Infotel Magazine Edition 44

2019 Edition 44

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Arden Hotel & Leisure Club

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Westwood Hotel

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Cooden Beach Hotel

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Location & Links

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Scottish Food Fortnight

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Picture This

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Using our Services

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Dates for the Diary

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Looking after You

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Bower House Inn

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Tee Time

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In the City: Newcastle upon Tyne

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Therapy Time

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Featured Group Flat Cap Hotels

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Somerset Sparkle!

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The Infotel Guestbook

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Carmichael

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Infotel Deals

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Arden Hotel & Leisure Club Solihull, West Midlands B92 0EH

Arden Hotel and Leisure Club is in an excellent location being next to the National Exhibition Centre (NEC), Genting Resort World Birmingham and Birmingham Airport.

The 3-star hotel benefits from an on-site leisure club and offers a choice of dining. The Burgundy Suite Restaurant serves both a la carte and table d`hôte menus while the Burgundy Lounge has an extensive 24-hour menu. Residents can make the most of the extensive leisure facilities which include a swimming pool, Jacuzzi, sauna, steam room and fully equipped gym in addition to a snooker room.

Guest rooms include Freeview TV and WiFi, hospitality trays and a menu for in-room dining.

Arden Hotel and Leisure Club also provides park and fly stays for Birmingham Airport and is only six miles from the city centre.

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“Great service by friendly helpful staff. The room was clean, the bed very comfortable and well presented.

Dining was a pleasure with quality food and wine. Breakfast is one of the best hotel breakfasts we have encountered.”

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Cooden Beach Hotel Bexhill on Sea, East Sussex TN39 4TT

The award-winning Cooden Beach Hotel in Bexhill is an independent family-owned hotel offering a range of accommodation and dining experiences.

The 41 en-suite guest rooms are located in the main building and in the Sea House which is in the hotel’s garden. Rooms vary in size, some are interconnecting and others boast panoramic sea views. They all have a flat screen Freeview TV, hospitality tray, complimentary toiletries and WiFi. Guests can enjoy direct access to the beach. Start the day with breakfast served in the Brasserie on the Beach, take afternoon tea in the Beach Terrace and Café Bar or opt for a more relaxed pub-like atmosphere in the Tavern Kitchen. Maybe the Gin Palace is your favoured option!

With excellent leisure facilities which include a swimming pool, plus the Beauty Escape Spa and a neighbouring 18-hole golf course, you may find leaving difficult!

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“Bed very comfortable. Reception, waiting staff and housekeeping were all very friendly and attentive. Plenty of tea, coffee, sugar and biscuits in the room.”

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Now in its tenth year, Scottish Food Fortnight is a celebration of the food and the people who grow, cook and sell produce reared on or harvested from the country’s fertile fields or caught from the rivers, lochs and ocean.

The annual event runs until 15 September and includes foraging walks and food workshops in Lanarkshire, Fife, Moray Speyside, Forth Valley, Loch Lomond and on Orkney. Combining coastal discovery with herbal wellness experiences, wild food feasts and evenings around the fireside listening to talks, Scottish Food Fortnight is an ideal time to discover just how delicious Scotland is.

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Royal Highland Hotel Inverness, Inverness-shire IV1 1LG

Inverness makes a great base for discovering Scotland’s natural larder and the Royal Highland Hotel is an ideal choice of stay for sampling regional produce from the restaurant’s menu. The hotel dates back to the mid 19th century and the restaurant backdrop is an elegant testimony to this bygone era.

Speciality dishes include seared breast of duck, pan seared seabass and samphire, lamb shank and canon of venison saddle. Naturally Scottish traditional dishes like haggis, neeps and tatties are on the menu and Balmoral or Glenmorangie

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chicken are popular main courses with diners too.

In addition to dining in the hotel’s Ash restaurant, the Gallery Café is a firm favourite with guests and visitors. With an impressive view of the hotel’s grand staircase, thought to have inspired the design of the ballroom staircase on the Titanic, guests can enjoy seafood risotto, North Sea haddock and chips and Scottish salmon, among many other delights.

The Royal Highland Hotel offers guests a choice of single, twin, double and royal rooms with a hospitality tray, TV and free WiFi.

