About this property
Offering stylish accommodation with a bar and free WiFi, The Bell Guesthouse is a 4-minute drive from the centre 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 en-suite 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 travellers will be within 6-10 minutes’ drive of the North East Industrial Estate and Bracken Hill and Whitehouse Business Parks.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Basic free WiFi (6 Mbps)
- Family rooms
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Adrian
United Kingdom
“Comfortable room, huge bed, excellent shower and friendly staff” - Dorman
United Kingdom
“The best iv ever stayed in comfortable beds, good food friendly staff, would recommend this guesthouse to anyone. Will definitely stay there again.” - Oliver
Ireland
“Excellent high quality accommodation 20 min walk from Horden railway station. Very tasty breakfast freshly cooked to order. Very pleasant staff. Faultless!” - Angenita
Netherlands
“Absolutly brilliant host and staff!! Had a very comfortable and pleasant stay with my family at The Bell Guesthouse! The owner went out of his way and the English Breakfast was great!” - Nadine
United Kingdom
“Value for money , location for visiting family, Breakfast, friendly staff” - Helen
United Kingdom
“Room and breakfast were lovely and staff were really friendly and helpful.” - Liz
United Kingdom
“I had difficulties with travel and the staff really made me feel welcome and relaxed. Breakfast was lovely and the room first rate. Only sorry I couldn't stay longer.” - Patrick
United Kingdom
“Staff are absolutely brilliant. Room was perfect and immaculately clean. Breakfast, I opted for cooked and I'll be honest it's the best cooked breakfast I've ever had in a hotel by a mile👌” - Kate
United Kingdom
“The staff are amazing and can not do enough for you. Helpful, polite, and attentive. I liked the fact they even knew your name at breakfast (it's the little thing's). The room was small but it was only me and you only really sleep in it after...” - Keith
United Kingdom
“Location was perfect for me, and I was upgrade to Room 5”

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Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.



The fine print
Guests are required to show a photo identification 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 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.