The Bell Guesthouse, Peterlee ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

Sunderland Road, Horden, Peterlee, United Kingdom, SR8 4PF

The Bell Guesthouse is a welcoming establishment located in Horden, County Durham, serving as a comfortable base for exploring the North East of England. It recently underwent extensive refurbishment while retaining its charming original features. The hotel offers convenient access to the region's major attractions like historical sites, nature areas, and urban centers. With its close proximity to a new train station, guests can easily reach local and national destinations.

Location

The Bell Guesthouse is strategically situated within a 10-minute drive of local business parks and various tourist attractions, including Durham Cathedral and Hartlepool. The recently opened Horden train station enhances connectivity to the region's attractions, linking the area to major towns like Middlesbrough and Sunderland. Newcastle Airport is approximately 45 kilometers away, making travel convenient for visitors.

Rooms

The Bell Guesthouse features nine stylish rooms, accommodating up to 18 guests. Each room comes equipped with modern amenities including a flat-screen TV, wardrobe, and a kettle for convenience. The en-suite bathrooms are thoughtfully designed with luxury spa toiletries, hairdryers, and mosaic tiling. Guests can choose from various room types, including twin/double options with carpeted floors and complimentary wine or champagne.

Eat & Drink

Breakfast at The Bell is made to order, utilizing locally sourced produce and offering a range of options from full English to vegetarian and continental selections. For those leaving early, a take-away breakfast box can be arranged upon request. In addition to breakfast, the relaxed bar serves local beers, real ales, and over 100 gins, providing guests with a diverse drink selection to enjoy.

Leisure & Business

Guests have access to a computer station and a bar/lounge area for relaxation. Business travelers benefit from the guesthouse's location, just minutes from several major business parks that house companies such as Caterpillar and TRW. Leisure activities nearby include scenic walking and cycling routes, appealing to those looking to explore the natural beauty of the North East.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Single Room Ensuite

Max:

1 person

3 m²

Bed options:

1 Single bed

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Family Room Private Bathroom

Max:

3 persons

10 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

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Studio

Max:

3 persons

10 m²

Bed options:

2 Single beds

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Getting around

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City Centre

Peterlee 1.3 km

Airports

Durham Tees Valley (MME) 45.0 km

Newcastle (NCL) 47.9 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Exceptional Hospitality

“I was genuinely impressed by the level of hospitality, especially when they offered to move us to a quieter room due to an event. Their thoughtfulness truly enhanced our stay.” view full review

Delicious Breakfast

“The breakfast was absolutely delightful with a wide selection, including freshly cooked items sourced from quality ingredients. Every bite was delicious and satisfying.” view full review

Spacious and Comfortable

“Our room was impressively spacious even with a travel cot. The extra-large bed was incredibly comfortable, and all the necessary amenities were thoughtfully provided.” view full review

Beautiful Bathroom

“The bathroom was stunning, featuring a spacious shower that made our stay feel luxurious and refreshing. It really added to the high standard of our overall accommodation.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Parking
No pets allowed
Security
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Housekeeping
Welcome drink

Dining

Bar/ Lounge area

Children

Cots

Room features

Free Wi-Fi in rooms
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

Sunderland Road, Horden, Peterlee, United Kingdom, SR8 4PF

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Sunderland Road, Horden, Peterlee, United Kingdom, SR8 4PF

City landmarks

Park

Horden Welfare Park

960 m

15 Station Rd

Durham Heritage Coast

2.5 km

Stanhope Chase

Natural England

2.5 km

1le

Apollo Pavilion

2.5 km

Golf Course

Castle Eden Golf Club

3.9 km

Farm

Tweddle Children's Animal Farm

4.9 km

Nearby

Park

Ward Jackson Park

190 m

Restaurants

Simply the best

1.2 km

Eden hill road

Golden Fry

800 m

41 Cotsford Lane

Chillies Indian Cuisine and Grill

720 m

1 Warren Square

Soami's Taste of India

1.0 km

104 Edenhill Road

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

84%

liked the hotel and would stay again

clean

spacious

pricey

hot water issue

8.4/10

Great

Rooms

8.3

Location

7.7

Service

9.0

Dining

8.7

Archibald

United Kingdom, September 2023

8.2/10

The hotel offers just what we needed: clean, spacious rooms in a comfortable, clean environment. The service was excellent with a lovely touch of a welcome drink. The location, though not visually appealing at first, was well-equipped for various breakfast choices and accessible to different areas. The dining experience was top-notch with a good selection and attentive service. Overall, a great stay with good value for money.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms were clean, spacious, and just what we needed.

Service

9.0

The service was outstanding with a thoughtful welcome drink.

Location

7.0

The location, though not visually appealing at first, was well-equipped for all breakfast choices and accessible to various areas.

Dining

9.0

The dining experience was excellent with a good choice of items and attentive service.

Facilities

8.0

The facilities were convenient and well-maintained.

Phillip

United Kingdom, June 2023

8.2/10

The hotel had a lovely big bathroom/shower in the room, and the staff couldn't do enough for us, making the stay enjoyable. The bed was nice and comfy, perfect for a relaxing overnight. However, the room felt a bit poky, which might not be ideal for longer stays.

Rooms

8.0

The room had a lovely big bathroom/shower and the bed was comfy.

Service

9.0

The staff were friendly and attentive throughout the stay.

Location

7.0

The location was a little off-putting initially but turned out to be handy for my visit. It was accessible to nearby areas like Peterlee, making it convenient despite being out of sync for my usual trips.

Dining

9.0

The dining experience was excellent, with freshly cooked dishes and a comfortable dining room. The owner was extremely welcoming and accommodating, making the meal a pleasure.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel provided all the necessary facilities for a comfortable stay.

Bernard

United Kingdom, May 2023

8.8/10

I absolutely loved my stay at this hotel! The courtyard studio situated on its own in the hotel's beer garden looked brand new and was excellent. The rooms were spacious, modern, and very clean, offering everything we needed. While not the cheapest option, it certainly does the job well.

Rooms

9.0

The rooms were very modern, clean, and had everything we needed.

Service

9.0

The service, including housekeeping and the welcome drink, was exceptional.

Location

9.0

The location was just what we needed, perfect for visiting family and not far from the coast. It was also convenient to find places to eat on the seafront.

Dining

8.0

The dining experience was excellent overall; however, we encountered one issue with no hot water for a shower. Despite this, everything provided was of high quality.

Facilities

9.0

The facilities were great, with a courtyard just across which was ideal for my elderly mother who struggles with staircases.

clean

pricey