Category: Local Area

The sun is once again shining on Seaham, and our hotel (and hometown) have plenty of plans in place for a sensational summer. From cinema nights to food festivals, here’s what you can expect this August.   3rd August Outdoor cinema night | … Read more

Durham is the perfect place to escape to this summer. With everything from world-class historic sites to natural wonders right on the doorstep, there’s more to our city in the North East than meets the eye. Check out our run-down of the top … Read more

One of the best things about staying in a coastal country house hotel is the access to some of Britain’s most stunning walking routes. A walk along the coast is a chance to escape and take some time for yourself while exploring a beautiful new … Read more

It’s safe to say that many of us will be holidaying a little closer to home this year. However, a staycation provides the perfect opportunity to discover the beautiful landscapes and top attractions that can be found right on our doorstep. With … Read more

We all know that autumn is a wonderful time to get out and about. And although we all love getting all wrapped up and watching the leaves fall, there are plenty of other things worth venturing out for – particularly around our neck of the … Read more

Durham has been ranked as one of the 20 most ‘Instagrammed’ historic cities in the UK, and it’s not hard to see why. So in order to celebrate our new title, we thought we’d share some of the best Instagram posts … Read more

When you walk into many luxury hotels these days, you’ll find their walls adorned with fabulous artwork. Seaham Hall is already home to several original works by some of the UK’s most renowned artists, but we wanted to do something to showcase … Read more

Orchids are highly unusual flowers. Not only is this diverse plant one the oldest in existence, but it has the ability to grow in varying conditions and climates.   In their native tropical environments, Phalaenopsis orchids will grow new … Read more

We have featured in Luxury Lifestyle Magazine’s ‘Top 5 luxury hotels in the North East of England’.   From our beautiful gardens to our classical yet modern elegance, find out why editor Adrianna Johns selected us here…   Image: … Read more

Seaham Beach has recently been voted third place for Beach of The Year by BBC Countryfile Magazine Awards 2019! Our clifftop location boasts a five-minute walk to the beach, and there’s no better reason to plan your staycation by the sea … Read more