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Middlethorpe Hall & Spa
York, Yorkshire
Just over a mile from York, this imposing William and Mary country house in 20 acres of beautiful gardens and parkland offers 'first-class food and service'.
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Just over a mile from York, this imposing William and Mary country house in 20 acres of beautiful gardens and parkland offers 'first-class food and service'. Inside, elegant rooms with sash windows and wood panelling are furnished with sofas, paintings and glowing table lamps. The house was given to the National Trust in 2008, yet it is not precious; there are newspapers to browse, open fires and a friendly, unstuffy atmosphere, with thoughtful service. Two cottages contain a small spa. 'Excellent, very comfortable bedrooms', in the hall and converted outbuildings, are traditional country-house style with antiques, patterned wallpapers, blankets and eiderdowns. All have books, flowers, fruit and delicious homemade biscuits. Canapés are followed by a dinner of dishes such as stone bass with girolles and pancetta or aged beef fillet with ox check, sea aster and truffle. 'The food was excellent even on the chef's day off.' After a breakfast that includes freshly squeezed juice, leaf tea and cooked dishes such as poached haddock and a full grill, explore the grounds, which have a ha ha, walled gardens and a lake. 'One of the very few hotels in the UK where we struggle to find something wrong.' (EG, and others)
Hotel Details
Address
Bishopthorpe Road, York, Yorkshire, YO23 2GB, England
Telephone
Bedroom
29. 17 in courtyard, 2 in cottage, 1 suitable for wheelchair user.
Openings
all year. Lunch available Sat, Sun.
Background Music
none.
Children
not under 6, extra bed £50, children 8-16 years welcome in the spa at specified times when accompanied by an adult.
Dogs
by prior arrangement in cottages (no charge).
Prices
B&B doubles from £138. Set-price menu £66/£85 (2/3 course), tasting menu £105. 1-night bookings refused during summer weekends.
Other Reviews
Quality products offered at this hotel
Facilities
hall, drawing room, library, 2 dining rooms, private dining rooms, in-room TV, civil wedding licence, terrace, 20-acre grounds, spa (indoor pool), EV charging, public rooms wheelchair accessible, no adapted toilet.
Location
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