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This magnificent 14th-century castle is set in a 12-acre woodland estate. Many rooms have luxury features such as four-poster beds, or a window seat set in the old stone walls, looking out over the beautiful grounds. Enjoy a candlelit dinner in Josephine’s Restaurant, awarded 2 AA Rosettes for its fine food. It offers regional produce, seasonal fish and local game. You can also have a drink in the superb drawing room, with stained-glass windows and a log fire. The award-winning Langley Castle was built in 1350, during the reign of Edward III. It has 7-foot thick walls, and far-reaching views over the Northumbrian Valley. Wi-Fi is free throughout the building, and parking is free on site. Langley Castle is perfect for discovering Hadrian’s Wall, just 5 miles from the building. Newcastle city centre can be reached in less than 40 minutes’ drive.

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Slaley Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort is an Edwardian mansion house with a modern twist set in 1000 acres of Northumberland countryside, just 24 miles from Newcastle. It has a luxury spa, 2 PGA Championship golf courses, 3 restaurants and wonderful views. The modern rooms each have a large work desk. All rooms are elegantly decorated and have a seating area, and many have golf course views. Slaley Leisure Club and Spa has a large swimming pool, sauna, steam room and Whirlpool. There is also a beauty spa and a fully equipped gym. Slaley Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort hosts many outdoor activities including off-road driving, quad biking, archery, clay pigeon shooting and segways. The magnificent hotel houses Duke’s Grill, Claret Jug and Hadrian’s Brasserie. All serve modern British cuisine, using local produce. There is also a cocktail bar and Whisky Snug overlooking a beautiful Northumberland setting. Surrounded by scenic countryside, Slaley Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort has many walking and cycling routes. Free parking is available on site, and Hexham and Corbridge are just 10 minutes’ drive away.

Converted from an 18th-century farmstead, Battlesteads is a stylish country inn with en suite rooms and an 80-seat restaurant. It is set in beautiful countryside close to the Roman Wall. The traditional inn retains a Northumbrian country atmosphere with beamed ceilings and cosy wood burning stove. A light and airy conservatory opens onto a patio and walled garden. Battlesteads is proud of its 'Green' credentials and has received a Gold Award from the Green Tourism Business Scheme.

Situated in the village of Ravenstonedale, this hotel has a riverside garden where you can often see red squirrels roaming. Rooms at The Black Swan are elegant in design, with traditional wooden furnishings. Each has its own bathroom, a flat-screen TV and facilities for making tea and coffee. Some have charming old features like open fireplaces. Breakfast is provided each morning, and you can dine in the bar, or in either of the 2 restaurants. Food is freshly made from local produce, with a range of dishes to choose from. The building is located in the Eden Valley, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The Yorkshire Dales National Park can be reached in around 15 minutes by car, and Lake Windermere is less than 30 miles away.

