New Northumberland hotel and restaurant announces its opening

Northumberland based hospitality group, The Doxford Group announces official opening date for new hotel, bar and restaurant, The Tempus at Charlton Hall Estate near Alnwick.

The group’s latest venture will open its doors to visitors, locals and residents from Saturday 6th May 2023 following two years of construction. In addition to 15 sumptuous guest bedrooms and suites, The Tempus will also be home to a ground floor bar, restaurant and orangery providing a laid-back vibe with an all-day, all-night food and drink offering, seven days a week.

Taking inspiration from the well-known tale, Alice in Wonderland, The Tempus will be in keeping with its rebellious sister venue, Charlton Hall. Responsible for bringing the ‘entirely bonkers’ concept to life is the award-winning team at Jeffreys Interiors who have created a wonderland for guests with juxtaposing colour palettes and lavish soft furnishings.

The Tempus which sleeps up to 68 guests comprises of 15 new guest bedrooms and well as existing accommodation on the estate including Pole Barn, Farmhouse, Farm Cottage and The Lookout.

Kevin Shanahan, group operations director at The Doxford Group, said: “We are thrilled to be opening our doors on 6th May after a number of years of planning and preparation. Our guests can expect an unparallel experience of elegance and style in the heart of Northumberland. We are looking forward to welcoming guests to experience the wonders of Charlton Hall Estate and what The Tempus has to offer.”

Richard Shell, owner and director, at The Doxford Group, added: “We initially started building The Tempus back in July 2021 and to now be at the point of welcoming our first guests is an incredible feeling.

“I wanted to create an inclusive destination for guests to experience Charlton Hall Estate and believe that the introduction of The Tempus will achieve this. Charlton Hall is a renowned wedding and events venue and to now have an extension of this in the form of The Tempus we hope to encourage visitors and locals to our hotel, bar and restaurant from far and wide as well as the surrounding areas.”

By Mark Adair – Correspondent, Bdaily

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