Mercure Newcastle George Washington Hotel Golf & Spa
Washington
Set in the peaceful surroundings of Washington, Tyne and Wear, Mercure Newcastle George Washington Hotel Golf & Spa combines comfortable accommodation with spa and leisure facilities, relaxed dining and an 18-hole golf course. Newcastle upon Tyne and Sunderland are both around 15 minutes away by car, making the hotel a convenient base for golfers who want a countryside-style resort while remaining close to the attractions of the North East.
The four-star hotel has 125 contemporary guest rooms, with several room types available to suit couples, individuals and golf groups. Standard accommodation includes rooms with either a king-size bed or two single beds, making the twin rooms particularly practical for golfers travelling together. Family Rooms add an additional single bed, while Superior Rooms provide considerably more space for guests looking to upgrade their stay.
Further options include Junior Privilege and Privilege Rooms, with selected Privilege accommodation overlooking the golf course and most featuring a balcony. Rooms include Wi-Fi and modern amenities designed for a comfortable stay, while accessible accommodation is also available. With a broad choice of configurations, the hotel works well for everything from short two-person breaks to larger organised golf groups.
A major benefit of staying here is the Montana Spa and leisure facilities. Guests can enjoy the heated indoor swimming pool, Jacuzzi, sauna and steam room, alongside a well-equipped gym. A range of treatments is also available, providing an opportunity to unwind after a round or giving non-golfers something else to enjoy during the break.
Dining is centred around Carter & Fitch Pizzeria, Smokehouse & Bar, an informal restaurant combining pizzas and smokehouse-style dishes with a relaxed bar atmosphere. Breakfast is also available at the hotel, with English, Continental and American-style choices among the options offered.
Golfers have the advantage of an 18-hole course directly on site, together with a modern driving range and golf facilities. The parkland course stretches to more than 6,600 yards and has previously hosted regional professional events, but the detailed course experience can stand separately from the hotel when planning a golf break.
Free on-site parking and easy access to the A1 further add to the convenience, particularly for groups travelling from across the UK. Newcastle offers restaurants, nightlife and sightseeing within easy reach, while the hotel itself provides everything needed for a more relaxed stay.
With comfortable accommodation, extensive leisure facilities, informal dining and on-site golf, Mercure Newcastle George Washington Hotel Golf & Spa is a strong choice for a North East golf break, particularly for groups wanting to combine their rounds with easy access to Newcastle.
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Temperature:
1°C - 22°C
Cost of a Beer:
£5.00
Cost of a 3-Course Meal:
£65
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About The Area
Washington is a practical North East base for a golf break, especially for golfers who want Newcastle, Sunderland and Durham within easy reach. It is not a traditional golf resort town, but it has one very useful stay-and-play option and enough local attractions to make a short break feel rounded.
The main golf base is George Washington Hotel, Golf & Spa, a four-star hotel with golf, spa facilities and on-site restaurants. The venue promotes itself as a golf getaway with restaurants, leisure facilities and a driving range, while Accor describes the hotel as around 15 minutes from Newcastle upon Tyne and Sunderland, with an 18-hole championship golf course, spa, indoor pool, hot tub and steam room.
For extra golf nearby, Wearside Golf Club is a useful addition. It sits between Sunderland and Washington with easy A19 access, making it practical for groups wanting another round close by.
Off the course, Washington has a surprisingly good local story. Washington Old Hall is a National Trust manor house linked with the family of George Washington, with gardens and a 13th-century manor-house setting. Golfers can also visit WWT Washington Wetland Centre for wildlife and riverside nature, or head to Penshaw Monument, a 70-foot hilltop monument with sweeping views.
For Hashtag Golf Travel customers, Washington works best as a North East stay-and-play break, a practical golf-and-spa stop, or a base for combining golf with Newcastle, Sunderland, Durham and local heritage.
