DiCamillo Companion
England

Close House

Heddon-on-the-Wall, near Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Northumberland

England

Circa Date: 1779 w/19th & 20th century alterations

Status: Fully Extant

House Open to Public: By Appointment

Country House: Yes

  • 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: 1779
    Designed: House for Calverly and Margaret Bewick
    (Attribution of this work is uncertain)
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  • House 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

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