Earlier Houses: There were two earlier houses on the site of the current house, the most notable of which was a Medieval monastic house.
Built / Designed For: Calverly and Margaret Bewick
House & Family History: In 1960 the Close House Estate was acquired by Kings College, Newcastle, who refurbished the house. Close House has been a luxury hotel and golf course since 2005.
Garden & Outbuildings: In 1994 Kings College, Newcastle, built a golf course in the park.
Architect: William Newton
Date: 1779House Listed: Grade II*
Park Listed: Not Listed
Past Seat / Home of: SEATED AT EARLIER HOUSE: Read family, 17th century. Robert Berwicke, 17th century. SEATED AT CURRENT HOUSE: Calverly Bewick, 18th century; Berwicke/Bewick family here from 1626 until 1953.
Current Ownership Type: Corporation
Primary Current Ownership Use: Hotel
House Open to Public: By Appointment
Phone: 01661-852-255
Fax: 01661-853-322
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://closehouse.com/
Historic Houses Member: No