The VisitEngland Awards for Excellence are designed to shine a spotlight on the best of the best in English hospitality, and only the finest businesses get to take home the “most coveted accolade in English tourism.”  Whilst categories span restaurants, museums and pubs, it was of course the Small Hotel of the Year category that we were most excited about.

The small hotel of the year category celebrates small (or boutique) venues such as ourselves offering exceptional quality and service within the field. This type of award helps guests find special places where hosts go the extra mile, whatever the size, style or star rating of the hotel. 

"We are absolutely thrilled to have been recognised for this prestigious accolade in the VisitEngland Awards. It is truly an honour and one very much shared with the entire team at Seaham Hall. We are very grateful for the team's passion and ongoing commitment; our fantastic, very loyal guests are also a huge driver in terms of our success”, said Ross Grieve, our Managing Director. 

“Seaham Hall is very much a destination in its own right, and we proudly champion the region, promoting the beautiful heritage coastline, the city of Durham and the many reasons to visit and spend some time in the North East of England to our guests who travel to us from all over the country.”