Is parking available at the property?

Nearby parking is available at a fee of GBP 8 per day, located 164 feet away. No reservation is required.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

A complimentary English breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Does the property allow pets?

Pets are allowed in specific rooms only, with a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM, and check-out is by 10:30 AM. Early check-in and late check-out are available for a fee of GBP 25, subject to availability.

What accessibility features does the property offer for guests with disabilities?

The property features wheelchair accessible facilities, including limited access at the registration desk and public areas. There are also step-free entrances.

What is the property's location in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located within a 10-minute drive of Bamburgh Castle and Seahouses Golf Club, approximately 1 mile from Northumberland Coast. Nearby attractions include Seahouses Golf Club (1.1 km), Northumberland Coast (1.4 km), and Bamburgh Castle (5.3 km).

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property. The minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

The Bamburgh Castle Inn - North Sunderland

Average nightly price at The Bamburgh Castle Inn - The Inn Collection Group by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$109
February	$117
March	$131
April	$161
May	$203
June	$216
July	$217
August	$224
September	$229
October	$164
November	$126
December	$133

What guests think

Reviews portray The Bamburgh Castle Inn - The Inn Collection Group as a lively coastal base with lovely harbour views, variable room experiences, limited on‑site parking, and mixed dining and Wi‑Fi performance, supported by generally strong housekeeping and welcoming service.

Rooms range from refurbished or spacious options to cramped attic or street‑level spaces, with reports of excessive heat and occasional noise from fans, kitchens, neighbours or early deliveries. Breakfast is often enjoyed, but some guests find items lukewarm or wait for replenishment, and several describe the dinner menu as limited, average or overpriced. Best for travellers who value a lively pub atmosphere and Northumberland exploring more than guaranteed room size or on‑site parking.

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Facilities

On‑site parking is limited, so guests often use nearby pay car parks or seek reimbursement; the harbourside beer garden and balconies offer pleasant views. Wi‑Fi can be unreliable, the property has many stairs/annex layouts, and the inn is very dog friendly.

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Sarah

Apr 6, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Fabulous location in the centre of Seahouses with views over the harbour. All the staff were lovely and went out of their way to ensure that we had a fantastic trip. Nothing was too much trouble and although we didn’t have a dog with us, those that were there were given an equally warm welcome! (There was a dog free area of the dining room as well but all the pets were very well behaved - obviously exhausted by all those long beautiful coastal walks.) The rooms were comfortable and very warm with none of that annoying phoning down to reception to turn the heat up which seems to be the standard in large chains nowadays. We were not fully inclusive but ate in the restaurant through choice most nights as the food was freshly prepared and very good. Helen, Peter and their staff run a very efficient and friendly hotel which we will definitely visit again.

8

Paul

Oct 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property and views are lovely the parking is very limited and had too park in car park across the road which was very busy so parked at top of car park quite a walk and an extra £10 50 for parking 24hours you dont know this until you book a room then get an email later telling you this

8

John

Apr 16, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice property, overlooking the sea and harbor. The front entrance isn't intuitively obvious, and there is limited parking, although a pay & display across the road is offered too. The rooms are reached through a series of corridors and it is up and down. The decor was dull and the room needs more lighting, especially the bathroom. Overall it felt like a guest house from 20 years ago. The food was average, breakfast being the worst selection of warm (not hot) food I've had for a long time. Reminded me a bit of Faulty Towers.

6

John

Sep 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Attic room was very very small and very hard to negotiate up a narrow staircase with suitcases. We looked at the menu but decided it was too expensive compared to a lot of places we had eaten in that week. We decided to go to the Indian Restaurant which was amazing. The shower in the bathroom had no means of fixture to the wall, at the dormer was so steep. The parking was limited so we had to park over in the public carpark for £10 for 24 hours

8

Jacqueline

Aug 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

First vosit to Seahouses found it a lovely place. The hotel was right on the harbour with lovely views out to sea from the raised patio garden. Excellent breakfast. A full lunch/dinner menu.

