Matfen Hall
A country-house hotel, golf and spa resort in the village of Matfen, east of Hexham towards Ponteland, and a long-established luxury Northumberland wedding venue licensed for civil ceremonies.
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Langley Castle Hotel
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Hallbarns Bed & Breakfast
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