The Bell Guesthouse

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Scored 8.9
Rated excellent

Staff

9.9

About this property

Offering stylish accommodations with a bar and free WiFi, The Bell Guest house is a 4-minute drive from the center of Peterlee. Around 13 miles from Durham, The Bell provides a full English breakfast and is within 10 minutes’ drive of several local business parks. All rooms have a TV, desk, leather armchair and tea/coffee facilities. Ironing facilities are also available. Each private bathroom is stylishly appointed with mosaic tiling and has a bath or shower, hairdryer and luxury spa toiletries. Full English breakfast is served each morning from 07:00 – 09:30, and guests who need to leave early can request a take-away breakfast box. All breakfasts are individually cooked using locally sourced produce with a wide variety of continental also available. The relaxed bar serves local beers, real ales, a wide range of wines and a collection of over 40 Gins. Peterlee lies around 24 miles south of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, and is less than 30 minutes from Durham Cathedral and the city’s many restaurants and bars. Business travelers will be within 6-10 minutes’ drive of the North East Industrial Estate and Bracken Hill and Whitehouse Business Parks.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

  • Free Parking Available On Site

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
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1 sofa bed
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2 twin beds
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1 sofa bed
1 twin bed
2 twin beds
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1 sofa bed
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1 king bed
2 twin beds
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1 king bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Christie
United States United States
“The staff were all very welcoming and could not have been more accommodating. As a woman traveling alone and unfamiliar with the UK. I felt safe and comfortable immediately. The made to order breakfast was delicious. I already made reservations to...”
Laura
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Excellent little place, comfy bed, powerful shower, clean, staff lovely, parking just outside which was covered by CCTV, nice little bar area with reasonably priced drinks, if you like gin they have about 100 different kinds. 10/10 would...”
Nigel
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“I stayed here pre wedding day even though i live local i could have stayed with friends so pleased i stayed here made me feel very welcome and so much positivity about my big day”
Julia
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The staff were super kind and friendly, the shower was amazing and the breakfast was great.”
Steven
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“WOW,The Bell guesthouse was very clean and comfortable,and exceptionally friendly with the amazing staff that they have to assist, with no requests being too big for them. Fantastic breakfast menu with lots of choice. The hotel is well...”
Janet
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The staff very attentive the breakfast was excellent.”
Tracey
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The location is great. I felt very safe! The room was clean, fresh and quiet. Breakfast was freshly cooked and there was a lot of choice. I went over to the lovely seaside town of Seaham which wasn't very far away. Nothing was too much trouble...”
Drew
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Everything , location was perfect, room very comfortable,hospitality excellent … I would recommend this Guesthouse to anyone looking for accommodation in the area”
Catherine
Laos Laos
“Excellent helpful staff, good accommodation and breakfast”
Hailey
United States United States
“Only a quick stay but the staff was incredibly friendly and the room was clean and comfy”

Host Info

Company review score: 9.8Based on 581 reviews from 4 properties
4 managed properties

Company info

Whether it’s a long or short stay our team are happy to make you feel welcome. Offering stylish accommodation with all rooms been varied in design we can offer a single room stay up to a family of 4.

Property info

A warm welcome awaits you at The Bell Guesthouse located in Horden, County Durham. The site was acquired and built in 1925 by Henry Bell. The Bell has recently gone under extensive refurbishment throughout, whilst retaining the original open fires places to relax and unwind. The Bell provides a comfortable base for exploring the North East of England. In 30 minutes’ drive you can be in the beautiful Durham dales, North Yorkshire moors and the North hills of Northumberland. For pleasure?.... If you Love shopping or sight seeing there’s an array to choose from Hartlepool and the historic Quay, Dalton Park to the bridges in Sunderland. The historical city of Durham with its impressive Cathedral, Castle and the River Wear to Newcastle city centre and the Metro centre. For business?.... We are a stone’s throw away from the commercial business parks which house major companies Walkers Crisps, Caterpillar, TRW to name a few and various call centres.

Neighborhood info

The North East offers many exciting and interesting attractions from scenic walks, Bicycle routes and woodland to stunning Castles, Cathedrals and Museums. The Bell guesthouse is just a 2 minute drive away from the A19 creating great links to Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Durham, Sunderland and Newcastle all of which have many wonderful attractions to offer.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

House rules

The Bell Guesthouse takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Bell Guesthouse of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.