The Village Inn, Murton Seaham

First impressions were really good, nice area, clean and tidy looking pub. We paid on check in and were given our keys. We were quoted £88 but on check in she said it was £78.50. I queried it but she was adamant that all we needed to pay! We had booked a twin room but were given a quadruple room with a double and twin beds. It was a sizeable room and the amount of beds was not a detriment. There was a small sitting area, plenty of storage and clean and tidy en-suite. We were aware there was no food available in the pub but we were shown where we could get plates and cutlery if we wanted to bring food in. We went down to the pub on the first evening which was a typical old style pub. It had sports on TV which was not really our thing so we had a couple of drinks and went back to our room The beds were very comfy if very bouncy! I almost rolled off one of the single beds so treated myself to the double. The linen was crisp and fresh, there were plenty of good quality pillows and towels. Considering we paid £78.50 for 2 of us for 2 nights, I think we had a great value for money stay and would stay again.

For anyone wanting to visit County Durham, the OYO in Murton is centrally located and won't break the bank! This is the second time I've stayed here and the rooms are clean, secure, and spacious. This is not a five-star hotel...it is a lovely old village inn that has been renovated and brought up to modern standards...with a pub on the main floor to boot!

No food is served on the premises but they let you order food in to eat in the bar, they have various menus behind the bar. The location was perfect for us as we were attending a wedding at the Old Pump House. The room was clean and tidy, the bar area also, we got a lovely welcome on arrival by the lady who ran the bar. All the locals were friendly and the atmosphere was really good in the bar at night. Would book again if I was in the area.

The staff were really friendly, let us know how to contact them if needed and then left us to it which I much prefer to constant checking in. It was clean and tidy. Nice location.

The room was clean and far, far more spacious than I've ever had at a hotel. Staff seemed relaxed and supportive of my little dog companion. Location was amazing! Walkable from sports facilities, parks and the sea. Easy reach of other towns and shopping.