Jesmond Dene House
Jesmond Dene House is a boutique hotel located in the scenic Jesmond Dene, Newcastle. Our coverage tracks the hotel’s developments, including recent changes in leadership and strategic plans under The Kronen Collection. We focus on the impact of new appointments, such as the arrival of Executive Chef Gareth Rayner, and developments like the planned luxury spa. We also cover the hotel’s expansion, including its recent acquisition of the Borrowdale Gates Hotel, as part of its growing portfolio in the UK hospitality sector.
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Feb- 2025 -17 FebruaryPeople
Jesmond Dene House appoints new executive chef
Jesmond Dene House has announced the appointment of Gareth Rayner as its new executive chef, who will be responsible for elevating the dining experience at the Newcastle boutique hotel. Rayner has previously worked at establishments such as The Gin Trap in Norfolk, where he earned three AA Rosettes as chef…
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3 FebruaryNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 3/2/25
Property management company GuestReady has opened The Fitzroy by GuestReady, a 15-unit luxury boutique accommodation in London. Housed in a Georgian building, the property previously operated as a traditional hotel but has been redesigned for short-term rental use. The Fitzroy offers tech-driven services, including remote check-ins and interactions, reducing on-site…
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3 FebruaryHotels
The Kronen Collection expands portfolio with Borrowdale Gates Hotel
The owners of Jesmond Dene House, part of The Kronen Collection, have acquired Borrowdale Gates Hotel, a historic country hotel nestled in Lake District, for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition strengthens The Kronen Collection’s position as an emerging boutique hotel group, uniting an expanding portfolio that includes Jesmond Dene House…
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Oct- 2023 -19 OctoberLatest News
Today’s news in brief – 19/10/23
Kronen Hotels Ltd has acquired the luxury boutique hotel Jesmond Dene House in Newcastle, a Grade-II listed Arts and Crafts mansion. The off-market deal was made by private investors who plan to expand the hotel’s reputation as a high-quality hotel, restaurant, and events venue. Independent hotel broker Simon Stevens Associates…
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19 OctoberLatest News
Kronen Hotels acquires Jesmond Dene House
Luxury boutique hotel Jesmond Dene House in Newcastle has been acquired by Kronen Hotels Ltd for an undisclosed sum. The 40-bed hotel, which is a Grade-II listed Arts and Crafts mansion that was once home to Sir Andrew Noble, a partner in Victorian industrialist Lord Armstrong’s engineering works, has been…
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May- 2023 -12 MayRestaurants & Chefs
Jesmond Dene House appoints new executive head chef
Jesmond Dene House, a restaurant with rooms in Newcastle upon Tyne, has promoted chef Eddie Saint from senior sous chef to the role of executive head chef with immediate effect. Saint will be taking over from Danny Parker and will oversee all events at the house as well as the…
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