Overlooking the Northumberland countryside, this elegant 18th-century mansion is only a 20 minute drive from the center of Newcastle. The hotel offers a Championship golf course and an award winning restaurant. Each luxuriously furnished bedroom at the Close House features Egyptian cotton sheets, a flat-screen TV and marble-tiled private bathrooms. Some rooms feature a spacious separate sitting area. Bewickes Restaurant sources primarily local produce, but also includes quality seasonal ingredients from specialist suppliers across the UK and Europe. The elegant Champagne Bar and Lounge serves a wide range of cocktails and wines. The Close House Hotel has its own challenging golf course with clubhouse, with other facilities available catering for all ages and abilities. Newcastle International Airport can be reached in 20 minutes by car, and Northumberland National Park is a 30-minute drive away.