The George Hotel

The George Hotel descritpion

On the banks of the Tees River, this lovely 16th century coaching inn has a restaurant overlooking the water and 36 bedrooms, many with stunning views of the river and the grounds.
Behind its historic traditional façade, the George Hotel has a wonderful, renovated ballroom and a colorful backyard with a small island in the Tees River. You can relax outdoors on the grounds and on the deck and watch the river flow as you enjoy a drink.
Many of the hotel’s rooms have been entirely renovated. Each room offers excellent accommodation with a private bathroom and is affordable.

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Facilities of The George Hotel

Outdoors ：BBQ Facilities | Grounds | Terrace | Sun Deck

Pets ：Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Activities ：Fishing

Food & Drink ：Restaurant | Bar | Breakfast in the Room | Restaurant with Dining Menu | Special Diet Meals (upon request)

Internet ：Free!Wireless Internet Hotspot is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking ：Free!Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

General ：Newspapers | Non-smoking Rooms | Family Rooms | Heating | All Spaces Non-Smoking (public and private)

Reviews for The George Hotel

Review 1：the hotel stops serving food at 2100 and we were 5 mins late and couldnt place our order, suggest the dining time needs to be added to the menu so diners know. we will know for the next time.

Review 2：the hotel is situated next to the river and in a quiet location just outside the village. the bar area is really nice with several real fires to add a lovely atmosphere to the place. The staff are excellent and a real credit to the team. we will return again.

Review 3：Location of room. I tripped every time at the top of the stairs and other little steps that blended in the carpet. Breakfast was a bit costly as well.

Review 4：The service

Review 5：Brown stain on the duvet sheet when we got into bed, breakfast wasn't really worth £10 a head to only get 1 sausage, 2 rashers of bacon, egg, beans, hash brown tomatoe and mushrooms, showers were tiny.

Review 6：Well mannered staff in a beautiful setting food and beer was spot on, loved the warm welcome feeling the staff gave to us

Review 7：What a lovely little break away which we got back from today, only due to stop one night but when we arrived we loved everything about the place from the room to the staff to the lovely food so we added on for another night! Already booked again for New Year's Eve 2016!

Review 8：Bathroom in rooms need attention and modernisation... areas of hotel were quite cold and draughty

Review 9：Loved open fires could have been done with been light more

Review 10：That we only stayed two nights

Review 11：Housekeeper and staff went out of way to make stay special as was Xmas Eve and Xmas day , there was even chic left in room on Xmas eve a beautiful roaring fire in the pub which was open and a lovely towel swan on our bed upon arrival

Review 12：we ARRIVED Christmas EVE and were told on arrival that food wouldn't be available for that evening.We probably wouldn't have booked the George if we had known .

Review 13：Nice room

Review 14：Had a bad fall in an unlit entrance, staff not interested, room very dirty, no plug for the bath. Such a shame, as its a great location.

Review 15：The view from our room was fantastic

Review 16：absolutely everything good value for money, staff was very helpful and always smiling, our room - stunning as well, and lots of varieties for breakfast, definitely would go again,

Review 17：The room had a very bad smell and was really cold when we first went in as heating was not on, took about 2-3 hours to warm up. Rooms were dated and bathrooms no the best

Review 18：Staff were friendly and helpful

Review 19：Staff were not particularly attentive....had to ask several times for various breakfast items....service was slow and poor clearing up tables.

Review 20：Nice large room overlooking the river.

Review 21：The shower head was taped up and leaked . We did request an upper floor but got a lower floor. Needed Mugs in the room rather than small tea cups.

Review 22：The hotel was clean and pleasant staff who where friendly and helpful.

Review 23：had to seek out staff to check in order food and check out. As with a lot of hotels breakfast spoilt by serving lukewarm food and having to collect cruets and condiments from other tables.Stayed at this hotel a few years ago was very good ,not at present

Review 24：view from restaurant on to river.

Review 25：Room was ok, but wasn't what I expected, small. The bar was only place we could still with a drink, which backed onto the road. The other side of the building over looked a lovely river view. Would have been nice if once you had a drink from the bar, you could enjoy the view of the river.

