Matfen Hall, Northumberland

Matfen Hall – Luxury 5-star country hotel, spa and golf estate in Northumberland

Matfen Hall is Northumberland’s first and only five-star hotel, a Gothic mansion with history dating back to the 13th century, set within over 300 acres of parkland near Hadrian’s Wall. It offers 63 individually designed bedrooms, five separate dining venues, a championship 18-hole golf course, the Douglas, plus a 9-hole course and Himalayan putting green, with a new spa, The Retreat, opening 15 September 2026.

The draw: the sheer scale of what’s on offer under one roof, fine dining at Cloisters Restaurant, golf across multiple courses, and soon a fully reimagined spa, all within a genuinely striking Gothic setting with a starry vaulted Great Hall ceiling. It’s also an established, award-winning wedding venue with over 20 years of experience.

Vibe check: a genuine luxury country retreat rather than a quick visit, ideal for a special stay combining fine dining, golf and (soon) spa treatments in one striking historic setting.