Middlethorpe Hall & Spa
$236
/ night
Avg. for October
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$236
/ night
Avg. for October
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at Middlethorpe Hall & Spa average $189 in January, the cheapest month, and $290 in May, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | $189 |
| February | $224 |
| March | $215 |
| April | $214 |
| May | $290 |
| June | $284 |
| July | $283 |
| August | $266 |
| September | $266 |
| October | $236 |
| November | $235 |
| December | $272 |
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About this property
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a sauna. Additional amenities at this hotel include c...
Amenities
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a sauna. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
Satisfy your appetite for dinner at The Oak & Pineapple Rooms, a restaurant which specializes in Regional cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. English breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 29 guestrooms featuring espresso makers. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and electric kettles, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Location
With a stay at Middlethorpe Hall And Spa in York, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of York City Walls and Shambles. This spa hotel is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from York Minster and 2.5 mi (4 km) from York Christmas Market.
What's nearby
Bishopthorpe Tennis Club(1 miles)
York Racecourse(1 miles)
Rowntree Park(1.2 miles)
Clifford's Tower(2 miles)
York Castle Museum(2 miles)
York Barbican(2.1 miles)
Bar Convent Museum(2.1 miles)
Fairfax House(2.1 miles)
York Dungeon(2.1 miles)
York Grand Opera House(2.1 miles)
The Bars(2.1 miles)
York City Walls(2.1 miles)
Micklegate Bar(2.1 miles)
West Bank Park(2.1 miles)
Jorvik Viking Centre(2.1 miles)
Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)(31.5 miles)
Doncaster (DSA-Sheffield)(45.7 miles)
Parking
Restaurant
Swimming pool
Non-Smoking Rooms
Dry Cleaning
Banquet Facilities
Location
Bishopthorpe Road, Bishopthorpe, York, England, United Kingdom
Bishopthorpe Tennis Club (1 miles)
York Racecourse (1 miles)
Rowntree Park (1.2 miles)
Clifford's Tower (2 miles)
York Castle Museum (2 miles)
York Barbican (2.1 miles)
Room options
5
Deluxe Double Room (Main House)
1 Full Bed
Sleeps 2
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
4
Suite, 1 Bedroom (Courtyard)
1 King Bed
Sleeps 2
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
2
Single Room (Courtyard)
1 Twin Bed
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
6
Superior Double Room (Courtyard)
1 Full Bed
Sleeps 2
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
3
Standard Double Room (Courtyard)
1 Full Bed
Sleeps 2
HeatingWi-Fi (Free)Private Bathroom
Guest reviews of Middlethorpe Hall & Spa
9.4
Superb
Based on 628 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
4%
Couple
63%
Family
16%
Group
11%
Solo
4%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Across recent reviews, Middlethorpe Hall & Spa is praised for its historic character, beautiful gardens, polished and friendly service, and enjoyable food, with the spa and tranquil setting creating a relaxing stay near York and the racecourse.
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What guests think
Across recent reviews, Middlethorpe Hall & Spa is praised for its historic character, beautiful gardens, polished and friendly service, and enjoyable food, with the spa and tranquil setting creating a relaxing stay near York and the racecourse.
Rooms are generally comfortable with period charm. The restaurant and breakfasts earn strong praise, though several note high prices and occasional small portions or waits. A few reviews mention dated areas, some smaller or overly warm rooms, door-slam noise, and a spa that could use refurbishment. Overall, expect a polished country house stay with easy access to York and the racecourse.
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Facilities
The spa is popular, with mentions of the pool, sauna and steam room, and treatments enjoyed; one review says it needs some refurbishment. On-site parking is available.
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Mary
Jan 9, 2023
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Stayed 19,362 nights
Lovely staff, food outstanding, gorgeous house and grounds. Good spa. Quite a wait for drinks before dinner, and for the food itself, although staff apologised.
Lovely staff, food outstanding, gorgeous house and grounds. Good spa. Quite a wait for drinks before dinner, and for the food itself, although staff apologised.
8
Pauline
Dec 17, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely hotel with lots of parking. I had a great spa treatment. The staff were helpful and approachable. The room was a good size with plenty of towels and toiletries. The room it was a little too warm for me during the night though. The only downside was a few noisy people at breakfast who need to learn to moderate their voices and the smallest serving of scrambled eggs with salmon I have ever had in a hotel or restaurant!
