Title: The Manor House , Shortflatt Tower , Belsay Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Manor House , Shortflatt Tower , Belsay Holiday home in Newcastle-upon-Tyne with kitchen and patio ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53780000/53778900/53778807/8b02a882.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53780000/53778900/53778807/56e6c535.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![10 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53780000/53778900/53778807/cb8a15b7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53780000/53778900/53778807/27a41ce2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53780000/53778900/53778807/1fcc21a5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Shortflatt Tower, a 13th-century fortalice tower in Northumberland's countryside, offers an exclusive country living experience. With its elegant drawing room featuring a vaulted ceiling and open fire, plush sofas with views of the garden and formal dining room with antique furnishings and wood burning stove. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 10 bedrooms7 bathroomsSleeps 20 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Fireplace - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Manor House , Shortflatt Tower , Belsay For a short time only , enjoy our support bubble discounts with over 50% off some stays . Have exclusive use of one of Northumberland's most beautiful country houses with the 6 ensuite bedrooms and exclusive use of this 10 bedroom house. Shortflatt Tower is one of Northumberland's most beautiful country houses set in idyllic surroundings with well-tended walled gardens and ancient woodland. Set in a private estate, we offer comfortable elegance in an area of natural beauty. Come and enjoy a taste of gracious country living in the luxurious comfort, elegance, and tranquillity that our 13th century fortalice tower has to offer. The Tower Keep drawing room has a vaulted ceiling, 6 foot thick walls and an open fire. The Tower Drawing room opens out onto an impressive terrace and attractive gardens. Past and present owners have taken great pride in creating and maintaining the wonderful garden and the grounds around the Tower. The flower borders have been planned to produce colour and blooms throughout the year and there is a beautiful rose quartz fountain. For a cosier atmosphere, the drawing room offers decorative brilliance with plush sofas and views of the garden. The formal dining room has antique furnishings and a wood burning stove. Opposite to the dining room is the large family AGA kitchen with American fridge freezer, dishwasher and additional dining space. We have ten beautiful and individually decorated bedrooms with views overlooking the formal gardens and rolling Northumberland countryside. Six of the bedrooms are en suite, two family bathrooms with a bath and rain shower, a ground floor washroom and toilet. With a variety of areas to stroll or to sit and relax in the garden and parkland, it is a wonderful space to explore. The Ancient tree lined drive is a kilometre long so there is great privacy and uninterrupted views. If you wish to increase your guestlist, the Tower and Annex (Shortflatt Tower wings) can be combined as one. The adjoining Annex has 5 en-suite bedrooms, kitchen, drawing room and ground floor bathroom. Special deals can be negotiated if you wish to book both the Tower and the Annex, totalling 15 bedrooms sleeping up to 30 people. Additional children’s beds and cots can be provided on request. Please follow the link below to view the Annex. https://shortflatttower.com/the-annex/ ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 10 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 7 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) ## Similar properties ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/55000000/54300000/54291800/54291731/177e60da.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Shortflatt Tower, Shortflatt Tower Estate ,Belsay Belsay - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Parking available 9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=54291731&PinnedHotelID=54291731&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83780000/83774200/83774192/467b6510.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stunning Northumberland 10 Bed House with Hot Tub Ovingham - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=83774192&PinnedHotelID=83774192&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV, fireplace, books, printers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120080000/120074000/120073923/c7dee4a7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 5-Bedroom Large Farmhouse | Near Morpeth | Hot Tub | Games Room | Sleeps 12 Morpeth - Hot tub - Free WiFi - Game room - Parking available [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=120073923&PinnedHotelID=120073923&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91390000/91384400/91384307/ca1be8b7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Shepherd's House - a fabulous four-bedroom farmhouse and courtyard conversion Corbridge - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=91384307&PinnedHotelID=91384307&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99890000/99886700/99886694/2b11f5f1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Aurora Lodge Felton - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning - Laundry 9.0 Wonderful 7 reviews £544 includes taxes & fees 23 Oct - 24 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-23&endDate=2025-10-24&selected=99886694&PinnedHotelID=99886694&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114120000/114112300/114112224/9642e112.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming Holiday Cottage in Stunning Rural Northumberland. 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20 Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention A car is required for transport to and from this property ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=55.12464,-1.874975&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:alnoIpem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key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=9hNFrsqdgNNTZij2ylaOaWKnMj8=) Belsay, England #### What's nearby - Bolam Lake Country Park - 6 min drive - 1.9 miles - Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens - 13 min drive - 4.5 miles - Wallington Hall - 15 min drive - 7.4 miles - Newcastle Racecourse - 28 min drive - 18.1 miles - St. James' Park - 29 min drive - 17.8 miles #### Getting around - Metrocentre Station - 23 min drive - Newcastle (NCL-Newcastle Intl.) - 20 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Blacksmiths Coffee Shop - ‬6 min drive - ‪Kirkharle Courtyard - ‬12 min drive - ‪The Highlander - ‬8 min drive - ‪Beresford Arms - ‬9 min drive - ‪capheaton - ‬11 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Manor House , Shortflatt Tower , Belsay pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Manor House , Shortflatt Tower , Belsay ? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Manor House , Shortflatt Tower , Belsay ? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is The Manor House , Shortflatt Tower , Belsay located? > Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Bolam Lake Country Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens and Wallington Hall. Kirkley Hall Zoological Gardens and Kirkharle Courtyard are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Manor House , Shortflatt Tower , Belsay Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 4 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shefa C. 4 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Family holiday Lovely clean property with lots of space and rooms. Gardens beautiful and accessible with seating. Adults and children really enjoyed our stay however having tv in the reception rooms downstairs would have been ideal. Kitchen was really well stocked with cutlery And plates but there was no basics like salt pepper oil etc. Overall lovely family home. plat3s ##### Shefa C. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### N K. 9 Nov 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Communication #### worth it for the price Our group enjoyed the stay at this property. We had our own privacy. All rooms are spacious and well organised for check in. ##### N K. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Somers B. 25 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic Communication and Amazing Property Dale went over and above to ensure our stay was hassle free. He recommended caterers and helped receive wine orders in advance. The property is modern, was clean and v comfortable. ##### Somers B. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Colin M. 21 Aug 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent experience Manager was excellent and helpful. Great gardens and super location ##### Colin M. 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