A TYNEDALE hotel has upped its reputation as a premier wedding venue after a refurbishment, including a stunning new outdoor setting.

A total of £20,000 has been injected into Slaley Hall hotel, with one of the main projects being the restoration of the outdoor pagoda in the ornamental garden, where couples can now tie the knot or have their photographs captured on the big day.

The gardens have been fully landscaped with improved accessibility for wedding ceremonies and events, featuring new flowering plants, ornamental grasses, shrubs and trees and lighting.

Formerly known as the Japanese Garden, the grounds are home to a rare rock garden which was originally designed and installed before the First World War by the then world-renowned Backhouse Nurseries of Acomb, near York.

A further £5,000 spend has uplifted conferencing facilities in the Kielder Suite, which can host up to 150 guests, with new décor, furnishings and draping.

A neutral colour scheme has been introduced to allow for the room to be tailored to the chosen theme.

General manager at Slaley Hall Andrew Fox said: “This investment significantly enhances our weddings offering, as our outdoor pagoda is a truly unique backdrop for a memorable day.

“Inside of the hotel, improvement works to our Kielder Suite make it an attractive conferencing and events venue in a stunning countryside location, and we’re looking forward to showcasing our new look.”

The four-star Edwardian mansion is set in 1,000 acres of Northumberland countryside, offering short breaks for leisure and business stays, as well as weddings, conferencing and events.

Earlier this month the hotel and golf resort was included in the sale of 26 hotels across the UK to London-based real estate investment group Aprirose.

Slaley Hall and the other 25 hotels under the QHotels banner will now be operated by Redefine-BDL Hotels (RBH).

RBH is the country’s leading independent hotel management company, with over 75 properties in its portfolio.