Meet Sama Trinder

We visited Bingham Riverhouse, a hotel and member’s club in Richmond South West London. Owned by Sama Trinder, it’s one of the only black female-owned hotels in the UK, and has been family-run by the Trinder family for 40 years. We spoke to her, who was joined by her mother Ruth, to find out more about the venue and about what family means to her.

Sama, thank you for hosting us at Bingham Riverhouse for our recent photoshoot and for being part of The Beaufort Journal.

To kick-off, can you tell us - tell us about the history of this location?
Bingham Riverhouse was built in 1740, some poets lived here in the 19th century that wrote beautiful love poetry. My mum and dad bought it in 1984 and turned it into a B&B, then I took over 23 years ago.

Home is something that is important to Beaufort & Blake customers – how is Bingham a home from home for your members and hotel guests?
Bingham Riverhouse is a hotel, members club, restaurant and bar. It’s a real home for our guests and members and we nurture and nourish them in every way we can.

What is your favourite thing about your job?
My favourite thing about my job is the people. We've got incredible members and guests - we've got playwrights, authors, creatives, business people - all who come here. And of course the team, I love working with really passionate people.

What does the future of Bingham Riverhouse look like?
The future of Bingham River House is more wellbeing as I'm a yoga teacher. Also expansion, we are looking into getting into another site.

What is your top tip for embracing easy living?
Slowing down, having a pause and being present, so not always being on our phone on a laptop whilst we're eating or drinking or you know, just taking time.

Mother’s Day is fast approaching, can you tell us what family means to you?
Family for me is obviously my mum. She's my reason for running this business, being here. She's given me so much inspiration. My kids and spending time quality time together.

Happy Mother's Day to you both!

You can follow Bingham Riverhouse on Instagram @binghamriverhouse and don’t forget to enter our Mother's Day Competition before March 27th.

Sama wears the Hellebore Cardigan and Ruth wears the Hale Jumper.