The Old Buoy Inn - Seahouses
55.583769, -1.65791Overview
Seaside inn with sea views and freshly caught seafood from the owner's fishing boat
Dining Experience
The Old Buoy Inn Seahouses serves British cuisine with a focus on locally caught seafood from the owner's fishing boat, including crab, lobster, and oysters. The family-friendly restaurant offers brunch, lunch, and dinner, with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options available. Guests can enjoy their meals with sea views across to the Farne Islands and Bamburgh Castle.
Rooms and Accommodations
The Old Buoy Inn Seahouses has 7 en-suite rooms, each with private bathroom, TV, and sea views. The Superior King Room on the top floor features a super-king bed, a separate bath and shower, and panoramic views of Bamburgh Castle and the Farne Islands. Room 6 offers a side sea view with a spacious bathroom and plenty of hot water from high-pressure showers.
Location and Surroundings
The inn is a 4-minute walk from Seahouses North Beach and less than 1 km from Golden Gate. Bamburgh Castle is 5 km away, and Newcastle International Airport is 71 km from the property. Private parking is free and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Pet-Friendly Amenities
The Old Buoy Inn offers a dog-friendly ground-floor room with a private entrance, its own parking space, and sea views. Dogs are welcome in the bar and restaurant area, with dedicated picnic benches outside. Guests with dogs can enjoy walks directly to the beach without entering the main hotel.
Breakfast and Dietary Options
Breakfast includes a help-yourself selection of cereals, fruit, yogurt, and toast, plus freshly cooked full English with locally sourced bacon. The menu features Craster kippers, smoked salmon and scrambled eggs, and eggs Benedict. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options are available upon request.
- Location: 4-minute walk to Seahouses North Beach, 5 km from Bamburgh Castle
- Dining: Fresh crab and lobster caught on the owner's fishing boat
- Rooms: 7 rooms with sea views, including Superior King with bath and shower
- Pet-friendly: Dog-friendly ground-floor room with private entrance
- Breakfast: Full English with Craster kippers and gluten-free options
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed1 Double bed

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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed

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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
Facilities
Main facilities
Bar/ Lounge area
Restaurant
Flat-screen TV
Electric kettle
Beach access
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
Children
- Cots
Spa & Leisure
- Beach access
- Garden area
Room view
- Sea view
Room features
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Essential information about The Old Buoy Inn
| 💵 Lowest room price | 103 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 600 m |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 79.2 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Newcastle, NCL |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants
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