SMALL HOTEL OF THE YEAR
Set on Durham’s heritage coast, restored Georgian country house Seaham Hall and its award-winning spa won VisitEngland’s Small Hotel of the Year. In spring the 21-suite fivestar hotel added two bungalow suites complete with hot tubs, barbecue kitchens and personal golf buggies.
A night in a junior suite (two sharing)starts at £295 including breakfast and use of the venue’s spa facilities. seaham-hall.co.uk
TOP ACCOLADE FOR DEVON B&B
Devon’s The 25 Boutique B&B on the English Riviera was victorious in VisitEngland’s B&B and Guest House of the Year category. Described by owners Andy and Julian Banner-Price as a “funky five-star luxury escape”, this adultsonly retreat houses just six rooms. Each has a unique design, while smart TV and iPad, Elemis toiletries and homemade biscuits come as standard.
B&B from £169 a night (twonight minimum stay). the25.uk