Set in stunning Northumberland countryside and its own scenic grounds, this privately owned, elegant 18th-century mansion is only 20 minutes’ drive from Newcastle Airport and the vibrant city centre. Each luxuriously furnished bedroom at the Close House features free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV and marble-tiled bathrooms. Some rooms feature a spacious separate seating area and all have 24-hour room service. Guests can relax in the beautiful hotel grounds, while the largest shopping centre in Britain, The Metro Centre, is just under 8 miles from the hotel. Hadrian’s Wall is only a few minutes’ drive away, whilst Northumberland National Park is a 30-minute drive and Alnwick Castle is 50 minutes away by car. The No19 Restaurant source the best Northumberland produce. The Close House Hotel boasts two 18-hole golf courses, a state-of-the-art driving range, a golf academy and Lee Westwood as the attached Tour Pro.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish

Free parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
or
2 single beds
Bedroom 1:
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 single bed
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1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 single bed
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1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
9.3
High score for Heddon on the Wall
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  • Ellen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Booked at last minute to attend a family gathering. within minutes i'd had a phone call to confirm booking and check bed type requirements. Our stay was short but lovely. The room was fantastic, everything you could need, lovely toiletries and a...
  • Angela
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent facilities Very comfortable and immaculately clean Great food Lovely staff Rooms are luxurious
  • Helen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This is a golf retreat but non-golfers are very welcome. Wonderful room with luxurious touches and great staff. Breakfast was particularly good. Would stay again.

Host Information

9.6
9.6
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Host review score

Close House is privately owned and set in stunning Northumberland countryside. Located less than 8 miles from Newcastle airport, central Newcastle and Britain’s biggest shopping centre the Metro Centre, it’s the perfect venue for business, leisure and corporate guests. There are also picture-perfect grounds to explore, plus a multitude of attractions on our doorstep, including Northumberland National Park, Alnwick Castle, and Hadrian’s Wall. Our facilities include: complimentary high speed internet access, 16 luxurious appointed bedrooms, dine in our contemporary No19 Restaurant, open daily from 7am to 9.00pm which has some of the best produce Northumberland has to offer. In addition we also have 2 x 18 hole golf course, a state of the art driving range, golf academy and Lee Westwood as our attached Tour Professional.
Close House is located within 300 acres of parkland setting and is located just 15 minutes from Newcastle upon Tyne city centre and Newcastle International Airport. We are positioned in an ideal location whether you are looking to visit Northumberland National Park and Hadrians Wall area or alternatively take in the shopping and attractions available in Newcastle upon Tyne
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • No.19 Restaurant
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea

Facilities of Close House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Bar
Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
Activities
  • Squash
  • Cycling
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
Food & Drink
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).
    Services
    • Luggage storage
    • Dry cleaning
    • 24-hour front desk
    • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Safety & security
    • Safety deposit box
    General
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules

    Close House takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 15:00 to 23:30

    Check-out

    Until 10:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction

    There is no age requirement for check-in

    Mastercard Visa American Express Cash Close House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Extra beds or use of a sofa bed costs an additional GBP 35 per person per night.

    When booking 5 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply. The property will contact you after you make a booking regarding these policies.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    FAQs about Close House

    • Yes, Close House is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Close House has 1 restaurant:

      • No.19 Restaurant

    • Close House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Squash
      • Golf course (within 3 km)

    • Close House is 0.8 miles from the centre of Heddon on the Wall. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at Close House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Room options at Close House include:

      • Twin
      • Apartment
      • Bungalow

    • Guests staying at Close House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.4).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Full English/Irish

    • Check-in at Close House is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:00.