Review 26：Nice quiet location, great view of the river, from outside.

Review 27：No bad experiences to relate. We knew the breakfast was £10 per head extra, £5 for a child, which we considered steep. But ad I say, we knew (and we took it)

Review 28：Warm welcome. Pleasant bar. The price we were given was excellent for the room. And I was happy anyway as I'd just watched Sunderland beat Newcastle

Review 29：Requested a quiet room, but noise from floorboards from the room above.(probably due the age of the building)

Review 30：Great food, good wi fi, nice location, friendly staff and a very comfortable spacious room.

Review 31：Cars arriving in the early hours (3am) shinning head lights through window even though curtainswere closed along with banging van doors causing me to wake

Review 32：Nice local small hotel good food and beer friendly staff

Review 33：Unfortunately when we stayed the couple in the room next door decided to have a domestic until the early hours and continued early the next morning. Not the fault of the hotel and would definately stay again.

Review 34：Staff were very friendly, polite and helpful. Food was great and reasonably priced. Room was great and beautiful view.

Review 35：we were in a ground floor location and unfortunately the occupants of the room directly above you could hear every foot step they made.

Review 36：nice relaxed and friendly staff

Review 37：Was fantastic stay

Review 38：Nothing was too much trouble. My friend I brought along is the most fussy eater. Her evening meal was made to order. We ate in restaurant. Perfect meals. Next time , I'll bring my husband lol.

Review 39：Bedside lamp like so many low energy fitting do not put out enough light to actually allow guests to read.

Review 40：Friendly staff, good food and great view from restaurant.

Review 41：Very creaky floor boarde from the room above, room lights quiet dim

Review 42：Beautiful location on the banks of the river Tees and next to the ruins of the Roman bridge,

Review 43：The whole place could do with painting and updating. The evening food was very poor, the wines & champagnes on the list were not in stock when ordered.

Review 44：The location and setting was fantastic but in need of modernisation. the staff were very friendly.

Review 45：half drank bottle of water in the room, poor fixings in the room (door plate coming off, broken cord on mirror light, cobwebs, hairdryer in a drawer that just about reached the extension plug, chair arm broken). No food in the afternoon due to a wedding being on (would have been nice to have been emailed about this, after a 3 hour drive crisps weren't the answer).

Review 46：The staff, very polite, very helpful. Customer service excellent. Beautiful location.

Review 47：Staff had us sit at table in the evening after I had asked for a table for a meal for two . When I eventually went and asked for menus ( good 20 mins) she still didn't tell me to order at bar

Review 48：My room wasn't made up on my 2nd day because I had took the room key to work with me. Have they only 1 key per room ? Printer wasn't working in the reception. Creaky floorboards in bedroom. The beer was 60p a pint dearer than another bar a short walk away.

Review 49：Food was very good. Rooms are comfy and warm. Staff were friendly.

Review 50：Asked for decaf. Coffee as my husband was told by his consultant not to drink caffeinated coffee. Unfortunately due to his later experience, he is convinced it was caffeinated.

Review 51：Location

Review 52：Had to ask for side plates cereal bowls and butter.The black pudding was destroyed. The bedroom needed a good clean. Numerous cobwebs and spiders both in the bedroom and bathroom.

Review 53：Pleasant bedroom with comfortable bed.

Review 54：Beer was bit more expensive but I suppose this is expected in a hotel

Review 55：Friendly and very helpful service Upgraded to a very comfortable room Pleasant location Good breakfast Member of reception staff extremely helpful

Review 56：Staff were helpful enough but didn't go the extra mile. Plates and glasses were left on the tables outside for the whole time we were there and also dead flies on window sills in the dining room so not very clean

Review 57：Convenient stop over on way to Scottish highlands. Also very pretty spot

Review 58：Didnt have breakfast at hotel because didn't think it would be worth it £10 for continental especially for our 4 yr old granddaughter who would only have ate cereal and would have been charged £5

Review 59：Friendly staff , room very nice lovely beer garden facing river evening meal we had was reasonably priced and delicious

Review 60：Slight confusion with the reception. Signs that were for reception on the outside, pointed to a locked door

Review 61：Good sized room with huge shower enclosure. Peaceful and beautiful location.

