Set in 300 acres of beautiful parkland, 15 miles west of Newcastle, Matfen Hall Hotel occupies a majestic 19th-century stately home. Whether you’re travelling for the 27-hole championship golf course, the Aqua Vitae Spa, or the fine dining and delicious local produce available in front of a glowing log fire at The Library Restaurant, the hotel will certainly leave you impressed. The rooms range from the traditional to the contemporary, and all come with en-suite bathrooms and flatscreen TVs.