| other amenities include shared kitchens with dining space, as well as laundry facilities, a lounge, and a game room with snooker. a block from the north sea, this straightforward hotel is a 6-minute walk from the beach and 5 miles from heugh lighthouse. parking is free. casual rooms include flat-screen tvs, free wi-fi, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. . rooms have shared or en suite bathrooms. most rooms have sea views
Newcastle International Airport 59 min
Captain Cook Birthplace Museum (27 min)
Small galleries covering the explorer's life, with dioramas and 1500 artefacts from world cultures. RSPB Saltholme (9 min)
Family-friendly wetlands with hides for birdwatching including a play area, cycle path and cafe. Roseberry Topping (39 min)
Prominent hill with dog-friendly walking trails to distinctive cliffs & views at the summit. Tweddle Children's Animal Farm (15 min) Heugh Battery Museum (13 min)
Collection of historical weapons, uniforms & artefacts on display in a former armoury, with a cafe. Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art (23 min)
Striking slate and limestone gallery housing modern art exhibitions, plus a roof terrace and cafe. Newham Grange Farm (26 min) National Museum of the Royal Navy Hartlepool (6 min)
A preserved, tall-masted war frigate open for tours all year, plus a charter option. Preston Park Museum & Grounds (26 min)
Georgian mansion for exhibits on local life, a recreated Victorian street, with riverside grounds. Stewart Park (29 min)
Open parkland with lake waterfowl and a pets' corner with deer, highland cattle, llamas and goats. Tees Transporter Bridge (23 min)
Bungee jumping and abseiling Seaton Carew Beach (5 min) Durham Heritage Coast (26 min)
A walking path traces the line of this designated historic coast with its wild cliffs & dunes. St Hilda's Church, Hartlepool (12 min) Dorman Museum (22 min)
Permanent & rotating exhibits, including Middlesbrough history, a zoological collection & pottery. | 
