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New Hotel in Jesmond
NewcastleGateshead’s eagerly anticipated new hotel opened
its doors on September 1 and renowned chef, and owner, Terry Laybourne
started work in his ‘dream kitchen’ for the first time.
Terry Laybourne, and property developer partner, Peter Candler,
have realised their dream with Jesmond Dene House. It is the culmination
of over three years work, and a lifetime of ambition to bring
a quality, boutique hotel and restaurant to the North East.
The £7m refurbishment project is now complete and the grade
II listed building located in two acres of gardens in the heart
of Jesmond Dene opened on September 1.
Michelin star chef, Terry Laybourne, said: “I grew up in
hotels, I learnt my craft at some of the best hotels in the world
and it has always been my ambition to bring something of this
standard and quality to the North East.
“Jesmond Dene House is a result of this dream and the kitchen,
for me, is the epitome of this quest. It is the result of 30 years
experience – it’s a dream kitchen. It has the best equipment
money can buy and provides the 16 chefs who will work there with
one of the best working environments around. There can only be
one ‘best hotel in Newcastle’ and this is what we are
aiming to achieve with this property."
Terry’s kitchen is a true labour of love; kitchen designers
CNG Group, from Felling in Gateshead, completed the installation
after some 47 revisions to the original design.
It has cost almost £400,000 and includes an island suite
with a custom built French Athanor range – one of only two
in the UK.
The kitchen area also features a pastry kitchen, rotisserie,
staff relaxation area and head chef’s office with LCD TV
screens to monitor activity in the dining rooms.
Laybourne’s new head chef - Jose Graziosi, formerly senior
sous chef at Rick Stein’s Seafood Restaurant, will lead the
kitchen.
The accommodation side of Jesmond Dene House features 40 bedrooms
including several suites – these include Apartment Suite
with roof terrace and the Noble Suite, named after Sir Andrew
Noble, the former owner of the house in the 19th Century.
The extensive refurbishment programme has taken place under the
stewardship of Jane Darbyshire and David Kendall (JDDK) architects
in Newcastle. JDDK have extensive experience in the restoration
of historic properties and have ensured that the new hotel retains
the integrity of the original building.
The interior styling by Jill Holst of Ward Robinson is in-keeping
with the age of the property, but introduces a modern, but warm
feel.
Partner, Peter Candler, explains: “The bedrooms are an eclectic
mix of traditional arts and crafts, and modern interior design.
A sympathetic mix of the old and the new is used throughout, and
each room has been designed to take on a warm feel, using depth
of colour to create a sense of comfort and luxury.”
“Jesmond Dene House will be a special hotel in a special
setting – a city location with the unique benefits of a parkland
environment. We hope that the hotel and restaurant will soon be
regarded as one of the finest in the region, and that it will
become a showcase for all that is great about the North East.”
For more information on Jesmond Dene House visit www.jesmonddenehouse.co.uk
or telephone 0191 212 3000
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