The Moorings

Property class: 3

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Consider a stay at The Moorings and take advantage of a terrace, a garden and a bar. Free WiFi in public areas and a restaurant are available to all guests.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

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

Chester-le-Street is home to The Moorings. Durham Cathedral and St. James' Park are notable landmarks, and if an activity is on the agenda, check out Quayside. Tanfield Railway and Diggerland are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Chester-le-Street travel guide
Map
Bluehouse Bank, Chester-le-Street, England, DH2 3JU

What's nearby

  • A vintage tram at Squires Gate, a historic tram station in a town with cobblestone streets and traditional brick buildings.
    Beamish Open Air Museum
    5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • A hilly landscape with dense greenery and scattered trees.
    Waldridge Fell Country Park
    5 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Holmside Park
    5 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Mini Moos Adventure Farm
    5 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Pelaw Grange Greyhound Stadium
    8 min drive - 8.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Prime Chinese take away and delivery
    4 min drive
  • The Garden Farm Pub
    5 min drive
  • That Crafty Brew Micropub & Bottle Shop
    4 min drive
  • Beamish Mary Inn
    4 min drive
  • Chester-le-street Masonic Hall
    5 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. In addition to a restaurant, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
  • You'll also enjoy perks such as:
    • Free self-parking
    • A lift, barbecues and a computer station
    • Smoke-free property and luggage storage
  • More amenities include:
  • Ice makers, highchairs and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • High chair

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

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Food and drink

  • Ice maker

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 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

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Moorings pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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 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 miles (10 km).

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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
Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 144 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 144 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 144 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 144 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 144 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely clean hotel and staff so helpful
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
Never saw any staff, but the room was warm and clean, with lots of very hot water.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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