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Durham House Hotel

3.5 star property
Victorian bed & breakfast in Seaton

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Double Room (Second Floor Room 3) | Premium bedding, WiFi
Durham House Hotel welcomes guests in its freshly updated 2023 setting near Pecorama. The property provides free WiFi in common areas, express check-in service, and luggage storage facilities. Previous visitors particularly appreciate the hotel's convenient location.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Double Room (Room 9) | Premium bedding, WiFi

Double Room (Room 9)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2023
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room (Room 10) | Premium bedding, WiFi

Double Room (Room 10)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2023
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room (First Floor Room 6) | Premium bedding, WiFi

Twin Room (First Floor Room 6)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2023
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Room (First Floor Room 8) | Premium bedding, WiFi

Superior Room (First Floor Room 8)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2023
Day bed
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room (First Floor Room 5) | Premium bedding, WiFi

Superior Double Room (First Floor Room 5)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2023
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room (Second Floor Room 3) | Premium bedding, WiFi

Double Room (Second Floor Room 3)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2023
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room (Second Floor Room 2)

Superior Double Room (Second Floor Room 2) | Premium bedding, WiFi

Superior Double Room (Second Floor Room 2)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2023
Premium bedding
Sofa bed - double
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Seaton, Durham House Hotel is near the beach. Pecorama is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Beer Quarry Caves and Sidmouth Beach. Don't miss out on a visit to The Donkey Sanctuary. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
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Fore Street, Seaton, England, EX12 3JL

What's nearby

  • Pecorama - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Beer Quarry Caves - 1 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Seaton Tramway - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Branscombe Beach - 5 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • The Donkey Sanctuary - 10 min drive - 6.6 miles

Getting around

  • Honiton Station - 18 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Dolphin Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Hideaway - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Vault Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Barrel of Beer - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Kings Arms - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Durham House Hotel

Bed & breakfast remodeled in 2023 and located near Pecorama
Located close to Beer Quarry Caves and The Donkey Sanctuary, Durham House Hotel has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and smoke-free premises
  • Luggage storage, secured bicycle storage, and a water dispenser
Room features
All guestrooms at Durham House Hotel offer comforts such as premium bedding, as well as amenities like free bottled water and WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • 34-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, LED light bulbs, and mini fridges

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage
  • Virtual front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Built in 1897
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Renovated entire property - March 2023
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Victorian architecture
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 34-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heating
  • LED lighting

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; your host will greet you
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests

Access methods

Host will greet you, key retrieval

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 15 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 15 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties

Property is also known as

Durham House B&B Seaton
Durham House Seaton
Durham House
Durham House Hotel Seaton
Durham House Hotel Bed & breakfast
Durham House Hotel Bed & breakfast Seaton

Frequently asked questions

Is Durham House Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Durham House Hotel?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Durham House Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Durham House Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Durham House Hotel located?

Situated near the beach, this bed & breakfast is within 1 mi (2 km) of Pecorama and Beer Quarry Caves. The Donkey Sanctuary and Norman Lockyer Observatory are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

Durham House Hotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic location at the heart of Beer village, very nice place, well maintained and delicious breakfast done by an amazing hostess.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Georgina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hosts. Extremely friendly, would definitely recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We enjoyed our stay at the Durham House Hotel. Communication was great from the moment it was booked to the arrival day. The hotel is a short walk from the beach, car park, places to eat and drink. The hosts are friendly and welcoming. Our room was spacious, clean and comfortable. The bathroom was a good size with large soft towels provided. Lovely choice for breakfast, good quality food and nicely cooked.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location. Very pretty and quaint.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We found that our hostess could not have been any more helpful polit and curtus very pleased with our room and breakfast superb 10 out of 10 looking forward to returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely stay at Durham House

We had a lovely stay here in a twin room. The room was rather small with a small bathroom but it was very clean and comfortable. The hosts were fantastic and provided great choices for breakfast and were extra helpful with a parking permit. Extra thought had gone in to guests needs, such as fresh milk in a fridge in the room. We would definitely recommend a stay here to anyone. Thanks.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Delightful Durham House

Had another fantastic stay at Durham House. We return here year after year and we love it. Nette & Col always give you such a warm welcome and are the perfect hosts. Beautiful B & B & lovely breakfasts that set you up for the day. They are always happy to help in any way and are very knowledgeable on local areas & restaurant recommendations & the like. Looking forward to our next stay already 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great B&B in an excellent location.

This is a great place to stay. Nette and Col made us so welcome. The room was excellent and had everything we needed. I loved the HUGE bath towels. Breakfast was excellent with some really good and unusual choices. Nothing was too much trouble. Would definitely stay again. Thankyou again to Nette and Col
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best hosts ever! We look forward to returning :)

We had a simply perfect 2 night stay. The lovely hosts just went above and beyond and were so accommodating and welcoming! The hotel is very clean, comfortable and safe. Plus in a perfect location. Breakfast was brilliant - especially as vegetarians; we've never been so spoilt for choice at a Bed & Breakfast!! We can't wait to go back :) (Best wishes for your first summer!! Laura & Peter x)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A perfect stay in Beer

Could not fault any aspect of our 4 night stay. Nettle and Col were a class act as hosts and their house and location perfect base for a beautiful area. Get yourself to Beer.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would recommend

Excellent service, friendly hosts. Would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location for the SWCP

Very warm welcome from the lovely owners. Lovely clean and bright room. Lovely breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Visit to beer

Delightful little village. We were made very welcome at Durham house. Nothing was too much trouble. Would definitely recommend this b&b very accessible to the beach cliff walk and eating places. Irene and Mike mudway
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a lovely stay. Staff were friendly. Lovely clean place.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, very helpful host and a lovely breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A very good room in a lovely village. Excellent breakfast with fresh rasberries!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Pretty, good location but ....

The keys are car parking ticket were left on reception for us. No welcome on arrival or goodbye on departure. Room was quite tired
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely stay in Beer

The accomodation was lovely and comfortable and the hosts helpful and friendly. The parking is a bit away so would not suit everyone but is fine as you get a permit. Lovely breakfast which accomodated intolerances.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect

Everything was great - lovely place
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

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