In the heart of Northumberland, Matfen Hall Country Hotel, Spa and Golf Estate is a true escape to a luxurious world. Rich in heritage, atmosphere and space, Matfen Hall provides a 5-star unequalled paradise to stay, spa and golf in. Set in over 300 acres of unique parkland, this is a place for couples to relax, families to explore and friends to enjoy. The hotel boasts 65 luxurious bedrooms, all individually designed with a modern twist on tradition and decorated with bespoke furniture provided by local craftsmen, and with magnificent views of the surroundings. With 5 dining areas, there is truly an option for every mood. Cloisters Restaurant and Bar serves breakfast, followed by an all-day menu with a grill and seafood theme, underneath a glass roof allowing for a view of the Great Hall’s stained-glass windows. Emerald Restaurant is Matfen Hall’s fine dining offering, open each evening, and for Sunday Lunch too, allowing you to indulge whilst overlooking the vast Northumberland parkland. The Orangery is a dedicated tea lounge, serving a beautiful Afternoon Tea prepared daily by our award-winning pastry chef, alongside a selection of loose-leaf Newby teas. Needham is open daily for drinks and sandwiches, whilst Keepers is the golf clubhouse, where golfers and guests alike can enjoy a gastro-pub style meal. A sanctuary of tranquillity, The Retreat invites you to indulge each one of your senses in a harmonious experience that transports you to a state of total wellbeing. Indulge in Treatments and Rituals tailored to your mind, body and spirit by our Natura Bissē and Germaine de Capuccini specialist therapists, or simply relax and enjoy our pool, jacuzzi, and thermal suites. 27 holes of championship-level golf are available to play, with a course as beautiful as the stunning scenery surrounding it. And, because golf has been at the very heart of Matfen Hall for almost 30 years, there is also a Par-3 short course, a golf academy, a driving range and a purpose-built clubhouse to make sure our Hotel guests, visitors and members have the complete golfing experience. As well as dining, spa, and golf, a range of additions can be made to make your experience at Matfen Hall extra special. Take advantage of our Chauffeur service (complimentary in Luxury Rooms and Luxury Suites), visit The Wine Cellar or indulge in a bottle of Laurent Perrier Champagne – allow yourself to Make it Matfen.

The Roundthorn Country House and luxury self-catering Mews Apartments are set in landscaped gardens, with panoramic views of the Eden Valley and Lakeland Fells. All en suite bedrooms in the house itself are individually styled. Evening meals are served in the bar and lounges beside the log fires. The outside terrace and gardens offer amazing views and are the idyllic place to enjoy an evening drink or morning coffee. The apartments sit alongside the Country House and feature a fully fitted kitchen, a dining area, a living area with 50” televisions. Each individual bedroom also has its own en suite bathroom or wet room and private decking area to the rear. The bar and lounge area have been upgraded and decorated with a contemporary style, and the gardens were re-landscaped to include a Victorian style gazebo. The Roundthorn has been awarded a 5-star VisitEngland Guest Accommodation rating, and a Gold Award.

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Set in Otterburn, William De Percy offers cosy Inn style accommodation with an onsite restaurant, free parking and a small beer garden. Each room host a television with streaming capabilities, tea & coffee making facilities, robes, ensuite shower bathrooms, free WiFi and quirky french deco throughout. The hotel features family rooms upon request. Le Petit Chateau is well renowned Wedding venue, hosting Weddings seven days a Week. The Venue offers a Lounge & Garden. Please be aware that Chateau gardens are not available to guests of the Hotel when Weddings are taking place. The units come with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kettle, a shower, a hairdryer and a desk. At the hotel every room includes a wardrobe and a private bathroom. Guests at William De Percy can enjoy a Full English/Irish breakfast. The accommodation offers a terrace. The nearest airport is Newcastle International Airport, 43 km from William De Percy. The Hotel hosts 11 Dog Friendly Bedrooms - Availability must be checked prior to booking. A fee of £30.00 applies. Le Petit Chateau is a well renowned Wedding venue. Chateau gardens are not available to guests of the Hotel when Weddings are taking place.

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Situated in the market town of Penrith, The North Gate-way to the Lake District National Park, Foundry 34 offers free Wi-Fi throughout, a brasserie restaurant, and bar. Perfect transport links; it is halfway between Carlisle and Kendal with easy access to the Lakes. This modern budget hotel has recently renovated rooms (January 2022); The rooms include an LCD smart TV, black-out curtains, and tea and coffee making facilities. Each room also offers ironing supplies, a full-length mirror, and large wardrobes. The en-suite bathroom has a power shower. Foundry 34’s restaurant serves imaginative British cuisine, with some Mediterranean influences. Dishes are prepared using seasonal, Cumbrian produce. Cocktails & local beers can be enjoyed in the bar. Lake Ullswater is just 4 miles from Foundry 34. The property is easily accessed from junction 40 of the M6 motorway and from the A66 Trans Pennine route. Come and enjoy Live Music in our bar on Saturdays and Bank Holiday Sundays.

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