Lovely hotel with lots of parking. I had a great spa treatment. The staff were helpful and approachable. The room was a good size with plenty of towels and toiletries. The room it was a little too warm for me during the night though. The only downside was a few noisy people at breakfast who need to learn to moderate their voices and the smallest serving of scrambled eggs with salmon I have ever had in a hotel or restaurant!
10
Sally
Dec 7, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
First of all I have to mention Stephen, he’d only been working at the hotel 2 weeks but it didn’t show. He knew exactly how to fulfil his role as we were shown round. The house and rooms are beautiful and well laid out. Service perfect from start to finish. Breakfast was wonderful as was the spa. We had a very relaxing stay and will be back again when the weather is better to enjoy the garden. Thank you again.
First of all I have to mention Stephen, he’d only been working at the hotel 2 weeks but it didn’t show. He knew exactly how to fulfil his role as we were shown round. The house and rooms are beautiful and well laid out. Service perfect from start to finish. Breakfast was wonderful as was the spa. We had a very relaxing stay and will be back again when the weather is better to enjoy the garden. Thank you again.
10
Kenneth
Dec 12, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely place, nice room and breakfast. The spa was good (didn't try the gym). From a distance the grounds looked good but it was winter and dusk when we arrived so didn't see fully. The staff were outstanding, so friendly and courteous. Good location, 9 minutes drive from the park and ride. I'm only going to rate them 4.9 out of 5 though, as I'll deduct 0.1 points for no baked beans with my full Yorkshire breakfast ;)
Lovely place, nice room and breakfast. The spa was good (didn't try the gym). From a distance the grounds looked good but it was winter and dusk when we arrived so didn't see fully. The staff were outstanding, so friendly and courteous. Good location, 9 minutes drive from the park and ride. I'm only going to rate them 4.9 out of 5 though, as I'll deduct 0.1 points for no baked beans with my full Yorkshire breakfast ;)
10
Alison
Apr 14, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely period style hotel. Fantastic friendly service. Spa needs some refurbishment & restaurant expensive (we ate in York instead)
Lovely period style hotel. Fantastic friendly service. Spa needs some refurbishment & restaurant expensive (we ate in York instead)
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MISS
Jul 22, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
A beautiful place, with gorgeous facilities and stunning grounds. The food is delicious and the staff are friendly and go out of their way for you. The restaurant is a bit stuffy and very expensive.
A beautiful place, with gorgeous facilities and stunning grounds. The food is delicious and the staff are friendly and go out of their way for you. The restaurant is a bit stuffy and very expensive.
10
Carol
Mar 18, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent National Trust owned hotel with spa and gardens.
Excellent National Trust owned hotel with spa and gardens.
6
Craig
Apr 3, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
We were greeted by very friendly and attentive staff. We were given a little tour of the main house and given some of its history. We were then shown to our court yard room. The room was a little small and very dated but I guess when somewhere is this old what should I expect? But it was relatively comfortable. I am sure the American tourists would think this is what all British hotels are like. We went over to the Spa which was nice pool, sauna and steam room good to relax. Book early if you want treatments though. We had a relatively relaxing sleep but we’re woken early by people leaving their rooms and doors slamming behind them. We ordered room service breakfast which arrived bang on time and it was very nice. On the whole our stay was good but in reality I think this place was very overpriced and I wouldn’t revisit unless it was about half what I paid.
We were greeted by very friendly and attentive staff. We were given a little tour of the main house and given some of its history. We were then shown to our court yard room. The room was a little small and very dated but I guess when somewhere is this old what should I expect? But it was relatively comfortable. I am sure the American tourists would think this is what all British hotels are like. We went over to the Spa which was nice pool, sauna and steam room good to relax. Book early if you want treatments though. We had a relatively relaxing sleep but we’re woken early by people leaving their rooms and doors slamming behind them. We ordered room service breakfast which arrived bang on time and it was very nice. On the whole our stay was good but in reality I think this place was very overpriced and I wouldn’t revisit unless it was about half what I paid.
10
Robert
Jun 30, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely property, just outside York city with spa and amazing gardens
Lovely property, just outside York city with spa and amazing gardens
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gregory
Oct 21, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Genuinely a fantastic hotel. A real taste of luxury with superb staff in a charming and historic setting. We loved everything about it; the spa, the beautiful grounds, the breakfast, the elegance, the list goes on. We would certainly recommend this to everyone.
