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The Tempus at Charlton Hall named ‘small hotel of the year’
The Tempus, part of the Charlton Hall Estate near Chathill, received the honour at the 2026 North East England Tourism Awards.
A spokesperson for the hotel said: “This is a proud moment for our team and a reflection of the care, attention, and hard work that goes into everything we do.
“We’re incredibly grateful to our staff, whose dedication makes The Tempus what it is.
“To our guests, thank you for choosing to stay and dine with us.
“We look forward to welcoming you back and continuing to evolve what we offer.”
The Tempus is a boutique hotel featuring around 30 to 33 individually designed rooms and suites, some of which are dog-friendly and include hot tubs.
Located near Alnwick and Bamburgh, the hotel blends country-house style with playful, Alice in Wonderland-inspired interiors.
It has previously been named in The Times’ Top 100 Places to Stay and has received multiple Travellers’ Choice awards.
At the heart of The Tempus is The Orangery, a restaurant and terrace offering all-day seasonal dining, a cocktail bar, and a weekend tipi with live music.
The North East England Tourism Awards, run by Destination North East England in partnership with VisitEngland, recognise outstanding visitor experiences across the region.
Destination North East say online: “Our annual local awards are delivered by Destination North East England and ran in partnership with VisitEngland.
“The North East England Tourism Awards (NEETA) celebrate quality, innovation and best practice, showcasing the fantastic range of high-quality experiences on offer for visitors in our region.
“Those who enter the tourism awards help to further strengthen our offer, showcase excellence and share best practice across our whole region.”
Eligible winners are then put forward for the national VisitEngland Awards for Excellence in London.
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