Case Studies

The Craster Arms is situated in the heart of Beadnell, a sleepy fishing village on the Northumberland Coast. We’re open all day and have a wide selection of beers, wines, spirits and local ales. We’ve an extensive food menu, that includes light lunches and sandwiches alongside a range of evening meals. Our home made burgers and giant beer battered north sea cod are loved by locals and visitors alike.

Welcome to the Mizen Head. The Mizen Head is a delightful country restaurant with rooms nestling on the edge of the famously historic and scenic Northumbrian village of Bamburgh, in the heart of Northumberland’s stunning coastline. The location of the Mizen Head is ideal, with stretching coastlines and vast countryside on our doorstep we are able to draw the best of Northumbria’s larder to offer the best our area has to offer. Our belief is always to use top quality local produce and cooked simply is the best way to show off the fabulous ingredients of the area and in particular our local seafood.

Shortridge Hall is a magnificent Grade II Listed hall located in an idyllic situation combining both rural and coastal views. The property, which was acquired by the current owners in 2002, was built in 1898 by W.L. Newcombe of Newcastle for Mr. R. Deuchar, a local brewer and property speculator. The property is constructed of squared stone with ashlar dressings, under a graduated Lakeland slate roof and has undergone extensive refurbishment in recent years, extending to approximately 1,528m2 (16,447ft2). The sympathetic renovation combines high quality fixtures and fittings with traditional features throughout. The original character has been retained with panelled wooden doors, wooden floors, ornate cornicing and French windows. The windows to the ground floor have glazed top lights emblazoned with the Deuchar arms and motto “Verus ad Finem” which continue…

The first reference to the parish of Doxford goes back to 1296 when a Thomas de Doxford was named in a muster roll and the Doxford family continued in the parish rolls until 1635 when Robert Doxford died childless and the estate was left to his cousin, Gilbert Swinhoe. The estate then passed through various hands, including the Brown’s of Callaly. By 1811 the estate had passed to Miss Mary Taylor, who left Doxford to her relation Henry Aynsley who subsequently changed his name to Henry Taylor. In 1817 he commissioned John Dobson, a Newcastle architect who became one of the most respected and sought after architects in the North-East, to build Doxford Hall, one of his earliest and finest houses which was completed in 1818.

Nautically themed and fully residential The Olde Ship sits boldly above the tiny fishing harbour of Seahouses. Historic as it is with its strong local maritime connections, The Olde Ship continues to maintain its high traditional standards in the face of changing modern trends. We worked with the owners of the Olde Ship to renovate the historic Cabin Bar - the snug bar next to main the saloon bar. A full strip back to the original stonework allowed a new panelled wall finish to be created, reviving the room. Along with the re-fit of the wall surfaces and fireplace, we re-designed and built  small bar that serves the snug. An Oak top and panel front finished the look of the room in its next image.

Once the royal seat of the Kings of Northumbria, Bamburgh Castle has stood guard over this beautiful coastline for over 1,400 years. Spanning nine acres of land on its rocky plateau, Bamburgh Castle is one of the largest inhabited castles in the country. EXPLORE Bamburgh Castle and discover everything this iconic building has to offer. The castle enjoys more than its fair share of legends and myths. With dragons and ghosts it’s also believed to be the site of Sir Lancelot's fictitious castle, Joyous Garde.

Only a stone's throw from the imposing spectacle of Bamburgh Castle, a short walk from miles of unspoilt, golden beachline and only an hour from both Edinburgh and Newcastle, this unique hotel manages to combine a charm of years gone by with all modern amenities. Along with being a fabulous place to stay, the hotel also boasts its own in-house restaurant, The Wynding Inn - serving classic dishes from home and abroad. You can enjoy a drink and meal in our sheltered beer garden complete with spectacular castle views!