Sunderland Echo

Inn shows off its new look

MAJOR REFURBISHM­ENT IMPROVES CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE AND IS SET TO CREATE JOBS

- By Katy Wheeler katy.wheeler@jpress.co.uk Twitter: @katyjourno

A well-known East Durham pub has undergone a major makeover.

After being closed for four months, the Seaton Lane Inn, in the village of Seaton, near Seaham, has opened its doors with a completely new look.

Theoverhau­lincludesa­total redesign of the inn’s dining and bararea,whichhasan­outdoors theme – complete with botanical-themed orangery.

Each of the inn’s 18 en-suite bedrooms have also been refurbishe­d – however, in a nod to tradition, the pub has retained its white exterior.

General manager Paul Brown said: “What a transforma­tion. It is absolutely stunning. The best thing has been seeing people’s reactions when they step inside. We went to great lengths to keep the new interior a secret and the end result is spectacula­r with real wow-factor.”

As well as improving facilities for guests, the regenerati­on of The Seaton Lane Inn is expected to generate further jobs at the inn, bringing the total number of staff employed to 35

The Seaton Lane Inn is owned by North East leisure operators, The Inn Collection Group. Managing director Sean Donkin said: “We are absolutely delighted with the refurbishm­ent.”

Pick up the Echo next week for your chance to win an overnight stay, dinner, bed and breakfast at the new-look Seaton Lane Inn.

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Staff at the new-look Seaton Lane Inn.

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