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Kilmarnock Arms Hotel Peterhead, Aberdeenshire AB42 0HD

A staggering two thirds of the world’s langoustines are landed in Scotland. Between the months of May to September, the Kilmarnock Arms Hotel has local lobster on the menu. Available with a day’s notice, head chef Matthew Lobban recommends the freshly caught lobster is simply grilled so as not to spoil the delicate flavours. With a real passion for fish, Matthew has access to the daily catches at Peterhead and Fraserburgh, just north of the hotel. These are Europe’s largest white and shellfish ports so diners at the Kilmarnock Arms are certain of fresh, quality ingredients in dishes designed to be savoured.

For a luxury surf and turf dish, we recommend you add a 21 day, dry aged Highland Angus beef fillet to the grilled lobster! Crispy pork belly and the steak and ale pie are additional highlights to sample, plus the cheese board from Devenick Dairy. With a lovely wine list and a whisky menu too, guests will retire to their rooms with that satisfyingly contented feeling!

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The hotel accommodation consists of 19 individually designed rooms with Freeview TV and Brodies tea and coffee making facilities plus free WiFi. Located in Cruden Bay, this property is just a short stroll from the beach, harbour and the imposing ruin of Slains Castle, the inspiration for the once regular hotel guest Bram Stoker.

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Clachan Inn Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway DG7 3UW

For the unspoilt beauty of the Scottish countryside combined with the appeal and amenities of bigger towns and cities, a stay at Clachan Inn in the picturesque village of St John's Town of Dalry certainly ticks the boxes.

With a reputation for comfortable accommodation, great service and superb food and drink, Clachan Inn is a good choice for exploring the Southern Upland Way along with visiting Castle Douglas which is well-known for its local produce. With its own designated Food Town Day held in June, Castle Douglas is the place to be for artisan breads, cakes, pies, fish and meat.

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Clachan Inn certainly makes the most of the delicious local produce available. The award-winning team have created a menu that is so tempting you will need more than a night or two here! Particular delights include the Scotch beef burger with beef dripping chips and pub burger relish. For vegetarians the summer green herb and lemon risotto, yellow and green courgettes, broad beans, peas and black crowdie is a must and the handpicked elderflower panna cotta with meringue, Scottish strawberries and rhubarb sorbet should definitely not be missed!

For visitors who relish the idea of lingering over a real ale or craft beer around a log fire pre or post dinner, Clachan Inn is perfect.

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Murrayshall Hotel & Golf Club, BW Premier Collection Perth, Perthshire PH2 7PH

Scotland is of course known for its golf courses so combining Scottish Food Fortnight with a game has to be on the menu!

Located three miles from Perth and four miles from Scone Palace, Murrayshall Hotel and Golf Club offers 4-star luxury on a 365 acre private estate. Boasting two impeccable golf courses, 40 individually designed guest rooms and an award-winning restaurant, this is a Perthshire retreat that’s certain to charm.

Serving a mixture of lovingly prepared modern and traditional dishes in the hotel’s Lynedoch Brasserie, guests can enjoy Gin cured Scottish salmon, local beer battered haddock and eight ounce Scotch steak or homemade burgers. King scallops and steamed Scottish mussels plus a selection of vegetarian options from a lunch time or evening meal are certain to please. For dessert, be sure to pick the local strawberries with jelly, jus, meringues and cream!

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C O U L S D O N MAN O R H O T E L & G O L F C LU B C R OY D O N , S U R R E Y C R 5 2 L L

Set in 140 acres of landscaped parkland, it is the tranquillity of Coulsdon Manor that allows you to forget you are just 15 miles from the centre of London. The estate boasts a wonderful collection of rare trees gathered from all over the world by the Byron family.

While the Manor House Restaurant has an enviable reputation for fine food, the Terrace Bar and Orangery Restaurant provide light meals and snacks in an informal atmosphere throughout the day. Guests can enjoy seasonal menus, a selection of fine wines and excellent service.

Originally built in 1850, the Manor House has been tastefully restored to its former glory. The beautiful country house retains many original features from the open fire place to the glass atrium giving a light and airy feel to the hotel.

The 18-hole parkland golf course is a superb resort layout created by top PGA designer Harry S Colt.

Manageable for all standards of visiting golfer, it has plenty of challenging holes over its 6,073 yards and with well cared for fairways and good greens, players are sure to enjoy this par 70 course in Surrey.