Genuinely a fantastic hotel. A real taste of luxury with superb staff in a charming and historic setting. We loved everything about it; the spa, the beautiful grounds, the breakfast, the elegance, the list goes on. We would certainly recommend this to everyone.
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Cleanliness
Rooms are reported clean and well kept, with daily tidying noted in some stays.
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Dawn
Dec 22, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
I chose Middlethorpe because of its history. It's a lovely old stately home which has been maintained to a high standard. The staff are very welcoming and the beds very comfortable. It's also a very pleasant walk into the centre of York!
I chose Middlethorpe because of its history. It's a lovely old stately home which has been maintained to a high standard. The staff are very welcoming and the beds very comfortable. It's also a very pleasant walk into the centre of York!
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Pauline
Dec 17, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely hotel with lots of parking. I had a great spa treatment. The staff were helpful and approachable. The room was a good size with plenty of towels and toiletries. The room it was a little too warm for me during the night though. The only downside was a few noisy people at breakfast who need to learn to moderate their voices and the smallest serving of scrambled eggs with salmon I have ever had in a hotel or restaurant!
Lovely hotel with lots of parking. I had a great spa treatment. The staff were helpful and approachable. The room was a good size with plenty of towels and toiletries. The room it was a little too warm for me during the night though. The only downside was a few noisy people at breakfast who need to learn to moderate their voices and the smallest serving of scrambled eggs with salmon I have ever had in a hotel or restaurant!
10
Catriona
Aug 11, 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
I would definitely recommend this hotel. Absolutely stunning location, beautiful stately home with lush gardens. The staff were very polite and helpful, always on hand to cater to my every need. My room was cosy and cleaned every morning. Within a few miles of York, I walked there along the river most days. I will definitely be back next year.
I would definitely recommend this hotel. Absolutely stunning location, beautiful stately home with lush gardens. The staff were very polite and helpful, always on hand to cater to my every need. My room was cosy and cleaned every morning. Within a few miles of York, I walked there along the river most days. I will definitely be back next year.
10
John
Jan 27, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent stay! Comfortable bed, very clean room. Breakfast is excellent! Staff is friendly and very helpful, highly recommend
Excellent stay! Comfortable bed, very clean room. Breakfast is excellent! Staff is friendly and very helpful, highly recommend
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Rooms
Rooms are comfortable and characterful, with some spacious or nicely decorated and beds often praised. A few reviews note smaller or dated courtyard rooms, occasional warmth, and some door-slam noise.
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Dawn
Dec 22, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
I chose Middlethorpe because of its history. It's a lovely old stately home which has been maintained to a high standard. The staff are very welcoming and the beds very comfortable. It's also a very pleasant walk into the centre of York!
I chose Middlethorpe because of its history. It's a lovely old stately home which has been maintained to a high standard. The staff are very welcoming and the beds very comfortable. It's also a very pleasant walk into the centre of York!
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Terri
Nov 16, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful gardens behind the hotel you could walk through. Room was nicely decorated. Breakfast was excellent
Beautiful gardens behind the hotel you could walk through. Room was nicely decorated. Breakfast was excellent
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Pauline
Dec 17, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely hotel with lots of parking. I had a great spa treatment. The staff were helpful and approachable. The room was a good size with plenty of towels and toiletries. The room it was a little too warm for me during the night though. The only downside was a few noisy people at breakfast who need to learn to moderate their voices and the smallest serving of scrambled eggs with salmon I have ever had in a hotel or restaurant!
Lovely hotel with lots of parking. I had a great spa treatment. The staff were helpful and approachable. The room was a good size with plenty of towels and toiletries. The room it was a little too warm for me during the night though. The only downside was a few noisy people at breakfast who need to learn to moderate their voices and the smallest serving of scrambled eggs with salmon I have ever had in a hotel or restaurant!
