The Moorings

Property class: 3
Chester-le-Street hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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At The Moorings, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Durham University. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. A terrace and a garden are other highlights.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (8)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Computer station
  • Picnic area
  • Barbecue grills
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Lift
  • BBQ(s)
  • Free self-parking

Room options

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

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a wardrobe.

Standard Double Room, Accessible, Ensuite (Disabled access)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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

A neatly made bed with white linens and two pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Superior Double Room, Ensuite (Room 2 with Terrace)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Classic Twin Room, Private Bathroom

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden cabinet with a TV, and a window with curtains.

Classic Twin Room, Private Bathroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free wired internet

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

A neatly made bed with white linens and towels, a grey headboard, and a bedside table with a lamp. There are two wall-mounted light fixtures above the bed and a wardrobe with a mirror.

Classic Double Room, Ensuite (Room 5)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a nightstand, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

Superior Double Room, Ensuite (Room 7 Double)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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 - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Waldridge Fell Country Park - 5 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Mini Moos Adventure Farm - 5 min drive - 6.3 km
  • South Moor Golf Club - 7 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Pelaw Grange Greyhound Stadium - 8 min drive - 8.5 km

Getting around

  • Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.) - 36 min drive
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 54 min drive
  • Chester-le-Street Station - 7 min drive
  • Durham Station - 17 min drive
  • St. Peter's Station - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Prime Chinese take away and delivery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪That Crafty Brew Micropub & Bottle Shop - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Garden Farm Pub - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Beamish Mary Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chester-le-street Masonic Hall - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Moorings

  • At The Moorings, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Durham University. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. A terrace and a garden are other highlights.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 7 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:30 PM
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Check-out time is 10:30 AM
    • Contactless check-out

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

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No stag or hen parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Barbecue grills

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • Computer station

Services

  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Food and drink

  • Ice maker
  • High chair

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag and hen parties.
This property accepts credit/debit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
This property is professionally cleaned.

Also known as

The Moorings Hotel
The Moorings Chester-le-Street
The Moorings Hotel Chester-le-Street

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at The Moorings?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Moorings?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Moorings?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:30 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

Is there an on-site casino at The Moorings?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Genting Casino Newcastle (17-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at The Moorings and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. Enjoy amenities such as a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Moorings?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.

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Reviews

The Moorings Reviews

8.4

Very good

9.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

8.6

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities

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What guests liked

  • The restaurant served excellent food with generous portions and attentive service. (27 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

A lovely stay

The staff were very friendly and helpful, a great breakfast and the room was tidy and cosy. Would recommend!
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendliness of the staff,good food and central for local attractions.
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely clean hotel and staff so helpful
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff are very friendly and the property was immaculate. Would 1000% stay again.
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8/10 Very good

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
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10/10 Exceptional

A lovely stopover. Room was spotless, the bed heavenly and the reception at breakfast was wonderful. Would definitely stay again.
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10/10 Exceptional

What a stay

It was amazing start to finish, great food, great service and lovely room they couldn't do enough for you
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8/10 Very good

Never saw any staff, but the room was warm and clean, with lots of very hot water.
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10/10 Exceptional

Best food ever!

Very friendly owners who just happen to be self taught cooks that served us the best food weve eaten in years.
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8/10 Very good

Just good service all around.
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8/10 Very good

Value for money

Good value for money hotel... clean room comfy bed and good hot shower Really nice brekky... staff really attentive.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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8/10 Very good

Bedroom carpet could do with cleaning. Bedroom to restaurant involved a short walk outside, Staff and food were excellent.
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10/10 Exceptional

Super helpful and friendly staff. Lovely big room with outside space. Nice breakfast, couldn’t ask for more.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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?
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10/10 Exceptional

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
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8/10 Very good

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

The Moorings

Although out of season, a quiet period for the Moorings, the accomodation and staff made us welcome
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10/10 Exceptional

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!
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8/10 Very good

Yes the room was clean and the staff very pleasant. However, when I returned to the hotel after 5.30pm on the Sunday evening there was no one there and the heating was turned off. Luckily I had some blankets in my van that I could put on my bed as evening and night were extremely cold.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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8/10 Very good

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.