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.

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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.

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
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1 full bed
1 twin bed
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
8.6
Location
9.4
Free Wifi
7.9

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • 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.
  • K
    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...
  • Jennifer
    United States United States
    This is a wonderful place—beautiful and historic, with absolutely lovely gardens. And the staff were outstanding—attentive, helpful, and knowledgeable. Can’t wait to come back!
  • Garry
    United States United States
    Elegant manor house, accurately restored and maintained with magnificent grounds and an excellent kitchen. Diner offerings deserved Michelin rating. Perfect getaway with proximity to York.
  • Fan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We were made to feel very welcome and looked after by the staff. The ground was beautiful and had a relaxing atmosphere. They also had the most impressive drinks menu. The shower was really hot and powerful. Overall, a perfect stay which we wish...

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

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

Amenities of Middlethorpe Hall & Spa
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities

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

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hairdryer

Outdoors

  • Terrace
  • Garden

Food & Drink

  • Bar

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

    Services

    • Baggage storage
    • Fax/Photocopying
    • Currency exchange
    • Dry cleaning
    • 24-hour front desk
    • Meeting/Banquet facilities

    Safety & security

    • Safe

    General

    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Indoor swimming pool

    • Open all year
    • Shallow end

    Spa

    • Turkish/Steam Bath
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Massage
    • Spa
    • Fitness center
    • Sauna

    Languages Spoken

    • English

    House rules
    Middlethorpe Hall & Spa takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 4:00 PM
    Check-out
    Until 11:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children over 6 are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    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.
    Accepted payment methods
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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.

    FAQs about Middlethorpe Hall & Spa