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VISIT ENGLAND SMALL HOTEL OF THE YEAR 2026
Set within the heart of our country estate in Northumberland, The Tempus is a luxury boutique hotel inspired by bold design, laid-back luxury, and unforgettable experiences.
Sharing the same rebellious spirit as its sister venue, Charlton Hall — the award-winning wedding and events destination. The Tempus offers a unique escape where style and comfort meet.
Named after the Latin word for “time,” The Tempus encourages guests to slow down, unwind, and enjoy every moment. From beautifully designed interiors to exceptional dining and relaxed surroundings, every detail has been created with comfort, indulgence, and escapism in mind.
Proudly recognised as one of The Times Top 100 Best Places to Stay in the UK and named among the Top 10 Most Romantic Hotels, The Tempus has also received the Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award in 2023, 2024 & 2025. Most recently, the hotel was honoured with the Small Hotel of the Year 2026 Visit England awards, celebrating its outstanding hospitality and guest experience.
Experience true comfort and luxury with an overnight stay in one of our 48 beautifully designed rooms. Each room has been individually styled to the highest standard, ensuring that no two stays are ever the same.
Whether you’re planning a romantic escape, a family getaway, or a relaxing retreat, we have the perfect room for your stay from family rooms and hot tub suites to king rooms and superior accommodation.
We also offer dog-friendly rooms, so your four-legged companion can enjoy the stay too. Please contact reception directly to book a dog-friendly room. Additional charges apply.
Whether you wish to dine with us for breakfast, Sunday Lunch, dinner or afternoon tea, we can’t wait to welcome you to our opulent restaurant located in the heart of the hotel.
A member of our loyalty scheme? Members can enjoy 10% off all food at The Tempus.
GOOD Based on 441 reviews Posted on Tripadvisor Jomo61Verified Gorgeous hotel in a beautiful county! I visited The Tempus with my husband and Mum to celebrate her 92 birthday. We stayed for 4 nights from Sunday 19 July. We had two king size rooms in the Pole Barn. Parking was next to the barn and it was a short walk to Reception and Dining/Breakfast. The rooms were beautifully furnished with Kingsize beds, walk in showers and each had a private terrace with seating area overlooking the woods. The rooms were so quiet and peaceful! There were weddings on Sun-Tues but we were completely undisturbed! We ate in the restraunt each evening and the quality of the food was amazing. Gorgeous produce, beautifully cooked and presented every night. Special shout out to Daniel who looked after us so well but even bigger shout out to Eamon who equally took care of us every night so well and made us laugh too, what an asset to front of house! Breakfast was lovely and all staff, reception, breakfast, evening dinner and housekeeping were friendly and helpful. It's a lovely hotel that we would have no hesitation recommending and we'll definately be back!Posted on Tripadvisor Vegas-Queen666Verified Beautiful! Late birthday treat and oh my word it was worth it! Beautiful hotel with gorgeous rooms. Great breakfast and lovely staff. Very accommodating as we had to rearrange the dates due to heavy snow.Posted on Tripadvisor Kerensa2014Verified A beautifully designed lakeside setting, but be prepared for the realities of nature The Tempus is truly tranquil and beautiful. The property and setting are gorgeous, and we were quite awed when we arrived, enjoying a lovely first day watching the rabbits skitter past and the geese paddling along the water. Unfortunately, by the second day, we quickly realized that a summer stay by the lakeside has its downsides—something we, as completely uninitiated city dwellers, were not fully prepared for. While relaxing on our balcony one afternoon, my husband suddenly found himself covered in tiny creepy crawlies. Upon turning over the seat cushions, we found them dotted with these tiny bugs. Alarmed, we alerted management. The General Manager promptly visited our room to wipe down the balcony with sanitizer and explained that given the immediate lakeside setting in the peak of summer, these bugs are a natural occurrence. He offered a room change, which we declined to avoid the hassle of packing, and provided two complimentary cocktails. While the gesture was appreciated, the explanation didn't change the daily reality of the environment. Despite the swift wipe-down, we had to contend with the continued nuisance of these tiny bugs over the balcony, on our faces, and even finding their way inside. While we realized it was simply an unstoppable force of nature, it did naturally dampen our enthusiasm for what was otherwise a beautifully designed space. On the bright side, the hotel itself is physically wonderful. The room is designed with a clever use of space for everything. Furthermore, the dining was a standout—The Orangery look like a page straight out of Home & Decor, and it serves beautifully presented, tasty food. To top it off, the F&B staff in particular Amanda are exceptional, very warm, and friendly. We would love to revisit, but perhaps during the winter next time—hopefully without the crawlies. ever you're ready!Posted on Tripadvisor True ReviewsVerified Idyllic We stayed in the yurt by the lake. The bed was excellent, very comfortable. The views from the yurt were amazing overlooking the lake, with ducklings and their parents so sweet and behind horses in the paddock, absolutely idyllic! The toilets and shower were very clean, parking is also close by and the coffee/ tea/biscuits were a nice touch. Loved our private decking area outside our yurt where we enjoyed the sunshine, the views and a glass of wine. We dined at the Tempus and the food was delicious, the staff were very attentive and friendly. Can’t wait to go back !
Book your table below. Any queries, please get in touch at info@thetempus.co.uk.
For larger parties, if you’re looking to book for over 8 guests at lunch or over 6 guests at dinner, please contact us directly and our team will be happy to arrange this for you.