Set in stunning Northumberland countryside and its own scenic grounds, this privately owned, elegant 18th-century mansion is only 20 minutes drive from Newcastle Airport and the vibrant city centre Each luxuriously furnished bedroom at the Close House features free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV and marble-tiled bathrooms Some rooms feature a spacious separate seating area and all have 24-hour room service Guests can relax in the beautiful hotel grounds, while the largest shopping centre in Britain, The Metro Centre, is just under 8 miles from the hotel Hadrians Wall is only a few minutes drive away, whilst Northumberland National Park is a 30-minute drive and Alnwick Castle is 50 minutes away by car The No19 Restaurant source the best Northumberland produce The Close House Hotel boasts two 18-hole golf courses, a state-of-the-art driving range, a golf academy and Lee Westwood as the attached Tour Pro