Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Non-smoking throughout
Kid meals
Outdoor furniture
Fruits
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
Poor breakfast experience
Noisy plumbing
Cleanliness issues

Categories

Cleanliness
7.26
Some issues mentioned with cleanliness, including uneven bathroom floor.
Service
8.73
Staff were described as friendly and professional, but some reviews mentioned a lack of attentiveness.
Location
8.77
Convenient location, central to cafes, restaurants, and pubs.
Room Quality
7.22
Basic room quality mentioned, issues with coldness and noisy plumbing.
Amenities
8.25
General acceptance of amenities, although some dissatisfaction with bar hours.
Value for Money
8.21
Comments reflect good value for the comfort and convenience provided.
Food and Beverage
6.76
Breakfast experience described as pitiful with poor options; however, some praised its quality.
Overall Experience
7.23
Mixed sentiments, with some praising aspects but others indicating significant issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 12:18

Property Description

Charming Hotel in Sedgefield Near Beamish Museum

Convenient Amenities: Hardwick Arms Hotel offers a bar, free WiFi, and non-smoking rooms for a comfortable stay. The luggage storage space and family rooms add to the convenience.

Cozy Accommodations: Each room at the hotel is thoughtfully equipped with a wardrobe, flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom, ensuring a relaxing retreat after a day of exploring.

Ideal Location: Situated just a short distance from Beamish Museum and with attractions like Stadium of Light and Sage Gateshead within reach, Hardwick Arms Hotel is the perfect base for your adventures.

Ready to experience comfort and convenience in Sedgefield? Book your stay at Hardwick Arms Hotel now!

Important information:

PLEASE NOTE OUR RESTAURANT IS PERMANENTLY CLOSED.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: MME

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    People no matter the age stay for £10 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 368 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.26
Service: 8.73
Location: 8.77
Room Quality: 7.22
Amenities: 8.25
Value for Money: 8.21
Food and Beverage: 6.76
Overall Experience: 7.23
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Mark solo_traveller gb
7
Nice traditional pub/B&B in a good location in town centre with good breakfast. WiFi wasnt easy to access and yo
Pros:

Location.

Cons:

WiFi was a bit difficult to use. No food available on evening I stayed

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
A
Andrew couple gb
1
Very poor
Pros:

Pub bar was ok

Cons:

Very poor quality room. Twin room had two “beds” practically on the floor. I’m 71 years old and found difficulty getting in and out of my bed - it was just a mattress on the floor.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Nima solo_traveller gb
2
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Robert extended_group gb
9
Great hotel in a perfect location
Pros:

Good staff and great location

Cons:

All good

2026-01-01 via Nuitee
H
Hannah couple gb
6
Pleasant, but would not stay here again
Pros:

Parking facilities were near the entrance to the property. The breakfast was of a good quality and staff were friendly. The main chef who did the breakfast on Sunday morning was brilliant and gave us a warm welcome in the morning.

Cons:

We stayed in room 01. At first glance the room looked nice and the bed was comfortable, but then we started to realise that certain things were not right. The main window, which faces the main road had no curtains, which meant that the light was coming through the window all night, which lead to us having an unsettled night sleep. My partner decided to have a bath and when he started emptying the bath there was a horrible sound from the drains, which was loud enough to hear when the bathroom door was closed and it sounded like a fog horn. The hot tap in the sink moved, which meant we had to use two hands to turn the hot tap on and there were black hairs in the sink on arrival. There was only one main light, which meant that the room wasn’t lit up as well as it should have been and the side lamps weren’t good enough to light the rest of the room up. The fridge in the room was not efficient. We turned the temperature all the way up and even after our bottle of water had been in the fridge for multiple hours it was still at room temperature. There were good hot drinking facilities in the room, but there was not enough milk to last 1 night/ 2 days. When we had gone outside later on in the night, I noticed that a member of staff was vaping in the reception area. When we left the next morning, while checking we hadn’t left anything, we had a look under the bed, which lead to us finding a hanger, one dirty old white sock and wrappers from past guests food. Parking facilities at the hotel were good, but when I went to put our cases away the next morning, a car had parked so close to my car that my passengers could not get in without me having to pull out of the space completely, which meant I had to block the entrance to the car park for a couple of minutes.

2025-12-14 via Nuitee
M
Michael couple gb
9
Hardwick Arms hotel
Pros:

Staff were brilliant, Breakfast was outstanding and huge

2025-12-03 via Nuitee
S
Simon solo_traveller gb
7
Basic but comfortable
Pros:

Free parking outside and a comfortable room. Friendly staff.

Cons:

The room was a bit cold when I arrived but warmed up later. Breakfast was a bit random - I think I'd eat in the village itself next time

2025-11-22 via Nuitee
J
Jordan couple gb
6
2025-11-22 via Nuitee
J
John solo_traveller gb
1
2025-11-13 via Nuitee
M
Mark solo_traveller gb
8
2025-11-06 via Nuitee
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Thomas couple gb
8
Good value, comfy room, parking on front of hotel.
Pros:

Good bar with Sky tv, friendly staff, quiet, attractive neighbourhood, cheery cafe round the corner.

2025-11-03 via Nuitee
M
Mark solo_traveller gb
8
Ideal for my needs in a convenient location
Pros:

Convenient location,basic but comfortable & clean

Cons:

The man on breakfast seemed as though he didn’t want to be there!
Everything seemed too much of a problem!
Had to ask twice for brown sauce never given the option of fried poached or scrambled egg!had to help myself to coffee!

2025-10-29 via Nuitee
M
Marie solo_traveller gb
8
Brilliant 👏
Pros:

Excellent location with private entrance to accommodation. Lovely views across the fields too.. Central to cafes, restaurants and pubs and within easy access to major roads.

Cons:

Was a little cold at times.

2025-10-28 via Nuitee
A
Anthony solo_traveller gb
9
2025-10-16 via Nuitee
D
David solo_traveller gb
9
A great place to stay in sedgefield.
Pros:

The staff were excellent. Friendly and professional.

2025-10-16 via Nuitee
M
Mark couple au
8
2025-10-16 via Nuitee
M
Mark solo_traveller gb
9
2025-10-15 via Nuitee
G
Graham couple gb
7
2025-10-10 via Nuitee
K
Karen family_with_children ca
7
2025-10-10 via Nuitee
R
Richard solo_traveller gb
8
2025-10-09 via Nuitee