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FA R N H A M H O G ' S B A C K H O T E L & S PA FA R N H A M, S U R R E Y G U10 1E X

Situated between the historic towns of Farnham and Guildford, Farnham Hog's Back Hotel and Spa sits in the rolling hills and lush valleys of Surrey.

Spacious guest rooms, a stylish restaurant and bar plus a recently renovated spa and gym provide travellers with all they need for a relaxing leisure break or business stay.

The high-tech spa is a guest's invitation to kick-back and relax with a pamper package such as the You, Me and Tea experience. Created for two people, it includes a 30 minute treatment each that's either a back, neck and shoulder massage, discovery facial, tranquillity scalp

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massage or a spa manicure or pedicure. This is followed by afternoon tea and a glass of Prosecco.

Along with robes, slippers and towels guests can enjoy the swimming pool, sauna, Jacuzzi and steam room during their stay.

Hot stone and bamboo massages, cleansing and purifying treatments, and Indian head and scalp massages can also be booked.

Farnham Hog's Back is a good choice of hotel if your idea of therapy also consists of a visit to Legoland and Chessington World of Adventure which are within a convenient drive!

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Somerset Sparkle

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For eight days in November some of the streets in Somerset are a sparkling scene of carnival processions. These night time celebrations feature up to 40 carts, often up to 30 metres long and each one illuminated with over 20,000 lights and costing tens of thousands of pounds to create.

Originally dating back to the Gunpowder Plot of 1605, these are thought to be the largest illuminated processions in the world.

Today’s carnival attracts visitors from across the UK; up to 150,000 people line the streets in Bridgwater where the event always starts. Taking place from Saturday 2 November and finishing in Wells on Friday 15 November, the carts will have paraded through the streets of Highbridge, Burnham-on-Sea, Westonsuper-Mare, North Petherton and Shepton Mallet.

Many of the visitors to Somerset over this period stay for more than one carnival, soaking up the electrifying atmosphere and marvelling at the 2.5km long parade of themed creations that have taken thousands of hours to make.

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The Wookey Hole Hotel would make an excellent base for taking in the sights and sounds of the carnival and exploring more of the delights Somerset has to offer. It's located just two miles from the centre of Wells.

The magic of Glastonbury is always a magnet for visitors to Somerset and the caves at Wookey Hole and Cheddar are close-by too. Shoppers will love Clarks Village, the designer outlet, and a visit to the cathedral city of Bath is a must. For families who enjoy action and adventure, Wookey Hole Hotel offers 20% off tickets for the thrills of Wookey Hole Caves and Attractions; perfect for day time fun before the sparkle of carnival takes over in the evening!

Set in a picturesque location, guests staying here can relax in comfortable accommodation in a variety of room styles, including luxury lodges. An elegant in-house bar and restaurant add to the appeal and with free WiFi and ample free parking, Wookey Hole Hotel is a good choice for families.

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If you’re coming to Somerset for the carnivals you really do need to make some time to visit Exmoor National Park too. The combination of woodland, moorland, farmland and valleys has created an exciting and scenic area for walkers, wildlife lovers and families looking for outdoor discovery and adventure.

Located in the old market town of Wiveliscombe in Taunton, The White Hart provides a good base for both business and leisure in Somerset. Close to Exmoor National Park and the Quantock Hills Area of Natural Beauty, this one time coaching inn has recently benefitted from a major renovations project and is now the proud holder of 4 AA stars.

The 16 modern en-suite guest rooms include everything needed for a comfortable and relaxing stay, including free WiFi. Dining here is a treat too with the head chef and his team using locally sourced ingredients to really showcase the South West’s wonderful produce.

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For a base that’s good for catching the carnival in Highbridge and Burnham-on-Sea, Laburnum House in Highbridge offers a choice of holiday homes and en-suite guest rooms along with a good mix of activities. An indoor swimming pool, fishing, tennis and clay pigeon shooting can be enjoyed and the village has a choice of good pubs serving food.

Just over 30 minutes south of Bridgwater and 15 minutes from the M5 is the small market town of Ilminster and the elegant Best Western The Shrubbery. This hotel has 24 en-suite guest rooms that enjoy views over the scenic countryside and picturesque private gardens. Freeview TV, hospitality trays and complimentary toiletries plus a work desk in each room help make for a comfortable stay.

