sofa, so it was comfortable to return to in the evening and watch tv. The downside was the room was at the top of the building up two flights of stairs, so not good for people with limited mobility or heavy bags. The ensuite was very small but the shower was powerful and the towels of good quality. Just a 10 minute walk to centre of Harrogate and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

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

Right good !

Very enjoyable stay,very comfortable rooms found shower over corner bath a bit of a challenge to stand under comfortably. Staff very friendly, meals exceptional as well as a hearty breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

The Mooring’s beautiful stay

The food at breakfast was absolutely delicious,I had fruit to start and there was a large amount to chose from, there was unlimited tea and coffee staff brought my food to the pub part as I was unable to climb the stairs due to my disability, Evening meal was delicious I had chicken fajitas with everything on the plate to add to the meal I Also ordered proper chips which were delicious. The Bed was really really lovely and comfortable and the room was beautiful The staff couldn’t do enough for me and they were all polite and friendly and' I really loved my time at the moorings.
Beautiful bed, so comfortable you won’t want to get out of the
Lovely bay window nice and light
Full English breakfast / 2x toast lurpak butter /orange juice /tea or coffee
Beautifuly cooked full English breakfast / with fruit bowl
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynda

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

Excellent value for money.

A real find, we can't believe the great value for money offered here. The room was big, well laid out and equipped with a decent bathroom and even a provate area to sit outside. Dinner and breakfast were both delicious and the staff all friendly and helpful. Excellent!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Although I was the only resident at the hotel that night I was well catered for. I was disappointed the restaurant was closed but it must have been a quiet night. My breakfast was prepared and left for me and entry instructions to the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

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

A little hidden gem

We had a pleasant stay and the staff were very friendly. Our only issue was we found it cold although the heating was on in the room. We would come back and definitely recommend this little hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

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

The Moorings

Although out of season, a quiet period for the Moorings, the accomodation and staff made us welcome
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

COLIN

Disliked: Room comfort
No soap or shampoo in room on arrrival, although shower gel then supplied. Beds very hard. Cooked breakfast tasteless. Staff very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

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

An enjoyable stay

One night stay. Accommodation very comfortable and staff very friendly. I booked a table for dinner for six for a family meal. The food was excellent but the only downside was the time we had to wait (about an hour). This could have been due to them having another large party in for dinner. The breakfast in the morning was excellent. Overall an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025