10
Anne
Feb 11, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Great hotel, and location, staff very friendly and attentive, room lovely with great coffee machine. Breakfast excellent. Really nice gardens for a walk. Will return as it was a real treat, and very relaxing
Great hotel, and location, staff very friendly and attentive, room lovely with great coffee machine. Breakfast excellent. Really nice gardens for a walk. Will return as it was a real treat, and very relaxing
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A C
Oct 11, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Middlethorpe Hall and Spa is a fabulous hotel, one of three owned by the National Trust in the UK. It is set in beautiful grounds and garden. Staff are very welcoming and friendly, the room was spacious and well furnished and the bed was large and comfortable. We had breakfast included in our stay and they catered for most people. Getting into York without using the car was a bonus as the 11 bus has a stop right outside the main driveway entrance. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Middlethorpe Hall and Spa is a fabulous hotel, one of three owned by the National Trust in the UK. It is set in beautiful grounds and garden. Staff are very welcoming and friendly, the room was spacious and well furnished and the bed was large and comfortable. We had breakfast included in our stay and they catered for most people. Getting into York without using the car was a bonus as the 11 bus has a stop right outside the main driveway entrance. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
8
Kris
Mar 30, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very nice hotel, a little dated in places. Food excellent if a little pricey.
Very nice hotel, a little dated in places. Food excellent if a little pricey.
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John
Jan 27, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent stay! Comfortable bed, very clean room. Breakfast is excellent! Staff is friendly and very helpful, highly recommend
Excellent stay! Comfortable bed, very clean room. Breakfast is excellent! Staff is friendly and very helpful, highly recommend
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Craig
Apr 3, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
We were greeted by very friendly and attentive staff. We were given a little tour of the main house and given some of its history. We were then shown to our court yard room. The room was a little small and very dated but I guess when somewhere is this old what should I expect? But it was relatively comfortable. I am sure the American tourists would think this is what all British hotels are like. We went over to the Spa which was nice pool, sauna and steam room good to relax. Book early if you want treatments though. We had a relatively relaxing sleep but we’re woken early by people leaving their rooms and doors slamming behind them. We ordered room service breakfast which arrived bang on time and it was very nice. On the whole our stay was good but in reality I think this place was very overpriced and I wouldn’t revisit unless it was about half what I paid.
We were greeted by very friendly and attentive staff. We were given a little tour of the main house and given some of its history. We were then shown to our court yard room. The room was a little small and very dated but I guess when somewhere is this old what should I expect? But it was relatively comfortable. I am sure the American tourists would think this is what all British hotels are like. We went over to the Spa which was nice pool, sauna and steam room good to relax. Book early if you want treatments though. We had a relatively relaxing sleep but we’re woken early by people leaving their rooms and doors slamming behind them. We ordered room service breakfast which arrived bang on time and it was very nice. On the whole our stay was good but in reality I think this place was very overpriced and I wouldn’t revisit unless it was about half what I paid.
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Jeremy
Dec 16, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
We were a kate check-in and only stayed one night so didn't get the chance to sample the gardens, restaurant or spa. Staff were very friendly and helpful, rooms warm with huge feather pillows. We'll be back to have a proper stay!
We were a kate check-in and only stayed one night so didn't get the chance to sample the gardens, restaurant or spa. Staff were very friendly and helpful, rooms warm with huge feather pillows. We'll be back to have a proper stay!
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James
Jul 12, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
A wonderful house with excellent staff and accommodation.
A wonderful house with excellent staff and accommodation.
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Service
Service is widely praised as friendly, professional, and attentive across the stay. A few mention slow drinks or food service at busy times, with apologies given.
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Mary
Jan 9, 2023
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Stayed 19,362 nights
Lovely staff, food outstanding, gorgeous house and grounds. Good spa. Quite a wait for drinks before dinner, and for the food itself, although staff apologised.
Lovely staff, food outstanding, gorgeous house and grounds. Good spa. Quite a wait for drinks before dinner, and for the food itself, although staff apologised.
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Sally
Dec 7, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
First of all I have to mention Stephen, he’d only been working at the hotel 2 weeks but it didn’t show. He knew exactly how to fulfil his role as we were shown round. The house and rooms are beautiful and well laid out. Service perfect from start to finish. Breakfast was wonderful as was the spa. We had a very relaxing stay and will be back again when the weather is better to enjoy the garden. Thank you again.
First of all I have to mention Stephen, he’d only been working at the hotel 2 weeks but it didn’t show. He knew exactly how to fulfil his role as we were shown round. The house and rooms are beautiful and well laid out. Service perfect from start to finish. Breakfast was wonderful as was the spa. We had a very relaxing stay and will be back again when the weather is better to enjoy the garden. Thank you again.
