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SEAHAM HALL HOTEL AND SERENITY SPA COUNTY DURHAM, UNITED KINGDOM |
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Romantic with a capital R, Seaham Hall was the site of what is perhaps the ultimate celebrity event of 1815, the wedding of Lord Byron to Lady Annabella Milbanke. This noble pedigree has been brought to life in a smart update that has made the hotel one of the top destinations in Northeast England. Originally built in 1791, the complex includes the hotel and the Serenity Spa, an award-winning destination in its own right.
A generous courtyard features ethereal ambient light provided by stained glass windows and skylights, an interpretation of Lord Byron’s exploits by artist Bridget Jones. Paintings, by Dale Atkinson and Pual Gallagher, and sculpture highlight the Seaham’s aesthetic commitment. Downstairs, original vaulted cellars have been storing fine wines for over 200 years, now headed for chef Stephen Smith’s acclaimed in-house restaurant. Rooms are uncluttered, featuring sconce lighting on expansive walls, some with limestone fireplaces and sea or forest views – a soothing, contemporary take on richly textured English hospitality. |
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