4

stephen

Apr 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

room was a pokey insert into the attic with a difficult access via steep, narrow winding stairs, the first flight without handrail

8

Mary

Jul 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Car parking was atrocious. I am disabled and it was difficult to park the car. Hotel car park too small and nearby car park should be used via an arrangement with the local council. We should have been told that blue badge parking was always free in that car park.

8

Edwin

Jul 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a room with a balcony overlooking the coast, and the view was lovely. Wi-fi was not available during our stay. The bathroom window wouldn`t open and we couldn`t get the shower gel and soap dispensers to work. The bed was very comfortable. Car parking spaces are limited- we managed to get the last one. Some of the seats were missing as they had gone to be repaired.

8

Amanda

Apr 17, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent location, with walking along the coast, but limited parking so had to pay for this on our last night. Rather expensive for a small attic room with a shower over the bath which you can't stand up in due to sloping roof. Had to shower kneeling down! But views of the sea and harbour from our room and sound of the sea made up for this. Day/evening menu is limited and average quality but good buffet breakfast. Lovely beer garden with views over the harbour and sea. Bar and waiting staff could do with some customer care training but cleaning ladies were very polite and kept the place spotlessly clean. Overall a relaxing, enjoyable stay

10

Robert

Jul 24, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This was a rabbit warren of a hotel, with rooms of all shapes and sizes scattered throughout the site. We were initially given a very dark room, which was a strange shape, and a yapping dog next door; we were given a much better room when we complained. There was a problem with the wifi connection throughout our stay, and as the mobile phone signal was poor, we had to leave the hotel to get an internet connection. There was insufficient car parking on site and so we had to pay £10.80 per day at a nearby car park.

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Cleanliness

Rooms and public areas are frequently described as clean or spotless. Occasional lapses appear, including a bathroom needing attention, a sewage odour in one room, and sticky tables/menus in the pub.

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Pauline

Dec 14, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The property was reasonably nice but bathroom needed tlc shower hand rail came off in my hand and whole thing was loose. My room looked out on small parking area with ice cream vans.

8

David

Dec 28, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Atmospheric. Food quality good. We had three rooms and one had a sewage problem which created a hygiene problem. Otherwise rooms OK.

10

Linda

Oct 16, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely hotel, room was spotless, very comfy and had everything needed. The bar in the evening had a lovely atmosphere. The breakfast was delicious, the staff were friendly and attentive and the location was perfect. Can't fault one single thing. I would most definitely recommend this hotel.

10

Graeme

Jul 13, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location, helpful staff. Food was good . Inn was very clean.

6

Kathleen

Aug 19, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

It was okay for our short break. Room definitely needed redecorating but it was clean and well serviced. The hairdryer flex was so short it was almost impossible to use.Breakfast was good ,plenty of choice and being able to sit outside, overlooking the harbour was pleasant. Staff helpful and attentive. Car parking at the site wasn’t always available but we were reimbursed for parking at a nearby site

8

Christine

Aug 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Enjoyed our stay. Room was refurbished and clean but small and a bit dark as there was only one small window. Breakfast buffet excellent and staff were pleasant and hard working.

10

Colin

Nov 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff friendly. Room clean and tidy. Food quality good.

10

Isabel

Nov 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was spotless

8

Robert

Jul 16, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We booked a two-night stay in one of the superior rooms with a balcony overlooking the beer garden and harbour. We found the room was quite clean and the views were very nice. I'm thankful to the staff for remembering my request for a fan for the room, as the weekend was quite warm! We ate breakfast both mornings and had dinner twice at the pub downstairs, and the meals were good, apart from the potato skins special, which was well over done and not very nice. A little more attention to the cleanliness would not go amiss in the pub area. I know it was busy, but the tables weren't as clean as they could be, and the menus themselves were sticky with spills for both evening meals. The staff were friendly, but I think they were spread a bit thin for such a busy weekend. Parking is extremely tight in their small car park, but a nearby public car park was reasonably priced at £6 for 24 hours. I was fortunate enough to get a parking space at the hotel for our second night. We walked out to the gunpowder house at the opposite end of the harbour to watch a stunning sunset over Bamburgh Castle, just a few miles to the northeast.

