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Seaham Hall
Seaham, Co. Durham
Garden suites with hot tubs, a state-of-the-art spa, brightly coloured sofas under gleaming chandeliers . . . this country house hotel offers luxury with a contemporary edge.
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Garden suites with hot tubs, a state-of-the-art spa, brightly coloured sofas under gleaming chandeliers … this country-house hotel offers luxury with a contemporary edge. Ten minutes' walk from the cliffs of County Durham, the white Georgian hall – where Lord Byron married – is a mix of classical features and modern design. With its Asian-themed spa, lounges and terrace, the emphasis is on switching off. 'A wonderfully relaxing experience,' reports a reader. 'Nothing was too much trouble.' The team has a 'can-do attitude'. Bedrooms are huge affairs – 'magnificent, a real suite with a separate adjoining room' – with a contemporary country-house style of bold feature wallpapers and zinging colours. High-quality bathrooms have 'excellent fittings'. Rooms in the hall have sea views, those in the newer wing overlook gardens; some have private gardens and a hot tub. Eat in the 'very comfortable dining room' on 'high-standard food' that could include turbot with mussels, and lamb with barbecued aubergine, or more casually in the spa's Asian-themed restaurant, Ozone. 'We have already booked another stay.' (Stephen and Pauline Glover, IL, and others)
Hotel Details
Address
Lord Byron's Walk, Seaham, Co. Durham, SR7 7AG, England
Telephone
0191516 1400
Bedroom
23. 21 suites, and 2 bungalows.
Openings
all year.
Background Music
all day in public areas.
Children
all ages welcomed, extra bed £50.
Dogs
guide dogs only.
Credit Cards
Amex, MC, Visa.
Prices
B&B doubles from £295, à Dinner Menu £65.
Other Reviews
Facilities
lift, lounge, lounge/bar, 2 restaurants, private dining room, conference facilities, in-room TV (Sky, BT), spa (treatment rooms, outdoor hot tubs, terrace, gym, small outdoor pool, 20-metre indoor pool), 37-acre grounds (terraces, putting green), public areas wheelchair accessible, adapted toilet.
Location
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