New Hall Hotel & Spa

New Hall Hotel & Spa

New Hall combines a moated historic house, 60 bedrooms and a spa in the grounds at Sutton Coldfield. Its medieval character is more than a decorative theme: the moat, old public rooms and distinctive bedroom options make the building a substantial part of the experience. The AA awards the hotel four Red Stars, while the Bridge Restaurant has two Rosettes. Together they create a country-house break within reach of Birmingham, with separate reasons to enjoy the hotel and the kitchen.

At a glance

• Accommodation award: 4 Red Stars
• Bedrooms: 60
• Main restaurant: The Bridge Restaurant — 2 AA Rosettes
• Spa: AA Recommended Spa

Why we like it

The moat and historic interiors give an occasion here a strong sense of place. The useful contrast is with the modern leisure facilities a short walk away in the grounds. You can enjoy the older house’s atmosphere at dinner, then give the next morning a completely different pace.

Eat

The Bridge Restaurant

The Bridge is on site and holds two AA Rosettes. Its modern British cooking suits the house without turning every meal into a lengthy tasting-menu commitment. The emphasis is on seasonal ingredients and a contemporary treatment of recognisable dishes, with à la carte dinner the natural focus for a food-led overnight.

The historic setting gives the meal an identity of its own. Allow time in the house before taking your table, rather than arriving at the restaurant straight from the car. The surroundings are one of the reasons to choose New Hall over a more conventional hotel, and they deserve some of the evening.

Dinner is advertised between 6pm and 9pm. The hotel also offers lunch and Sunday dining, including advertised jazz occasions, but event dates should be checked rather than assumed to apply every week. A quiet dinner and a more social Sunday event are different experiences, so choose the one that suits the purpose of the visit.

The two-Rosette award is the relevant culinary distinction. The hotel’s four Red Stars recognise the accommodation and hospitality; they should not be read as four restaurant stars. For a celebration, secure the restaurant sitting and discuss dietary requirements before confirming the rest of the stay.

Terrace Bar

The Terrace Bar provides a separate, more relaxed option for a drink or lighter meal. It is useful between outings or on the second evening of a longer visit, when you may want less structure than dinner in the Bridge.

A two-night stay can use the venues differently: the Bridge for the main meal and the bar for a simpler interval. Confirm the restaurant named in any dinner-inclusive rate, since the experience depends on where and what you will be eating.

Sleep

New Hall’s 60 rooms include feature accommodation in the older house as well as more conventional layouts. The Princess Elizabeth suite and the historic Lord and Lady rooms illustrate why a room’s identity can matter more than a generic category. Some rooms retain a particularly close connection to the building’s past; others may be preferable if straightforward space and access come first. The AA records a substantial number of ground-floor bedrooms, but suitability still depends on the exact route and bathroom. Ask where the allocated room sits within the property.

Retreat

The spa and leisure facilities are in the grounds, a short walk from the historic house. The indoor pool, sauna, steam room and treatment options can occupy a relaxed morning without taking the whole day. Treatments are worth reserving in advance so they do not compete with dinner or check-out. The landscaped grounds and moat provide a quieter walk, and Birmingham offers an alternative day out if you want to extend the break. There is no need to combine every option in a single overnight.

The Gourmet Getaway

The indicative Gourmet Getaway price combines one night’s accommodation and breakfast for two with dinner for two at the selected restaurant. Use the current price panel to compare options, then check the room and restaurant for your dates. Any official hotel package is shown separately, with its own inclusions and terms.

Worth knowing

• The spa is in a separate building in the grounds; factor the short outdoor walk into your plans.
• Feature rooms and ground-floor rooms offer different advantages. Confirm the particular layout rather than relying on the category alone.
• Check dates for Sunday jazz or other dining events; they are not a guarantee for every Sunday.

The Gourmet Getaways view

A good choice for guests who want the hotel itself to feel like an occasion. We would prioritise a room with the historic character we want, dinner in the Bridge and a measured amount of spa time. The four-Red-Star hotel award and two-Rosette restaurant provide distinct reasons to book.