10

Tracey

May 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely stay in centre of village . Room was comfy and spotless with all expected ammenites , Only snag was our view was a wall and not the gorgeous views offered elsewhere. Breakfast was tasty but heads up its a hot / cold buffet . Car parking on site is practically impossible but main seahouses carpark just over the road at a cost of 10 pound for 24 hours . This we learnt could be refunded at hotel if you give in your ticket but as required parking up after leaving carpark was a hassel so chose not to do this .

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Rooms

Quality is inconsistent: some rooms are comfortable or refurbished with sea views and balconies, while others are small or oddly shaped (attic or street‑level) with poor aspects or noise from fans, kitchens, neighbours or early deliveries. Many guests found rooms very warm, and Wi‑Fi can be unreliable.

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Christelle

Jul 10, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel is located by the harbour and close to shops and restaurants. Parking on-site is limited. Breakfast was good, with a good selection of items. Our room (30) was really hot, and quite noisy (we could hear the room next door’s TV and dogs).

6

Phyllis

Aug 17, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The room is tiny for two people in the cottage. There is only a small window facing a roof! It is a bit claustrophobic. There is no bath and the fire alarm was faulty one night and went off at 12:45 am and 6:25 am. Manager came one minute after it went off and disturbed our sleep. Parking is limited and we had to park in the public car park though was refunded with the charges.

4

Glenda

Aug 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

2 nights not much sleep due to very loud kitchen extractor fan in a room opposite rooms 10 & 12 See attached video

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Kathleen

Aug 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel was amazing but very hot in the bedrooms there was a fan provided but still very hot.

8

David

May 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely place but the rooms were very small

10

Caroline

Jun 19, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I was on my own (newly widowed) but very relaxed at the Bamburgh Castle. Staff were all very kind and helpful. A room with balcony looking over the harbour was really special.

8

Edwin

Jul 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We had a room with a balcony overlooking the coast, and the view was lovely. Wi-fi was not available during our stay. The bathroom window wouldn`t open and we couldn`t get the shower gel and soap dispensers to work. The bed was very comfortable. Car parking spaces are limited- we managed to get the last one. Some of the seats were missing as they had gone to be repaired.

8

Amanda

Apr 17, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent location, with walking along the coast, but limited parking so had to pay for this on our last night. Rather expensive for a small attic room with a shower over the bath which you can't stand up in due to sloping roof. Had to shower kneeling down! But views of the sea and harbour from our room and sound of the sea made up for this. Day/evening menu is limited and average quality but good buffet breakfast. Lovely beer garden with views over the harbour and sea. Bar and waiting staff could do with some customer care training but cleaning ladies were very polite and kept the place spotlessly clean. Overall a relaxing, enjoyable stay

10

Robert

Jul 24, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This was a rabbit warren of a hotel, with rooms of all shapes and sizes scattered throughout the site. We were initially given a very dark room, which was a strange shape, and a yapping dog next door; we were given a much better room when we complained. There was a problem with the wifi connection throughout our stay, and as the mobile phone signal was poor, we had to leave the hotel to get an internet connection. There was insufficient car parking on site and so we had to pay £10.80 per day at a nearby car park.

4

Cédric

Sep 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were very friendly, and the location is dreamy – Seahouses is a charming seaside town with a lively main street, easy access to pubs, and the inn’s restaurant has a genuinely lovely view of the sea. Unfortunately, the room experience was very disappointing. Our room (39) was cramped, with stuffy air and no real comfort. Instead of the second double/sofa bed described, we were given a bunk bed – not at all what we expected, and a very unpleasant surprise. To make things worse, the room was at street level, looking out directly onto an unattractive parking lot and intersection, rather than the sea view we had hoped for. For the price and reputation, I expected much more. While the staff and location deserve praise, the accommodation itself fell far below expectations.

