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Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and wedding services.
Business amenities
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
17 Jan 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Alan
5 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nicola
9 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Alan
16 Jan 2025
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Stayed 1 night
JILL
13 Feb 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Malcolm
2 Aug 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Alister
30 May 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Christopher
20 Apr 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Stephen
12 Dec 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Michael
11 Feb 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
17 Jan 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Alan
27 Nov 2024
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Stayed 1 night
luke
1 Aug 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
James
3 Nov 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Mark
3 Oct 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Emma
6 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Richard
22 Jun 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Alan
28 Feb 2025
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Stayed 1 night
James
23 Jul 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Antony
17 Oct 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
11 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Alan
16 Jan 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Mark
3 Oct 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Gordon Michael
29 Apr 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Craig
10 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Alister
30 May 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Douglas
15 Oct 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Michael
24 Jul 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Angela
30 Sept 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Jalal
13 Nov 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
17 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Tony
6 Nov 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
richard
4 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Angela
30 Sept 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Catherine
21 Jun 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Darren
3 Feb 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Antony
17 Oct 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Stephen
7 Apr 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Neville
25 Jun 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Alan
16 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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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
17 Jul 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
JILL
13 Feb 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Michael
14 Aug 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Samuel
26 Sept 2022
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Stayed 1 night
Gordon Michael
29 Apr 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Richard
22 Jun 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Alister
30 May 2024
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Stayed 1 night
John
10 Jun 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
Christopher
20 Apr 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
paul
28 Aug 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
5 Dec 2022
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Stayed 1 night
Mark
3 Oct 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Emma
6 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Darren
17 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Tony
6 Nov 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
richard
4 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Tony
30 Apr 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
david
13 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Neville
25 Jun 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Alan
16 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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ELAINE
3 weeks ago
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Stayed 3 nights
Lisa
23 Jul 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Emma
20 Jul 2026
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Stayed 1 night
luke
5 Jul 2026
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Stayed 4 nights
paul
29 Jun 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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Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
Restaurant
Non-smoking rooms
Family room
24-Hour Front Desk
Parking
Free parking
Parking Onsite
Free wi-fi