News reaches us of grand plans in the Tyne Valley, where Walwick Estate Group, owner of the luxury Walwick Hall Country Estate & Spa and Chesters Stables near Hexham, has purchased Matfen Hall Hotel, historic seat of the Blackett family.
The group plans to invest in its new acquisition, which was named favourite stately home wedding venue at the UK Wedding Awards earlier this year, beating Blenheim Palace, Hampton Court House and Thornton Manor Estate to the title.
The 53-bedroom hotel has several dining options, wedding settings, a spa and golf course. Walwick Estate Group chair David Harrison says: “Our aim is to continue Sir Hugh and Lady Blackett’s work to retain Matfen Hall’s history while securing its future as a leading destination.”
Matfen Hall, Matfen, Northumberland, NE20 0RH, tel 01661 886 500, www.matfenhall.com