Review 62：Some staff were still in training so slowed things up a bit. Cooked breakfast was lovely, but the continental side of this could be improved.

Review 63：The location is beautiful. The room was spotless.

Review 64：Nothing but the hotel could look at its cleaning regime.

Review 65：Good location food good menus could do with changing to suit the seasons. Would recommend for an overnight stay.

Review 66：Hair's and mould around bath. Bath plug chain broken. Towel rail rusted. Bathroom floor not swept or mopped. Telephone socket hanging off the wall. Tear in bed sheet. Bedroom window difficult to close as loose bracket and frame rotting.Room 224

Review 67：Location and parking

Review 68：WIFI and telephone connectivity was not good. Some of the staff were not particularly friendly. Food order was taken incorrectly leading to a long wait. Music at breakfast was inappropriate.

Review 69：quality of food served, good bed, clean room, pleasant surroundings.

Review 70：There was a wedding and we couldn't use the riverside restaurant but that didn't spoil our stay.

Review 71：The location was lovely. Very picturesque by the river. Room was comfortable and quiet.

Review 72：cleanliness of the room no attention to details of room care i.e handle loose on shower, loose lamp shade, cobwebs on wall lights, front door doesn't open fully, we didn't rate the hotel and outside area's as wheelchair or disability friendly due to cobble's, gravel and uneven and slippery surfaces.

Review 73：size of the room

Review 74：Room was cold with radiators not working. Had to sleep in clothes. Wifi (in public areas only) was very slow and as the hotel is in an area with poor phone signal for my network, I had to drive to pick up a signal to make my phone calls. This is not the hotel's fault, but it means I won't be able to stay there again. When I reported the problem with the cold in my room, the staff member didn't seem that interested.

Review 75：Good, quiet location between business calls. Evening meal was very nice. Would probably be a great overnight as part of a holiday trip.

Review 76：Breakfast was burnt black and it was in a different room To usual I burnt myself in the toaster getting toast out as it slid down and there were no tongs to get the toast out

Review 77：Staff are fab hotelmisnliverly and in a beautiful settings

Review 78：Our room was across the courtyard it was unclean with a dirty carpet and wallpaper hanging off the wall! Not worth the money at all.

Review 79：The location was beautiful.

Review 80：The building could do with a bit of freshening up - it looked a bit run down from the outside. The room appeared a bit dingy and although generally clean it was apparent the hoover didn't fit under the bed as there was a very obvious layer of dust there. There was also the remnants of someone's glitter makeup in the carpet - so the hoover wasn't sucking very well either!

Review 81：We did get good wifi connection in the room we had - which was unexpected according to the advertised description. The bathroom was clean and with a bath tub. A very nice swan sculpture with the bath towel! The price was reasonable for what we had - but it was shown as a reduced rate. I would not have been so happy had I paid the full price. We had a reasonable evening meal in the bar/restaurant.

Review 82：Dining room poor. Very old, uncared for tables and chairs. Odd cutlery and paper napkins. 50min wait for simple starters with only eight other people dining. One starter was a duck terrine - very solid with no garnish and two slices of dry bread. No butter or anything to help the lumpy pate go down. Very poor.

Review 83：Nice setting - good room

Review 84：The area manager seemed very upset about something. For example she banged the plates down and whilst her words were polite, her expression was sour and grumpy!

Review 85：Rested here on long journey home, is on a busy main road, but some parking near rooms available. The waiting staff were full of smiles and very helpful, particularly in helping my elderly mum celebrate her birthday. Breakfast selection was plentiful, the chef is doing a great job!

Review 86：Cobwebs and spiders all over.(24). The bed was uncomfortable with winter quilts on in summer. The road traffic noise was pretty loud.

Review 87：The breakfast was acceptable.

Review 88：Convenient location and pleasant property. The ensuite was more like a nice ensuite in a home rather than a hotel one - it was nice. Very nice for the price.

