Steeped in over 200 years of history, the immaculately restored Georgian country house sits in a striking clifftop position, just steps from the beach and the England Coast Path. Dating back to 1791, Seaham Hall’s heritage is fascinating; flamboyant poet Lord Byron was married there in 1815, it was a military hospital in WW1 and a Spey whisky smuggling den during US Prohibition (the tunnel used is visible in the wine cellar to this day).
Under three hours from London and one hour from Edinburgh by train, the hotel offers two restaurants (The Dining Room and pan-Asian Ozone), a 44,000 sq ft Serenity Spa and 21 individually designed suites, some with private outdoor hot tubs. Its glamorous Ada Lovelace Suite, honouring Byron’s daughter (the world’s first computer programmer), is a superb split-level suite with two mischievously placed slipper baths overlooking the beautiful Seaham Hall landscaped gardens.
The Dining Room: Six-Course Tasting Menu From £80 PP
The Dining Room is where you can sample the best of modern British fare in a fabulous setting. Glittering 14 carat gold plated chandeliers, deep chairs and cosy booths, and gorgeous Georgian windows. This Valentine’s Weekend, treat your loved one to a Six-Course Tasting Menu – think Scorched Cured Chalk Stream Trout, Dry Aged Dexter Beef Fillet Roasted over Embers and Alto el Sol Single Origin Chocolate Tart. Menu costs from £80 pp. Optional wine flight available. Limited availability on 12th, 13th & 14th. To book, call Seaham Hall on 0191 516 1400 (www.seaham-hall.co.uk).
Firepits, Flaming Cocktails and Fondues: Fondues and Cocktail Experience From £30 PP (min two people)
The brand-new sunken firepits (launched in January) offer a cosy retreat to cuddle up with your special someone. Enjoy a chocolate or cheese fondue with all the trimmings, paired with a cocktail or two to celebrate. A fondue and cocktail experience costs from £30 pp (minimum 2 people). Current availability on 12th, 13th & 14th. To book, call Seaham Hall on 0191 516 1400 (www.seaham-hall.co.uk).
Relax and Revive: Spa Day with Lunch in The Ozone From £165 PP
Experience the Serenity Spa’s award-winning facilities during a full day – take a dip in its 20-metre pool with massage stations, enjoy the outdoor Jacuzzis, and relax in the herbal samarium, salt sauna and Eucalyptus steam room with amethyst crystal. A Full Day Spa costs £165 pp, including spa access between 9am-5pm, two-course lunch in The Ozone restaurant… and you’re welcome to dine in your robe, and a choice of 60m Temple Spa or Ishga Treatment Ritual. Limited availability on 12th, 13th & 14th. To book, call Seaham Hall on 0191 516 1400 (www.seaham-hall.co.uk).
Cheeky Night Away? Book a Dinner, Bed and Breakfast Escape From £218 PP (two sharing)
Treat yourselves to a special night away this Valentine’s Day or Valentine’s Weekend. Staying in either a Junior Suite (available only on 14th) or an Executive Suite (current availability on 12th, 13th & 14th), enjoy a one-night stay, with breakfast in bed and a delicious three-course dinner in The Dining Room. The cost starts from £218 pp (two sharing) based on a one-night stay DBB for the Junior Suite. To book, call Seaham Hall on 0191 516 1400 (www.seaham-hall.co.uk).
