Originally built in the 1830's as a stately home, Matfen Hall has retained its charm and character and is now a magnificent country house hotel surrounded by 250 acres of mature parkland. The hotel offers the finest leisure facilities in the North East complete with one of the best equipped gyms, brand new Spa treatment rooms and a 16 metre indoor swimming pool. Voted 'Best Large Hotel in England' at the 2006 Enjoy England Awards for Excellence and best hotel in the North East in the over 35 bedroom (large hotel) category at the North East England Tourism Awards in October 2005. Matfen Hall is located close to Hexham and Corbridge town centres and only 25 minutes from Newcastle city centre and 15 minutes from Newcastle International Airport.