Matfen Hall Hotel nr Newcastle, Northumberland

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Restaurant

Opening Times

Emerald Restaurant:  Dinner: Monday-Saturday 6.00pm-8.30pm, Sunday Lunch Service 12.00-4.30pm

Cloisters: Breakfast service: 7.30am-10.30am, Daytime Menu: 12.00-5.00pm, Evening Menu: 5.00-8.30pm

The Keepers Daily 7.30am - 8.30pm

The Drawing Room: Tuesday to Saturday 12pm to 4pm for Afternoon tea 

Dress Code

The Emerald Restaurant dress code is "elegantly smart", they do not require gentlemen to wear a jacket and tie but we do not permit jeans or sports wear.

Can you park at Matfen Hall Hotel?

Free parking available on site, reservation not needed.

Electric Vehicle charging: 2x Type 2 charging points. 

Is Matfen Hall Hotel accessible for disabled guests?

There are 3 first floor accessible bedrooms They can be reached via lift access from the main entrance and reception. The width of the lift door is 800mm. the lift is 1400mm deep x 1100mm wide These rooms provide specific facilities for guests with disabilities. Please contact us for details. 

Please note that all Premier and Principal rooms are located in the East Wing of the hotel and are accessible by stairs only.

Can children stay at Matfen Hall Hotel?

All children under 5 years stay free of charge on a bed and breakfast basis using children's cots/cribs.

Children between 5 and 15 years are charged £20 per person per night when using existing beds, to include breakfast. 

They welcome families and have a number of family sized rooms to accommodate you. Family rooms carry a supplement. Classic rooms cannot accommodate children. Please contact us if a family room is required.

Children under the age of 16 can use the swimming pool at set times of the day (07.00-10.00 and 17.00-19.00) when accompanied by an adult.

History of the hotel

Matfen Hall was completely rebuilt in 1832-6 on the site of an earlier Jacobean house by Sir Edward Blackett, the 6th baronet. Parts of the Jacobean house, dating from 1690, still survive as does the original lintel stone with the family motto of the Douglas family who built the earlier house. The last family member to live in Matfen Hall was Sir Hugh Blackett, 8th baronet, who died in 1961. Following his death and the sale of much of the contents to pay death duties, the Hall was leased to the Leonard Cheshire Foundation. For the next 30 years the Hall cared for some 30 severely disabled residents. 

Walwick Estate Group took ownership in 2020, they have since made a £35 million investment in refurbishing the whole hotel, and since has been awarded 5 star AA rating. The first and only 5 star hotel in Northumberland. 

Does Matfen Hall Hotel allow dogs?

There are a number of dog friendly rooms including Garden rooms that allow direct access to your room for you and your dog. When staying with your dog, we'll include a dog bed, water bowl, waste bags, treats and dog towel in your room.
Dogs are welcome to join you in The Keepers, Cloisters Lounge and The Great Hall and are allowed around the gardens of the estate.
We politely ask that you keep your dog on a lead at all times and pick up any waste as well as consider other diners, guests and golfers on the estate.

A charge of £75.00 per stay will apply.