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Matfen Hall Hotel and Country Club

Matfen Hall Hotel and Country Club

This magnificent Victorian building was erected in 1832 on the site of a 17th century manor house and is owned by Sir Hugh Blackett and his, wife Lady Blackett,...
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This magnificent Victorian building was erected in 1832 on the site of a 17th century manor house and is owned by Sir Hugh Blackett and his, wife Lady Blackett, who oversees the luxury hotel and all its amenities which include a superb golf course among others.
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Aperture f/4.9 ISO 80 Shutter 1/400 Focal Length 161/10

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Sep, 2018

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