Matfen Hall
The region's only dog-friendly five-star, with garden suites
This hotel is part of the Daisy Curated Collection. Its information has been researched and verified, but Daisy has not yet personally stayed here. When she does, this page will be upgraded to a full Daisy Verified inspection.
What we've verified
The estate gardens are on the doorstep, and Hadrian's Wall and the Vindolanda area are a short drive west along the Military Road.
Dogs stay on a lead everywhere on the estate.
How the welcome translates in person, at dinner and around the hotel. That's what a Daisy stay will confirm.
Unknown, Unknown
What we've confirmed, at a glance.
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Dogs can join you in The Keepers, the Cloisters Lounge and the Great Hall, and around the estate gardens on a lead. Garden rooms give direct outdoor access.
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Everything, without the wall of text.
Pet policy & fees+
Pet fee: Unknown, Unknown
Weight limit: Unknown kg. Maximum dogs: Unknown.
Dogs stay on a lead everywhere on the estate.
In-room amenities+
Dog bed, water bowl, waste bags, treats, toy and dog towel in the room, plus a dog-friendly itinerary.
How it measures up.
Against two other stays in Northumberland, on the things that actually decide a trip.
| Matfen HallNorthumberland | Bailiffgate HotelNorthumberland | BattlesteadsNorthumberland | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dogs at breakfast | unknown | unknown | unknown |
| Dogs at dinner | limited | limited | |
| Bar | |||
| Beach access | None | None | None |
| Pool for dogs | unknown | unknown | unknown |
| Garden / terrace | unknown | ||
| Pet fee | Unknown | GBP 30 | Unknown |
| Stars | 5 Star | 5 Star | 4 Star |
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