The Punch Bowl

3.0 star property
Stanley inn with bar/lounge

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Terrace/patio
Room
Restaurant
Exterior
Bathroom

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Free parking
    Free parking
  • Non-smoking
    Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Bar/lounge
  • Garden
The price is $81
includes taxes & fees
$67 per night
Nov 29 - Nov 30

Room options

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Showing 9 of 9 rooms

Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Economy Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Suite, Ensuite

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Standard Suite, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 86 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Deluxe Suite, Ensuite

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Cribs/infant beds
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds OR 3 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Ousterley Terrace, Craghead, Stanley, England, DH9 6EF

What's nearby

  • Beamish Open Air Museum - 6 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Diggerland - 11 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Durham Castle - 12 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Durham Cathedral - 12 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Durham University - 13 min drive - 13.0 km

Getting around

  • Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL) - 33 min drive
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 57 min drive
  • Chester-le-Street Station - 8 min drive
  • Dunston Station - 16 min drive
  • Durham Station - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hilltop - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Beamish Mary Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Masons Arms - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Fast Fry - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Punch Bowl

When you stay at The Punch Bowl, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Durham University. A bar/lounge and a garden are other highlights.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 9 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Check-out time is 10:00 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Bar/lounge

What to do

  • Pool table

Facilities

  • Garden

Room amenities

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards.

Also known as

Punch Bowl Inn Stanley
Punch Bowl Stanley
The Punch Bowl Inn
The Punch Bowl Stanley
The Punch Bowl Inn Stanley

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at The Punch Bowl?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Punch Bowl?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Punch Bowl?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at The Punch Bowl?
No, this inn doesn't have a casino, but Genting Casino Newcastle (19-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at The Punch Bowl and nearby?
The Punch Bowl has a garden.

Reviews

7.8

Good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Cute little place
Friendly staff. For whatever reason my hotels.com reservation didn’t take so they gave me the only remaining room they had - which was a suite - at the same price as my original reservation.
Alexander, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

The noise from the bar downstairs was just ridiculous, it went till 11:30 ish, the place is very good otherwise, near to beamish, nice area, but the noise....
Andrew, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

D, 2-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Do not stay here
Quite simply the rooms in this pub are totally unsuitable to be sold as accommodation. We experienced loud music playing in bar until midnight with zero sound proofing in rooms above so extremely loud and impossible to sleep. This was followed at 5.30am by very loud conversations through the paper thin walls/ floor and television or radio with no consideration for guests. No idea why there was this level of noise so early from what sounded like quite a few people but if these rooms are to be sold as bedrooms they need to be properly sound proofed. Furthermore no shower gel or shampoo provided in the bathroom. Radiator on full blast in summer so room far too hot.
1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Good friendly staff food excellent
Jeffrey, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Staff lovely, food ok , atmosphere very lively. Music very loud and very late .
Wayne, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Nice stay, comfortable
Nice Room very comfortable bed. Tastefully decorated. Down points No shower gel. And i left early,nowhere to leave key.
Russ, 1-night business trip
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8/10 Very Good

Staff
Paul, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Ok if you dont need sleep before a drive or comfor
Didnt know the pub below was like the lical nightclub with music so loud until 11,30pm that you could hear every word and beat.Shower didnt stay on its setting and no pressure.Paint peeling off the walls,heating didnt work the first night.And breakfast menu charges you a price but items arent on the plate.
2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Cant do enough for you absolutely fabulous in everything they do
Alison, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Very friendly local guesthouse, lively bar and good food. My only suggestion would be to have a local real ale on handpump. Very good value.
Simon, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Good but loud
Room was nice and clean. The food in the pub was fantastic, highly recommend the steak and ale pie! Down side was how loud the pub was. Music played until midnight on a quiet Tuesday, just no thought given to paying hotel guests
1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The friendliness of all the staff was excellent
Hazel, 1-night romance trip
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6/10 Good

Staff friendly, not ideal for a family at weekend
Staff very pleasant. Was a busy Saturday afternoon when we arrived, the staff were friendly and showed us to our room quickly. Tv control and tv were broken. Loud music until midnight so no sleep for any of the kids until after it had finished.
Tilly, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Luke, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent place to stay
Really good. Lovely atmosphere. Helpful, friendly staff. Great food portions
Mark, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Richard, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good

Loud party pub midweek, wouldn’t stay again
Was relatively clean and had everything we needed for a one night stop. Signage and pictures need updated as no food is offered so is a bit misleading. Check in was very rushed but staff were friendly. Good location. Wifi password in room welcome pack didn’t work so no wifi was available. Expected some noise as obviously about a pub but on a Tuesday night staying with a child I didn’t expect the rave and shouting from a packed pub right underneath us till gone midnight. Worse night sleep I’ve had in a long time and wouldn’t book here again due to this which is a shame
Tabitha, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Jennifer, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

was 3 of us staying and we all thought it was a great room and value for money. felt there could have been some kind of sofa/chair . a room for 5 you might need something to sit on besides the bed. however room might not be big enough for the extra sofa. shower was great and easy to use . plenty towels. it is on a cross roads but its a quiet village so not a lot of road noise to keep you awake. easy to find only 10 minutes ish from the A1. while we was there the pub did not to food but there are plenty places close by to get anything you fancy. we would all stay here again clean tidy room , great hosts friendly and welcoming. great night in the bar drinking and chatting . what more cant you qsk for .
Peter, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

ROZ, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Fiona, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Dean, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

David, 1-night business trip
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8/10 Very Good

Despite having a wifi code in the room it did not work with any of the available networks.
Mrs E J, 1-night business trip
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