Review 89：One of the reasons we chose the George hotel was the seated garden by the lake . Unfortunately this was closed off for repair on the steps .Due to this work being carried out and the use of the machinery to do so made it was very noisy ....very disappointed!!!!!This should have been remarked on prior

Review 90：The food served in the bar / restraunt was lovely and good value

Review 91：Very noisy creaky floor in the room above which kept our daughter awake at night. We had paid for breakfast at booking but the waitress never offered to take our order. After waiting 20 minutes we had to ask her. She did serve everyone else waiting. Overall was a nice place to stay, but could have been better.

Review 92：Lovely country hotel with nice views. Room was nice and staff who showed us to our room was lovely. Lots of parking.

Review 93：Greasy chips cooked in old oil. Staff had not been trained to pull a pint properly, glass not filled. Room had not been hoovered and bathroom not cleaned properly, although linen an towels clean.

Review 94：Room had a balcony with pretty view over river. Pleasant bar.

Review 95：A sirene/disturbing noise in the middle of the night...

Review 96：Big room, nice garden, beautiful view with a roman bridge as the background, story about the grandfather's clock song, and friendly staff, especially thanks to Laura who has been assisting me with my queries prior to arrival..

Review 97：The hotel and grounds were excellent , really relaxing on a perfect sunny night. Staff were really friendly and the food at the restaurant was great - the fish I had was cooked to perfection . Definitely be coming back

Review 98：The shower had absolutely no pressure and particular room decoration was very tired and in need of upgrading.

Review 99：The staff were very friendly and the dinner menu was passable if a bit expensive for what was on offer

Review 100：Bed was in need of replacement (214) decor was tired. No comfortable lounge area to sit. The bar area is very basic and without atmosphere. Breakfast was almost all pre- heated and overcooked.

Review 101：The smell of sewage ! Was going to use the restaurant but decided not too. Were moved by very helpful staff to another room at other end of hotel .They seemed to think it was the nearby farm but it didnt smell at all like animals paid a lot too £89.00 no mention of compensation wont use this chain again

Review 102：The only negative comment I have is because of another guest playing loud music in the room below us. However, I asked at reception if anything could be done and soon afterwards the music stopped. The facilities are good but not overly geared to young children. This is to be expected though as it is not really a "family" hotel. Perfect for couples, travelling business persons and special celebrations though.

Review 103：I liked the huge family room allocated to us and found the standard of accommodation is very good for the price. We were travelling with my 2 year old daughter who loved the room and the hotel. The food was excellent and the staff friendly and helpful. The grounds are beautiful with great views of the historic bridge over the river Tees. I have stayed here many times and will do so again. It is ideally placed for a stop over when travelling north or south on the A1.

Review 104：Our room was in need of some T.L.C. but as there is an ongoing refurbishment plan I am confident this will be rectified.The rooms that had already been refurbished had been done to a high standard

Review 105：an amazing break celebrating which was assisted by a professional team from the management down to the bar staff.This was our first visit and we will certainly return.I would like to specially thank Hanna,Nicola Nathan and Neil who made our celebration so memorable

Review 106：We loved everything but we didn't get a doggy bag

Review 107：Beautiful Beer garden by the river just what u need after a day's driving... Relax & soak up the sun.... Also wonderful fish & chips shop just 2 mile up the road must visit

Review 108：Food was very pricey. £6 for a cold sandwich (chips £2 extra). We went elsewhere to eat, but it would have been nicer to stay in the hotel if there had been an affordable snack menu.

Review 109：A mistake between this website and the hotel mean we got a family room for the price of a double room. Staff were very good about this. Family room was very big and the beds were wonderfully comfortable

Review 110：The room was a bit dark, gloomy and dated in décor. Could do with an update and makeover in many areas

Review 111：Lovely riverside setting & village surroundings. Quaint bar area and some old charm

Review 112：The hotel is very dated. The room was very noisy from the adjacent rooms and people in the corridor. Also the fire alarm went off at 22.45, probably a false alarm but there was no explanation. Overall I was disappointed, I hoped for and expected a peaceful quite night but unfortunately that wasn't possible.

Review 113：The location was excellent.

