Bluehouse Bank, Chester-le-Street, England, DH2 3JU
What's nearby
Beamish Open Air Museum - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
Lumley Castle - 8 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 - 6 min drive
Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL) - 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
Property highlights
Consider a stay at The Moorings and take advantage of free breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. Be sure to enjoy kids' meals at the on-site restaurant. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
Free self parking
An elevator, barbecue grills, and a computer station
Smoke-free premises and luggage storage
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired Internet
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Food and drink
Free breakfast available
1 restaurant
1 bar
Conveniences
Elevator
Guest services
Daily housekeeping
Luggage storage
Business services
Computer station
Outdoors
BBQ grill(s)
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.
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
More
Smoke-free property
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 available
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
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
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 pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette 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 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?
Check-out 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 mi (5 km) of Holmside Park and Beamish Open Air Museum. Beamish Adventure Park and Lumley Castle are also within 6 mi (10 km).
The Moorings Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
The hotel was closed! We had a feeling it might be because we looked at the hotel and surrounding area on line shortly before we left. The hotel had put a message on to say they were closed for a few days, so we tried to check with yourselves that all was OK but got this automated reply - "Your reservation is confirmed. No need to call to reconfirm." When we tried to ring the hotel (we found a couple of telephone numbers) the calls wouldn't connect. We did go to The Moorings just after checking-in time, to see if it was the pub only that was closed, but everything was locked and chained!
We would like a full refund for our booking at this venue. When we arrived the onsite restaurant was closed down and the best the hotel could offer us was a bed but no food. We consequently had to book at a hotel down the road. We are very disappointed that there seemed to ha e been no way that The Moorings could have advised us of their difficulties. Unless we get a positive reponse to this we will never again be using Hotels.com.
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.
J G
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Cath
3 April 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
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
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.
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.
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.
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
Estelle
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
8/10 Good
Richard
22 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
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.
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
A lovely place, very popular / busy. Clean and modern. Reasonable cost. Lovely food. Husband had best steak ever. Would go again.
Confusion on arrival as reception not open. Hotels.com site incorrectly states 'Front desk staff will meet you on arrival' - sign directed residents up stairs and round the back to the bar which was busy and the staff kept apologising until manager came to check us in. Needed complicated low level key code to get into hotel building. Hotels.com site incorrectly states breakfast included, but 'breakfast' just consisted of tea/coffee and cereals, not even a continental as no toast bread fresh fruit etc. Full English at the reasonable cost of £8. Very happy with hotel, but Hotels.com site needs correcting.