County Durham
Coverage of hotel industry developments in County Durham, encompassing new openings, refurbishments, investment activity, and trading performance. Focuses on both urban centres like Durham City and rural or coastal areas popular with tourists. Includes insights into local tourism trends, event-driven demand, staffing, and the role of hotels in supporting economic growth and heritage-based visitor appeal in the region.
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Jan- 2025 -17 JanuaryHotels
North Pennies country pub with rooms sold to Valiant Pub Company
The Derwent Arms, a traditional pub, restaurant and hotel in the countryside bordering County Durham and Northumberland, has been sold to Valiant Pub Company. Located in the village of Edmundbyers, in the Northeast corner of the North Pennines “Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty”, The Derwent Arms comprises a lounge bar…
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Oct- 2024 -15 OctoberLatest News
Today’s news in brief – 15/10/24
Warner Hotels has opened its latest adult-only destination, The Runnymede on Thames, following an extensive refurbishment. Situated along the River Thames, the hotel offers 205 renovated guest rooms and a variety of dining options, including two new restaurants: The Market Kitchen and Brasserie32. The hotel also features a spa, a…
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15 OctoberHotels
Milwood Hotels acquires Walworth Castle Hotel
Milwood Hotels has acquired Walworth Castle Hotel near Darlington, County Durham for an undisclosed sum. The mediaeval castle was built near the end of the 12th Century by the Hansard family, who owned it for nearly four hundred years until it was sold to Thomas Jenison in 1576. During the…
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8 OctoberHotels
Fairfield House brought to market for £1.3m
Fairfield House, a five star Visit England-rated self-catering country house, has been brought to market off a guide price of £1.3m.The period property is situated in the Weardale town of Stanhope, County Durham, surrounded by the North Pennines National Landscape. It comprises 12 “well-presented and spacious” bedrooms sleeping up to…
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Jan- 2024 -9 JanuaryHotels
Bespoke Hotels unveils 2024 expansion plan
Bespoke Hotels, a collection of almost 90 independent hotels across the length of the British Isles, has unveiled its plans to strengthen its existing portfolio with a series of development projects over the next 12 months. With a pipeline of openings and refurbishments set to take place, the company has…
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Dec- 2023 -1 DecemberPeople
The Headland appoints interim MD
The Headland has announced the appointment of Jason Adams to its leadership team as interim managing director for a six-month period. Adams’ career has included a four-year tenure at County Durham’s AA red-star resort, Rockliffe Hall, as well as Foxhills Club and Resort, the Arden Hotel, the Atlantic Hotel and…
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Sep- 2023 -19 SeptemberLatest News
Today’s news in brief – 19/9/23
Accor, the hospitality group, has signed agreements for two new hotels in the UK. First, an Ibis Styles hotel with 81 rooms and suites is under construction in Burton-Upon-Trent, set to open in late 2024. Additionally, an Ibis hotel in Coleraine, Northern Ireland, is set to rebrand from Premier Inn…
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19 SeptemberHotels
Rockliffe Hall unveils New Hall bedrooms
Rockliffe Hall in County Durham has announced the launch of its New Hall bedrooms as part of its ongoing renovations. The rooms’ new look include king-size beds and velvet sofas designed by fabric company Warwick. Each of the New Hall rooms are south-facing, giving views over the hotel’s landscaped gardens…
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Jan- 2023 -31 JanuaryHotels
The Apartment Group acquires The Croft Hotel near Darlington
Northeast hospitality operators, The Apartment Group, has acquired The Croft Hotel near Darlington, close to the Durham and North Yorkshire border for an undisclosed amount. The property, which has a wedding and function venue on the banks of the River Tees, was purchased by Mike Baldry in 2015, who invested…
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Jul- 2022 -7 JulyEconomy
Staycation demand increases, study finds
Hotel operator OYO has revealed it has seen a 9% increase in hotel bookings for June to August 2022, boosted by a surge in Uk holidaymakers turning to UK staycations. The report, utilising data from OYO’s proprietary booking platform, also revealed a “significantly heightened” summer demand compared with the pandemic-affected…
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