Review 114：We only stayed one night. The room was spacious and quiet...except for the ceiling or I should say the upstairs' floor as it felt there was no space, therefore no soundproofing, in between. We were woken up by every little movement the people upstairs did: from taking the shoes off, to going to the loo, to turning into bed. Luckily we were spared bedroom activities, however we could hear one of the people snoring. One more thing that the room was missing was a good set of curtains to keep the morning light from coming in, especially in the summer when it goes light at 5.30am and you have to wake up at 6.30am!

Review 115：The staff was really helpful and the food and was very good: my steak was cooked as I wanted it, the hand cut chips were very flavoursome. The cheese platter is generous with excellent variety. The wine is a hit and miss: the Argentinian Malbec (we had two bottles) was an excellent choice, however I wouldn't have picked 3/4 of the wines in the wine list as they were really overpriced and of dubious quality - then again being very picky with wine doesn't help, probably the majority of their customers wouldn't notice the difference.

Review 116：The reception staff were very organised and gave us a nice welcome. Our dog was welcome both in the bedroom AND also the bar for evening meals and it was great there was parking right outside the room. The bar staff were friendly too.

Review 117：The member of staff who checked us in at the reception made no attempt to make any conversation and did not make us feel welcome. However the young lady serving breakfast on the Wednesday morning was very attentive .

Review 118：The bed was really comfortable and the room was clean and of a good size. Lovely grounds, with plenty of parking available.

Review 119：Very poor wifi no use to a business traveller. Tv not very good at all,our remote was missing and took a lot of effort on our part for it tobe replaced,

Review 120：Staff helpful and friendly, great location in beautiful period building.Excellent value for money breakfast.

Review 121：Food wasn't great, bearing in mind the cost. Also a Duty Manager sadly let the side down with some bizarre behaviour when the restaurant was busy at breakfast time.

Review 122：Beautiful location and ideal for a quiet couple of nights away. Staff on the whole were very friendly.

Review 123：A little understaffed at peak breakfast time, but the staff who were working were quick and efficient

Review 124：The service, view and breakfast were all excellent

Review 125：Requested a river view sadly this did not happen. No spare toilet roll and we actually ran out which is not good

Review 126：good location free parking always a bonus these days. Lovely meal better than when we stayed 2 years ago

Review 127：Felt my room needed an upgrade ie door locks need to be 'cardswipe'. Also doors feel cheap ( first impressions! ). Wallpaper peeling off and insecure french window. Although I will continue to stay with you as I like the place.

Review 128：Cheerful friendly staff. Everything I required was available.

Review 129：Everything else is very nice, lovely garden with view and nice room etc, apart from I found 2 types of different hair near and under the pillow when first arrived. It might be hard to avoid these things sometimes, but it doesn't make your feel great.

Review 130：The shower cubicle in Room 214 was very small and anyone larger than me or my partner would have difficulty fitting in. The sliding doors did not meet in the middle. Therefore they did not seal and prevent water from splashing onto the floor.

Review 131：The very quiet location and scenic setting with the bridge and river.

Review 132：Noise levels from guests walking about in overhead room were unacceptable, but staff kindly moved us to another room where we could sleep soundly.

Review 133：Location.

Review 134：Breakfast room & set up was appalling, i am not sure I have seen worse on the hotel inspector...we all had cooked breakast which were very tasty (mushrooms awful) but I'm afraid it was let down by the awful tinned fruit, no yoghurt as advertised & the juice had run out. There was mould on the inside of our bedroom window.

Review 135：The staff were very nice, the bed comfy & the room Ok.

Review 136：En-suite bathroom was uncomfortably hot without any means to control temperature

Review 137：Spacious room, well equipped and clean. Friendly staff and superb setting and location for exploring both the Durham and Yorkshire Dales.

Review 138：The menu was not particular too. We met some friends there and we all had fish and chips which was nothing special, in fact we was very disappointed.

Review 139：The staff were friendly enough

Review 140：The trainee duty manager who checks you out in the morning isn't very friendly. Over charged me on my room and wasn't very apologetic when rectifying the cost to the right amount. Didn't say thank you at both check outs. Other than that it was a great stay.

Review 141：Rooms and food

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