Earlier Houses: There was probably an earlier house on, or near, the site of the current house.
Built / Designed For: Sir Edward Blackett, 6th Bt.
House & Family History: Between 1965 and 1994 the house was the Northumberland Cheshire Home. Matfen Hall was converted into a hotel in 1999 by the 12th Baronet, Sir Hugh Francis Blackett.
Architect: Thomas Rickman
Date: 1820sArchitect: Edward Blackett
Date: 1828-30House Listed: Grade II*
Park Listed: Not Listed
Past Seat / Home of: SEATED AT CURRENT HOUSE: Sir Edward Blackett, 6th Bt., 1830-85; Sir Edward William Blackett, 7th Bt., 1885-1909; Sir Hugh Douglas Blackett, 8th Bt., 1909-60; Sir Charles Douglas Blackett, 9th Bt., 1960-68; Sir George William Blackett, 10th Bt., 1968-94; Sir Francis Hugh Blackett, 11th Bt., 1994-95.
Current Ownership Type: Individual / Family Trust
Primary Current Ownership Use: Hotel
Ownership Details: Owned by Sir Hugh Blackett, 12th Bt., and, since 1999, run as an upscale hotel.
House Open to Public: By Appointment
Phone: 01661-886-500
Fax: 01661-886-055
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://matfenhall.com/
Awards: Voted Small Hotel of the Year 2002 by the English Tourism Council.
Historic Houses Member: No