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The Moorings

3.0 star property
Hotel in Chester-le-Street with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Garden
Exterior
Food and drink
Bar (on property)
Classic Twin Room, Private Bathroom

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is AU$129
includes taxes & fees
15 Mar - 16 Mar

Room options

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View all photos for Classic Twin Room, Private Bathroom

Classic Twin Room, Private Bathroom

Classic Twin Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Deck/patio
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Heating
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Accessible, Ensuite (Disabled access)

Standard Double Room, Accessible, Ensuite (Disabled access)

Standard Double Room, Accessible, Ensuite (Disabled access)

Highlights

Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room, Ensuite (Room 2 with Terrace)

Superior Double Room, Ensuite (Room 2 with Terrace)

Superior Double Room, Ensuite (Room 2 with Terrace)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Heating
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room, Ensuite (Room 7 Double)

Superior Double Room, Ensuite (Room 7 Double)

Superior Double Room, Ensuite (Room 7 Double)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Classic Double Room, Ensuite (Room 5)

Classic Double Room, Ensuite (Room 5)

Classic Double Room, Ensuite (Room 5)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Heating
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
Bluehouse Bank, Chester-le-Street, England, DH2 3JU

What's nearby

  • Beamish Open Air Museum - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Lumley Castle - 7 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Diggerland - 10 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Durham Cathedral - 12 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Durham University - 13 min drive - 13.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Whitehills - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Inn - Newfield Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Brendas Fish Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Beamish Mary Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cookson Spice - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Moorings

Hotel near Beamish Open Air Museum
Consider a stay at The Moorings and take advantage of a terrace, a garden and a bar. Be sure to enjoy children's meals at the on-site restaurant. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free property and luggage storage
  • A lift, barbecues and a computer station

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • 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.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

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 and check-out are available

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 stag and hen 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 does it cost to stay at The Moorings?

As of 10 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Moorings on 15 Mar 2025 start from AU$129.10, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Moorings?

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?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Moorings located?

Situated in Chester-le-Street, this hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Waldridge Fell Country Park and within 3 miles (5 km) of Beamish Open Air Museum and Mini Moos Adventure Farm. Beamish Wild and Lumley Castle are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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The Moorings Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 71 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Diane

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

10/10 Excellent

J G

Clean bedroom with comfortable bed & excellent bathroom. Food in restaurant was superb and very reasonably priced. Staff were 5star - attentive, professional, very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Excellent hotel. Second time I’ve stayed there. Expect to revisit at some point.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Colin

Good base for touring around
Just a 1 night stay while working in the area. Good friendly place decent food & people
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Wonderful stay
Wonderful service from start to finish. Staff were so kind and always eager to help.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Kevin

Good cooked breakfast. Very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Chris

Handy countryside hotel
Well situated for visiting Beamish, Durham, Newcastle or the county cricket ground- good sized clean room - there is a good bar and restaurant on the first floor
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Holiday
Excellent stay good value for money staff really friendly and helpful food great
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

LINDA

Close to Beamish. Excellent staff. lovely stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Lovely staff but no WiFi and the bar downstairs wasn't open the food in the restaurant was delicious
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Superb find
Excellent stay, staff very caring and room warm clean and comfortable. Excellent bed and bedding superb bathroom facilities and a great terrace off the bedroom. Will definately stay again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

ann

They gave us a very warm welcome and even though it was quite late, cooked us a good meal as soon as we arrived. The room and en-suite were very spacious and the bed comfortable. We really enjoyed the quietness there.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Fantastic
The service was fantastic,over fed at breakfast,the on site restaurant was amazing will definitely be back
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

William Andrew

Moorings Hotel visit.
The stay overall was very good, the hotel and room were clean and the bonus of having the Italian bistro next door was brilliant.( good food and caring chef ) In respect of the team on duty, everyone was very friendly and attentive making the stay very enjoyable and would have no hesitation staying next time i am up in the north, a big thanks to everyone.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

nice location good room, could help ifit had sime seating in the room
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Geoffrey

One night of comfort
An overnight stop following a long day at Beamish Museum. The Moorings provided all that we needed close by before a long journey home next day. The restaurant staff were excellent, recommending excellent food that was good value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Richard

A good location for celebrations and weekends.
The Moorings changed hands six months before our visit. Interestingly it is now more of an Italian Restaurant with an accomodation block. The staff are friendly and helpful. The only down point is breakfast is basic and isn't served until 9.00am.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Fantastic and friendly
Lovely modern room , excellent service nothing was too much trouble ... Pablo was friendlly and informative about places in the area .would definitely return . Wish the new owners good luck in their new venture .
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Carolyn

Nice little break
Lovely hotel, ideally situated for various places! Staff really pleasant,friendly & helpful! Food brilliant,we ate in the restaurant at night and the breakfast superb! Very well priced accomodation, Our only criticism,no details in the guest book re fire exits etc, or info for local facilities, oh n please pop :hot water' warning stickers on your sinks & showers! The water is extremely hot,
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anne Marie

Great hotel for Beamish Musuem
Visiting Beamish Musuem this hotel is in a perfect location and only a 10min drive away. The hotel itself is clean, and well run by a friendly efficient staff. The room we had was a fine size and the shower was great. We ate at the hotel and I can only say we weren't disappointed. There is some traffic noise being next to a road but through the night it isnt so noticeable. Perfect hotel and for what we paid £112 for two nights with a full breakfast if needed included it is highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Wendy

GNR stay over
Arrived early and room was already available, staff were really helpful offering to help with bags etc. restaurant food was really good, and staff very friendly. I called in the week asking if I could get an early breakfast as I was running GNR , they couldn’t open early but went out and bought me the breakfast items I’d mentioned specially. Needs a little updating but everything was clean tidy and professional and very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cath

Would come back
2 night stay in accessible room. Plenty of space, room clean, bed comfortable with nice white linen and heavy white towels. Complementary tea & coffee, and small shower gel etc. Staff lovely and friendly throughout stay. Made sure we could eat breakfast in the downstairs part of the restaurant as the upstairs not wheelchair accessible. Breakfast lovely both days, freshly cooked to order. Really enjoyed what we had from the Arianos restaurant too. If you are after modern, up to date decor this is not the place for you. However if you are after clean, comfy and warm with great food and lovely staff then it represents good value for money. Thanks for a nice stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Barry

Excellent
Excellent, only negative comment is that the included continental breakfast was just a bowl of cereal. Cooked breakfast was available at £8 extra but this was not served until 9.30am. We were quite happy with the cereal, but others may not be. The bistro restaurant is excellent and good value for money
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Graham

Warm welcome and friendly staff. Only recently changed hands so some teething problems. Single beds could do with topper or new mattresses. Will use again
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Estelle

Lovely stay and clean and comfortable room at a very good price Just lacking in hosting When given the key we were shown to our room but no other information passed on or anything in the room we had to ask what time and where breakfast would be served Also when we went to breakfast ourselves and 4 other tables were sat in the restaurant waiting for 25 minutes before seeing or being acknowledged by a member of staff and being shown where the coffee was it was a shame as the cooked breakfast was delicious and lovely accommodation as I say just lacking in a host to welcome you
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023