The staff are amazing and can not do enough for you. Helpful, polite, and attentive. I liked the fact they even knew your name at breakfast (it's the little thing's). The room was small but it was only me and you only really sleep in it after all. Breakfast was delicious and cooked to order ready for your chosen time. Great selection, full English, cereals, porridge, toast, etc.

Parking was a little bit of an issue. There are only four or so parking spaces. This doesn't help as it's actually a pub and small events venue, and there happened to be an event on Saturday night. The single room I was in was at the rear of the building above the courtyard/beer garden, which was quite noisy, especially when someone kept going out for a cigarette at 2 and 3 in the morning and letting the door bang! I did have a seaview, though. The mattress was too soft for me , and it seemed a bit too wide for the bed base! But this is a personal thing and might suit someone else fine. Complimentary toiletries are provided but also shampoo and conditioner in the shower.

The nice welcome on arrival from staff member Vicki, who explained everything to us, and offered help to carry our Luggage. We were very pleased with the size of the room decent size bed which was very comfortable , and even a small sofa ,the room was lovely and warm , TV had great choice of channels ,the Shower was Amazing too. staff member Nikki was always very helpful, especially when I asked for the Iron/board .Nikki kept our room cleaned daily with and fresh Towels and Toilet Tissue stocked up. and continued to help downstairs also ,another very helpful staff member female with dark hair was also helpful and always pleasant .Breakfast was your choice and cooked breakfast was very yummy , .Our stay here was Outstanding and the Bar very much enjoyed by ourselves also meeting and chatting to the local friendly people, would Definitely stay here again ,Thank you for looking after us .Regards Evelyn x Ian

I'd stayed in this guesthouse in August 2023 and loved the friendly welcome, the ambience and the location. Almost at the last minute, this year, I upgraded to a family room - highly recommended! At check-in, I was met by a very friendly and welcoming barmaid/receptionist. She took me to the room and made sure that I was settled and familiar with the security key and after-hours access should I return late from dinner with a great friend. I'm not sure about the other rooms but my room appeared to have undergone a complete refurbishment to a very high standard. A great night's sleep, despite being adjacent to a fairly busy road. Breakfast next morning with my friend, who'd travelled over locally, was pre-ordered, prompt, hot and delicious. There was a very modest extra charge for my friend's breakfast, Mine was included in my room rate. Friends parted, I headed off for the next leg of my 940-mile round trip towards Scotland, my next stopover. Highly recommended, I'll be back again in August 2025!

Nothing. My one-night stay could not have been better.

The room was very comfy and clean, lovely pub, central to all places we visited, breakfast was freshly cooked and really nice, the staff was amazing very friendly and helpful, but the thing that stood out for me was the actual owner of the pub was around every morning Storting breakfast out and taking time to talk to us asking what plans we had for the day and the next morning he ask about the day before very nice owner, we will go back when up north again .

No food at night they only do breakfast

The service from the staff was exceptional. They could not do enough to accommodate us and so warm and welcoming. We stayed prior to the great north run and they served a full breakfast earlier than usual so we could enjoy it before rushing off.

The toilet in my room was faulty and did not flush properly which caused a pipe to leak, however this was only the morning of leaving the hotel so I could only let the staff know on checking out. Given the 5 star service I assume this will have been quickly rectified once the staff were aware of the issue.

The property was a perfect base for my north east coast travels. Great comfy room and it was lovely to wake to a view of the sea in the distance. 😊 All of the staff were extremely helpful and it was lovely to chat about the area with them. Breakfast was lovely and a great selection of produce- coffee was great too. Great service from all people I was fortunate to meet Thank you for my stay 😊

We stayed here for 2 nights to attend my daughter's wedding, From arrival to leaving everything was excellent. The owner and staff all went out of their way to make our stay enjoyable. The breakfast was excellent with a wide range of choice and the bed was so comfy. Not to mention the good old-fashioned open coal fire in the lounge!! We would definitely recommend The Bell and would not hesitate to stay here again in the future.

Nothing really. If anything, perhaps offering bar snacks or evening meals but that is only a suggestion. We did manage to find somewhere to eat in the evening.

WOW,The Bell guesthouse was very clean and comfortable,and exceptionally friendly with the amazing staff that they have to assist, with no requests being too big for them. Fantastic breakfast menu with lots of choice. The hotel is well situated, being close to Seaham where I visited along with other tourist sites. I would definitely stay there again and not hesitate to recommend to friends and family. Many many thanks

Nothing.

I booked the courtyard studio and it was amazing. It had everything I needed including a fridge, microwave and toaster. The bed was huge and super comfy. I had a lovely relaxing stay. The staff were all lovely and nothing was to much trouble. They don't do evening meals which I was aware of before I stayed but there is plenty of local placed to eat. I would definitely recommend this guesthouse and will be staying again when in the area.

There is nothing i didn't like about this guesthouse

I recently had the pleasure of staying at Rate The Bell Guesthouse, and I must say, it was an absolutely delightful experience from start to finish. From the moment I arrived, I felt a warm and inviting atmosphere that set the tone for the entire stay. First and foremost, the owner of the guesthouse is an absolute gem. Their dedication to providing exceptional hospitality was evident in every aspect of my stay. They were not only welcoming but also incredibly attentive to the needs of their guests. The owner went above and beyond to ensure that I felt comfortable and had everything I needed during my time at the guesthouse. The rooms at Rate The Bell are tastefully decorated and immaculately clean. The attention to detail is impressive, and it's clear that the owner takes great pride in maintaining a high standard of cleanliness and comfort. The bed was exceptionally comfortable, ensuring a restful night's sleep after a day of working in the local area. One of the highlights of my stay was the delicious breakfast provided each morning. The owner personally oversees the breakfast service, and the attention to quality and variety was outstanding. It's evident that they have a passion for providing not just a place to stay but a memorable experience for their guests. In summary, Rate The Bell Guesthouse exceeded my expectations in every way possible. The combination of a charming atmosphere, immaculate accommodations, delicious breakfast, and the exceptional hospitality of the owner make this guesthouse a standout choice for anyone visiting the area. I wholeheartedly recommend it.