A NEW hotel for Chippenham will mean 40 extra jobs for the area.

The Brewers Fayre Brewsters pub and Travel Inn hotel on West Cepen Way are due to open early next month.

The pub restaurant, which has been open for two years, will re-launch on December 5, will be a family affair with an all-day menu, children's meals, no smoking areas, nappy-changing facilities and facilities for the disabled.

The Fun Factory, a multi-level indoor play area with ball pool, climbing ropes and slides, has been designed to keep children amused.

The adjoining 80-bedroom hotel, due to open on January 15, will have rooms costing the same whether they are occupied as single, double, or a family, with up to two adults and two children.

Manager of the Cepen Park Brewsters Bernie Heveran said: "The philosophy behind Brewsters is to provide real value for money and great family fun in a welcoming environment."

Mr Heveran said he expected the hotel to appeal to everyone, residents, visitors to the area, business people and families.