Matfen Hall Hotel & Golf Club
Northumberland, England
Overview
Matfen Hall, located in 300 acres of pristine parkland, is an imposing 19th-century Gothic mansion. It features a 27-hole golf course and a 9-hole par 3 short course, as well as a TopTracer driving range and clubhouse with a Foresight Hawk simulator and teaching studio. As of late August 2024, the clubhouse, The Keepers, will have a brand-new restaurant and bar overlooking the course. Just one of four dining spaces across the estate, the hotel also features a spa, perfect for the post-round relaxation.
Golf Courses
Matfen Hall’s golf courses are some of the finest in the North East, offering a challenge to golfers of all levels amongst the native wildlife and stunning Northumberland scenery.
The original par-72, 6569-yard Douglas/Standing Stone course includes a postage stamp green protected by a Ha-Ha wall, with water featuring on several holes, including the signature par-3, 17th.
The additional par-36, 3357-yard Dewlaw course adds variety as a third loop, perfect for an extended golf break.
Accommodation
As beautiful as the breath-taking Northumberland landscape that surrounds us, each of the 63 bedrooms have been carefully designed and decorated to reflect the elegance and natural allure of the grand Matfen Hall. From delightful doubles and twins that encapsulate a warm and wonderful home-from-home atmosphere, to impressive stately-sized rooms that invite you to experience luxury like never before, join us and indulge in magnificence.
Restaurant & Bars
Our restaurants celebrate the union of traditional, classic flavours with an exciting, contemporary approach to ensure 5-star dining experiences that leave a lasting impression. With a premium range of restaurants, bars and bistros offering painstakingly sourced, seasonal menus, you’ll be invited to indulge your taste buds in a variety of ways. From an evening of fine dining to a leisurely Sunday Lunch spent with friends, Matfen Hall is a culinary destination suited to all occasions.
Spa & Leisure
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 specialist therapists, or simply relax and enjoy our pool and poolside thermal suite.
Location
Matfen Village, Northumberland (30-minutes West of Newcastle-upon-Tyne).
On Site Activities
Top Tracer Driving Range; Foresight Hawk simulator; Tuition; Indoor Swimming Pool; Spa; Steam Room; Sauna
Nearby
Additionally, if you want to venture further afield you may wish to visit Hexham Racecourse or explore the renowned remains of Hadrian’s Wall. The buzzing city of Newcastle upon Tyne is just a 30 minute drive away.
Matfen Golf Course
Offering an enjoyable challenge for golfers of all standards, this classic parkland style course is sympathetically laid out for everyone to enjoy. The River Pont is featured on several holes and is a picturesque highlight of the course as well as the dry stone 'ha ha' which bisects the estate presenting a unique obstacle. Matfen’s signature hole is the long par-3 17th with a narrow green situated nervously close to the river.
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If you are looking for a luxury golf break with a cracking golf course, excellent leisure and fine dining, then this could be the one for you.