THE KEELMAN, Newcastle upon Tyne
About the Hotel
Rooms: Keelman & Salmon
The Keelman and Big Lamp Brewery features two buildings: The Keelman's Lodge and Salmon Cottage. The Keelman's Lodge is a single-story building with six en-suite rooms; one room is suitable for wheelchair access. Salmon Cottage is a two-story lodge offering eight en-suite bedrooms. Rooms 7 to 14 are located in Salmon Cottage. Ground and upper-ground floor rooms include king-size double beds and en-suite facilities. Standard bathrooms offer showers with shower curtains. Room features include free WiFi, ironing facilities, heating, a sitting area, a terrace, garden furniture, free toiletries, an electric kettle, a flat-screen TV, and carpeted floors. Some rooms provide a seating area with a desk, a terrace, and a private bathroom. Rooms include doors to the bathroom (approx. 700mm), doors from the landing to the bedroom (approx. 775mm), and a wall-mounted mirror with a pull cord light. The gap between the wall and the double bed is approximately 425mm.
Dining: Pub and Restaurant
The Keelman Pub and Restaurant, a Grade II listed building opposite the accommodation, serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including a continental or à la carte breakfast. The menus range from panini and snacks to bar lunches and dinners. The adjoined pub serves hot food and award-winning beers brewed on-site at The Big Lamp Brewery. Guests can enjoy a range of fine ales brewed in the traditional way at the Big Lamp Brewery next door. The bar and restaurant feature a conservatory overlooking the patio, trees, and lodges toward the river. Access to the dining area is through double glass doors, a 1210mm door with a 30mm lip, or via the conservatory entrance.
Leisure and Activities
Guests can visit the Roman Wall at Heddon and other famous sites along Hadrian's Wall. Tyne Riverside Country Park is 1 km away. Other landmarks nearby include The Shefton Museum (4 km), Shibdon Pond (4 km), Ryton Willows (1.5 km), Prudhoe Waterworld (6.5 km), Ryton Golf Club (1.5 km), Wylam Jubilee Field (4.5 km), and Shibdon Pond Local Nature Reserve (4 km). Sports such as badminton and football are available at the local leisure center. The Newburn Leisure Centre next door has a gym and sports facilities.
Location & Accessibility
The Keelman and Big Lamp Brewery is located on the edge of the Tyne Riverside Country Park and consists of two buildings on the same site. It is easily accessible from Newcastle City Centre, Newcastle Airport, and the Metrocentre Shopping Centre. Newcastle Central is a 10-minute drive, and Newcastle is 15 km away. Access to Keelman's Lodge is via a paved walkway with a slight decline and a dropped kerb to accommodate wheelchair users. The nearest airport is 10 km away.
General services
The Keelman and Big Lamp Brewery features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace, and a restaurant. Room amenities include free WiFi.
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Facilities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- No pets allowed
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
Sports & Fitness
- Golf course
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Children
- Cots
- Children's menu
- Children's play area
Spa & Leisure
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
Room features
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Location
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