Stories from
The George
Stories from The George is where our little corner of Whitley Bay comes to life. This page will grow with ideas, guides and guest features, from quiet seasonal moments to adventures just beyond the doorstep. Think of it as a warm introduction to everything waiting for you here.
A Day at Beamish: Trams, Time Travel and Strawberry Bonbons
A nostalgic day out at Beamish in County Durham, exploring the North East’s past through tram rides, historic streets, strawberry bonbons, old-fashioned dentistry and the little details that bring different eras of everyday life beautifully back to life.
Bouchon Bistrot: Authentic French Dining in Hexham
In the heart of Hexham, Bouchon Bistrot serves rich, rustic French food in a setting that invites you to slow down, settle in, and stay a little longer than planned.
Guest Story: Making Time to Just Be, Sarah’s Stay at The George
Academic life rarely slows down, so Sarah made it. In this personal guest insight, she shares how time at The George became a moment to pause, reflect, and reconnect with what really matters.
Spring in Whitley Bay, Unfolding
Spring arrives quietly in Whitley Bay, longer days, softer light, and the gentle return of life along the coast. From beach strolls to slow moments in the sun, it’s the season where everything begins again.
A Literary Journey Through Barter Books, Alnwick
Step into Barter Books in Alnwick and enter a world of stories. Towering shelves hold centuries-old tomes alongside new releases, literary quotes hang above, and a little train glides along its track, a charming nod to its life as a Victorian railway station.
January, When the Light Changed
A January day at The George, when snow softened the garden, the sea turned winter blue, and the light changed everything.
George’s Days Out: Kielder Forest
From long woodland walks and lakeside routes to star-filled skies, Kielder offers a slower, more spacious kind of escape. Well worth the journey.
Christmas at The George
Soft lights, cosy sofas and slow winter evenings. Christmas at The George is all about the gentle moments that make the season feel special.
George’s Days Out: Seaton Sluice
Seaton Sluice brings together the best of both worlds: open coastline and peaceful woodland. A gentle, easy day out just minutes from The George.
The Little Details that Make a Stay
Discover how thoughtful design, coastal calm, and small details create a relaxing stay at The George, a boutique holiday home in Whitley Bay.
The Making of The George
Once my dad’s home, now a seaside retreat with its own story to tell. The George is a blend of past and present, of personal history and new beginnings.