10
A C
Oct 11, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Middlethorpe Hall and Spa is a fabulous hotel, one of three owned by the National Trust in the UK. It is set in beautiful grounds and garden. Staff are very welcoming and friendly, the room was spacious and well furnished and the bed was large and comfortable. We had breakfast included in our stay and they catered for most people. Getting into York without using the car was a bonus as the 11 bus has a stop right outside the main driveway entrance. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Middlethorpe Hall and Spa is a fabulous hotel, one of three owned by the National Trust in the UK. It is set in beautiful grounds and garden. Staff are very welcoming and friendly, the room was spacious and well furnished and the bed was large and comfortable. We had breakfast included in our stay and they catered for most people. Getting into York without using the car was a bonus as the 11 bus has a stop right outside the main driveway entrance. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
10
Robert
May 16, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very nice hotel, staff were extremely helpful and polite. Stayed overnight for races, did not have dinner there so can’t comment on food. Beautiful building, fabulous gardens excellent staff.
Very nice hotel, staff were extremely helpful and polite. Stayed overnight for races, did not have dinner there so can’t comment on food. Beautiful building, fabulous gardens excellent staff.
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Helen
Jun 16, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent service. Wonderful food.
Excellent service. Wonderful food.
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Graham
Dec 12, 2022
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Stayed 1 night
Have stayed here before, and delighted to be back again. Fabulous staff, great surroundings, and hotel itself looked great decked out in its Christmas splendour!
Have stayed here before, and delighted to be back again. Fabulous staff, great surroundings, and hotel itself looked great decked out in its Christmas splendour!
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Antony
Mar 31, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
First class. Excellent hotel, wonderful staff, great hotel.
First class. Excellent hotel, wonderful staff, great hotel.
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Paul
Nov 20, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Middlethorpe Hall is a beautiful property. The staff there are exceptionally lovely and we were made to feel so welcome. There was so much character and original features which feels like the antithesis to other bland hotels.
Middlethorpe Hall is a beautiful property. The staff there are exceptionally lovely and we were made to feel so welcome. There was so much character and original features which feels like the antithesis to other bland hotels.
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DINO
Nov 22, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely historic hotel, impeccable service
Lovely historic hotel, impeccable service
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Sabina
Oct 20, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Staff had gone over and beyond to make my stay as comfortable as possible. All were attentive and friendly and it looked like they also enjoyed working there, which makes a difference. They were well mannered polite and graceful. I will certainly come back with family.
Staff had gone over and beyond to make my stay as comfortable as possible. All were attentive and friendly and it looked like they also enjoyed working there, which makes a difference. They were well mannered polite and graceful. I will certainly come back with family.
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Location
Convenient for York, with a bus stop by the entrance and taxis or a pleasant walk into the centre; handy for the racecourse. Guests also mention easy access to park and ride.
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Adam
Jul 26, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Birthday surprise for my wife and it was the perfect gift.Historic building with lovely gardens to explore and friendly professional staff. Efficient bus service also made it cheap and easy to travel into York and enjoy everything the stunning city has to offer.
Birthday surprise for my wife and it was the perfect gift.Historic building with lovely gardens to explore and friendly professional staff. Efficient bus service also made it cheap and easy to travel into York and enjoy everything the stunning city has to offer.
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Dawn
Dec 22, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
I chose Middlethorpe because of its history. It's a lovely old stately home which has been maintained to a high standard. The staff are very welcoming and the beds very comfortable. It's also a very pleasant walk into the centre of York!
I chose Middlethorpe because of its history. It's a lovely old stately home which has been maintained to a high standard. The staff are very welcoming and the beds very comfortable. It's also a very pleasant walk into the centre of York!
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Kenneth
Dec 12, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely place, nice room and breakfast. The spa was good (didn't try the gym). From a distance the grounds looked good but it was winter and dusk when we arrived so didn't see fully. The staff were outstanding, so friendly and courteous. Good location, 9 minutes drive from the park and ride. I'm only going to rate them 4.9 out of 5 though, as I'll deduct 0.1 points for no baked beans with my full Yorkshire breakfast ;)
Lovely place, nice room and breakfast. The spa was good (didn't try the gym). From a distance the grounds looked good but it was winter and dusk when we arrived so didn't see fully. The staff were outstanding, so friendly and courteous. Good location, 9 minutes drive from the park and ride. I'm only going to rate them 4.9 out of 5 though, as I'll deduct 0.1 points for no baked beans with my full Yorkshire breakfast ;)
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A C
Oct 11, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Middlethorpe Hall and Spa is a fabulous hotel, one of three owned by the National Trust in the UK. It is set in beautiful grounds and garden. Staff are very welcoming and friendly, the room was spacious and well furnished and the bed was large and comfortable. We had breakfast included in our stay and they catered for most people. Getting into York without using the car was a bonus as the 11 bus has a stop right outside the main driveway entrance. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Middlethorpe Hall and Spa is a fabulous hotel, one of three owned by the National Trust in the UK. It is set in beautiful grounds and garden. Staff are very welcoming and friendly, the room was spacious and well furnished and the bed was large and comfortable. We had breakfast included in our stay and they catered for most people. Getting into York without using the car was a bonus as the 11 bus has a stop right outside the main driveway entrance. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
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Graham
Jul 21, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Have stayed at Middlethorpe twice before, lovely property and staff, plus very quiet. Easy access into the city centre.