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Service

Staff are widely praised as friendly, helpful and accommodating, and issues are generally handled promptly. At busy times service can feel stretched, with slow check‑in and waits for food or breakfast replenishment.

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noel

Feb 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel was great as usual however, the kitchen could clearly not cope with a full restaurant at breakfast. Spent a lot of time waiting for food to be cooked and replenished. Staff were polite.

4

Andrew

May 21, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The management of arrivals is poor. We were made to feel that we were an inconvenient distraction, as the reception of guests takes place in the Bar, where there were a large number of people waiting to be served drinks ahead of us. At checkout there was no one to confirm receipt of key. Generally staff presented as disinterested and not engaged. The room was reasonable, with somewhat dated decor. However there was no acoustic privacy - people walking past or climbing the adjacent stairs seemed to be in the room, extremely disturbing. The cost of the room was simply not justified, the only redeeming features were, the view of the harbour and a reasonable level of cleanliness. In every other respect the stay was disappointing, and did not justify the cost of the room.

10

Sarah

Apr 6, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Fabulous location in the centre of Seahouses with views over the harbour. All the staff were lovely and went out of their way to ensure that we had a fantastic trip. Nothing was too much trouble and although we didn’t have a dog with us, those that were there were given an equally warm welcome! (There was a dog free area of the dining room as well but all the pets were very well behaved - obviously exhausted by all those long beautiful coastal walks.) The rooms were comfortable and very warm with none of that annoying phoning down to reception to turn the heat up which seems to be the standard in large chains nowadays. We were not fully inclusive but ate in the restaurant through choice most nights as the food was freshly prepared and very good. Helen, Peter and their staff run a very efficient and friendly hotel which we will definitely visit again.

8

Lisa

Oct 3, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Visited with mum who is less mobile. Check in was lengthy due to only one person checking in and a big party of 10 checking in just before us. Breakfast is superb, great atmosphere in the pub on an evening.

8

ROSA-LEE

Aug 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff and clean rooms. Long waits to order food/drinks as they seemed understaffed.

10

William

Mar 6, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The only hiccup was a minor flood in the bathroom which was promptly remedied by the staff, who could not have been more helpful and attentive throughout our stay

6

K

Oct 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The people at the hotel are amazing. We only really have two gripes. We were asked what time we wanted to check-in and stated 15:00. Granted, we were early in the hope of getting parked safely. We were asked to return at 14:45 when our room would be ready. On doing that we had to wait another 30-40 minutes anyway so turning up on time would have resulted in a wait. The views were stunning from the balcony room but the room itself was a sauna, even without the heating on. The walls are a bit thin and didn't help when a neighbour had their bathroom fan running all night. Apart from that, we had a lovely time, with amazing food. Was it worth what we paid? Probably not but overall a good time.

10

Lee

Nov 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were very friendly and accommodating. The location is superb

10

Nicola

Oct 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Fabulous location, super friendly staff. Bedroom lovely and really comfortable. Would highly recommend a visit.

10

Caroline

Jun 19, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I was on my own (newly widowed) but very relaxed at the Bamburgh Castle. Staff were all very kind and helpful. A room with balcony looking over the harbour was really special.

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Location

Harbourside setting in Seahouses with easy access to the beach, boat trips and coastal walks, plus views over the sea and harbour. A convenient base for visiting Bamburgh Castle and the surrounding coast.

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Jean

Nov 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Ideal location. Breakfast was great. We had 2 rooms but room was cold. The other was fine. Loved the pub and dinner

10

Angela

Jan 4, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Seahouses is lovely. The Bamburgh Castle Inn is a great location to stay in the small village by the harbour. It has lovely views from the restaurant/bar area. It was beautifully decorated for Christmas. Staff very friendly and helpful.

