Durham House Hotel, Fore St, Beer, EX12 3JL, United Kingdom
#1 of 6 B&Bs and Inns in Beer
Guests' ChoiceBased on 275 B&B reviews
9.5Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.7
Location
9.8
Facilities
9.4
Staff
9.9
Value for money
9.5
Free WiFi
9.8
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 30 September 2022
Elizabeth
United KingdomWe thought the beds could do with new mattresses and from a safety angle a rail on the wall down the stairs? We were baffled at first by the shower until we found the exterior switch - perhaps it could be labelled?!
We all liked the house, location and facilities - plus excellent breakfasts!
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 25 September 2022
Lydia
United KingdomNothing really just a shame there is no parking but again the owners were great at recommending places to park before arrival!
The room was light, clean and comfortable. The owners were friendly, helpful and very good at communication via message and in person. The atmosphere was relaxed and happy.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 17 September 2022
Anna
United KingdomGreat location, exceptionally friendly staff. The facilities in the room are exactly what you would expect but are raised a notch by having a mini fridge with fresh milk and cold water - and the fridge didn't hum! You get to choose your breakfast slot, and there is plenty of choice for a breakfast that isn't pre-cooked! Looking forward to our next stay.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 10 September 2022
Alan
United Kingdomcar parking
a good choice on the menu and plenty of it
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 5 September 2022
Chris
United KingdomVery friendly and helpful people. Room and facilities very good and clean. Cereals, fruit and yoghurt etc,. in my room since I had tout before breakfast each day. Car park pass was a bonus.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 3 September 2022
Philip
United Kingdomnothing really.. only that I don’t own it!
fantastic period decoration .. starting at the front door and continued throughout, a very pleasant place to stay!
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 26 August 2022
Jo
United Kingdomgreat location lovely host, very accommodating really enjoyed the breakfast
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 26 August 2022
Leigh
United KingdomNothing
Spotlessly clean, excellent breakfast, nothing was too much trouble. Located in the heart of the village. First rate customer service.
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 25 August 2022
Craig
United KingdomNothing to dislike at all.
Lovely two night stay. Excellent hosts provide a well equipped, spotless, comfortable room with a delicious breakfast. We will definitley look to stay again if we return to Beer.
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 25 August 2022
Emily
United KingdomGreat variety of choice for breakfast including lots of vege options. Comfortable and clean room. The location was great - less than 5 minutes walk from the beach, coastal path and local pubs and shops. Nette and Colin were really friendly, helpful and accomodating. This is a lovely area for walking, running and swimming. We visited with family and there are also lots of things to do with kids nearby. We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely visit again.
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 23 August 2022
Richard
United Kingdomlovely period property with lots of character
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 23 August 2022
Andrew
United KingdomLovely accommodation in an excellent location. Room was well maintained and hosts couldn't have been nicer. Would definitely book again.
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 23 August 2022
Emma
United KingdomNothing, it was all super.
Lovely last minute overnight stay here. We had the smallest room, our host emailed and explained this before our arrival. But it was really pretty with a view over the lovely village and we'd have been happy in it for far longer. Breakfast was delicious 😋 Lovely hosts. Clean and comfortable. Highly recommended.
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 22 August 2022
Yvonne
AustraliaOur room was very small and so was the bed but the room was nicely decorated
The area was beautiful. The staff were fantastic. The breakfast was amazing. The accommodation was very clean and very well run.
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 20 August 2022
Butterworth
United KingdomLeaving was the only thing we didn't like
We have stayed at Durham House on a few occasions over the years this was the first time for a few years our hosts were amazing really helpful the breakfasts were excellent. Our room was spotless and our hosts kept on asking if we required top ups of tea/coffee etc also fresh towels
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 18 August 2022
Anne
United KingdomWe knew beforehand and also would have been impossible in Beer but no parking at the B&B - and although we got a space in the nearby car park it was not guarenteed - could have been a long walk to the other car park - again all out of the control of the hosts.
The breakfast was one of the best we have had in the UK! Particularly impressed with the vegetarian options. Lovely furniture in the bedroom and spotlessly clean with lovely thick towels.
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 17 August 2022
Laura
United Kingdomsuper accommodating hostess - got my room ready for me early and called me to let me know
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 15 August 2022
Rosemary
AustraliaNothing
Great
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 14 August 2022
Lisa
United Kingdombathroom bit small for six foot husband.
spotlessly clean, great location, super hosts and excellent breakfast. what more can you ask for !
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 13 August 2022
Steve
United KingdomNot a massive issue but the mattress was far too hard for us.
Lovely place. Lovely hosts
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 11 August 2022
Steven
United Kingdomnothing not to like
clean and tidy with great hosts
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 10 August 2022
Tara
United KingdomLocation was great; a couple of minutes from the beach and close to shops, pubs and restaurants. Room was a decent size, cosy and clean. Breakfast was lovely. Shame we only had a night. Hosts were very friendly and welcoming.
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 6 August 2022
Sue
United KingdomLeaving
Everything..!!
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 1 August 2022
Jo
United KingdomThe owners were very kind and friendly and couldn't have been more helpful. I would absolutely recommend staying there.
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 31 July 2022
Dawn
United KingdomThe room was a little stuffy at night but that's to be expected in the summer - a fan would've been a welcome addition though (to be fair, I didn't ask if one was available). The room I had was very pretty but a little on the small side so it was hard to move around the room at times.
What lovely hosts, so accommodating! I was allowed to check in early which I really appreciated. The room was very clean and had good facilities (tea/coffee etc). I enjoyed the breakfast and even bought one of the paintings from the breakfast room. Location is great as the beach isn't far away. My bathroom was down the corridor from my bedroom which wasn't ideal, but it was for my own personal use and this had been explained to me at the time of booking (a bathrobe was also provided for walking between rooms). I liked the little fridge as you could keep a cold drink in there. The whole place had a really nice smell too :)
Stayed in July 2022
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