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8 luxury winter offers at Matfen Hall – Spa, tasting menus and Champagne on arrival
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If you’re dreaming of a winter escape filled with roaring fires, luxurious suites, indulgent dining and the peaceful Northumberland countryside, Matfen Hall should be at the very top of your list.
Rich in heritage and steeped in history, this magnificent country estate blends five-star elegance with warm northern charm – and when winter arrives, it becomes a full festive wonderland. Think twinkling trees, lavish decorations, crisp frosty mornings and long, cosy evenings tucked beside the fire.
Just half an hour from Newcastle upon Tyne and set within 300 acres of sweeping parkland, Matfen Hall is the perfect hideaway for romantic retreats, weekend escapes and family downtime.
Fresh from a multi-million-pound refurbishment and now crowned Best Countryside Hotel in the Condé Nast Johansens Awards for Excellence, the estate exudes luxury from the moment you arrive.
Walk through the Great Hall and watch sunlight pour through the stained-glass window as the scent of log fires fills the air. Sink into five-star comfort in rooms designed with elegance, from Emperor-sized beds to marble bathrooms.
Dine in award-winning restaurants. Unwind in The Retreat spa beneath its glass-roofed pool. Or wander the manicured gardens and rolling grounds that wrap around the estate. However, you choose to enjoy your stay, Matfen Hall ensures every moment feels special.
And this winter, the estate is offering eight unforgettable luxury packages, each designed to help you relax, indulge and celebrate the season in style.
FALL INTO WINTER – 3 FOR 2 STAY
Cost: from £760.45
Slow down, snuggle up and savour three nights for the price of two. This is the kind of escape where mornings begin with mist over the lawns and evenings end with star-filled skies.
Spend your days by the fire in the Great Hall, sneak away to The Snug, relax in the spa or take on the state-of-the-art golf simulator. With complimentary access to The Retreat and à la carte breakfast each morning, this is the perfect way to immerse yourself in the quiet beauty of winter at Matfen Hall.
SUNDAY STAY
Cost: £325 (classic room)
If you love a slow Sunday done properly, this one’s for you. Arrive for a delicious two-course Sunday lunch in the elegant Emerald Restaurant, then enjoy a relaxed afternoon exploring the grounds or unwinding in the spa.
A peaceful night’s sleep and breakfast in Emerald the next morning ease you beautifully into the week ahead.
CLOISTERS DINNER, BED & BREAKFAST
Cost: from £475
Arrive to a welcome cocktail in the Great Hall before settling into your luxurious room and enjoying full access to the spa.
As evening falls, dine by starlight in Cloisters – set beneath a stunning glass roof in the estate’s historic courtyard. With £75 towards perfectly grilled dishes or seafood specials, this is a dreamy winter evening from start to finish.
EMERALD DINNER, BED & BREAKFAST
Cost: from £475
For a more decadent evening, the Emerald package offers a three-course table d’hôte dinner in the estate’s award-winning fine-dining destination.
After a welcome cocktail and a few hours soaking in the spa, settle in for seasonal dishes served with sweeping estate views – an elegant winter treat for food lovers.
TASTING MENU, BED & BREAKFAST
Cost: from £725
If you’re celebrating something – or just believe winter calls for indulgence – this is the experience to book.
Begin with a glass of Laurent-Perrier Héritage Champagne, followed by an eight-course tasting menu complete with wine pairing. After a night of world-class dining, retreat to your room and wake to an à la carte breakfast.
A HEPPLE GETAWAY
Cost: from £645
A must for gin lovers. After arriving at Matfen Hall, you’ll be chauffeured to the award-winning Hepple Spirits distillery for a private 90-minute tour.
Return to the estate for an eight-course tasting menu paired with Hepple spirits and take home a complimentary bottle of Matfen Hall’s own 1832 Gin.
GOURMET BREAK – TWO NIGHT STAY
Cost: from £820
This is a food-lover’s dream. Across two lavish nights, enjoy Afternoon Tea in The Drawing Room, a £75 dining allocation in Cloisters on your first evening and an eight-course Emerald Restaurant tasting menu on your second.
With full spa access and beautiful surroundings to explore, this package blends luxury with true culinary indulgence.
Matfen Hall, Matfen, Northumberland, NE20 0RH
Rachael Ellis
Head of Content
After gaining a first in her BA Media and Journalism degree at Northumbria University, Rachael worked at Newcastle’s leading regional newspaper with her stories being picked up in national and global newspapers. She spent two very successful years giving a voice to those communities across the North East who otherwise…
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