Have stayed at Middlethorpe twice before, lovely property and staff, plus very quiet. Easy access into the city centre.
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Catriona
Aug 11, 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
I would definitely recommend this hotel. Absolutely stunning location, beautiful stately home with lush gardens. The staff were very polite and helpful, always on hand to cater to my every need. My room was cosy and cleaned every morning. Within a few miles of York, I walked there along the river most days. I will definitely be back next year.
I would definitely recommend this hotel. Absolutely stunning location, beautiful stately home with lush gardens. The staff were very polite and helpful, always on hand to cater to my every need. My room was cosy and cleaned every morning. Within a few miles of York, I walked there along the river most days. I will definitely be back next year.
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Marcus
Jan 5, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
This is a beautiful national trust owned country house hotel, with lovely comfortable rooms, gorgeous gardens, a fantastic restaurant, and wonderful staff, providing friendly & attentive service. It’s also really handy for the York city centre by taxi (around £10 each way with the Drive app) and, if you’re going for the races, the racecourse is actually walkable from the hotel. It has to be acknowledged that Middlethorpe Hall is a little on the expensive side, but it is worth every penny. By the way, a great restaurant tip for the city centre is Rustique - a brilliant French bistro. If you loved the sadly gone Sharrow Bay, in its heyday, as I did, then Middlethorpe Hall lives up to that. We had plans in York for our first night, but on our second night we ate in the hotel’s restaurant, and the food is simply amazing. I don’t think they have a Michelin star - not that I checked - but they certainly deserve one. Middlethorpe Hall has to be the quintessential country house hotel experience in Britain today, and we will definitely be returning. Thank you to all the staff, for making our stay so delightful.
This is a beautiful national trust owned country house hotel, with lovely comfortable rooms, gorgeous gardens, a fantastic restaurant, and wonderful staff, providing friendly & attentive service. It’s also really handy for the York city centre by taxi (around £10 each way with the Drive app) and, if you’re going for the races, the racecourse is actually walkable from the hotel. It has to be acknowledged that Middlethorpe Hall is a little on the expensive side, but it is worth every penny. By the way, a great restaurant tip for the city centre is Rustique - a brilliant French bistro. If you loved the sadly gone Sharrow Bay, in its heyday, as I did, then Middlethorpe Hall lives up to that. We had plans in York for our first night, but on our second night we ate in the hotel’s restaurant, and the food is simply amazing. I don’t think they have a Michelin star - not that I checked - but they certainly deserve one. Middlethorpe Hall has to be the quintessential country house hotel experience in Britain today, and we will definitely be returning. Thank you to all the staff, for making our stay so delightful.
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PETER
Oct 17, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very enjoyable relaxed stay , some nice touches to differentiate the hotel and v close to the racecourse where we were attending Highly recommended, will stay again
Very enjoyable relaxed stay , some nice touches to differentiate the hotel and v close to the racecourse where we were attending Highly recommended, will stay again
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Steve
May 17, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent location for trip to York races, would certainly stay there again.
Excellent location for trip to York races, would certainly stay there again.
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John
Mar 17, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Amazing building, superb food, high priced, easy access to the centre of York - (the bus stop is only a few yards from the front door!) Old style - a porter, they can provide newspapers and early morning calls!
Amazing building, superb food, high priced, easy access to the centre of York - (the bus stop is only a few yards from the front door!) Old style - a porter, they can provide newspapers and early morning calls!
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Dining
Food, including breakfast, is frequently described as excellent, with standout restaurant and Sunday lunch experiences. Several reviews note high prices, occasional small portions, and sometimes a wait for drinks or dishes; a few found specific breakfast items disappointing.
