We had one night in this lovely hotel. The bedding was superb and guaranteed a good night's sleep, in peaceful surroundings. The food was sensational, the staff were very pleasant. We had a lovely walk down to the river after breakfast. We only had one night which was not long enough! We felt thoroughly rested. It is quite sometime since... more

Having had dinner at Close House two Saturdays in a row (a birthday and a wedding anniversary) I can readily recommend this as one of the best places to dine and relax in the North East. The setting is magical, the hotel beautifully appointed, the food and wine out-of-this world, and the service friendly yet professional. One Saturday we were... more

In short, the hotel, its staff and the surrounding countryside far exceeded our expectations. The hotel is only around 15 minutes drive from Newcastle city centre but it sits in a very peaceful spot with great views over the Tyne Valley. There are also some lovely walks nearby which allow visitors to explore the area. The hotel itself feels luxurious... more

We were considering Close House as a possible wedding venue, and decided to visit for coffee and tea on Sunday afternoon. After sitting in the bar area for 20 minutes with waiters rushing past and preparing for the wedding that afternoon, we decided to approach reception and ask to order drinks. It was clear to see the staff (all very... more

We recently stayed two nights - This was booked directly with the hotel and the only reason we stayed there because of the professional manner a lady named Racheal conducted herself at point of contact she was fantastic. The hotel was stunning the staff were stunning in particular Racheal, David, Darren, Danielle, Abbi and Chris who all went the extra... more

Close House is on the western outskirts of Newcastle in a lovely peaceful situation with views over the Tyne Valley. Staff were exceptionally helpful and pleasant, room was very comfortable and well equipped but not very spacious compared with other 4* hotels I have stayed in. However this did not detract from the overall quality of the stay and I... more

I stayed at this hotel for one night en route to Cumbria and must say it was perfect. I was travelling with my husband and 2 young children and we were given a large room with one enormous bed and 2 folding beds. Everything about the room was great - it was tastefully decorated, the bedding was of excellent quality,... more

Stayed in standard room which was very small but excellently furnished. No ironing board (as there should have been) but one was quickly brought. Went for a drink prior to dining. Bar decor is awful and choice of drinks poor. Went for a cocktail and I had to open one of the bottles as it has been that long since... more

My fiancee and I stayed here in July 2008, had a really enjoyable stay, and really can't complain about any aspect of it. We were in one of the newer rooms, which was large, beautifully decorated, spotlessly clean and the bathroom was one of the nicest I have ever been in. We also ate in the restaurant, the food was... more