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The Ball Alley

3.5 star property
Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, near Beamish Open Air Museum

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Garden
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Lounge
Property grounds
Bar (on property)
The Ball Alley welcomes guests with a hearty English breakfast and a beautiful garden for outdoor relaxation. The property offers convenient laundry facilities and free WiFi. Visitors appreciate the peaceful atmosphere, making this place a true retreat.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
  • Kitchen

Room options

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Room amenity

Family Room (2 single beds)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Oven
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room, Ensuite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Stanley is home to The Ball Alley. Beamish Open Air Museum and St. James' Park are notable landmarks, and if an activity is on the agenda, check out Quayside. Beamish Adventure Park and Tanfield Railway are also worth visiting.
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Shield Row, Stanley, England, DH9 0LH

What's nearby

  • Beamish Open Air Museum - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Angel of the North - 11 min drive - 7.5 miles
  • Utilita Arena Newcastle - 15 min drive - 9.0 miles
  • St. James' Park - 16 min drive - 9.8 miles
  • Quayside - 17 min drive - 9.6 miles

Getting around

  • Dunston Station - 12 min drive
  • Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Bell, Kiphill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Hill Top - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Owl & Otter - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Drovers Tavern - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk

About this property

The Ball Alley

Bed & breakfast near Beamish Open Air Museum
Free English breakfast, a garden, and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at The Ball Alley. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • An elevator and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at The Ball Alley feature comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Communal kitchens, refrigerators, and microwaves

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available on weekdays 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • Bar

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

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 parking

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

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

Ball Alley B&B Stanley
Ball Alley B&B
Ball Alley Stanley
Ball Alley
The Ball Alley Stanley
The Ball Alley Stanley
The Ball Alley Bed & breakfast
The Ball Alley Bed & breakfast Stanley

Frequently asked questions

Is The Ball Alley pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Ball Alley?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Ball Alley?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Ball Alley?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Ball Alley located?

Situated in Stanley, this bed & breakfast is within 1 mi (2 km) of Beamish Adventure Park and Beamish Wild. Beamish Open Air Museum and Causey Arch are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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