The White House, Eden Lane, Peterlee, SR8 5DL, United Kingdom
#2 of 5 hotels in Peterlee
Guests' ChoiceBased on 381 hotel reviews
9.0Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.2
Location
8.9
Facilities
9.1
Staff
9.5
Value for money
9.2
Free Wifi
9.2
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End of dialog contentReviewed: September 6, 2025
Tonita
United KingdomNorhing
The whole hotel was amazing the staff member Charlotte is an amazing credit to this business and I would be so proud to be her boss
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: September 1, 2025
Zoe
United KingdomNothing
This accommodation was an excellent find. Spotlessly clean. Superb facilities. Great breakfast. Excellent views and fantastic hosts. Highly recommend
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 29, 2025
Michele
United Kingdom2 days before arrival, I upgraded for an extra cost to a room with a king size bed. We ended up in a garden room (Downstairs) of which I am certain did not have a king size bed, as I am 5ft 9 and my partner is 6ft 1, BUT, this would not stop us from staying again, this being our 3rd time.
Home cooked breakfast, of your choice. Cereals, fruit juice and toast. Showers in the room are fab, and the place is spotless. Geoff and the team are really welcoming and very helpful. 5 mins from the beaches and coastal areas. Great drive up to Sunderland and Roker etc
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 26, 2025
Stephen
United KingdomNothing
Very good helpful staff good location
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 23, 2025
Sharron
United KingdomThere wasn't anything we didn't like
The, white house staff were extremely helpful on our way up due to traffic, they gave me the pin code to get in and gave me my key to the room once inside the hotel, every morning was breakfast and drinks, Very friendly and family atmosphere
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 22, 2025
John
New ZealandNothing
Room was great, bed very comfy, great shower, good breakfast. Geoff the owner was very accomodating - very relaxing place to have a drink & unwind - Love the history of the place - would highly recommend The White House.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 19, 2025
Dharam
United KingdomNon
Clean and decent facilities.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 17, 2025
Claire
United KingdomI managed to book the only room without a walk-in shower and that's what I needed with my knee so I was really disappointed. I feel it should say when booking that room that it has a shower over a bath. I pre booked breakfast in my room with the owner when I checked in. But it didn't arrive on the agreed time, and they seemed to think i was going to the dining room so breakfast was late to my room, with no butter for my toast, no sauce, no cup for my tea and the poached egg was under cooked. I didn't have time to have this corrected as I was now late for work. I also found pulling my suitcase over the large gravel difficult with my stick in one hand.
Room was next to reception so no steps and not far to walk as I have mobility issues. Bed comfortable
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 12, 2025
James
United KingdomNothing
Smart, clean, with olde world charm in pleasant surroundings, a very welcoming host Geoff and a lovely breakfast to send us on our travels. We will definitely be returning.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 11, 2025
Julia
United KingdomLovely hotel this is our 3rd /4th stay
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 5, 2025
Kevin
United KingdomLovely clean and airy rooms. Friendly staff who were really helpful throughout the stay. Delicious breakfast too!
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: July 31, 2025
Carla
United KingdomVery modern and clean. Geoff and Alan made us all feel very welcome and nothing was too much trouble
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 23, 2025
James
BelizeAlan and John were great, and looked after us very well indeed, they made our trip perfect.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 20, 2025
Clarke
United KingdomAll fine
Geoff and his team were so friendly and helpful. Room was clean and bright. Excellent breakfast
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 4, 2025
Carol
United KingdomNothing
Excellent accommodation and the breakfast was amazing
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 3, 2025
John
United KingdomGeoff and Alan are great hosts, nothing is too much trouble. Great base for exploring the region.Only 15 minutes from Seaham. Great price and a hearty breakfast thrown in also. Will definitely visit again
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: June 30, 2025
Massheder
United KingdomThe bed was too soft but that's just a personal preference!
The staff were especially friendly and helpful. The breakfast was great, hot & tasty and they serviced 'proper' coffee not instant 😁👍 Great shower. There is plenty of free on site parking. Just a 1 night stay.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 26, 2025
Chris
United KingdomNothing
Nice place. Good breakfast. Very clean
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 15, 2025
Kevin
United KingdomComfy room and exceptionally good breakfast
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 6, 2025
Richard
United KingdomBed was too soft
Everything was great
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 5, 2025
Paul
United KingdomN/A
Hotel is spotless and very close to the coast. The owner, Geoff, has a great attitude. The bed was so comfortable. Breakfast was very tasty. Would recommend without hesitation.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 2, 2025
Graham
United KingdomAcross from the hotel there was a large park area and there were a lot of teens hanging about, some zooming about on quad bikes and motorcross bikes. They did move on about 22:00 but the constant engine noises were a bit distracting till they went away. The gathering of the kids was not an issue, just the engine noises. V8's would have been fine lol.
Nice old building that has been renovated. I had booked the wrong night stupidly but the staff were able to accommodate me and were very nice. Room was lovely. Good bed, TV, wi-fi, shower and had a fridge in it too. Lovely bay windows.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: May 29, 2025
Sheila
United KingdomThere was nothing you could fault.
The hotel was beautifully decorated,the room was comfortable with everything you need and spotless. The breakfast was lovely and freshly cooked each morning. The staff were friendly and enjoyed the chat with the proprietor. Would recommend 100%. Will certainly return.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: May 21, 2025
Kim
United KingdomEverything was just perfect thank you
Perfect quiet location, amazing what they have done with the place a full refurbished clean hotel. Rachel was so down to earth,so friendly and polite...also a Perfect wedding venue, we will be back 😃 😊 thank you for looking after us 😊
Stayed in May 2025
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