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Belsay is a small village in Northumberland, north west of Ponteland and Newcastle-upon-Tyne in north east England. It is situated on the A696.
Edward II granted the manor of Belsay to Scottish nobleman and doctor John de Strivelyn. Upon his death, title of the manor passed to his daughter, wife of Sir John Middleton in whose family it since remained.
Belsay Castle, now a Scheduled Ancient Monument and Grade I Listed Building managed by English Heritage, was constructed around 1370 as a three-story rectangular pele tower with rounded turrets and battlements. It was home to the Middleton family until a new manor house was built in 1614, attached to the main tower and a west wing added in 1711 later demolished by Sir Arthur Middleton, when making alterations to the remainder of the house.
Sir Charles Monck built Belsay Hall close by in 1810-1817, to a design by architect John Dobson. It was the residence of the Middleton family until 1962 but is now open to the public and is also administered by English Heritage. The Hall is linked to the Castle by gardens which have been unaltered for two hundred years and which today exhibit thousands of exotic plant species, rhododendrons and the Quarry Garden making it a popular family attraction.
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Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens
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Highlander
School
Belsay County First School
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The Dyke Neuk
(4.45 miles)
The Dyke Neuk Inn, located in the little village of Meldon near Morpeth, is a stone built bed and breakfast offering fantastic views of Northumberland. Owned by the Forster family since July 2007 by the ...
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Oswald Cottage
(5.23 miles)
Double-fronted 18th century cottage with beams, open log fire and kitchen opening onto small walled sun terrace. Perfect for winter or summer. ...
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Matfen Hall
(6.20 miles)
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Our country house is magnificent, privately owned, and set in the Northumberland countryside close to Hadrians Wall. We are located only twelve miles from Newcastle upon Tyne, Matfen Hall is an ... more
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Horton Grange
(6.31 miles)
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Horton Grange is on the Blagdon Estate, about 3 miles (4.8 km) east of Ponteland, a 15-minute drive from the centre of Newcastle and 4 miles (6.4 km) from Newcastle International ... more
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Premier Inn Newcastle Airport
(6.90 miles)
An ideal airport location, this hotel is just 4 minutes walk from Newcastle International Airport. It is also just 4 minutes walk from the Metro connecting to Newcastle city centre. Situated conveniently 1 mile from ...
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The Newcastle Airport Hotel
(6.94 miles)
Just 50 metres from Newcastle International Airport’s check-in desks, this brand-new luxury hotel boasts panoramic airport views and luxury rooms at the rates hard to argue with. Relax in our new post modernistic chic bar, ...
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Queens Head Hotel
(7.47 miles)
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Enjoy a warm and friendly welcome from this town centre hotel that rests by the River Wansbeck. The hotel offers an ideal location for those wishing to explore the Northumberland countryside ... more
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Stepping Stones Bed & Breakfast
(7.48 miles)
Our aim is to offer a rather special place to stay, providing simple elegance and unrivalled comfort. Casual but refined, understated but with luxurious touches in an environment where you can truly feel at home. ...
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Morpeth Bakehouse
(7.49 miles)
Morpeth Bakehouse is your ideal base from which to explore the rich variety of attractions in Northumberland, the North East of England and the Scottish Borders. Northumberland is a large county, with countryside varying from ...
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Morpeth Court Luxury Serviced Apartments
(7.53 miles)
