The New Staincliffe Hotel  

On Hartlepool's Seaton Carew shore, with sweeping North Sea views. Close to Seaton Carew Beach and within easy reach of the Monkey Statue, Hartlepool Maritime Experience, Museum of Hartlepool and Victoria Park.

Housed in a grand 1869 building, this 4-star bed & breakfast mixes Victorian character with cosy seaside style. There are 20 rooms with flat-screen TVs, showers and coffee/tea makers; the hotel is pet-friendly and family-friendly.

Three restaurants and a lively bar/lounge set the tone, while picnic and barbecue areas add casual, social vibes. Kids get a playroom, valet parking and concierge services are available, and complimentary Wi‑Fi keeps you online as you wake to sea-breeze mornings.

Three meeting rooms plus a larger conference hall and function spaces make this a solid spot for weddings, board meetings or corporate events.

Dine at one of three on-site restaurants and unwind in the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are offered (for a fee), and menus draw on local seaside flavours.