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






All staff very friendly Food in bar was very good
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026


We booked a superior room having selected the hotel as a ‘pet friendly’ destination. However, on arrival it became clear that the hotel is (at best) pet ‘reluctantly accepted’. Pets are not allowed in any public rooms and only standard rooms are available for guests with pets. The standard room, ...
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026



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 North Lodge. 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 Kimblesworth and Plawsworth. 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
