Seaham Hall Hotel and Serenity Spa (Seaham)

This probably has to be one of my favorite hotels I have stayed in ever.. and I have stayed in lots of hotels!! As soon as you arrive at the hotel you get the wow factor. The fountains at the front of the hotel are very impressive and although the building is traditional the hotel feels very contemporary. The reception area follows on from your initial impression and the staff are extremely helpful and friendly, which is rare in more exclusive hotels. The room was just gorgeous, plenty of room, gorgeous bedding, really comfortable bed..... just perfect really. The bathroom was also faultless and stocked with a wide range of ...  Read the complete review

I first stayed at Seaham Hall in County Durham in 2001. We were living in Northumberland and the hotel had recently opened having been converted from a stately home built way back in 1791. Its claim to fame that Lord Byron married Annabella Millbanke there in 1815. Hubby and I were there to celebrate our wedding anniversary. The suite no 15 (they are all suites) had a bath surrounded by candles and Molten Brown toiletries in the actual bedroom. We also had a separate shower room. The bed was huge and extremely comfortable and we were given a "pillow menu" to choose from. With crisp white linen, I remember feeling like I was sleeping on a huge cloud. The ...  Read the complete review