Where to stay like a star in the north east coastal town loved by kylie minogue

SEAHAM IS A HOTSPOT FOR CELEBRITIES THANKS TO ITS LUXURY SPA HOTEL - BUT THERE ARE PLENTY OF MORE BUDGET-FRIENDLY OPTIONS FOR SUMMER STAYCATIONS 00:20, 24 May 2025 This article contains

affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more One County Durham coastal beauty spot has attracted megastars from around the world - and with its

stunning beach and breathtaking views, it's easy to see why. Located just 40 minutes away from Newcastle and less than 20 minutes from Sunderland, the seaside town of Seaham hit the

headlines recently after music icon Kylie Minogue herself spent a weekend there. It's thought that Kylie stayed at the luxurious Seaham Hall spa hotel, a five-star celebrity hotspot

where the likes of Take That, Lionel Richie and One Direction have also rested their heads while on tour in the North East. A stay at Seaham Hall is priced from £325 per night - but for

those who want to experience all that the seaside town has to offer but can't quite afford these prices, there are plenty of other accommodation options in Seaham. One of the top-rated

hotels is Londonderry's Bar and Accommodation just a seven-minute drive down the coast from Seaham Hall, which by comparison is priced between £79 and £85 per night all year round. With

the sea just minutes away on foot, this hotel has earned an average rating of 8.4 out of 10 on Booking.com based on more than 400 reviews from guests. Another option when it comes to

budget-friendly hotel stays in Seaham is The Seaton Lane Inn, located just a five-minute drive or 25-minute bus journey away from the beach. With an average score of 8.5 out of 10 on

Booking.com based on nearly 1,000 reviews, this hotel and traditional pub is part of the Inn Collection Group and priced from £109 per night. The No. 16 boutique hotel just set back from

Seaham Beach has also earned hundreds of stellar reviews from its guests. Priced from £78 per night, this early Victorian house originally built for the first manager of Seaham Colliery is

one of the cheapest choices for a holiday in the County Durham town, with five rooms available - more information can be found on the No. 16 website. WE HAVE A DEDICATED NEWSLETTER FOR

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the North East. No.16 has its own claim to fame having previously starred on Channel 4's Four in a Bed back in 2020. The episode saw the teams head down to to the beach to collect sea

glass, which Seaham is famous for due to the town's history of being home to bottleworks and glass-making factories during the Victorian and Edwardian eras. There's also a

smattering of Airbnb options in Seaham, with the top-rated option being this beach view home priced from £105 per night with room for up to six guests, although this is nearly fully booked

for the summer with just a few dates left at the time of writing. Other favourites among guests who have stayed in Seaham include Sea Glass Suite for up to two guests from £85 per night, and

Seaglass Beach Retreat for up to four guests from £105 per night. Seaham has plenty more to offer besides its beach - which has been named one of the top spots in the UK for rockpooling -

with the sea front home to a number of popular bars and eateries including The Lamp Room, Crow's Nest and Hidden on the Harbour. It also has two top-rated chippies, Downey's and

Bells, both of which have received national acclaim. If you're a keen walker or cyclist, there are a number of routes for a windswept stroll along the coast in Seaham, which should give

you the opportunity to grab a photo of the famous 'Tommy' statue that stands proudly in the town. Seaham is the starting point of the Durham Heritage Coast Walk, a breathtaking

11-mile stretch that takes you through stunning clifftop scenery with loads of wildlife-spotting opportunities and links into picturesque coastal villages. When visiting the harbour town of

Seaham and its beloved beach, This is Durham recommends: "The tranquil beauty of the sandy beach, with its inviting rock pools, is sheltered by a long sea wall which also protects the

cliffs from the power of the North Sea. Grab an ice cream and simply enjoy the stunning view from Seaham Harbour Marina, or set off on a walk along the coastal footpath to reveal

breathtaking views." Article continues below In addition, Seaham is just a half-hour drive away from the city of Durham, where there's heaps more to do for holidaymakers from

visiting the famous historical sites of Durham Cathedral and Durham Castle to enjoying picturesque riverside walks and the wide variety of shops, restaurants, bars and cafes. Tripadvisor has

a list of the best places to stay in Durham ranked by guest ratings, from Premier Inn and Travelodge to castles and spas. For those who would prefer to tuck themselves away in a holiday

cottage this summer, there are dozens of self-catering options available to book in and around Durham on the like of Sykes Holiday Cottages and holidaycottages.co.uk, priced from around £450

for a seven-night stay.