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Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and wedding services.
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Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a computer station, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
At The Bowes Incline, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary breakfast is included.
Make yourself at home in one of the 18 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
With a stay at The Bowes Incline in Chester-le-Street, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of St. James' Park and George Washington Golf Club. This bed & breakfast is 13.6 mi (21.9 km) from Durham University and 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Washington Old Hall.
What's nearby
Angel of the North(1.3 miles)
George Washington Golf Club(2.4 miles)
Washington Old Hall(2.4 miles)
Pelaw Grange Greyhound Stadium(2.8 miles)
Saltwell Park(4.6 miles)
North East Aircraft Museum(5.1 miles)
Herrington Country Park(5.5 miles)
Penshaw Monument(6 miles)
Gateshead International Stadium(6.2 miles)
Boldon Business Park(6.3 miles)
Lumley Castle(6.7 miles)
Beamish Open Air Museum(6.8 miles)
BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art(7.3 miles)
Gateshead Millennium Bridge(7.3 miles)
The Glasshouse(7.4 miles)
Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL)(15.4 miles)
Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.)(33.6 miles)
Angel of the North (1.3 miles)
George Washington Golf Club (2.4 miles)
Washington Old Hall (2.4 miles)
Pelaw Grange Greyhound Stadium (2.8 miles)
Saltwell Park (4.6 miles)
North East Aircraft Museum (5.1 miles)
Based on 762 verified reviews
Business
13%
Couple
42%
Family
30%
Group
11%
Solo
2%
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
At Bowes Incline Hotel, guests consistently praise the friendly, efficient staff, hearty pub dining, and clean, modern rooms, with many describing the rural setting near the A1 as peaceful and convenient for business or leisure stays.
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At Bowes Incline Hotel, guests consistently praise the friendly, efficient staff, hearty pub dining, and clean, modern rooms, with many describing the rural setting near the A1 as peaceful and convenient for business or leisure stays.
Common downsides include occasional noise or cooking smells from the bar and beer garden, rooms that can feel cold when heating is reduced at night, and patchy Wi‑Fi in some areas. A few guests also met limited bar service due to early closing or refurbishment, and some guests would welcome an on‑site EV charger. Overall, expect a relaxed country‑inn stay that suits drivers and short breaks.
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AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Popular on-site pub/bar and restaurant; some guests encountered limited bar service due to early closing or refurbishment. Wi‑Fi can be weak in certain rooms, and reviewers note the lack of an EV charger.
Nigel
Jan 17, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Alan
Jun 5, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nicola
Nov 9, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Alan
Jan 16, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
JILL
Feb 13, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Malcolm
Aug 2, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Alister
May 30, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Christopher
Apr 20, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Stephen
Dec 12, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Michael
Feb 11, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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Rooms and bathrooms are consistently clean and well kept, with several mentions of recent refurbishments. A number of guests, however, reported cold rooms or heating being switched off at night during colder periods.
Nigel
Jan 17, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Alan
Nov 27, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
luke
Aug 1, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
James
Nov 3, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Mark
Oct 3, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Emma
Nov 6, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Richard
Jun 22, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Alan
Feb 28, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
James
Jul 23, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Antony
Oct 17, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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Modern, comfortable rooms, many recently refurbished and well equipped. Some guests experienced noise or cooking smells near the bar/restaurant, thin walls, and occasional weak Wi‑Fi; a few found beds or pillows too firm.
Charlotte
Jun 11, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Alan
Jan 16, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Mark
Oct 3, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Gordon Michael
Apr 29, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Craig
Sep 10, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Alister
May 30, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Douglas
Oct 15, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Michael
Jul 24, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Angela
Sep 30, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Jalal
Nov 13, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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Service is a strong point, with friendly, attentive staff and smooth check‑in noted across reviews. Guests frequently praise breakfast service and overall hospitality.
Darren
Nov 17, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Tony
Nov 6, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
richard
Nov 4, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Angela
Sep 30, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Catherine
Jun 21, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Darren
Feb 3, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Antony
Oct 17, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Stephen
Apr 7, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Neville
Jun 25, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Alan
Sep 16, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Rural, peaceful setting close to the A1, described as quiet yet convenient. Access can involve small twisty lanes and a few guests mention GPS difficulties.
Anthony
Jul 17, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
JILL
Feb 13, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Michael
Aug 14, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Samuel
Sep 26, 2022
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Stayed 1 night
Gordon Michael
Apr 29, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Richard
Jun 22, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Alister
May 30, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
John
Jun 10, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Christopher
Apr 20, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
paul
Aug 28, 2022
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Stayed 1 night
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AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Food and breakfast are widely praised for quality, generous portions, and varied menus in the on‑site pub/restaurant. Minor drawbacks include occasional early bar closure or refurbishment limitations and one or two comments about breakfast quality.
Grahame
Dec 5, 2022
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Stayed 1 night
Mark
Oct 3, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Emma
Nov 6, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Darren
Nov 17, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Tony
Nov 6, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
richard
Nov 4, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Tony
Apr 30, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
david
Jul 13, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Neville
Jun 25, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Alan
Sep 16, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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ELAINE
3 weeks ago
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Stayed 3 nights
Lisa
Jul 23, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Emma
Jul 20, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
luke
Jul 5, 2026
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Stayed 4 nights
paul
Jun 29, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.
A complimentary breakfast is included, served daily. Exact serving hours are not specified.
Check-in is from 14:00 to 23:00, and check-out is by 10:30. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.
The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities, including public areas and rooms.
The property is located in Chester-le-Street, within a 15-minute drive of St. James' Park and Quayside. It is approximately 2.0 km from the Angel of the North and 3.8 km from George Washington Golf Club.
Children are allowed at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.
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Restaurant
Non-Smoking Rooms
Family Room
24-Hour Front Desk
Parking
Free Parking
Parking Onsite
Free Wi-Fi