OFFICIALS at Matfen Hall hotel, golf and spa have announced a £250,000 refurbishment of its wedding spaces as part of the next chapter in its history.

The investment aims to transform the rooms in the east wing, including the great hall, terrace room and Sir Edward’s bar, to create luxurious surroundings highlighting the original features of the historic venue.

Maften Hall has employed North-East interior designers and architects at Space ID to manage the project due due to their proven track record with other leading UK hotels.

The new designs couple the impressive, historic features of the hotel with luxurious, modern features to create a romantic and sumptuous atmosphere.

Managing director of Matfen Hall, Bernard Bloodworth, said: “We are very excited to announce the upcoming refurbishment of our east wing.

“We pride ourselves in being at the forefront of the hotel industry and recognised that some of our public areas needed updating to make the most of the wonderful original features of the hotel.

“We have decided to make a significant investment to modernise these spaces while retaining the historic features of the hotel, to appeal to more couples and create the unique and impressive feel that you would expect on your special day.”

The renovations include emphasising the theatrical space in the great hall, by creating a virtual firework display of contemporary lighting on the spectacular original oak ceiling.

The sweeping oak staircase will be carpeted in opulent teal to complement the antique mirror arches and rose window.

Guests in the Sir Edward’s bar will be greeted with textured wall finishes in rich blues and greens, accented with artisan brass metalwork and Italian marble to provide a suitably relaxing and intimate space for socialising.

The decorative plasterwork on the high ceilings of the terrace suite will match the panelled walls, which will be inset with crystal-cut antique mirror panels.

Bespoke gold ring seats and traditional Versailles timber flooring panels complete the look, while the original Jacobean windows frame the backdrop of the gardens and golf course at Matfen Hall . Marc Hardy, project manager at Space ID, said: “We have worked closely with the team at Matfen and Sir Hugh and Lady Blackett to create not just a pretty interior, but an experience.”