Matfen Hall Hotel, Golf & Spa
Matfen Hall Hotel, Golf & Spa offers a luxurious escape in Northumberland, featuring individually designed rooms, diverse dining, a rejuvenating spa, and a championship golf course.
Nestled in the heart of Northumberland, Matfen Hall Hotel, Golf & Spa provides a refined retreat within an expansive 300-acre parkland estate. This destination combines historical charm with modern luxury, offering a tranquil setting for relaxation, exploration, and enjoyment.
The hotel features 65 uniquely designed bedrooms, each blending traditional aesthetics with contemporary touches. These rooms are furnished with custom-made pieces from local artisans and offer splendid views of the surrounding landscapes.
Guests can choose from five distinct dining experiences. Cloisters Restaurant and Bar serves breakfast and an all-day menu of grilled dishes and seafood under a glass roof, providing views of the Great Hall's stained-glass windows. For fine dining, Emerald Restaurant is open nightly and for Sunday Lunch, offering an indulgent experience overlooking the vast Northumberland parkland. The Orangery is a dedicated tea lounge, featuring an Afternoon Tea prepared daily by an award-winning pastry chef, accompanied by a selection of Newby loose-leaf teas. Needham provides daily drinks and sandwiches, while Keepers, the golf clubhouse, offers gastro-pub style meals for both golfers and hotel guests.
The Retreat spa is a serene haven designed to engage all the senses, promoting a state of total wellbeing. Guests can enjoy treatments and rituals tailored to individual needs by specialist therapists using Natura Bissē and Germaine de Capuccini products, or simply unwind in the pool, jacuzzi, and thermal suites.
Golf enthusiasts can access a 27-hole championship course, known for its scenic beauty. With nearly 30 years of golfing heritage, Matfen Hall also provides a Par-3 short course, a golf academy, a driving range, and a purpose-built clubhouse, ensuring a comprehensive golf experience for all.
To enhance the stay, additional services are available, such as a Chauffeur service (complimentary with Luxury Rooms and Luxury Suites). Guests can also visit The Wine Cellar or enjoy a bottle of Laurent Perrier Champagne, adding a special touch to their visit.
Couples have particularly appreciated the location, rating it 9.5 for two-person trips.
Spa facilities at this hotel
Indoor swimming pool
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Heated pool
Wellness
- Fitness/spa locker rooms
- Personal trainer
- Fitness
- Spa/wellness packages
- Spa lounge/relaxation area
- Steam room
- Spa facilities
- Body wrap
- Body scrub
- Body treatments
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Waxing services
- Facial treatments
- Beauty Services
- Sun umbrellas
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Massage Additional charge
- Spa and wellness centre
- Fitness centre
- Sauna
Guest reviews· 8.7/10 (1,040)
Guests consistently praise Matfen Hall Hotel, Golf & Spa for providing a truly luxurious and memorable experience. Many reviewers highlight the exceptional friendliness and attentiveness of the staff, who go above and beyond to ensure a comfortable stay. The hotel itself is frequently described as beautiful, with its 'wonderful hall' contributing to an overall special atmosphere.
The culinary offerings receive high marks, with guests enjoying the 'wonderful food and drink' available. The array of facilities, including an indoor swimming pool and a spa and wellness center, further enhances the relaxing environment. While specific constructive feedback isn't detailed in these snippets, the overwhelming sentiment is one of eagerness to return, indicating a highly positive and satisfying guest experience across the board.
What guests rated
- Cleanliness
- 9.4
- Staff
- 9.2
- Location
- 9.5
- Comfort
- 9.4
- Value for money
- 8.2
- Wi-Fi
- 8.2
- Breakfast
- 8.3
Most popular facilities
- Indoor swimming pool
- Spa and wellness centre
- Non-smoking rooms
- Fitness centre
- 4 restaurants
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Room service
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
- Very good breakfast