In Stanley
Located in Stanley, The Punch Bowl is within a 15-minute drive of Beamish Open Air Museum and Durham University. This inn is 12.5 mi (20.2 km) from St. James' Park and 12.7 mi (20.5 km) from University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
Make yourself at home in one of the 9 guestrooms.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Free self parking is available onsite.
English
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (7.6)
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Free Private Parking Available On Site
Free self parking
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
Most popular facilities
Pool
Free wifi
Parking
Bar
Housekeeping
Double or Twin Room, Ensuite
sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 2 1 King Bed, 2 Twin BedsMore detailsDouble Room, Ensuite
108 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 2 1 Double BedMore details
Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom
118 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 2 1 Double BedMore detailsDeluxe Suite, Ensuite
258 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 5 3 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Bunk Beds, 1 King Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 2 Twin Bunk BedsMore detailsSuite, Ensuite
161 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 4 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk BedMore detailsStandard Suite, Shared Bathroom
151 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 3 1 King Bed and 1 Twin BedMore detailsTwin Room, Shared Bathroom
118 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 2 2 Twin BedsMore details
Economy Triple Room, Shared Bathroom
sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 3 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bunk BedMore detailsStandard Single Room, Shared Bathroom
86 sq ft Free wifi Free self parking Sleeps 1 1 Twin BedMore detailsWonderful · 73 reviews
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Location
6.2/10
Recommendation
75%
Closest airports
Newcastle Intl. Airport (NCL)
28.7 km / 17.8 mi
Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.)
53.4 km / 33.2 mi
What's nearby
Waldridge Fell Country Park
4 km / 2.5 mi
Beamish Open Air Museum
4.6 km / 2.9 mi
Beamish Adventure Park
6.3 km / 3.9 mi
Causey Arch
6.5 km / 4 mi
Beamish Wild
6.5 km / 4 mi
Lumley Castle
8.9 km / 5.5 mi
Pelaw Grange Greyhound Stadium
9.7 km / 6 mi
Diggerland
9.9 km / 6.1 mi
Gibside
10.8 km / 6.7 mi
Birtley Golf Club
10.9 km / 6.8 mi
Gala Theatre Durham
11.4 km / 7.1 mi
Durham Indoor Market
11.5 km / 7.1 mi
Durham Castle
11.6 km / 7.2 mi
Durham World Heritage Site Visitor Centre
11.7 km / 7.3 mi
Palace Green
11.7 km / 7.3 mi
Most Popular Amenities
Pool
Free wifi
Parking
Bar
Housekeeping
Top family-friendly amenities
Extra beds/cribs
Parking and transportation
Free self parking
Food and drink
A bar/lounges
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Restaurants on site
Number of bars/lounges - 1
Activities nearby
Free self parking
Family friendly
Cribs/infant beds available
Guest services
Daily housekeeping
Families love it for
Cribs/infant beds available
Outdoors
Billiards or pool table
Languages spoken
English
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Common areas
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type.Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
General Instructions
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Cards accepted at this property
92% of our clients have rated us with 5 stars





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