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b, Spa & Hotel Slaley Hall five-star hotel, spa and country alf an hour from London’s West port. Stoke Park provides for a he year and is perfectly situated eisure trips to London. After ears, the property underwent before opening as a hotel in within 350 acres of beautiful has 49 luxuriously-appointed ms in The Mansion, and 28 The Pavilion, all built in a e house, while incorporating ller. ISDN lines, satellite TV, ooms with heated floors are eting and private entertainment pa by SPC, three restaurants t-class health and racquet rèche and much more besides. Set in 1,000 acres of Northumbrian countryside, Slaley Hall is the North East’s premier golfing venue. It has been the host venue for the PGA European Seniors Championship, and was the venue of the biennial PGA Cup in 2013. The beautiful Edwardian property is matched by impeccable service and expertise within the leisure sector, thus offering the golfer an environment in which to relax and unwind.Boasting two picturesque yet challenging championship courses laid out through forest and moorland, The Hunting is a Dave Thomas-designed par 72 course with lush sweeping fairways, streams, towering trees and banks of rhododendrons this course will test the best of all golfers. On the west side of the estate, with panoramic views of the Tyne Valley, the Neil Coles-designed Priestman course, also par 72, is suitable for all levels of golfer. The leisure club and health and beauty spa feature a 20m swimming pool, fully-equipped gymnasium and spa. For those who enjoy outdoor pursuits, Slaley Hall offers a variety of activities including fishing, archery, mountain biking, quad biking and hot-air ballooning. www.qhotels.co.uk Top 150 Stay & Play 2017 75