New hotels soon to open in England, Wales, & Scotland

Titanic Hotel, Liverpool, North West England,

A multi-million pound renovation of one of Europe’s most historic maritime sites is set to unveil its first phase - Titanic Hotel Liverpool. The £36 million transformation of the North Warehouse at Stanley Dock, sees the opening of the 153 bedroom four star Titanic Hotel Liverpool and adjoining Rum Warehouse events and exhibition space, in June 2014.

Titanic Hotel Liverpool includes a sumptuous luxury spa and a distinctive new restaurant destination and the city’s new hideout, “The Rum Bar.”

Its standard-sized hotel rooms are twice as big as a UK standard 4 Star room – a result of the unique design of the original building which stored goods from across the world such as rubber and tobacco.

The renovation project has retained the original brick and iron features of the warehouse. The hotel’s waterside terrace – situated on the historic 19th Century dockside – has views across the dock to original Pumping Station and to the immense Tobacco Warehouse, described as the largest brick building in the world when it was built in the early 1900s.

The ground floor of the hotel will include a huge, light-filled open plan reception area and foyer with an exclusive VIP area and Italian-inspired coffee destination. The restaurant and Rum Bar will also be on the ground floor, serving a menu created by industry acclaimed head chef Alex Worrall along with craft beers, fine wines and open theatre kitchens. www.titanichotelliverpool.com

The Crescent Victoria Margate, Kent, South East England, 

The Crescent Victoria Margate, a new 14 bedroom boutique hotel will soon be opening its doors on Fort Crescent. Offering individually designed bedrooms and a range of opportunities for convivial eating and drink, the Hotel has a restaurant, bar and courtyard lounge area and an enviable location for exploring a quintessential English resort.

Crescent Victoria embodies the changing face of this historic seaside resort. Home to artists, galleries and vintage shops peppered along cobbled streets overlooking the beach with fishing boats lining the shore.

The new Head Chef Jake Tait is Thanet born and bred. His passion for cooking started at a young age when he spent hours baking in his kitchen with his mother and grandmother. Chef has refined his skills with 15 years in top kitchens including Gordon Ramsay’s, Smith’s Court, the local Salmeston Grange Margate and the House of Commons. 'I'm excited to bring my passion for cooking and particularly patisserie to The Victoria Margate, I like to think of my cuisine as homely food with a classic twist’ said Jake.

The 40 cover restaurant with attached courtyard, will serve delectable food throughout the day with afternoon teas being a highlight with everything from the jam to the petit fours made from scratch. Jake will seek out the freshest local produce from suppliers he has worked with for many years, he'll be found wandering down from the hotel to Mannings daily on the seafront to find out what the catch of the day is. Crescent Victoria’s sister hotel, Crescent Turner, will open in Whistable in July 2014. www.bespokehotels.com/crescentvictoriahotel

Wake Up To Wilderness, Isle of Sheppey, Kent,

The only Nature Reserve you can stay in in England, this new glamping accommodation consists of 3 luxury shepherds huts each sleeping two with extra capacity for families in bell tents. The huts are positioned to allow guests to get really close to nature, falling asleep to the sound of lapwings, owls and frogs, and waking up to incredible sunrises over a huge expanse of water-meadows.

Elmley Nature Reserve, Isle of Sheppey, 1.5 hours from London by car. www.elmleynaturereserve.co.uk/stay-the-night-at-elmley

Restaurant James Sommerin (with rooms), Penarth, Wales,

Restaurant James Sommerin at The Esplanade in Penarth opened in May 2014. Offering stunning views over the Severn Estuary, Michelin star chef James Sommerin and his wife Louise offer their patrons a range of delectable tasting menus, each with the additional option of wine pairing. Diners can expect culinary pleasures such as duck, lavender and beetroot with soy sauce and cumin, and locally-produced Pantysgawn cheese with celery, artichoke and ginger. Nine beautifully appointed en-suite bedrooms for overnight guests will open in July, with five of the rooms boasting fabulous sea views.  www.jamessommerinrestaurant.co.uk

Hobbit Houses, West Wales, opening JULY (TBC)

An organic farm in rural Wales provides an idyllic setting for two unique holiday houses that are preparing to welcome their first guests this summer. Named “Hobbit Houses”, the quirky lodgings are set back into the gentle hillside of a grassy meadow at the heart of Treberfedd Farm, overlooking the stunning views of the surrounding open countryside.

Inspired by the rustic idyll of the Tolkien novels, these holiday houses are an original interpretation that combine traditional character with modern comfort, and have been designed to provide the ultimate rural retreat for adventurous couples and families (each hobbit house sleeps up to four people in one open living space).

Their unique design incorporates timber beams, green turf roofs and octagonal feature windows that perfectly frame the view of grassy meadows, rolling hills and grazing sheep.

Hotel Colessio, Stirling, Scotland, 

Hotel Colessio opens in July will have 40 rooms and suites, ‘sumptuous bathrooms’ and the latest in 21st century technology - state-of-the-art entertainment including a music system and widescreen televisions with satellite TV and DVD player; as well as a practical desk with free wi-fi and internet connections.  www.hotelcolessio.com