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Built in 1669 and originally a private country house, this grand, red-brick building has had various uses over the years. Its storied history includes housing a girls’ school, apartments and a night club. Today, Middlethorpe Hall & Spa is owned by the National Trust and offers fantastic service with an exclusive feel.
The pastel-hued reception area emanates the air of a refined country home and is adorned with portraits and antique furnishings. The rooms, each individually decorated in a classic English style, are split between the main house and the courtyard building.
The hotel also has an award-winning restaurant, a drawing room for afternoon tea, and a spa featuring a pool, steam room, sauna and whirlpool bath.
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Classically decorated with traditional furniture, floral fabrics and paintings depicting rustic scenes, rooms at Middlethorpe Hall & Spa have a very traditional charm. They're split between the main house and the restored 18th-century courtyard, but all feature a TV and DVD player, wired or wireless internet, hospitality tray and spacious bathroom with either a shower, shower over bath or separate bath and shower.
While this property is about a ten-minute drive from central York, it’s easy to get to the heart of town via a taxi, or by taking a public bus which arrives every half hour at the end of the road.
Considered one of the best restaurants in York, the wood-paneled dining room at Middlethorpe Hall & Spa offers a seasonal menu as well as a gourmet tasting menu. For afternoon tea, you can head to the drawing room and lounge which overlooks the hotel’s expansive lawn and garden, or on sunny days relax with tea on the terrace.
Located in the courtyard building, the spa has a pool, steam room, sauna and whirlpool bath. Various spa treatments are also available at an additional charge.
The elevator in this hotel is small and not suitable for wheelchairs.
Despite the somewhat dated furniture in the rooms, this is a beautiful property with an exclusive feel which has even hosted royalty in the past.
Where possible, we like to offer a range of accommodation for each stop of your trip, chosen by our specialists as some of their favorite places to stay. To help you make the right choice, we give each property a rating based on its facilities and service, but we also look for hotels with distinct character or a location that can’t be bettered.
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The former headquarters of the North Eastern Railway Company, The Grand Hotel & Spa with its exceptional service, award-winning restaurant and first-class spa continues to offer a glamorous and luxurious experience once only associated with train travel.
Situated just outside York’s walls, the Grange Hotel provides a convenient base for exploring the city. Decorated in a traditional English style, rooms at this property are spacious and comfortable.
Well-located just steps from the train station, The Principal York is a grand hotel with an old world charm that is skillfully combined with chic, contemporary decor and all modern comforts.
The following activities are designed to give you the most authentic experiences of the area where you’re staying. We work with local guides, who use their knowledge and often a resident’s eye to show you the main sights and more out-of-the-way attractions. Our specialists can also suggest outdoor pursuits and activities, such as cooking classes, that will introduce you to the traditions of the area’s inhabitants.
Ancient York walking tour
Discover the pivotal role that York has played in English history over the past 2,000 years. Your private guide will lead a walking tour to visit the city’s gates, walls and medieval churches, as well as the tiny, crooked alleys called snickleways.
Castle Howard and Rievaulx Abbey
Take a private guided driving tour of the windswept North York Moors. Visit the house and gardens of the stately Castle Howard, continue on to the pretty market town of Helmsley, and end at the haunting ruins of nearby Rievaulx Abbey.
