THE new Premier Inn hotel in Bude is due to open in January, it has been confirmed.

The hotel, which has replaced the long-existing Strand Hotel along ‘The Strand’ in Bude, will offer accommodation to those both local and visiting in the centre of the town.

It is thought that the hotel is now looking to hire people for a number of roles at the establishment.

Geoff Cook, senior project manager at Premier Inn, said: “We are delighted to be bringing a brand new Premier Inn to Bude, and will open our doors to customers on January 25. Bude is an exciting location for us to invest in and, as well as offering visitors greater choice and value, the new hotel has brought 26 new year-round jobs to the local area.”