Situated in Beer, less than 1 km from Seaton Beach and 1.8 km from Hooken Beach, Durham House features accommodation with free WiFi in a historic building. This recently renovated bed and breakfast is located 29 km from Golden Cap and 30 km from Sandy Park Rugby Stadium. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, full-day security and luggage storage for guests. At the bed and breakfast, each unit includes a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. A fridge and kettle are also available. Additional in-room amenities include chocolates or cookies. À la carte and Full English/Irish breakfast options with warm dishes, fruits and juice are available each morning at the bed and breakfast. As an added convenience, Durham House offers packed lunches for guests to bring on excursions and other trips off-property. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Beer, like cycling, hiking and walking tours. Dinosaurland Fossil Museum is 16 km from Durham House, while Powderham Castle is 41 km from the property. The nearest airport is Exeter International Airport, 28 km from the bed and breakfast.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
9.7
High score for Beer
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Anu
    Finland Finland
    We liked everything: the friendly atmosphere, the room was spacious and beautifully furnished, the bed was comfortable. Plenty breakfast options, fresh berries and porridge was my favourite. We will certainly come back.
  • Patricia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Netta the owner was very cheerful & friendly too.
  • Rachel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A lovely property in a great location. Lots of original features. The owners looked after us and we're very friendly.
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Durham House Hotel

Company review score: 9.9Based on 286 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

We took over the running of Durham House in 2021 and feel very lucky to live in such a beautiful house in a stunning village. We have completed a number of large projects on the house since purchasing the property to further improve our guests experience and each winter we close the house to complete improvement work. Our guest reviews regularly mention 'feeling at home away from home' and our high quality breakfast, which we cook to order, using locally sourced products each day.

Property information

Durham House is a handsome Victorian property built in 1897. The accommodation was built with a Beer stone facade and it retains a wealth of character features, typical of the late Victorian era including a splendid lobby and entrance hallway with arched doorways, stained glass and Minton floor. Our beautiful historic bed and breakfast is set in the heart of the village of Beer, just a stone's throw from the beach and perfectly located for the local pubs, wine bars & restaurants. A full English or vegetarian breakfast is served in the breakfast room or guests may request a variety of cold breakfast items served to their room. Parking is nearby in central village car park (2 min walk).

Neighbourhood information

Beer is a beautiful fishing village with lots to see and do. Situated on the World Heritage Jurassic Coastline, it is a great destination for anyone who appreciates spectacular coastal scenery and an ideal setting for a completely relaxing break. Beer offers as safe, sheltered beach with beautiful walking scenery, It has a range of interesting shops and places to eat and drink, Attractions on the doorstep include the Beer Quarry Caves, Pecorama model railway and gardens, Seaton Tramway and the Donkey Sanctuary. Beer is also an ideal for day trips to the nearby Exmouth, Taunton, Sidmouth and Lyme Regis.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Durham House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular facilities
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours
  • Temporary art galleries
    Off-site
  • Beach
  • Mini golf
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and charges may be applicable.
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Packed lunches
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

Durham House takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 16:00 to 20:00

Check-out

From 08:00 to 10:30

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 12 years are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 12 and older are allowed)

Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash Durham House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Your booking requires full payment as a deposit. If you wish to make payment by cash, cheque or bank transfer Durham House will contact you to make payment.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

FAQs about Durham House

  • Guests staying at Durham House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • À la carte

  • Check-in at Durham House is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

  • Durham House is 150 yards from the centre of Beer. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Durham House include:

    • Double
    • Twin

  • The nearest beach is just 350 yards from Durham House. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Durham House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Mini golf
    • Bike tours
    • Beach
    • Walking tours
    • Temporary art galleries

  • The prices at Durham House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.