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Jesmond Dene House
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom · Independent · Accessible Luxury
Jesmond Dene House is a Arts & Crafts mansion in Newcastle's Jesmond Dene, woodland setting, individually designed rooms, and fine dining above the Ouseburn valley.
- 40 rooms
- Opened 2005
- Neighborhood: Jesmond
- Architect: John Dobson; Richard Norman Shaw; F.W. Rich (later alterations)
About Jesmond Dene House
- Built in 1822 by architect John Dobson for T.E. Headlam, it was later remodeled in Arts & Crafts style by Richard Norman Shaw in the 1870s-80s.
- The Grade II listed mansion historically hosted Rudyard Kipling, Robert Baden-Powell and Arthur Conan Doyle.
- Bought in 2004 by Peter Candler and chef Terry Laybourne, it opened as a 40-room luxury hotel in 2005.
- 8.2 miles from Tynemouth Beach.
History
Jesmond Dene House in Newcastle upon Tyne was built in 1822 by architect John Dobson for T.E. Headlam, and later remodeled in Arts & Crafts style by Richard Norman Shaw in the 1870s-80s and by F.W. Rich in 1896-97. The Grade II listed mansion overlooks the wooded valley of Jesmond Dene and historically hosted figures such as Rudyard Kipling, Robert Baden-Powell, and Arthur Conan Doyle.
Bought in 2004 by Peter Candler and chef Terry Laybourne, it opened as a 40-room luxury hotel in 2005. In 2023 it was acquired by Kronen Hotels, joining the Kronen Collection.
The setting
1 mile from Town Moor. 2 miles from Newcastle University.
Restaurants and bars
- Fern Dining Room — Restaurant
Amenities
- Exclusive Use wedding booking of whole property
- Wedding coordinators
Awards
- AA Four Red Stars (2025)
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