A country hotel near Hexham has announced the closure of its leisure facilities while it undergoes a 'major transformation'.

The George Hotel in Chollerford will close its pool and leisure areas on November 10 for a full refurbishment and is looking to reopen the facilities in late summer/autumn next year.

In a statement on social media, they wrote: "We’re thrilled to announce a major transformation of the leisure facilities at The George Hotel.

"Starting 10th November 2024, our current pool and leisure areas will close for a full refurbishment, bringing a fresh, upgraded experience to all.

"We appreciate your understanding in this closure and thank you for your patience and support, as we work to make the facilities better than ever.

"We can’t wait to welcome back our locals, leisure members and hotel guests to enjoy the new space, when we reopen late summer/autumn 2025.

"All of our current leisure members and booked hotel guests can expect email/telephone communication from our internal team in the coming weeks, with refunds issued for pre-paid memberships."

They will be sharing updates on their Facebook page as the redevelopment progresses.