Get A Little Closer At Close House Hotel This Valentine's Day
Close House Hotel, Northumberland's 18th century mansion,
has revealed a Valentine's getaway offering 'loved up' couples the ultimate in
luxury dining and relaxation. Set in the heart of the countryside with roaring
fires and plush furnishings aplenty, Close House makes a truly romantic setting
to escape with your loved one and unwind in style this February.
Available 14th until 16th February 2013, couples can enjoy
an overnight stay in the main mansion house, a chilled bottle of champagne upon
arrival and a three course evening meal in the opulent Argent D'Or restaurant
from £135 per person.
Executive chef Simon Walsh focuses on contemporary cuisine
with a traditional French twist, meticulously prepared using the finest,
locally sourced ingredients. Special Valentine's dishes include 'Confit Duck
Roulade, Chocolate & Blood Orange' and 'Roast Loin of Venison with Celeriac
Puree & Red Wine Braised Salsify'.
For those wishing to cuddle up with a romantic film, Close
House will be showing British comedy 'Love Actually' and American drama 'An
Officer And A Gentleman', to be enjoyed with a plentiful feast of popcorn and
'pick & mix' confectionary.
Couples can also relax in the elegant Champagne Bar for a
pre-dinner tipple or nightcap before retiring for a peaceful night's sleep. A
full Northumberland breakfast will be served the following morning.
With 450 acres of private grounds to explore, two 18 hole
golf courses in the resort and Newcastle city centre only a fifteen a minute
drive away, guests will find plenty of ways to fill a memorable Valentine's
getaway.
Close House Hotel is an 18th Century Mansion which has been
restored into a stunning 31 bedroom hotel. It is set in 450 acres of private
grounds and lies within easy reach of all major motorway networks and national
rail.
Argent D'Or
The Argent D'Or restaurant is located in the main house and
is a place to enjoy sumptuous French cuisine with a British twist in beautiful
surroundings. Executive chef Simon Walsh, who has also taken the reigns at No
19, is passionate about local, seasonal, and super-fresh food and is a huge
supporter of Northumberland's small, independent and artisan producers. Argent
D'Or is also open to non-residents, and in addition to the restaurant, the
hotel boasts its own Champagne Lounge and Orangery for private dining events.
No 19
Situated in the hotel's Club House, No 19 offers panoramic
views over the Tyne Valley and can cater for individuals or parties of up to
140. From light lunches to evening banquets, the restaurant serves contemporary
British cuisine, with menus shaped by fresh and seasonal produce. Signature
dishes include Locally Foraged Wild Mushrooms on Toasted Sour Dough, Slow Roast
Belly of Pork, Chorizo Casserole, and Rice Pudding with Roasted Plums.
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