The Stables at The Black Horse

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Scored 8.3
Rated very good

Staff

9.4

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: The Stables at The Black Horse in Willington offers comfortable rooms with private bathrooms, walk-in showers, and modern amenities. Each room includes a tea and coffee maker, TV, and wardrobe, ensuring a pleasant stay. Exceptional Facilities: Guests can relax on the sun terrace or enjoy a drink at the bar. The property features a fitness room, evening entertainment, and daily housekeeping services. Free on-site parking is available, along with express check-in and check-out services. Local Attractions: Located 37 km from Teesside International Airport, the bed and breakfast is near Bishop Auckland Golf Club (10 km), Auckland Castle (10 km), and Durham University (10 km). Other attractions include Binchester Roman Fort (4.9 km) and Crushed Chilli Gallery (11 km). Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for room cleanliness, staff support, and comfort, The Stables at The Black Horse provides excellent service and a welcoming environment.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Free parking
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

Breakfast info

Continental

  • Free parking available on-site

Availability

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1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Graham
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“Asked about local area where I could find a takeaway, has the bar does not do food. I was told to bring the takeaway . could sit & eat in the bar & they would also provide me with some crockery”
Donna
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“very clean.Very friendly welcome.Comfortable quiet room”
Paul
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“Great value for money and a great bag of breakfast goodies”
Claire
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location for Kynren, lovely bathroom and shower, good size TV”
Theresa
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“Location very good for Kynryn. Separate accommodation to pub, not noisy. Staff extremely friendly. Breakfast is in a bag but plenty of it.”
Christian
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Everything. Great room. Great bar downstairs. Helen was fantastic and very professional. The locals in the bar were friendly too.”
Sarah
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location for visiting Kynren, Bishop Auckland & Binchester Roman Fort. Lovely welcoming pub & staff.”
Michael
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“Very modern well decorated and clean room Comfortabel bed. Good value. Good place to stay for visiting Kynren event”
Lee
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“The room was clean, comfortable and had a great shower. Staff were excellent”
Brian
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“breakfast was typical continental, the location for the Kynren was very good and was easy to get to fron Durham, Tea & coffee facilities great & easy repacement system”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

Company review score: 9.4Based on 159 reviews from 2 properties
2 managed properties

Company information

Hello, we'd like to welcome you to The Stables. As a host, we offer excellent local knowledge to ensure you have a rewarding stay. Our premises has become well established over the years and retains the personal service on which we have built our reputation.

Property information

Situated in the heart of the quiet village of Willington, County Durham just a few miles from the beautiful city of Durham, The Stables at the Black Horse welcome you to kick off your boots and unwind beside one of our log fires. Choose from a wide range of gins, along with our fine selection of Real Ales, and at the end of the evening, retire to one of our bespoke, modern bedrooms. The Black Horse has been at the heart of our local community in Willington for many years. Whether you’re looking for a bespoke bed and breakfast for an overnight stay, dropping in for drinks, or celebrating a special occasion with friends and family, our pub has something for everyone. Upstairs there are 4 double en-suite bedrooms, offering inclusive bed and breakfast. Outside we have a beer garden with seating and free car park facilities. All of our modern and stylish en-suite double bedrooms are comfortable and thoughtfully furnished with double-glazing and central heating. They all have SMART LED TVs, hairdryers and tea and coffee making facilities, with fresh milk for your enjoyment.

Neighbourhood information

Built in the 1800’s as a coaching inn, set in an area of natural beauty, The Stables at the Black Horse is set in an idyllic village, just 7 miles from Durham City. Situated on the A690, it offers direct links to Durham, Weardale, and Bishop Auckland, making it a great base for travellers exploring the local area and the glorious County Durham countryside.

Language spoken

English

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House rules

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Check-in
From 17:00 to 20:00
Check-out
Until 10:00
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.