Middlethorpe Hall & Spa

–Excellent location – show map
+40 photos
Scored 9.2
Rated wonderful

Staff

9.7

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 center of the city. 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 bathtub, 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 panel 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Spa
  • Free Wifi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar

Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

Availability

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Guests who stayed here loved

Gary
United States United States
“Beautiful setting, very close to York. Fantastic staff who could not do enough. And highly recommend the restaurant, the food was amazing.”
Dan
United States United States
“Unexpected formal gardens were amazing! Staff was excellent!”
Douglas
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The staff was great and nothing’s was too much and this really helps us have a great stay. Clearly the staff like working there at the hotel. The house:hotel is very old but very nice and the room we had was very large and lot of nice touches...”
Hattori
Japan Japan
“Beautiful and gorgeous landscape. Room was cosy atmosphere, staffs are friendly and helpful!!”
Candice
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Staff were friendly and very helpful. Lovely location. Peaceful surroundings. Facilities on offer, including the pool were great.”
Alexander
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely property rooms a delight and everything very classy lovely pool and staff very helpful”
Tristan
United States United States
“It was just sublime. Beautiful, yet comfortable & livable. Service excellent (special thanks to Laura) and the grounds are spectacular. So close to everything in York to drive or taxi. We felt very pampered.”
Kathryn
United States United States
“Very peaceful and quiet. Enjoyed walking in the gardens. Great food.”
Ian
Canada Canada
“The accommodation, the delicious dinners and breakfasts, and the service provided by every member of staff who attended to us was unparalleled. Our stay at Middlethorpe was truly exceptional, from greeting to departure. Thank you Mike, Liam and...”
Joanne
United States United States
“From the moment you arrive you’ll feel like royalty. Everything was first class, the staff were lovely and we stayed in the main house which was a beautifully maintained building with so much character and unique features and antiques. The beds...”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Dinner • High tea
  • Ambience
    Traditional • Romantic

House rules

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Check-in
From 4:00 PM
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 6 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

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 elevator, 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.