The ancestral home of Sir Hugh & Lady Blackett, Matfen Hall Hotel is a dignified country estate in the rugged Northumberland countryside. Its surrounded on all sides by 300 acres of pretty parkland & is just half an hours drive from Newcastle city centre. Winner of two North East England Tourism Awards, it strikes the perfect balance of old school British tradition & modern luxury. Dining is a stately affair with the grand old library providing a dramatic setting for the two AA Rosette-awarded restaurant. Theres also a chic brasserie in the conservatory & a pub-style lodge overlooking the golf course. No need to choose between golfing & spa time as here, both are exceptional. The excellent spa & leisure facilities offer an indoor pool & plenty of treatments & the 27-hole golf course is one of the best in the country.