4/5 - Good
Streetworks in progress, not easy to navigate.

This was our second visit, and it didn’t fail to impress. On this occasion we stayed over Christmas, and the hotel was decorated fabulously. We had a castle feature room which was lovely. We also ate in the restaurant for dinner, which again was excellent. Breakfast was also very good. The staff ...
Reviewed on 20 Dec, 2025

Good location and breakfast
Reviewed on 21 Dec, 2025

Great location
Reviewed on 18 Dec, 2025




Explore the great outdoors at Waldridge Fell Country Park, a lovely green space in Waldridge.
Learn about the local history of Little Lumley with a stop at Lumley Castle. Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront or experience its acclaimed theatre scene.
You can find out about the history of Framwellgate Moor with a visit to Finchale Priory. Visit the shops and spas in this family-friendly area.
Catch an event at Pelaw Grange Greyhound Stadium during your trip to Chester-le-Street. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area.
Enjoy a round of golf in Birtley at Birtley Golf Club. Stroll along the riverfront or experience the acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area.
Enjoy an outing to Battlezone during your stay in Chester-le-Street. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and spas in this walkable area.



Streetworks in progress, not easy to navigate.
We were visiting the Beamish museum and the whole area was good. People very friendly.
Quiet northern village.
A trip to The Emirates Riverside to watch the cricket, and we had 2 great nights at the Moorings. Lovely friendly staff, great meals and drinks , very comfy bed, and room. Special mention to Ron,s Taxi, who took us to and back from the cricket.
Food while been excellent didn’t have a great choice
The only down to this and it would have been the same anywhere, as unfortunately some other residents found it acceptable to be shouting and swearing till midnight , this is the only reason I didn’t give the whole stay an amazing response
