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title: "The Bell Guest House, Durham: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "The Bell Guest House in Durham: rated 9.6 by guests, 4-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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Guesthouse · ★★★★
# The Bell Guest House

Horden, Durham, United Kingdom

9.6 ·  Exceptional 6 reviews ·  #10 #10 of 28 in Durham ·  4.6/5 on Google, 262 reviews ·  4.4 Location score
## About The Bell Guest House

The Bell Guest House is a guesthouse in Horden, Durham, United Kingdom. It holds a 4-star rating. Guests rate it 9.6 out of 10 across 6 reviews. Facilities include bar, airport transfer, free parking, free wi-fi. It is 16 km from the centre of Durham. The nearest beach is 1.2 km away. The nearest airport, Teesside International Airport (MME), is 30 km away.

- **Type:** Guesthouse

- **Star rating:** ★★★★

- **Check-in from:** 16:00

- **Check-out until:** 11:00

- **Rooms:** 9

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 1

Sunderland Road, Horden [thebellguesthouse.com](http://www.thebellguesthouse.com/)

## How The Bell Guest House scores

Better rated than 64% of hotels in Durham

-   Guest rating **9.6**
-   Location **4.4**
-   Beach access **6.2**
-   Public transport **5.8**

Durham average

## Rating on Google

4.6/5

262 Google reviews

From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.

## Amenities

BarAirport transferFree parkingFree Wi-Fi

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast
-   Bar
-   Room service

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### Services

-   Airport transfer
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Coffee or tea maker

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **4.4**/10

- **Walk grade:** **38**/100 Car recommended

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **7**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **2**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""></span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.2 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">20 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Horden Railway Station (HRE)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">930 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">15 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Teesside International Airport (MME)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">30 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">66 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Durham</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">16 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">36 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Heritage centre & tearoom90 m
-   Costa Del Halsall690 m

## The Bell Guest House: in detail

Experience an abundance of unparalleled facilities and features at The Bell Guest House. Maintain seamless communication using the complimentary Wi-Fi at hotel. For visitors traveling by automobile, complimentary parking is available. Reception assistance is offered at the hotel featuring luggage storage. During leisurely days and evenings, on-site amenities such as room service enable you to fully enjoy your accommodation. Kindly note that smoking is prohibited in the hotel to ensure fresher air for all visitors. At The Bell Guest House, every guestroom is provided with convenient amenities and fittings to ensure a comfortable stay. Certain rooms offer in-room amusement features such as the television for your enjoyment. In select rooms at the hotel, a coffee or tea maker is available for those moments when it seems necessary. Essential restroom facilities are equally significant, and at the hotel, some visitor bathrooms offer a hair dryer to enhance your experience. Begin your day with a scrumptious on-site breakfast available each morning at The Bell Guest House. At the hotel, an assortment of easily accessible and delicious meal choices are available to satisfy your appetite whenever it strikes. Enjoy an entertaining evening with your fellow travelers at the hotel's bar.

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## Questions about The Bell Guest House

### How do guests rate The Bell Guest House?

The Bell Guest House has a guest rating of 9.6 out of 10 from 6 reviews, which is better than 64% of rated hotels in Durham.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at The Bell Guest House?

Check-in starts at 16:00 and check-out is until 11:00.

### Does The Bell Guest House include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### Is there parking at The Bell Guest House?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is The Bell Guest House from the airport?

The nearest airport, Teesside International Airport (MME), is 30 km away in a straight line.

### Is The Bell Guest House close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 1.2 km from the hotel.

### How many rooms does The Bell Guest House have?

The Bell Guest House has 9 rooms.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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