Our country house is magnificent, privately owned, and set in the Northumberland countryside close to Hadrians Wall. We are located only twelve miles from Newcastle upon Tyne, Matfen Hall is an ideal base for exploring the North East. Whether it's history and culture, breathtaking scenery or excellent shopping that you're looking for, our hotel offer good access to all. Sir Hugh and Lady Blackett have carefully restored their family seat into one of the North Easts leading venues for weddings, conferences, golf and leisure breaks. Now Open is our fantastic new Spa & Leisure complex. Each of our 53 bedrooms have their own charm and character combining modern facilities with traditional opulence. All rooms are en- suite, with satellite tv, direct dial telephone and all the amenities you would expect.
Hotel Facilities
General
Luggage Storage,
Express Check-In/Check-Out,
Heating,
Safety Deposit Box,
Gay Friendly.
Activities
Jacuzzi,
Hiking,
Indoor Swimming Pool,
Massage,
Spa & Wellness Centre,
Turkish/Steam Bath.
Services
Fax/Photocopying,
Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN,
Internet Services,
Free Wi-Fi Internet Access Included,
Packed Lunches.
Hotel Policies
Important! Some policies may vary from these depending on your room, date and rate selection. Please check the room information when booking.
Children and extra beds
All children are welcome.
All children under 12 years are charged GBP 14.00 per night and person when using existing bedding.
All children under 3 years stay free of charge for cots.
Maximum capacity of babycots in a room is 1.
Check In / Check Out
You may check in from 15:00 hours onwards.
You must check out by 11:00 hours.
Cancellations
If cancelled up to 1 day before the date of arrival, a fixed amount of GBP 50.00 will be charged.
If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged.
VAT is included.
5 % service charge per room per night is not included.
City/tourist tax is not applicable.
Parking
Free Public parking is possible on site.
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Deposit
A fixed amount of GBP 50 per room will be charged on the day of booking and is non-refundable.
Children and extra beds
All children are welcome.
All children under 12 years are charged GBP 14.00 per night and person when using existing bedding.
All children under 3 years stay free of charge for cots.
Maximum capacity of babycots in a room is 1.
Elegantly furnished, the Library and Print Room restaurant are much more than a hotel restaurant. The restaurants offer the best of contempary English Cuisine, with the a La Carte menu which is superbly innovative, as is the Table d'Hote menu which changes daily. The Library Print Room restaurant have been awarded two 'aa Rosettes' for the highest standard of cuisine and service.
Directions
If heading north or south on the a1, take the a69 signposted Hexham and Carlisle. Exit the a69 at Heddon on the Wall and pick up the b6318, just before the Three Tuns public house, heading west toward Chollerford. Continue on the b6318 for seven miles; the turning to Matfen is on the right. From the A68, join the B6318 heading east at the Stagshaw roundabout, two miles north of Corbridge. Follow signs to Heddon on the Wall / Newcastle; the Matfen turning is on the left after two and a half miles.
*Directions included in email booking confirmation