The Tempus
Northumberland's Most Stylish boutique Hotel

Welcome to The Tempus, Northumberland’s most stylish boutique hotel, bar and restaurant nearby to Alnwick, Bamburgh, noteworthy castles and award winning coastlines.

Located in the heart of Charlton Hall Estate, The Tempus is in keeping with its rebellious sister, Charlton Hall, an award winning wedding and event venue.

Taking its name from the Latin translation of the word “time” we hope that you truly relax and lose all sense of time while staying with us and allow yourself to unwind and relax.

Our award-winning hotel was listed in the Times Top 100 Best Places to Stay in The UK, Top 10 Most Romantic Hotels and has won the Tripadvisor Travellers Choice Award in both 2023 and 2024. Our restaurant recently awarded the OpenTable Diners’ Choice 2024 too.

Stay At
The Tempus

An overnight stay in any one of our 33 bedrooms and suites is an opulent and indulgent experience. In order for you to totally unwind, our rooms have been designed to the highest of standards and are each different, so that no two visits will be the same.

Stay with us, your way and choose from family suites, hot tub rooms, king, and superior suites!

Dog friendly rooms are available. Please call reception directly to book this. Additional charges apply.

Dine At
The Tempus

Whether you wish to dine with us for breakfast, lunch, dinner or afternoon tea, we can’t wait to welcome you to our opulent restaurant located in the heart of the hotel.

While we do accept walk-ins, we recommend reserving a table for dinner, and when dining with us at the weekend.

A member of our loyalty scheme? Members can enjoy 10% off all food at The Tempus.

Celebrate At
The Tempus

Our stunning interior, idyllic setting and exceptional hospitality makes The Tempus a fantastic choice for your birthday celebrations, baby showers, engagement parties and other celebratory events.

Whether you choose to celebrate in our bar, restaurant or Tipi, we can tailor our offering to suit you and your guests.