Beadnell, United Kingdom
The Tempus
Whimsical country house
Beadnell, United Kingdom
Opened
2023
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Social LocalOutside the door
The house
The Doxford GroupWhimsical country house
This is a rural estate without the usual formality, running on disco-ball cocktails and weekend tipi gigs.
What it’s good at
Notable
Jeffreys Interiors dressed bedrooms in Alice in Wonderland whimsy, florals, and leopard prints.
Listed
A historic circular horse-engine gin gang forms the entrance on the Charlton Hall Estate.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
built from scratch using original stone, slate and timber from the domain’s old farm buildings, meaning it still has the air of a charming country house, albeit a modern version of one.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
On the private Charlton Hall Estate in rural Northumberland, surrounded by woodlands near Alnwick.
The rooms
Bedrooms layer bold leopard print over exposed timber beams. Selected lakeside cabins have copper baths on private outdoor decks.
Restaurant
The Orangery
Chefs prepare seasonal British dishes in an open kitchen set beneath vaulted brick ceilings and botanical wall murals.
At the table
Velvet barstools line the chevron-tiled counter in The Bar and Snug, where bartenders shake cocktails beneath a central skylight.
How it began
Owner Richard Shell built the property from the ground up, salvaging stone and timber from the estate's 18th-century cattle sheds.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.