The Red Lion Hotel

A1 Great North Road, Chester-le-Street, DH2 3NL, United Kingdom – Great location - show map

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8.6
Scored 8.6
Excellent
Rated excellent
360 reviews

The room was clean and spacious with a separate entrance from the pub. The staff were very friendly as well.

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a bathroom with a toilet and a tub and a sink at The Red Lion Hotel in Chester-le-Street
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The Red Lion Hotel in Chester-le-Street provides accommodations with a bar and a shared lounge. Both free Wifi and parking on-site are accessible at the bed and breakfast free of charge. Every room is fitted with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. At the bed and breakfast, units include a wardrobe. Additional in-room amenities include wine or champagne. At the bed and breakfast, every unit is fitted with bed linen and towels. Guests are welcome to eat at the on-site family-friendly restaurant, which is open for dinner, lunch, brunch, and cocktails. You can play mini-golf at The Red Lion Hotel, and the area is popular for cycling. A children's playground is also available for guests at the accommodation. Beamish Museum is 7.7 miles from The Red Lion Hotel, while The Sage is 12 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Newcastle International Airport, 20 miles from the bed and breakfast.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

Free Parking Available On Site

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
1 twin bed
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1 full bed
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
9.2
Location
8.6
Free WiFi
7.1
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  • Lita
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The room was clean and spacious with a separate entrance from the pub. The staff were very friendly as well.”
  • Helen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “From the moment we arrived we couldn't of felt anymore welcome! Due to unforseen circumstances we arrived later than expected only to discover the kitchen had closed early (had a function)! The chef very kindly made us pizza which was...”
  • Clare
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Hidden gem - outstanding value with some of the nicest and most helpful staff I have met. Food excellent, rooms well equipped and a great atmosphere. We liked it so much we stayed an extra two nights and will certainly be staying again soon.”

Managed by The Red Lion Hotel

Company review score: 9.4Based on 360 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

400 year old former coach house with plenty of character on a imposing plot. Excellent traditional features with a warm welcome! Very high quality food offer at a reasonable price, with overnight guests qualifying for a 10% discount on all food and drink. Super beer garden and outdoor bar facility in the summer months. Attractive kids play area to also keep the kids entertained. Clean and well maintained, guest experience is very important to us.

Property info

400 year old former coach house with plenty of character on a imposing plot. Excellent traditional features with a warm welcome! Very high quality food offer at a reasonable price, with overnight guests qualifying for a 10% discount on all food and drink. Super beer garden and outdoor bar facility in the summer months. Attractive kids play area to also keep the kids entertained. Clean and well maintained, guest experience is very important to us.

Neighborhood info

We are a stones throw from Durham City and also situated on the A167 to allow easy access to the A1 motorway (approximately 20-25 minutes to Newcastle by car). The nearby Durham train station provides a regular train service to Newcastle with an approximate 10 minute journey time.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      British • Steakhouse • Local • Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of The Red Lion Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Shared toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Activities
  • Mini golf
  • Cycling
  • Playground
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Kids' meals
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Pet bowls
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Baggage storage
  • Room service
Safety & security
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
General
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Smoke-free property
  • Carpeted
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
  • English

Property practice

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House rules

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Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Curfew

The entrance to the property is closed between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 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.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Mastercard Visa Cash The Red Lion Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

FAQs about The Red Lion Hotel

  • Guests staying at The Red Lion Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.3).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish

  • Check-in at The Red Lion Hotel is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The prices at The Red Lion Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The Red Lion Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant

  • Room options at The Red Lion Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Triple

  • The Red Lion Hotel is 2.2 miles from the center of Chester-le-Street. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The Red Lion Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Playground
    • Mini golf