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While the interior of this hotel charms with Victorian period features, the pretty gardens and private terrace with its view over Herne Hill Nature Reserve, encourages peace and serenity. For guests who enjoy an informal setting, the newly refurbished Sun Lounge is perfect for bar snacks or head to the restaurant for a menu of traditional English dishes where you can enjoy a pick of regional delights and a delicious specials board.

For more hotels and inns in Somerset for a business break, leisure stay or to catch-up with the carnivals, visit our Somerset Collection.

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Carmichael

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This Edwardian detached house offers bed and breakfast accommodation in a choice of four well appointed rooms.

A flat screen TV, complimentary toiletries and WiFi plus a hospitality tray add to the appeal of the individual, spacious en-suite rooms. A home cooked hearty Scottish breakfast ensures a good start to the day and with local pubs, restaurants and shops within easy walking distance, there are plenty of options for evening dining.

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Located in the prestigious Murrayfield area, Carmicheal offers on-site parking and is ideal for business or leisure in Edinburgh.

“The beds were comfy and cosy, and the room was very quiet. Breakfast was well cooked and plentiful.

A great stay.”

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Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 5BG

This former gentlemen’s club is now a privately run hotel just two miles from the centre of Oxford. It’s nestled in three acres of landscaped gardens with views over a further 400 acres of ancient woodland, encouraging a peaceful and relaxing stay.

Individually designed en-suite guest rooms suitable for single, double and family occupancy have luxury toiletries, a hospitality tray, TV and complimentary WiFi. The premium double room has a balcony.

Dining is in the Oaks Restaurant where new and exciting dishes from a seasonal menu can be enjoyed and for traditionalists, the bar menu with a simple yet delicious selection of firm favourites will fuel the hungriest of visitors!

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“I was doing business in Oxford, and coming from the South, its location just 2 minutes off the A34 was a fantastic bonus.”

Taken from a recent Trip Advisor review.

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Location & Links Consider these perfectly placed hotels with excellent transport links

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Bower House Inn Eskdale, Cumbria CA19 1TD

Located in the picturesque Eskdale Valley and convenient for the Western Fells of Lakeland, Scarfell, Great Gable and Wastwater, the Bower House Inn has been welcoming travellers through its doors for over 250 years.

Guests have a choice of 20 en-suite guest rooms that are situated in either the old coaching inn or the barn. All have a flat screen TV, hospitality tray, hairdryer and WiFi and consist of singles, twins and doubles plus one family room.

The restaurant and bar is a welcoming space throughout the year. Warm up around the open fire with a glass of local ale and enjoy a menu with lots of ingredients locally sourced, including vegetables and herbs from the inn’s own garden. On warmer days, we recommend you head to the pretty garden and take in the breathtaking views of Muncaster Fell.

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“We were greeted so warmly and made to feel welcome. Staff was the friendliest, kindest, most helpful people you could wish for. Room was spotlessly clean, comfortable and had everything we needed.”

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In the City

Newcastle upon Tyne

Discover one of the largest and most welcoming cities in England.

Newcastle upon Tyne began life as a Roman fort on Hadrian’s Wall and is now a vibrant city of history, sports, arts and culture. It’s split into distinct areas such as the well-known Quayside, Jesmond, Tynemouth and Whitley Bay, and it’s host to the largest half marathon in the world.

The Great North Run takes place every September and welcomes over 57,000 runners, including international long distance athletes like Mo Farah who won from 2014 to 2018. British ladies have had success too with Paula Radcliffe and Liz McColgan first past the finishing line on several occasions.

Geordies love their football too and the local Tyne Wear derby between Newcastle and Sunderland is a passionate date on the football fixture.

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If it’s nightlife you’re after, Newcastle was voted in the top ten of the country’s nightlife spots.

At 73 miles long, the River Tyne is formed by the North Tyne and South Tyne rivers which join at Warden Rock, near Hexham in Northumberland.

Visitors to Newcastle can take in the views of the river from the Tyne Bridge, which was opened in 1928 by King George V. Opened in 2001, The Gateshead Millennium Bridge makes it possible for cyclists and pedestrians to cross the river from Gateshead Quays art quarter to the Quayside of Newcastle where there are plenty of trendy restaurants and bars. Chinatown, the Life Science Centre and the Discovery Museum are more stand-out attractions suitable for the whole family.

