“Entirely bonkers” Northumberland hotel to create new jobs in 2023

Northumberland based hospitality group, The Doxford Group has announced it will be opening a new hotel, bar and restaurant on the grounds of Charlton Hall Estate in Alnwick.

Set to open early 2023, The Tempus will mark the group’s third venture following the launch of its wedding and event venues, Doxford Barns in 2015 and Charlton Hall in 2017.

The Tempus will comprise 15 guest bedrooms, each with their own aesthetic and personality inspired by the Alice in Wonderland adage of being “entirely bonkers”, imaginatively designed by the talented team at award-winning Jeffreys Interiors, Edinburgh with a nod to the estate’s existing accommodation.

Sleeping 32 guests, the new 15 hotel bedrooms will expand the current offering at Charlton Hall Estate which at present sleeps 54 guests in eclectic rooms and suites within Charlton Hall, Stable Cottage, Farm Cottage, Farmhouse, Pole Barn and The Lookout.

To enhance guest experience, The Tempus will be home to a ground-floor bar, restaurant and orangery offering bistro-style dining and late night-cocktails.

Richard Shell, owner and director at The Doxford Group, commented: “It’s a very exciting time for us here at The Doxford Group with the announcement of the Tempus to Charlton Hall Estate.

“Since opening our wedding and events venue, Charlton Hall back in 2017, my vision has been to expand our offering to go above and beyond and create an unforgettable guest experience, whether it be in the form of an overnight stay, celebration event, intimate dining experience or a tipple or two in our hotel bar, something we can now offer thanks to The Tempus.

“We have seen a significant rise in demand for overnight stays in the area with Northumberland becoming a popular hotspot for holidaymakers and tourists all year round.

“The addition of The Tempus will increase the number of guests we can sleep on site to 86 and the new bar and restaurant will provide an exciting new culinary address for the area and all of Northumberland.

“The opening of The Tempus will also generate 40 new jobs within The Doxford Group which is not only great for the group but for the county.”

By Matthew Neville – Correspondent, Bdaily