Leisure

A Little Haven Of Joy, At The Hotel On The Beach

Issue 40

Few hotels are positioned as favourably as the Little Haven Hotel in South Shields.

Situated right on the Mouth of the Tyne, the custom-built, three-star property offers breathtaking panoramic views across the North Sea and over the bay to North Shields and Tynemouth Priory.

The hotel takes full advantage offering 62 bedrooms, conservatory dining and lounge/meeting facilities to guests. It’s also easily accessible for business travellers, with both the city centres of Newcastle and Sunderland just a 20-minute drive away whilst Newcastle Airport is also only 35 minutes North.

The area is rich in local history and character. Arbeia Roman Fort is within walking distance whilst South Shields’ distinctive red lighthouse is at the end of the bay. There’s no shortage of things to see and do with Beamish Museum and Bedes World just a couple of nearby attractions.

For when sight-seeing demands a break, The Little Haven offers neatly-appointed accommodation which is furnished to a very high-standard. Rooms cater well for the modern business executive with writing desks, direct-dial telephones, ironing boards and complimentary Wi-Fi all as standard. Other mod cons include Flat-Screen Freeview TVs, DVD players and hairdryers.

The Hotel’s Award-Winning breakfast is included in all room rates which makes this independentlyowned venue a cost-effective alternative to your usual stay.

For such a dramatic stretch of coastline, it is unsurprising that rooms with a view are a speciality. Making it a fantastic Wedding Venue, the hotel’s individually-themed Penthouse suites – ‘Emperor Hadrian’, ‘Admiral Collingwood’ and ‘Marco Polo’ – even include their own dual aspect private balconies. Perfect for a glass of fizz.

The perfect location for a Wedding or to Re-tie the Knot, with a romantic backdrop second to none and you can walk directly onto the sand. Catering from intimate cosy celebrations to lavish parties for over 100 guests encouraging bespoke wedding suggestions or offering packages to meet with most budgets. As The Little Haven Hotel is privately owned and prides itself on a particularly friendly approach, with an exceptional, dedicated team and a product to be proud of. All Function Rooms offer natural daylight, and all have breath-taking views of either the estuary, sea or both. Alternatively, you may like to choose a Marque to cater for a larger guest list or to simply make the most of the location and bring the outside in. The Little Haven – Celebrating Love.

Eating and drinking at the Little Haven is another key consideration. The hotel’s Boardwalk restaurant serves up a mix of freshly-caught local seafood, Mediterranean staples and British classics. The eatery is fashionably set against the backdrop of the lively waterfront and again, affords great views.

Food is served from morning til moon, making the restaurant a great choice for a walk-in full English, lunchtime soup & a sandwich or a larger evening meal.

South Shields is renowned for its seafood and the Boardwalk restaurant acknowledges this. A glance at its menu reveals an adventurous fresh market selection including Plaice a la Meuniere, Wolf Fish Tandoori and Shad “Bonne Femme”.

A sense of Britishness pervades the venue and its seaside location which also makes it a prime spot for Afternoon Tea and Sunday Lunch, both reasonably priced at £17.40 (for two people) and from £8.00 respectively.

Other facilities have the business visitor in mind. The hotel’s comfortable lounge bar is perfect for a coffee/light snack whilst there’s also various dedicated meetings/conference spaces – the largest of which can accommodate a maximum of 175 delegates. For those travelling on business, leisure or simply looking for a change of scene – the Little Haven must be on your radar.

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