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The Bowes Incline

4.5(1,419)
Hotel

About

The Bowes Incline is a traditional countryside hotel offering subdued, comfortable rooms and a cosy bar/lounge ideal for relaxed business gatherings. Its updated pub dining serves fresh, well-executed dishes like steak and ale pie, making it a solid choice for client dinners or informal team meals.

Located near the A1 and just minutes from the Metrocentre, the hotel provides accessible accommodations including spacious disabled-access rooms with wetrooms. The attentive staff and quality breakfast add to the venue's appeal for overnight stays combined with small business events.

Best for

  • Countryside team dinners & pub dining
  • Small executive retreats with cosy lounges
  • Client meals near A1 business routes

Request a Package

Tell the venue what you're planning and they'll respond with a custom proposal within 1–2 business days.

Group Meeting

Custom request

Professional meeting space for your team — whether it's a meeting, training, workshop, or multi-day offsite. Half-day, full-day, or multi-day — with the option to request AV, catering, and your preferred room layout.

What's typically included

  • Meeting room & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology

Room Block

Custom request

Reserve a block of rooms for your group — ideal for multi-day conferences, offsites, or any event where attendees are traveling from out of town.

What's typically included

  • Reserved guest rooms for your group
  • Flexible check-in & check-out dates
  • Negotiated group rates

Meeting + Room Block

Custom request

Bundle your meeting space and guest rooms in one request — perfect for multi-day offsites and conferences where the team meets by day and stays overnight.

What's typically included

  • Meeting room & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology
  • Reserved guest rooms for your group

Venue Details

Standout features

Food & Beverage
Updated pub dining with standout dishes
The menu features well-executed pub classics like steak and ale pie and chicken tikka flatbread, praised for quality and portion size. Breakfast offerings are fresh and generous, often noted as exceptional by guests.
Atmosphere
Cosy bar and lounge in a traditional countryside setting
The venue offers a relaxed and friendly atmosphere with a cosy bar/lounge area that complements the subdued, traditional countryside hotel vibe.

At a glance

Rated 4.5 on Google · 1,419 reviews