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Jean
Feb 3, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent visit Although The Yorkshire Breakfast was very disappointing we would go back but not have the breakfast included
Excellent visit Although The Yorkshire Breakfast was very disappointing we would go back but not have the breakfast included
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Mary
Jan 9, 2023
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Stayed 19,362 nights
Lovely staff, food outstanding, gorgeous house and grounds. Good spa. Quite a wait for drinks before dinner, and for the food itself, although staff apologised.
Lovely staff, food outstanding, gorgeous house and grounds. Good spa. Quite a wait for drinks before dinner, and for the food itself, although staff apologised.
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Pauline
Dec 17, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely hotel with lots of parking. I had a great spa treatment. The staff were helpful and approachable. The room was a good size with plenty of towels and toiletries. The room it was a little too warm for me during the night though. The only downside was a few noisy people at breakfast who need to learn to moderate their voices and the smallest serving of scrambled eggs with salmon I have ever had in a hotel or restaurant!
Lovely hotel with lots of parking. I had a great spa treatment. The staff were helpful and approachable. The room was a good size with plenty of towels and toiletries. The room it was a little too warm for me during the night though. The only downside was a few noisy people at breakfast who need to learn to moderate their voices and the smallest serving of scrambled eggs with salmon I have ever had in a hotel or restaurant!
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Sally
Dec 7, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
First of all I have to mention Stephen, he’d only been working at the hotel 2 weeks but it didn’t show. He knew exactly how to fulfil his role as we were shown round. The house and rooms are beautiful and well laid out. Service perfect from start to finish. Breakfast was wonderful as was the spa. We had a very relaxing stay and will be back again when the weather is better to enjoy the garden. Thank you again.
First of all I have to mention Stephen, he’d only been working at the hotel 2 weeks but it didn’t show. He knew exactly how to fulfil his role as we were shown round. The house and rooms are beautiful and well laid out. Service perfect from start to finish. Breakfast was wonderful as was the spa. We had a very relaxing stay and will be back again when the weather is better to enjoy the garden. Thank you again.
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Kenneth
Dec 12, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely place, nice room and breakfast. The spa was good (didn't try the gym). From a distance the grounds looked good but it was winter and dusk when we arrived so didn't see fully. The staff were outstanding, so friendly and courteous. Good location, 9 minutes drive from the park and ride. I'm only going to rate them 4.9 out of 5 though, as I'll deduct 0.1 points for no baked beans with my full Yorkshire breakfast ;)
Lovely place, nice room and breakfast. The spa was good (didn't try the gym). From a distance the grounds looked good but it was winter and dusk when we arrived so didn't see fully. The staff were outstanding, so friendly and courteous. Good location, 9 minutes drive from the park and ride. I'm only going to rate them 4.9 out of 5 though, as I'll deduct 0.1 points for no baked beans with my full Yorkshire breakfast ;)
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Joyce
Sep 25, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
We loved our stay in this beautiful property. We had two breakfasts and one dinner on site and they were wonderful, both the food and the top notch service. All the staff we encountered were lovely as well!
We loved our stay in this beautiful property. We had two breakfasts and one dinner on site and they were wonderful, both the food and the top notch service. All the staff we encountered were lovely as well!
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Kris
Mar 30, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very nice hotel, a little dated in places. Food excellent if a little pricey.
Very nice hotel, a little dated in places. Food excellent if a little pricey.
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Marcus
Jan 5, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
This is a beautiful national trust owned country house hotel, with lovely comfortable rooms, gorgeous gardens, a fantastic restaurant, and wonderful staff, providing friendly & attentive service. It’s also really handy for the York city centre by taxi (around £10 each way with the Drive app) and, if you’re going for the races, the racecourse is actually walkable from the hotel. It has to be acknowledged that Middlethorpe Hall is a little on the expensive side, but it is worth every penny. By the way, a great restaurant tip for the city centre is Rustique - a brilliant French bistro. If you loved the sadly gone Sharrow Bay, in its heyday, as I did, then Middlethorpe Hall lives up to that. We had plans in York for our first night, but on our second night we ate in the hotel’s restaurant, and the food is simply amazing. I don’t think they have a Michelin star - not that I checked - but they certainly deserve one. Middlethorpe Hall has to be the quintessential country house hotel experience in Britain today, and we will definitely be returning. Thank you to all the staff, for making our stay so delightful.
