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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 'luxurious rooms and amazing food'. 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. 'Impressive and 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 dishes such as Yorkshire duck with cherry, pistachio and honey and daikon, or pea arancini. 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.' (Edward Gosnell, S and PG, DM)
'Tailor-Made Break' Special Offer
TAILOR-MADE BREAK. Enhance your break where you choose your add-on! Tailor-make the break of your choice!!! Back by popular demand, an exciting break where you choose your add-on treat. Your "Tailor-made Break" already includes the following: A non-refundable allowance of £62.00 per person towards dinner food; Accommodation in a superior double or twin bedded room; Use of Nepresso tea/coffee making machine in your room; The famous full Yorkshire breakfast; Use of the Middlethorpe Spa; Complimentary overnight parking; VAT. Plus a further 10% discount at the York Designer Outlet.
Then ADD on your choice of one of the following treats: A chilled bottle of Champagne Bernard Remy Rosé in your room; Champagne afternoon-tea for two served in the Drawing Room; A 20-minute spa treatment each of your choice. This remarkable offer from £184.50 per person (based on two people sharing a Superior double/twin bedroom; a supplement for single occupancy room applies) is valid Sunday to Thursday, subject to availability and non-commissionable. This offer is not valid in conjunction with any other discount/offer. Please mention the Good Hotel Guide when booking.
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. Over 8s only in the pool.
Dogs
by prior arrangement (no charge, welcome pack).
Prices
B&B doubles from £160. Set-price menu £66/£85 (2/3 course), tasting menu £105. 1-night bookings refused during summer weekends.
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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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