About this property
With a boutique spa and magnificent gardens, Middlethorpe Hall & Spa offers award-winning food and scenic views. The hotel overlooks York Racecourse, and is just 2 miles from the historic city centre. The elegant bedrooms are decorated with antiques, and many have views of the grounds. All rooms feature a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with fluffy robes and free toiletries. Guests can relax in the indoor swimming pool, spa bath, sauna or steam room. There is also a gym in the Victorian summer house, and the grounds feature leafy terraces and fragrant orchards. The grand restaurant features panelled walls and garden views, and guests can enjoy creative British cuisine by candlelight. The menus feature fresh local produce and ingredients from the kitchen garden. Built in 1699, the historic Middlethorpe Hall is now part of the National Trust and all profits are donated to the charity. The hotel is just a 5-minute drive from York Minster, and offers free on-site parking.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Indoor swimming pool
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free parking
- Fitness centre
- Spa and wellness centre
- Restaurant
- Free WiFi
- 24-hour front desk
- Bar
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Karen
United Kingdom“The property was absolutely beautiful, set in stunning gardens and grounds. Our courtyard room was quaint and comfortable. Staff were welcoming and extremely helpful, nothing was too much trouble.” - Kevin United Kingdom“Breakfast was lovely room was very comfortable and staff so friendly”
- Kaur United Kingdom“Room was spacious, clean, comfortable. The Location was ideal and not too far from city centre but nice and quiet area The Gardens were amazing and plenty to see and walk and admire the nature of . There is plenty of car parking spaces and the...”
- Garth United Kingdom“It was beautifully historic yet so comfortable, with exceptional and excellent service. The gardens were beautiful too”
- Paula United Kingdom“The grounds and hotel were very well kept clean and well maintained, it was quiet and near to york but with enough distance to be peaceful”
- Chris United Kingdom“I booked at the last minute so I ended up in a very pleasant and comfortable room in the adjoining annex. The gardens were just wonderful, I enjoyed an walk before dinner through the kitchen gardens and the formal gardens, across the park and...”
- Paul United Kingdom“It's a beautiful old house with gardens, full of character and well maintained. The bedrooms are very confortable and well furnished and the food excellent. Service is faultless and staff really go out of their way to help and make you feel at...”
- Gillian United Kingdom“The whole concept. Although the internet is available everywhere, it is requested that you refrain from using laptops, phones etc in the restaurant, at breakfast & other shared areas so that you can enjoy the experience and not compromise others'...”
Watkinson United Kingdom“Friendly staff. Lovely building. Clean and tidy inside and out.”
Rodrigo United Kingdom“The hosts were amazing, and the place is way more charming than it looks at Booking.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- Open forBreakfast • Dinner • High tea
- AmbianceTraditional • Romantic
House rules
Child policies
Children older than 6 years are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
Please kindly note that advance reservations for the restaurant and the spa are recommended.
Please note that all rooms are individually designed, and the hotel cannot guarantee allocation of the specific rooms pictured. Spa treatments should be booked in advance to avoid disappointment. Please note that children under the age of 6 cannot be accommodated.
Not all the rooms are accessible by lift, but some are located on the ground floor; Please ensure you do make us aware of any specific requirements when you book to ensure that we allocated the most suitable room for your needs.
