Compton House

117 Baldertongate, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 1RY
Telephone: 01636 708670

Compton House is an elegant Grade II townhouse, overlooking Fountain Gardens in a residential area in the heart of Newark on Trent. Compton House was built in 1849 for Alderman Cooper, the Mayor of Newark and is now run privately as a Bed and Breakfast. The house has undergone total refurbishment and retains many original features. The atmosphere is very welcoming and is decorated with a mixture of antiques and interesting pieces. There are always fresh flowers in the house and guests are free to use the Drawing Room where they can browse through the books and read the newspapers and magazines. We also have a delightful courtyard which is perfect for sitting out with a glass of wine or a coffee when the weather is warm. Within a few minutes walk there is a wide choice of restaurants and pubs

We have7 en suite rooms and each room is individually decorated and furnished to ensure your stay is as restful and comfortable as possible, with comfortable beds, pretty quilts, fine linen, bathroom goodies and big fluffy towels.Each room has a courtesy tray with tea (and a proper pot) coffee, biscuits, and bottles of mineral water. For convenience we offer jiggers of long life milk, if you would prefer fresh milk, just let us know.All rooms have televisions, hair dryers, books and magazines



BRIDES AND GROOMS Our romantic 4 poster room makes a wonderful Honeymoon Suite, see our website for wedding package including champagne breakfast in bed CHILDREN AND BABIES We welcome well behaved children and have a travel cot and high chair for the youngest guests to use. We can loan a baby monitor but cannot take responsibility for unattended children. BREAKFAST Usually served between 7am - 9am on weekdays, and 8.30-10am on weekends, but we are happy for early risers to help themselves to coffee and tea, orange juice, toast and cereals. For guests with start we supply a 'packed breakfast' to take with you. Our delicious breakfasts are made with locally made sausages and home cured bacon from Porters of Newark, an old family firm of butchers. The eggs are free range and sometimes the bread is homemade! Fresh fruit, homemade muesli and thick yoghurt are always available, with croissants and or homemade marmelade. Please let us know if you have a specific dietary requirements or allergies the night before so we can organise your breakfast accordingly. DINNER We do provide dinner by arrangement @ £15 for 2 courses and are happy to provide a full four-course dinner for house parties. Please discuss your menu with Lisa. SMOKING Smoking is strictly prohibited in the house but guests are welcome to smoke in the courtyard. KEYS Room and front door keys are issued to guests who are welcome to come and go as they please. Please leave them in your bedroom door on departure. COMING AND GOING Rooms are available from 2pm on the day of your arrival, unless otherwise arranged. If you need to come earlier to change for a wedding we will do our best to have your room ready. Please let us know your approximate arrival time. If you change your time of arrival, LET US KNOW! Please vacate your room by 11am on the day you are leaving. PARKING There is plenty of on street parking in both Baldertongate and William Street. We do have a couple of off street parking spaces which are secure.

	Tariff
Single Occupancy	£57.50
Double Occupancy	£79.50
Harry's Room	£45.00
Single Occupation of Double	£65.50
Family Room (x4)	£110.00
Brides and Grooms	£140.00
Coopers Room	£115.00
Cot/Bassinet	£10.00

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PAYMENT

We accept cheques with a valid bankers card, cash, or payment via credit card for which a small charge will regrettably be made.

DEPOSITS AND CANCELLATIONS

We ask for a non returnable deposit of 25% of full cost of the stay on booking your rooms. A full charge will be made if cancellation is within 3 days. We are sorry but the house is not suitable for severely disabled guests.

LOCATION

Newark is easily located for travel by rail or road.
Direct rail link to London (112 mins), York, Edinburgh
Nearest Airport - East Midlands (about 1 hours drive)
Major Road is the A1 (3 miles from Compton House)

DIRECTIONS TO COMPTON HOUSE

FROM A1 NORTH / SOUTH

Come off the A1 onto B6326, signposted BALDERTON.
Straight on at the roundabout, and continue on the road to Newark, through Balderton, this is London Road.
Pass KWIKSAVE on the left hand side, the LAKESIDE CENTRE on the left, the GROVE HOTEL on the right, the GRANGE HOTEL on the right and the POLISH CEMETARY on the left.
At the SECOND set of traffic lights keep in the RIGHT lane, with the old hospital diagonally opposite. Turn RIGHT, and then turn immediately RIGHT again at the flower shop.
Pass the HORSE and JOCKEY pub on the left, then you will see WILLIAM STREET on the left. COMPTON HOUSE is on the corner of William Street with an olive green door and black railings.

FROM A46 NOTTM/LEICESTER

Straight up the A46 to Newark. At the roundabout just past Farndon, take the second exit to Newark, passing the Lord Ted pub on your left.
Keep on this road until you reach traffic lights, with the derelict Robin Hood Hotel on your left.
Turn RIGHT, signposted Balderton and keep in the left hand lane. At the next set of traffic lights, with the old hospital on your left, turn LEFT and then immediately RIGHT at the flower shop.
Pass the HORSE and JOCKEY pub on the left, then you will see WILLIAM STREET on the left. COMPTON HOUSE is on the corner of William Street with an olive green door and black railings.

FROM SOUTHWELL

From the middle of Southwell, the roundabout at the Saracens Head Hotel, take the A612 towards Upton.
Pass the Workhouse on your left, and continue through the village of Upton, until you arrive at a T junction. Turn RIGHT, onto the A617 signposted Newark.
Keep on this road, passing Kelham Hall on your RIGHT, over the bridge and keep going past the Rugby Club until you reach the roundabout.
Take the 3rd turning, into Newark Town Centre, over the train crossing, with the Castle on your RIGHT.
At the roundabout, turn right, continue along this road, past Café Bleu on your RIGHT, round the corner to the left and straight through the little traffic lights with the car park on your left.
At the big traffic lights, with the derelict Robin Hood Hotel on your RIGHT, go straight on signposted Balderton, keeping in the LEFT hand lane.
At the next set of traffic lights, with the old hospital on your left, turn LEFT and then immediately RIGHT at the flower shop.
Pass the HORSE and JOCKEY pub on the left, then you will see WILLIAM STREET on the left. COMPTON HOUSE is on the corner of William Street with an olive green door and black railings.

FROM THE A17 (Newark Showground)

A46 (Lincoln, Swinderby)
At the roundabout where the A17, the A46 and the A1 all join up, take the exit to Newark Town centre. At the next roundabout take the B6166 (Lincoln Road) into Newark.
Go straight on at the traffic lights, over the bridge, passing Homebase and The BIG W on the right
Straight over the next traffic lights, with the White Swan Pub on your left, and straight on at the roundabout.
Straight along this road (Castlegate) the Castle, and Café Bleu on your RIGHT, round the corner to the left and straight through the little traffic lights with the car park on your left.
At the big traffic lights, with the derelict Robin Hood Hotel on your RIGHT, go straight on signposted Balderton, keeping in the LEFT hand lane.
At the next set of traffic lights, with the old hospital on your left, turn LEFT and then immediately RIGHT at the flower shop.
Pass the HORSE and JOCKEY pub on the left, then you will see WILLIAM STREET on the left. COMPTON HOUSE is on the corner of William Street with an olive green door and black railings.

Compton House, Newark, Nottinghamshire

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