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The Mercure Exeter Southgate hotel today celebrated the completion of a £2 million investment project, transforming the interior of the city centre hotel.

The final phase of the extensive refurbishment completes the redesign of the reception, Gate House restaurant, bar, lounge, terrace and all 156 bedrooms.

The redesign has been inspired by the famous Exeter Book, an incredibly precious Anglo-Saxon tome housed at Exeter Cathedral. Written in 970 AD, the manuscript contains the world’s oldest and largest collection of Old English poetry.

Elements of the Exeter Book...

A Devon man enjoyed a complimentary weekend of relaxation at one of Exeter’s top hotels after running around the whole world!

Kevin Carr, who has become the fastest man to run, solo and unsupported around the globe, in 621 days, had a well-deserved rest at the Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel in Southernhay.

The team at the city centre hotel decided to offer Kevin a free weekend, after hearing about his incredible achievement, which saw Kevin, from Woolacombe, arrived back in the county at Haytor on 9 April beating the existing world record by less than 24 hours.

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The Magdalen Chapter is delighted to announce the appointment of Matt Downing as Head Chef. Matt will follow in the foot steps of Ben Bulger who he worked alongside as Sous Chef since the hotel opened in 2012.

Matt will oversee the overall culinary direction for the top Exeter hotel. Matt said: “I am so thrilled to be taking the reigns of The Magdalen Chapter. I’ve learnt so much from Ben and am excited to be following in his footsteps. I still pick his brains today about a few things over a beer to two!

“Over the past month I have worked really hard to put my stamp on The...

The Magdalen Chapter has been shortlisted as one of the best hospitality businesses in Devon.

The 2015 Exeter Express & Echo Awards highlights The Magdalen Chapter in the Best Tourism / Hospitality Business category. Also shortlisted in the category is Ladram Bay Holiday Park; Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel and Sandy Park. Winners will be revealed in a ceremony at Sandy Park on Friday 17 April.

Fiona Moores, General Manager of The Magdalen Chapter, said: “We’re absolutely delighted to have been shortlisted for this award. With such fantastic company in our category, to...

A top Exeter hotel pulled in thousands of pounds for charity in 2014 by hosting everything from a sky dive to a pumpkin contest.

The Mercure Exeter Southgate raised more than £7,500 for a number of charities - and has big plans to do even better this year.

The charities that have benefitted from the novel fundraising events include Contact the Elderly, Exeter Foundation, Age UK and Hospiscare.

Tamsyn Parsons, sales manager, at the hotel, said that fundraising was a big part of the hotel’s life.

She said: “Our fundraising activities have grown year by year,...

A radio presenter is putting his best foot forward to get in shape for a fundraising run with the help of a pioneering fitness device at an Exeter hotel.

107.3FM Radio Exe drive-time presenter Ashley Jeary is taking part in the Age UK Exeter 10k race and will be training with the MYZONE® chest strap and monitoring system provided by the Mercure Exeter Southgate hotel.

This fitness-monitoring device was launched at the hotel last week. The first of its kind in the city, allows users to track their fitness goals. When used in the hotel’s gym, fitness enthusi-asts can see...

Festive Winter Bride Wedding Fair 18th century Georgian country house, The Deer Park Country House Hotel, is the perfect setting for Blue Fizz Event's Festive Winter Bride wedding fair on Sunday 1 February.

This fair will be beautifully styled and very ambient with candles and fire pits helping to create the dream of a festive winter wedding.

Between 1.30pm and 4pm some of the finest handpicked suppliers in the South West will be showcased. You'll also find:

Hot cocoa bar, marshmallows and blazing fires A glass of cranberry spice cider or prosecco wine on arrival...

Throughout February The Magdalen Chapter will be serving the Un Baccio Ancora cocktail.

Un Baccio Ancora or One More Kiss is the eponymous hero’s last words in Verdi’s tragic opera Otello.

In perfect time for Valentine's Day, The Magdalen Chapter will be celebrating the bitter sweet nature of romantic endeavours with this cocktail - a seductive blend of passion fruit liqueur, Campari and lemon juice topped with Prosecco to give your lips a faint, effervescent tingle.

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This Friday the nation will be swept with festive fever for Save The Children’s National Christmas Jumper Day.

The team at The Magdalen Chapter will be wrapping up in festive knitwear and donating to the cause. Hotel guests also wearing a Christmas jumper on Friday will be treated to a free mince pie with every hot drink throughout the day.

Hotel General Manager Fiona Moores said: “We are excited to be embracing National Christmas Jumper Day and raising money for this great charity. Ebola is at the forefront of everyone’s mind this Christmas...

The new seafront hotel for Exmouth, Premier Inn, has started recruiting for staff and is looking for local people to fill the equivalent of 23 posts following the successful recruitment of a manager and assistant manager.

Following the sale of the former Elizabeth Hall to Whitbread plc as part of the regeneration of Exmouth seafront the 60-bed hotel is being built and will open on 2 March 2015.

The hotel is looking for chefs, reception and housekeeping staff. Premier Inn offer three weeks’ paid training prior to the hotel opening. All pay will exceed the national minimum...