This is a beautiful national trust owned country house hotel, with lovely comfortable rooms, gorgeous gardens, a fantastic restaurant, and wonderful staff, providing friendly & attentive service. It’s also really handy for the York city centre by taxi (around £10 each way with the Drive app) and, if you’re going for the races, the racecourse is actually walkable from the hotel. It has to be acknowledged that Middlethorpe Hall is a little on the expensive side, but it is worth every penny. By the way, a great restaurant tip for the city centre is Rustique - a brilliant French bistro. If you loved the sadly gone Sharrow Bay, in its heyday, as I did, then Middlethorpe Hall lives up to that. We had plans in York for our first night, but on our second night we ate in the hotel’s restaurant, and the food is simply amazing. I don’t think they have a Michelin star - not that I checked - but they certainly deserve one. Middlethorpe Hall has to be the quintessential country house hotel experience in Britain today, and we will definitely be returning. Thank you to all the staff, for making our stay so delightful.
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Angela
Mar 12, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Fantastic stay once again. Fantastic sunday lunch. Lovely cosy rooms Lounge areas are beautifully designed and all staff are super professional and extremely friendly and you can see that they are happy in their jobs.
Fantastic stay once again. Fantastic sunday lunch. Lovely cosy rooms Lounge areas are beautifully designed and all staff are super professional and extremely friendly and you can see that they are happy in their jobs.
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David
Jul 8, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely hotel and gardens with excellent food. It is always a lovely place to stay and relax.
Lovely hotel and gardens with excellent food. It is always a lovely place to stay and relax.
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Robert
2 weeks ago
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Stayed 2 nights
Fitness room facilities were modest, dinner finishes at 8pm. No real bar, otherwise a very nice hotel. More for total relaxation
Fitness room facilities were modest, dinner finishes at 8pm. No real bar, otherwise a very nice hotel. More for total relaxation
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Ruth
Aug 25, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
An impressive historic house hotel just a short bus ride from the centre of York! From the moment we arrived the staff were all very attentive whilst managing to not give one the feeling that they were constantly hovering, a delicate balancing act well executed. Dinner and breakfasts were delicious….what more can I say? We also particularly enjoyed strolling in the gardens and chatting with and getting tips from the gardeners….one lady went out of her way to show us a reference book and suggest that I photograph the page about a particular plant we had asked her about. Our room, in the main house was spacious, very well appointed and spotlessly clean ….our only issue was the lack of a small fridge…..drinking warm water partially during the night wasn’t the best thing.
An impressive historic house hotel just a short bus ride from the centre of York! From the moment we arrived the staff were all very attentive whilst managing to not give one the feeling that they were constantly hovering, a delicate balancing act well executed. Dinner and breakfasts were delicious….what more can I say? We also particularly enjoyed strolling in the gardens and chatting with and getting tips from the gardeners….one lady went out of her way to show us a reference book and suggest that I photograph the page about a particular plant we had asked her about. Our room, in the main house was spacious, very well appointed and spotlessly clean ….our only issue was the lack of a small fridge…..drinking warm water partially during the night wasn’t the best thing.
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Eric
Aug 16, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Did not use spa so cannot comment.
Did not use spa so cannot comment.
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avril
Aug 2, 2026
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Stayed 5 nights
Everything all good I would suggest a better thicker bread for breakfast
Everything all good I would suggest a better thicker bread for breakfast
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Colleen
Jul 16, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely place. Great for rest. Huge rooms.
Lovely place. Great for rest. Huge rooms.
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FAQs about Middlethorpe Hall & Spa
Is parking available at the property?
Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
English breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee of approximately GBP 30.00 per person.
Does the property allow pets?
No pets are allowed at this property, except for service animals.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request but cannot be guaranteed.
What accessibility features does the property offer?
The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas and rooms. Specific details about accessible bathrooms and pool access features are not provided.
Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?
The property is located a 2-minute drive from York Racecourse and 6 minutes from Shambles. It is approximately 2.6 miles from York Minster and 4.3 miles from the University of York.
Does the property have a swimming pool?
Yes, there is an indoor swimming pool available for guests.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children 6 years old and younger are not permitted at this property.
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This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
- Cashless transactions are available
- Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
- This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
- Children 6 years old and younger are not permitted at this property.
- Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
- Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 30.00 per person
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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