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The Ball Alley

3.5 star property
Stanley B&B with bar/lounge
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Garden
Exterior
Hallway
Bar (on property)
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
  • Free parking
    Free parking
  • Non-smoking
    Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Bar/lounge
  • Garden
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Picnic area
Feel at home
  • Cookware, dishware and utensils
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker

Room options

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Room amenity

Family Room (2 single beds)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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

Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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

Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
Shield Row, Stanley, England, DH9 0LH

What's nearby

  • Beamish Open Air Museum - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Angel of the North - 11 min drive - 10.8 km
  • St. James' Park - 14 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Utilita Arena Newcastle - 16 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Quayside - 16 min drive - 14.9 km

Getting around

  • Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.) - 27 min drive
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 56 min drive
  • Chester-le-Street Station - 10 min drive
  • Dunston Station - 12 min drive
  • Blaydon Station - 13 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

The Ball Alley puts you within a 15-minute drive of St. James' Park. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and free English breakfast is available on weekdays between 7 AM and 9 AM.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 7 rooms

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

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

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

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
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

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

Other information

  • Smoke-free property
  • No stag or hen 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

  • Lift
  • 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/bath combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

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

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

Bar – On-site bar.

Fees & policies

Children & extra beds

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

Policies

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag and hen parties.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on-site.
This property accepts credit cards.

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

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 that you 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 on-site casino at The Ball Alley?
No, this bed & breakfast doesn't have a casino, but Genting Casino Newcastle (14-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.

The Ball Alley Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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 Very good

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

8/10 Very good

Barbara, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

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
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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
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10/10 Exceptional

Peter, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect for a stay in Newcastle
Lovely little b&b with very nice breakfast included
Laura-Jane, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Good times
Visiting family - very friendly, spotlessly clean and fantastic breakfast.
Clare, 1-night trip
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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 business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I loved the whole place was fantastic no problems at all
Mark, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Marion, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

David, 1-night trip
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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
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10/10 Exceptional

Marilyn, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Just lovely people. The property is spotless. Thd breakfast was superb. Would stay there again.
John, 1-night romance trip
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8/10 Very good

Aiden, 2-night trip
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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
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8/10 Very good

Staff helpful and friendly, breakfast was excellent.
Audrey, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Diane, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Andrew, 1-night trip
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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 family trip
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8/10 Very good

Lucy, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Pamela, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Mark, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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