10

Joseph

Aug 21, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Wonderful location

10

Sarah

Sep 2, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Lovely location, professional and friendly staff. Walking distance to Bamburgh castle.

8

Jacqueline

Aug 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

First vosit to Seahouses found it a lovely place. The hotel was right on the harbour with lovely views out to sea from the raised patio garden. Excellent breakfast. A full lunch/dinner menu.

10

Susan

Oct 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very good dog friendly hotel. Great location at the harbour, close to the beach. Comfortable room. Limited dinner menu especially gluten free. Staff helpful and friendly. Would stay again.

10

Lee

Nov 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were very friendly and accommodating. The location is superb

10

Nicola

Oct 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Fabulous location, super friendly staff. Bedroom lovely and really comfortable. Would highly recommend a visit.

8

Susan

Sep 29, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

A very nice welcoming place. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Great base for visiting around. Lovely walk along the beach to the castle. We will be back to go on an Island boat trip. Thanks for a lovely stay x

8

Andrea

Jul 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location if going on a cruise to Farbe Islands as is clise to Seahouses Harbour where they leave from.

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Dining

Breakfast is commonly rated good with a broad buffet, though some report lukewarm items or waits to replenish. Dinner quality and variety feel average or limited for several guests, and some find prices high, despite lovely dining views.

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noel

Feb 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel was great as usual however, the kitchen could clearly not cope with a full restaurant at breakfast. Spent a lot of time waiting for food to be cooked and replenished. Staff were polite.

6

Deborah

Jan 4, 2023

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Stayed 19,356 nights

The location overlooking the harbour is nice and the staff are excellent, friendly and helpful. Parking is limited and so you struggle to get a space and the food is not good, especially for the prices.

10

Jean

Nov 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Ideal location. Breakfast was great. We had 2 rooms but room was cold. The other was fine. Loved the pub and dinner

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Fraser

Apr 17, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very underwhelming for the price. I had seafood linguine at the bar for dinner and it was very ppor and a small portion

8

Jennifer

Jun 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great spot. Clean and restaurant had great view

10

Susan

Oct 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very good dog friendly hotel. Great location at the harbour, close to the beach. Comfortable room. Limited dinner menu especially gluten free. Staff helpful and friendly. Would stay again.

10

John

Oct 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly and efficiently run waterside inn. Does not aim to be high end but warm and comfortable on a seriously bad weekend for weather. Wide choices on the menu and very good with Gluten Free.

8

jonathon

May 3, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The car park is a reasonable size but if full there is a large one nearby which the BC will reimburse the fee .. well done ! The bar menu was unimpressive and a burger cost £16 ! And was tiny. Breakfast was great. Room was clean and a good size.

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Julie

Nov 21, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Everything was very good for our stay.The only downside was the food wasn’t brilliant and quite costly.Breakfast was adequate but mainly Luke warm and eggs like bullets.Good supply of the cold side of breakfast.We loved our stay,our room was perfect.The staff were so helpful and always busy.Would stay again.

8

Amanda

Apr 17, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent location, with walking along the coast, but limited parking so had to pay for this on our last night. Rather expensive for a small attic room with a shower over the bath which you can't stand up in due to sloping roof. Had to shower kneeling down! But views of the sea and harbour from our room and sound of the sea made up for this. Day/evening menu is limited and average quality but good buffet breakfast. Lovely beer garden with views over the harbour and sea. Bar and waiting staff could do with some customer care training but cleaning ladies were very polite and kept the place spotlessly clean. Overall a relaxing, enjoyable stay

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
1 $185	2 $119	3 $132	4 $119	5 $119	6 $153	7 $180
8 $153	9 $127	10 $127	11 $127	12 $127	13 $172	14 $194
15 $140	16 $127	17 $127	18 $127	19 $127	20 $159	21 $140
22 $105	23 $127	24 $127	25 $127	26 $127	27 $159	28 $153
29 $105	30 $145

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Double Or Twin Sea View Room

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