Room with a view at Seaham Hall

I spent a few days at Seaham Hall in July, and it reminded me why this stretch of the northeast coast deserves more attention. The property sits above the shoreline with the North Sea right in front of you, so the setting feels calm from the moment you arrive.

Seaham Hall has a long story behind it. The original house dates back to 1791. Lord Byron married Annabella Milbanke here in 1815, and the estate played different roles over the years, including a period as a wartime hospital. Today it has a modern, polished feel, but the history adds a sense of character to the stay.

Dinner in the restaurant set the tone. The service was warm, and the food felt thoughtful without being heavy. Afterward, I went straight into the spa. The pool was quiet, the cold plunges were sharp and energizing, and the hot tubs were an easy place to slow down. It was a good contrast to the usual pace of travel days.

As the light shifted, I walked out toward the cliffs. The coastal path opens to a wide view of Seaham’s shoreline. Sunset here is worth making time for. The sky moved through soft pinks and deep orange while the waves rolled in below.

The hotel is impressive, but the location is the real draw. You’re close to beaches known around the world for sea glass. Much of it comes from the waste glass that washed into the sea from local bottleworks more than a century ago. The tides have shaped it ever since. You can spend the morning searching the tideline, rest in the spa in the afternoon, and end the day on the cliffs watching the light fade over the water.

If you want a base for exploring this coastline or a comfortable spot to recharge, Seaham Hall earns its reputation.

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