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The Ball Alley

3.5 star property
Stanley B&B with bar/lounge

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Step into the charming world of The Ball Alley, where a hearty English breakfast and lush garden await. Relax in the bar or take care of essentials with laundry facilities and free WiFi. Guests have praised this haven for its peaceful atmosphere.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry facilities
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (5)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Bar/lounge
  • Garden
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Picnic area

Feel at home (6)

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room, Ensuite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room amenity

Family Room (2 single beds)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
Shield Row, Stanley, England, DH9 0LH

What's nearby

  • Waskerly Way Bike Path - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Beamish Open Air Museum - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Durham University - 21 min drive - 23.2 km
  • Durham Cathedral - 21 min drive - 23.5 km
  • Durham Castle - 21 min drive - 23.5 km

Getting around

  • Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL) - 32 min drive
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 58 min drive
  • Blaydon Station - 14 min drive
  • Chester-le-Street Station - 17 min drive
  • Manors Station - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Beamish Mary Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪East Stanley WMC - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Black Horse - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪South Causey Inn - ‬14 min walk

About this property

The Ball Alley

When visiting Stanley, The Ball Alley is a great choice to consider. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and free English breakfast is available on weekdays between 7 AM and 9 AM.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 7 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:30 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • The host will greet guests on arrival
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast on weekday mornings 7 AM–9 AM
  • Bar/lounge

Services

  • Laundry facilities

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Oven
  • Cookware, dishes, and utensils

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

Bar - Onsite bar.

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds

Policies

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.

This property accepts credit cards.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does The Ball Alley offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Ball Alley does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Ball Alley?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Ball Alley?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Ball Alley?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

Is there an onsite casino at The Ball Alley?

No, this bed & breakfast doesn't have a casino, but Genting Casino Newcastle (15-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at The Ball Alley and nearby?

The Ball Alley has a picnic area and a garden.

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Reviews

The Ball Alley Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

Breakfast
Room
Service staff
Food
Beer garden
Bed
Pub
Wedding
Accomodation Type
Value

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Very good

Friendly host Michael, comfy bed. The causey pub, wedding venue was lively. Good food.
STEVE, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Staff helpful and friendly, breakfast was excellent.
Audrey, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely clean rooms and very attentive staff, would highly recommend and will be staying there again.
Martin , 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect for a stay in Newcastle

Lovely little b&b with very nice breakfast included
Laura-Jane, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Best b&b ive stopped in

Was a friendly welcome and the room was very clean and tidy, and the service for breakfast was fantastic, would recommend anyone to stay there...
Dale, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Good times

Visiting family - very friendly, spotlessly clean and fantastic breakfast.
Clare, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Just lovely people. The property is spotless. Thd breakfast was superb. Would stay there again.
John, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

I loved the whole place was fantastic no problems at all
Mark, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice! Would book again!
Samuel, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Incredible value

Very welcoming, staff really pleasant. Everything you could want. Amazing breakfast! Our bedroom was near the road which was quite busy/noisy at night. I am NOT COMPLAINING as I didn't request a different room.
ARTHUR, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Website error

Lovely place. Friendly staff and nice breakfast despite Hotels.com putting on their website that there is no breakfast at weekends!! Needs correcting but can only be done by the website.
Diane, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

A Warm Welcome

We thoroughly enjoyed our 4 night stay, and were made to feel extremely welcome by the owners. Our room was clean and beautifully furnished, endless tea and coffee making facilities, clean towels and a modern bathroom with ample hot water and complimentary toiletries. Best of all, was our superb full English breakfast each morning; cooked to order, fresh eggs, thick bacon with ample coffee and toast. The B & B was perfectly placed for visits to Beamish, Newcastle and Durham. We will hopefully return to visit Stanley in the future and will be only to pleased to book another stay with Lindsey & Michael.
Jackie, 4-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Room above a pub, good breakfast, good staff.

Very friendly owners. Arrived at 18:30 and room was not ready. But that was soon rectified and I had a complimentary drink while waiting. Bed/mattress was very soft. Maybe because I am used to a very firm mattress this was err... strange? and took some getting used to. Room was clean and towels were good quality. Excellent breakfast.
John, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The owners are really friendly and helpful. The room was a good size. Breakfast was perfect. The garden is really well kept and it was lovely to sit out there with my morning cuppa. Really a lovely place to stay.
Sarah, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The staff were very welcoming and the room was more than adequate
Mike, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The staff were very friendly and accommodating, allowed us to check in early as we were at a wedding up the road. Lovely breakfast the next day too!
Alex, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Nice comfortable overnight stay , clean tidy bedroom and lovely breakfast
Stuart, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Good value

Welcoming staff. Good Breakfast. Good off road parking. Clean property
Andy, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent

It was a lovely guest house, above the pub, we had no problems what so ever. The room was warm clean and with tv/tea making facilities. The breakfast was superb as was the service. We stayed because of a family wedding at the South Causey, 5 minute walk, no need for transport. Recommended and I would not hesitate to stay again. Thank you.
ROBERT, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent little place

Our stay at Ball Alley was fantastic. Check in was seemless even though we arrived quite late. Staff were super friendly and accomodating and the food was lovely. Even though the accommodation is above a pub you would never have realised, we didnt hear any noise. Lovely little place and i would definitely stay there agin if im in the area.
Charmaine, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Underpriced and they over deliver. BARGAIN

Stayed 1 night and would have paid double what they asked me.. had a single room ok wasn't huge but bed was really comfy great shower tea or coffee biscuits supplied decent tv with good reception.. excellent breakfast and some good chat with the owner...
Alex, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

We stayed here for 2 nights to attend a wedding nearby, we stayed in the family room which was clean and spacious and the beds were really comfy! Check in was easy! Breakfast was fresh and very nice, the owners are friendly and welcoming, would stay again if I ever needed to
Amanda, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Home from Home

Great Bed and Breakfast and very reasonably priced. Owners very helpful and Michael does a hearty cooked breakfast - perfect start to the day. Would definitely consider staying here in the future when back in the area.
K, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Quiet stay

Very welcoming. Nice and quiet. Lovey breakfast. Highly recommended
Adam, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great B & B

Lovely little place to stay. Rooom was clean and comfortable and the breakfast was excellent. I would definately stay again if I was in the area
Stephen, 2-night trip