A trip to Newcastle isn’t complete without a visit to the Angel of the North. Designed by Anthony Gormley, the 20 metre high steel sculpture is a striking landmark that has become the most talked about piece of public art.

And of course, there’s an abundance of history too. Newcastle castle is an impressive example of a medieval castle keep and provides visitors

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with fantastic views over the river and its seven iconic bridges. There’s sightseeing underground too with the Victoria Tunnel showing visitors what life was like for colliery workers transporting coal to the coast. For a touch of Victorian elegance, the Grade I Theatre Royal which dates to 1837 is recognised for having one of the finest theatre facades in the country. It’s also the place to catch the latest big touring productions, including West End musicals, ballet, comedy and pantomime.

If it’s nightlife you’re after, Newcastle was voted in the top ten of the country’s nightlife spots.

The Bigg Market, Quayside, Central Station and Collingwood Street are among some of the best locations with a thriving party scene, bars, clubs and restaurants.

Whether you’re in Newcastle for business or leisure, you’re going to need accommodation and there are over 200 hotels, boutiques, B&Bs and serviced apartments to pick from!

For a great location and accommodation that

In the City creates a comfortable ‘home from home’ feel, the Dream Apartments Quayside is an excellent choice. Boasting stunning views of the River Tyne and Tyne Bridge, these serviced apartments are in prime position for the waterfront attractions, the BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art and Sage Gateshead. A 15-minute walk is all it takes to get to these popular places where you’ll also find a good selection of bars and restaurants.

There are one, two or three bedroom apartments as well as an option to upgrade to the penthouse where guests have views of Newcastle from their own private balcony. A fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, kettle and oven are included in each apartment, as well as a seating area, flat screen TV and complimentary toiletries.

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There are one, two or three bedroom apartments as well as an option to upgrade to the penthouse.

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These apartments are a great option for people staying for a longer duration. If its work or business that is keeping you away from home, Newcastle has great transport links so why not invite the family up to join you for a weekend in this vibrant city? The train station is less than one mile away and Newcastle Airport is just over six miles from the Dream Apartments Quayside.

For football fanatics, the Maldron Hotel is definitely going to score highly! Located on the doorstep of the hotel is St James’ Park, home to Newcastle United Football Club.

The hotel is also ideally positioned for The Gate Leisure Complex and for shopaholics Eldon Square Shopping Centre is close by.

Guests staying at the Maldron Hotel start the day with a Vitality Breakfast which includes a selection of muesli, porridge bars and fresh fruit. For lunch or dinner, the Grain and Grill restaurant serves flavoursome dishes prepared from fresh and local produce. When it's time for a delicious cocktail before a night out, the hotel bar is the place to be.

Or just sit back and relax with a hand-crafted coffee from the Red Bean Roast menu.

Travel outside the city centre by one mile and you’ll arrive in Jesmond where the Caledonian Newcastle welcomes guests to a chic stay. Dating back to 1870, this hotel showcases Georgian architecture that beautifully compliments a recent refurbishment programme.

The hotel's restaurant, the Billabong Bistro has a relaxed atmosphere for catching up with family, friends or colleagues. The terrace is another great spot for al fresco dining and for guests who love the great out doors, the hotel is convenient for Jesmond Dene a popular park set in a wooded valley.

The Sleeperz Hotel Newcastle ticks the boxes for a superb location too with major attractions within a five minute walk. The main shopping area and the BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art are nearby and Newcastle railway station is only 350 yards from the hotel, which offers stylish, budget-friendly accommodation. Guest rooms benefit from a laptop safe and work desk that are ideal for business guests. Additionally, all rooms have a flat screen TV, a hospitality tray, under floor heating and air-conditioning.

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For an alternative option in the Jesmond area, a warm Geordie welcome awaits at Best Western New Kent Hotel. Boasting 32 en-suite rooms, guests can choose from single, twin, double, triple or family rooms which feature a TV as well as tea and coffee making facilities. Free WiFi, 15 on-site car parking spaces and the option to bring your four-legged friend with you is also an additional bonus to this family run hotel.

If you’re feeling peckish after a day of exploring the city centre or the fantastic Jesmond Dene parkland, indulge in a dish from the hotel’s à la carte menu or round-off the evening with a nightcap from the modern and relaxed hotel bar.

We hope we've whetted your appetite for Newcastle!

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