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The Ball Alley

3.5 star property
Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, near Beamish Open Air Museum

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Garden
Exterior
Room amenity
Bar (on property)
Bathroom shower

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Parking included
    Parking included
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Room amenity

Family Room (2 single beds)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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

Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Shield Row, Stanley, England, DH9 0LH

What's nearby

  • Beamish Open Air Museum - 3 min drive
  • Angel of the North - 11 min drive
  • St. James' Park - 14 min drive
  • Utilita Arena Newcastle - 16 min drive
  • Quayside - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • Chester-le-Street Station - 10 min drive
  • Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Hilltop - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪South Causey Inn - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Black Horse - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Beamish Tearooms - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The Ball Alley

Property highlights
Free English breakfast, a garden, and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at The Ball Alley. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises and an elevator
Room features
All guestrooms at The Ball Alley feature comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Communal kitchens, refrigerators, and microwaves

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available on weekdays 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • Bar

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Ball Alley B&B Stanley
Ball Alley B&B
Ball Alley Stanley
Ball Alley
The Ball Alley Stanley
The Ball Alley Stanley
The Ball Alley Bed & breakfast
The Ball Alley Bed & breakfast Stanley

Frequently asked questions

Is The Ball Alley pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Ball Alley?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Ball Alley?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Ball Alley?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Ball Alley located?

Situated in Stanley, this bed & breakfast is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Beamish Open Air Museum and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Causey Arch. Gibside and Waldridge Fell Country Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

The Ball Alley Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

STEVE

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly host Michael, comfy bed. The causey pub, wedding venue was lively. Good food.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

ARTHUR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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...
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura-Jane

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect for a stay in Newcastle
Lovely little b&b with very nice breakfast included
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good times
Visiting family - very friendly, spotlessly clean and fantastic breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

John

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the whole place was fantastic no problems at all
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marion

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just lovely people. The property is spotless. Thd breakfast was superb. Would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Aiden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Audrey

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff helpful and friendly, breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Lucy

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very welcoming and the room was more than adequate
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022