Located 5 minutes’ drive from the County Durham coastline, The Seaton Lane Inn - The Inn Collection Group features free on-site parking and is just over 10 miles from Durham city center. Go-karting, paintballing, golf courses and angling are a few of the pursuits available just a few minutes away from The Seaton. Free Wi-Fi is featured in all rooms at Seaton Lane, as well as a private shower room, plasma TV and king-size or super king-size beds. Hairdryers and tea/coffee making facilities are also provided, and there is ground floor accommodations for disabled guests, on request. Fresh market vegetables or homemade chunky chips are served with all meals in the hotel’s restaurant. Fresh produce sourced from local farm butchers and fish suppliers are used to create the dishes on offer. A traditional Sunday lunch is available, as well as a full English breakfast. Sunderland city center is only a 15-minute drive from the hotel, and junction 62 of the A1 motorway is just 9 miles away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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The Inn Collection Group
Hotel chain/brand
The Inn Collection Group

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

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

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian

Free Parking Available On Site

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
or
2 twin beds
1 king bed
and
2 bunk beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.5
Location
8.8
Free Wifi
8.3
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sean
    United States of America United States of America
    Wonderful location. Beautiful countryside. Lovely Inn. We will be back. Couldn’t have been nicer.
  • Julie
    United States of America United States of America
    The hosts were amazing and super helpful. The pub was equally as amazing. The decor and setup was very unique but pleasant.
  • Jayne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good parking facilities, decent menu, very welcoming and helpful staff
  • P
    Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Extremely comfy bed and very hot water for a shower. Room was easy to access
  • Allan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A very nice experience, friendly welcome, warm, comfortable, and everything working, when travelling on buisness you tend to get some but not all things in good order, but I was very pleased as it was a location I ahd never ised before, but would...
  • Sara
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Comfortable stay. Great staff. Great value for the money... including bar and food prices.
  • Tracy
    United States of America United States of America
    I was impressed with absolutely everything. The decor was modern yet rustic & cozy, the staff was always friendly and helpful, and the food was incredible. Our room was so quiet and peaceful, a welcome retreat after a long day out exploring.
  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Nice modern feeling place. Clean good food and a lively bar. Good breakfast
  • Leslie
    United States of America United States of America
    The staff was excellent - professional and friendly!!
  • Rachel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Friendly staff, good size room, nice selection of food for breakfast, free parking, free wifi and dog friendly. Asked for a low floor room with a walk in shower and was given the disabled room with a wet room. This included hand rail by the...

Property questions and answers
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  • Hi. I have a small dog and wonder if there is anywhere I can walk her from the hotel i.e. without having to get the car out? Thank you

    Hi there, Yes there is a big field right next door to us. Many thanks, Bobbie
    Answered on 25 June 2021
  • Hi, do you have a pet friendly bar/ eating area?

    Hi, our whole restaurant and bar is dog friendly. We also have a little doggy menu, as well as a complimentary treats and water station.
    Answered on 24 May 2022
  • Hi do you accept dogs in your family rooms please?

    Yes we have dog friendly family rooms.
    Answered on 29 April 2021
  • Do you have a ground floor disable room that I can have with this booking?

    Hi there, When is your booking and I will check for availability, as we only have one accessible room. Kind regards, Bobbie
    Answered on 25 June 2021
  • Hi, we have two children, 1 and 3 years old. Are cots definitely not an option for our 1 year old? Even if we bring our own travel cot? Thanks

    Hi, we do not provide cots but you are welcome to bring your own travel cot. Best Regards.
    Answered on 20 April 2021
  • Are dogs allowed in rooms ?

    Yes our rooms are dog friendly as a supplement.
    Answered on 14 July 2020
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Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • The Seaton Lane Inn
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

Amenities of The Seaton Lane Inn - The Inn Collection Group
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Pet bowls
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Packed lunches
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Check-out
From 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note rooms accommodating pets may be limited. Guests who wish to travel with pets are advised to inform the property in advance. There is a GBP 15 per pet per night extra charge applicable.

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

FAQs about The Seaton Lane Inn - The Inn Collection Group

  • Yes, The Seaton Lane Inn - The Inn Collection Group is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The Seaton Lane Inn - The Inn Collection Group offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Check-in at The Seaton Lane Inn - The Inn Collection Group is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

  • The Seaton Lane Inn - The Inn Collection Group has 1 restaurant:

    • The Seaton Lane Inn
  • Room options at The Seaton Lane Inn - The Inn Collection Group include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Double
    • Family
  • The Seaton Lane Inn - The Inn Collection Group is 1.8 miles from the center of Seaham. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at The Seaton Lane Inn - The Inn Collection Group may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Guests staying at The Seaton Lane Inn - The Inn Collection Group can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.6).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian