Matfen Hall, The Great Hall
Matfen Hall, a luxurious hotel, country estate, spa, and golf destination, has been recognized as the ‘Best Countryside Hotel’ by the esteemed Condé Nast Johansens Awards for Excellence for the UK, Europe, and the Mediterranean in its 2025 edition.
Located in the picturesque rolling hills of Northumberland, Matfen Hall stands as the first and only five-star hotel in the region. It triumphed over formidable competition to secure this prestigious award, presented during a ceremony on November 4th in London, attracting notable figures from the hospitality industry.
Matfen Hall
This recognition follows Matfen Hall’s achievement of an AA five-star rating earlier this year and the grand reopening of its newly-refurbished golf clubhouse and restaurant, The Keepers, which offers stunning views of the hotel’s impressive 27-hole Championship golf course. This marks Matfen Hall’s second consecutive accolade from the Condé Nast Johansens Awards for Excellence, having previously earned the title of ‘Recently Renovated Hotel’ in 2024 due to its extraordinary transformation following a multi-million pound renovation project.
Matfen Hall seamlessly combines a five-star experience with the charm and warmth characteristic of a traditional country hotel. Spread over 300 acres of exquisite parkland, the hotel radiates elegance and quality, ensuring an unforgettable experience for guests with five exceptional dining and drinking venues, along with 63 rooms ranging from Classic Rooms to opulent Luxury Suites.
Matfen Hall, Cloisters Bar
The dedication of the hotel’s owner, the Walwick Estate Group, to providing exceptional experiences is evident throughout Matfen Hall. Their substantial investment initiative has enhanced every aspect of the hotel, including leisure and golf facilities as well as the spa and wellness areas.
James O’Donnell, Head of Commercial Development at Matfen Hall remarked, “Matfen Hall has made significant strides in the past year, being awarded the first and only five-star hotel in Northumberland and reopening our state-of-the-art golf clubhouse and dining destination – The Keepers. This recognition by Condé Nast Johansens reflects the dedication and efforts of our owners and team members. We are grateful to everyone who voted for us and will continue to build on this momentum to ensure we provide the very best experience for our guests.”
The Condé Nast Johansens Awards for Excellence recognize, honor, and celebrate exceptional quality across hotels, spas, and venues, providing a reliable mark of distinction acknowledged by discerning luxury consumers and travel professionals. The selection of winners combines online votes, guest reviews, and assessments from the guide’s expert team over the preceding year.
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