Chester-le-Street is home to The Bowes Incline. St. James' Park and Washington Old Hall are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Tanfield Railway and Newcastle-upon-Tyne Discovery Museum. Great North Museum-Hancock and Ocean Beach Pleasure Park are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing. Visit our Chester-le-Street travel guide
Situated in Chester-le-Street, this bed & breakfast is within 3 mi (5 km) of Angel of the North, George Washington Golf Club, and Washington Old Hall. Pelaw Grange Greyhound Stadium is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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The Bowes Incline Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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FABOULOUS ALL AROUND... FROM THE MINUTE WE GOT THERE TO THE MINUTE WE LEFT... SUPER FRIENDLY, EFFICIENT, HELPFUL STAFF, LOCATION GREAT, ROOMS REALLY GOOD, MODERN, CLEAN, JUST PERFECT
This was our 4th stay at Bowes Incline since 2012.
The staff are so friendly and canβt do enough to help you.
The rooms are clean and comfortable.
Breakfast is good with a varied selection. The restaurant meals are great too and very good value!
Look forward to staying here again in the future!
We had a wonderful break at this beautiful property.
The room was beautiful. The staff so very friendly and efficient.
The food was amazing and portion sizes huge.
Loved it.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good
Nigel
Sep 28, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
First and foremost the property was clean, functional and offered value for money. The staff were friendly and helpful, although our experience of room service was let down by dirty cups being left.
We found the hotel lacked character, everything about it was functional and not interesting. This extended to the breakfast, our experience of which was behind not eating supper there. This is not a criticism of the hotel, it is my view.
Based on reviews I expected a little more than we got.
Having said this if you want somewhere to sleep for a night it two itβs fine.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
john
Nov 1, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Loved this family run hotel. Nice restaurant also!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Emma
Nov 6, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fabulous clean room and the food was amazing in the pub.