Small Boutique hotels in NORTHUMBERLAND

Set within a manicured private estate surrounded by magnificent countryside, Doxford Hall Hotel is situated in a magnificently restored and maintained historic Georgian mansion, originally built in 1818. This beautiful property offers luxurious boutique accommodation, award-winning cuisine and top-class service and facilities, in an atmosphere of grace, grandeur, individuality, and a unique sense of local culture and history. Surrounded by beautiful gardens, including a fascinating maze, Doxford Hall Hotel is perfect for relaxing stays in the heart of the Northumberland countryside. A short distance from the spectacular coastline, it is also within easy reach of a number of excellent golf courses. Other outdoor activities available close by include horse riding and shooting, while the iconic Alnwick castle is also a short drive away. On-site, guests can enjoy the exclusive Imagine Spa, with a swimming pool, a sauna, a steam room, whirlpools and a range of treatments and massages. There is also a gym on the first floor. The proud holder of two AA Rosettes, Doxford Hall Hotel's George Runciman Restaurant is more than just another hotel restaurant. Here, guests can enjoy the finest dishes created using fresh and seasonal ingredients, always with the highest standards of cuisine and service. Doxford Hall Hotel also has a number of exclusive events spaces, perfect for weddings, presentations, business meetings or fashion shows.

Enjoying a beautiful location in the heart of the Northumberland countryside, between Morpeth and Alnwick, Eshott Hall hotel is set in one of Northumberland's finest 17th Century houses. After a long and eventful history, and a number of owners and uses, this fabulous property was taken over by Robert and Gina Parker in 2010, and after extensive renovations, offers luxurious boutique accommodation, fine cuisine and personal, bespoke service in a delightful rural setting. Ideal for both business and pleasure in this beautiful corner of North East England, Eshott Hall is just ten minutes from the A1 and only thirty-five minuts from Newcastle city centre. Landmarks and attractions close by include Alnwick Garden and Castle, Bamburgh, Dunstanburgh, the Holy Island of Lindisfarne, the Heritage Coastline, the Cheviots and Northumberland National Park. A great base for outdoor activities of all kinds, the house is perfect for golf enthusiasts, with no less than five excellent courses within a twenty minute drive of the hotel. On-site, Eshott Hall boasts a tennis court, and the parkland of the estate is a valuable wildlife sanctuary, with a rich variety of bird and animal species, flora and fauna. Huge emphasis is placed on good food at Eshott Hall, and the restaurant's head chef and his team are the proud holders of two AA Rosettes for the highest standards of creative cuisine. Serving lunch and dinner daily, the restaurant offers exciting and innovative menus, based on fresh, locally sourced ingredients, many of which come from the Hall's own kitchen garden.

Standing in magnificent grounds in the heart of the Tyne valley, Langley Castle Hotel is situated in a carefully restored and maintained castle, with a heritage stretching as far back as 1350. After an eventful history and a number of uses and proprietors, this fascinating property was first opened as a hotel in 1986, and now offers luxurious accommodation and fine cuisine in a spectacular country setting. Ideally placed for visiting this beautiful corner of Northumberland, Langley Castle is a short distance from the North Pennines AONB, Hadrian's Wall and Housestead's Roman Fort, Vindolanda, or the Muckle Moss National Nature Reserve, among many other heritage and natural landmarks. Outdoor activities available on site or close by include hiking and cycling, fishing, horse riding or golf. The proud holder of two AA Rosettes, Langley Castle Hotel's restaurant is fast becoming one of the foremost gourmet dining destinations in the North East. Langley Castle's award-winning chef and his team use classic techniques with a contemporary approach to create modern British dishes that are light, fresh and flavoursome. Dining can be enjoyed in the grand main restaurant, the elegant Drawing Room, or in the elegant, modern glass pavilion, the perfect setting for private dining or celebrations for up to twenty-eight guests.