Administration notice Groupia Ltd — in Administration

We regret to advise you that Groupia Ltd ("the Company") (trading as Groupia Golf, GoHen, StagWeb, Groupia School Trips and Company Away Days) entered Administration on 16 June 2026 with Nigel Fox and Christopher Marsden, licensed insolvency practitioners from S&W Partners LLP, being appointed as Joint Administrators.

The Joint Administrators are exploring options for the Company, however the Company has now ceased taking new bookings and arrangements are in place with the Association of Bonded Travel Organisers Trust ("ABTOT") to support customers with existing bookings.


If you have booked a trip with any Groupia Limited brand, please read the following carefully.

Events on or before
31 August 2026

If your event is due to commence on or before 31 August 2026, ABTOT have arrangements in place and these events are expected to go ahead as planned. Please continue to use the Company’s existing VIP booking system in respect of these events.

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Events from 1 September
2026 onwards

If your event is due to commence on or after 1 September 2026, these events will unfortunately be cancelled and subject to a refund claim. Instructions on how to make a claim will be published on this page by 22 June 2026.

For reassurance about trips departing on or before 31 August 2026, or for guidance on claims for later departures please Contact ABTOT:

: 020 7065 5305 (office hours)
: claims@abtot.com

Please quote your booking reference when calling.

The affairs, business and property of the Company are being managed by the joint administrators, who act as agents of the Company and without personal liability.

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Highlights

24 Hour Reception Bar Free Wi Fi Minibar Parking Restaurant

Sandman Signature Newcastle Hotel

This modern 4-star hotel located smack bang in Newcastle's heart and moments away from the home of Newcastle United, has got everything you need for your fuss-free stay.

You'll have modern rooms equipped with all the essentials you'd expect from a top-notch hotel, plus an on-site gym, bar and restaurant, so you'll have everything in one place when you need it.

In The Heart of The Party!

The easiest way to reach Sandman Signature is by taking the metro which stops just three minutes away from the hotel, at St James Street.

You'll be welcomed by the 24/7 front desk who will show you to your rooms which will vary between singles, doubles, triples and suites (four-sleepers) depending on your group size.

From soft beds to spacious en-suites equipped with rainfall showers, and convenient kitchen amenities like a toaster, a microwave, a mini fridge, and tea- and coffee-making facilities, you'll have everything you need to get ready for the stag do.

Amazing Facilities!

Gather the whole group in the hotel's bar and restaurant and fuel up with a round of beers and a hearty meal to kick-start the party. Ideal!

If you have a Newcastle stag activity in the morning, we can add breakfast to your quote so you show up energised and ready to have some fun (speak to your Event Manager for more info).

And if you're headed for a night out, you'll be moments away from some of the Toon's liveliest nightlife, and just a 15-minute walk away from the heart of the city, where you'll find even more opportunities to celebrate.

Enquire Today!

Make your way to our Newcastle stag enquiry and send it over ASAP!

It's quick, it's free, it's simple and it gives one of our Destination Specialists the chance to see what you'd like from your weekend and make it a reality by sending you a free quote.

Don't hang about! This could be a very popular spot among other groups and you shouldn't miss out on it if you want to make the most out of your city stay!

Facilities

Accommodation Info
  • Gym
  • Bar & restaurant 
  • 24-hour reception
Room Info
  • En-suite 
  • Rain shower
  • Free WiFi
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Tea & coffee-making facilities
  • Mini fridge 
  • Toaster & microwave
  • Hairdryer

More Info

Room Types

You will be allocated to a range of studios, single, double, triple and suite (sleep 4) rooms.

Some of the rooms include bunk beds and sofa beds. 

Breakfast
Breakfast is available
Parking
Guests can benefit from special rates at the QPark Multi-Story Car Park over on Stowell Street.
Times

Check-in: 15:00

Check-out: 11:00

Behaviour Bond

A behavioural bond of £50 (refundable) per room will be required prior to your event, payable by Card Payment.

Please Note

All accommodation photos are guide images only, rooms and individual details may vary. Please ask for more details.

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The Location

0.3 miles to St James Metro station
0.7 miles to Newcastle city centre

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