James and Sarah were exceptionally friendly and they have attracted the same kind of people to the pub. You can sit and have a chat with people and feel completely at home. As other people have mentioned, the place is spotless. I've been to apparently 4 or 5 star venues that were not as clean. The bed was comfortable and the room was larger than you'd expect for the price. The breakfast was also spot on! A proper full English the way it should be. If you walk in expecting the Ritz, it's not that. But if you want a clean, comfortable place to crash with a warm, welcoming and down to earth atmosphere then this is the place.

I haven't even the slightest, most petty little thing to say. I was completely happy.

the hosts were amazing and treated me like family. they went over and above to make sure I was comfortable in every way. Helped me call and uber and order food. I loved the old traditional pub and the fantastic bathtub. what a luxury they are hard to come by in england. The hotel is right by the bus going into the city and there is a shopping center a few blocks away with great shops and grocery stores. the breakfast every morning was included and a delicious full english with coffee in the french press. Also coffee in the room! Amazing value for money.

The beds were a litlle hard for my taste, but it was fine because i was able to take a mattress pad off the other bed and add it which made it perfect! I seriously have nothing but positive things to say! i will definately go back

Great value for money and rooms really good for the price and had everything we needed. Particularly liked large bedside table space and conveniently place bedside plug sockets and plenty of coat hooks in room and en suite. Quite a large telly too. Room and ensuite shower werent huge but more than adequate for our stay. Full english was decent too, again great value given the price. Location worked for us and parking was easy albeit not a dedicated car park for the pub.

Advertised checkin was a bit later than most places we've stayed (4pm) but they didnt mind when we turned up a little early. Sunday breakfast time of 7-8am was a bit brutal too but worth it.

Excellent breakfast each morning On street parking very close to hotel. Reasonable bus service into the City Centre from the nearby main road, although check times carefully if returning late at night Friendly and welcoming proprietors and pub regulars, if perhaps a tad eccentric.

This is basically a pub with rooms rather than a hotel and, as such, might not suit everyone, although, being virtually part of a retail shopping centre, the usual food outlets are there if required.

We stayed at the Gilesgate Moor Hotel whilst completing the Weardale Way footpath between KIllhope, Upper Weardale and Sunderland. It was conveniently situated on popular bus routes so we could use local transport to get to and from our walks. The accommodation provided us with a sumptuous full English Breakfast every morning along with cereals/tea/coffee as required. Our room was comfortable and clean and gave us everything we needed.

There was nothing not to like!

We recently spent 4 nights here in the deluxe double room. The room is a little small, but is clean and has everything you need. James, Sarah and their daughter (sorry, I've forgotten your name!) are very welcoming and cook an awesome fried breakfast. The large bar makes a nice place to have a nightcap before retiring. If you're lucky you may even get to join in the fun quiz night. It's a bit outside of town, but this means you get somewhere to park and there are plenty of buses.

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Fantastic little place to stay! Sarah & James were more than welcoming. I spent my evening watching the football with them both and the locals of the area. Had such a laugh! I was in the area on business and the room catered for everything I needed. The Wi-Fi was good and allowed me to set my laptop up and work from the room easily. The room was clean and comfortable and a perfect size for my short stay. In the morning I had a full English cooked by Sarah, it was absolutely spot on! Will stay again when I next visit the North East.

Not so much a dislike, but more something to look forward to. As they do not currently serve food in the evening, I went out to the retail park which was a 2 minute walk away. Sarah & James suggested they were looking to do evening food in the near future. Based on the breakfast, I will look forward to my next visit with a home cooked meal.

All the staff, from owners to bar and meal staff, (and the locals in the bar), were friendly, professional and cheerful All the food and beverages were excellent, and most reasonably proced. The room was value for money and clean The location was easy to find, and easy walking distance into town (there are also busses). (We got a taxi back as its uphill and I'm kinda old and wrinkly)

Nothing. It was all fine. I'd have joined the Sun evening bingo if I'd known about it earlier

Lovely little hotel recently taken over and still in the early stages of stamping their identity on it. Bar was well stocked and very reasonably priced. At the time of our visit food was restricted to breakfast (which was very good) and sunday lunch but they are in the process of expanding. I'd like to come back and give that a go.

Windows in the room were very badly fitted and didn't close, it was a very cold and windy night, so a roll of gaffa tape later and the breeze was gone. I believe this is in hand.

The room was clean and tea/coffee were supplied. Our bathroom was across the corridor but there was no one else on our floor so we had sole use of it. The hotel manager made room for our bikes in an outside shed, which was welcome. No evening meal was available but there were plenty of fast-food establishments nearby. Pizza Express suited us perfectly. Beds were comfortable and breakfast was satisfactory.

An option to eat in would have been good but it wasn't a problem.