Northumberland
Covers hotel industry developments in Northumberland, including new openings, refurbishments, planning applications, tourism trends, and performance data. Reporting spans key locations such as Alnwick, Bamburgh, Hexham, and Berwick-upon-Tweed, with insights into both branded and independent operators. Also includes coverage of local authority decisions, investment activity, and factors influencing leisure and business demand across the county’s hospitality market.
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Jun- 2025 -2 JuneProperty
Coquetvale Hotel in Rothbury changes hands
The Coquetvale Hotel, a Victorian property in the Northumberland town of Rothbury, has officially been sold to new operators for an undisclosed price. The hotel was originally built and owned by Lord William Armstrong, the industrialist who pioneered hydraulic engineering in the 19th Century. He also owned nearby Cragside House…
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May- 2025 -9 MayNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 9/5/25
PoB Hotels has expanded its portfolio with the addition of three new independent properties: Matfen Hall in Northumberland, Mallory Court in Warwickshire, and Penmaenuchaf in Eryri (Snowdonia). Each hotel contributes strong regional character and has recently undergone significant refurbishments. Matfen Hall, a luxury estate featuring a spa and championship golf…
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9 MayHotel Brands
PoB Hotels welcomes three new hotels to portfolio
PoB Hotels has welcomed three new members to its portfolio, Matfen Hall in Northumberland, Mallory Court in Warwickshire, and Penmaenuchaf in Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park. Each new hotel brings a regional identity, significant recent investment, and a commitment to personalised guest experiences. Founded in 1982, PoB Hotels has long celebrated…
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Apr- 2025 -29 AprilNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 29/4/25
Schroders Capital has acquired the 244-room W Edinburgh from Nuveen Real Estate for an undisclosed amount. Located in St James Square, the hotel is Marriott’s first W-branded property in Scotland and opened in November 2023. The site includes three interconnected buildings: the heritage-listed James Craig Walk, the newly constructed Quarter…
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29 AprilHotels
Northumberland hotel hits the market for first time in 40 years
The Tankerville Arms Hotel, a Grade II-listed guest house with a bar and restaurant in Wooler, Northumberland, has been brought to market for the first time in 40 years for an asking price of £750k. Dating back to the 1700s, the Tankerville Arms Hotel is a stone-built period property which…
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23 AprilHotels
Bailiffgate Hotel to open its doors this May
Bailiffgate Hotel in Northumberland has revealed that it is set to welcome its first guests in May this year. Owned by Northumberland Estates, the Bailiffgate Hotel occupies the former Commissioner’s House, a grand building that later became the Duchess’s School in 1888. The hotel features 48 individually designed rooms, including…
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8 AprilNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief – 8/4/25
The Cliffe at Dinham, a three-star hotel in Ludlow, has been acquired by The Nawab Hotels Ltd, a UK-based company owned by Your Travel Ltd, an Asian hospitality group. Previously run by Paul and Barbara Brooks for 15 years, the hotel has been enhanced significantly and is home to a…
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8 AprilHotels
Northumberland’s Coaching Inn brought to market for £1.25m
The Cottage Inn, a coaching inn with bar and restaurant in the coastal village of Dunstan, Northumberland has been placed up for sale in offers of excess of £1.25m. The Cottage Inn comprises 10 ensuite letting bedrooms along with a restaurant and bar with additional owners’ accommodation. The inn sits…
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Feb- 2025 -12 FebruaryHotels
Doxford Group to open new lakeside cabins as part of expansion
The Doxford Group will be opening eight “luxurious” lakeside cabins on its private countryside estate in Alnwick this spring, expanding its accommodation capacity to sleep up to 100 guests. Each of the Lake Cabins at The Tempus will be designed for two guests and will feature a private terrace with…
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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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