Middlethorpe Hall is a William III country house just two miles from York's city centre, yet is set in 20 acres of its own beautiful gardens and parkland - the best of both city and country. Built in 1699, it was once the home of the famous diarist, Lady Mary Wortley Montagu, and today it is renowned for its excellent food, luxurious accommodation and boutique Spa.
Middlethorpe Hall and its Spa have reopened, following the UK Government's roadmap out of lockdown. We are delighted to be welcoming back our returning guests and loyal staff, who have been on furlough leave. Look out for the special seasonal offers to enjoy and experience quintessential country house living once we reopen.
Middlethorpe Hall and its Spa have reopened, following the UK Government's roadmap out of lockdown. We are delighted to be welcoming back our returning guests and loyal staff, who have been on furlough leave. Look out for the special seasonal offers to enjoy and experience quintessential country house living once we reopen.
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Middlethorpe Hall has achieved a graceful transition from country house to first-class hotel without losing its character. The restoration, conservation and conversion into a country house hotel has been carried out to exacting and historically accurate standards.
It has been elegantly decorated in the manner of the 18th Century and furnished with antiques and fine paintings, so that its look and ambiance is that of a well-kept, well-furnished private manor house rather than a 29 bedroom Hotel (ten rooms and suites in the house, and nineteen in the adjacent 18th Century courtyard).
It has been elegantly decorated in the manner of the 18th Century and furnished with antiques and fine paintings, so that its look and ambiance is that of a well-kept, well-furnished private manor house rather than a 29 bedroom Hotel (ten rooms and suites in the house, and nineteen in the adjacent 18th Century courtyard).
Middlethorpe is a plantsman's garden full of unusual and interesting treasures scattered throughout a maze of small gardens. The gardens have been extensively restored and replanted since the property was acquired in 1980. There are many specimen trees, including a Cedar al Lebanon on the main lawn, a mature Red Oak in the Spring Garden, and a Turkey Oak all of which remain from the original garden.
Middlethorpe Hall is known for its comfortable, luxurious atmosphere and the 29 guest rooms and suites in the main house and Courtyard are no exception. We have taken the best advice to ensure everything is in place for your visit that will be as safe as it will be comfortable and enjoyable. Located on the first floor, our main house suites have large sash windows with views over the south lawn and gardens.
Middlethorpe Hall welcomes families with children over the age of 6 years in the hotel and over the age of 8 years in the Spa at specified swimming times. In the Courtyard, a superior twin room is inter-connectable with a superior double room through a private corridor. The Cottage and Garden Suites may also offer a greater degree of privacy and have their own private garden.
Reviews (14)
Alan Shepherd
Jan 10, 2022
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Patricia Bond
Jan 07, 2022
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Janet Shepherd
Jan 06, 2022
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Sian Mcdowall
Dec 25, 2021
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Have just had the most fantastic christmas break at Middlethorpe Hall, christmas eve to boxing day inclusive. It was fabulous from start to finish, excellent attention to detail and the most gorgeous food and champagne, it was without question the loveliest christmas. All staff were superb and the planning and execution of the three days made it appear seamless. Thoroughly enjoyed it, thank you to all.
Julie Gander
Dec 12, 2021
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Neil Jarman
Nov 17, 2021
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The last time we visited Middlethorpe Hall was eighteen years ago. A sexy new Jasper blue Mercedes CLK hot out of Stuttgart and our dear friends Sheila and John made it memorable in many ways, but not particularly the food.
Today we return for birthday reasons and really enjoy the experience.
Covid security is reassuringly some of the best we’ve seen anywhere recently. It sets the barre for the rest of lunch.
Whist the lounge is impressive it’s quite chilly, but house champagne takes our mind off that, and soon we’re escorted through to the delightfully panelled dining room.
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Today we return for birthday reasons and really enjoy the experience.
Covid security is reassuringly some of the best we’ve seen anywhere recently. It sets the barre for the rest of lunch.
Whist the lounge is impressive it’s quite chilly, but house champagne takes our mind off that, and soon we’re escorted through to the delightfully panelled dining room.
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Paul Preston
Oct 12, 2021
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This was a delight. We booked afternoon tea and our experience from parking the car to leaving for home was first class. Attention to detail and service was outstanding. Afternoon tea was exactly what we expected, the service was to silver service standard, the hall was a lovely place and the gardens were an amazing bonus that we didn't expect. I would highly recommend Middlethorpe and we intend to make a return visit as soon as we can
Veronica Wastell
Aug 23, 2021
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Special birthday weekend away treat for my friend. Jose & the staff were fantastic, they could not do enough for us.. The food was outstanding, the raspberry soufflé was the best I’ve ever tasted. The extensive gardens are a must, absolutely beautiful.
Thank you again for making our weekend away so very special.
Thank you again for making our weekend away so very special.
Julian Waldron
Aug 08, 2021
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Lovely setting, great staff and the suites and facilities are superb. The spa is heavenly and the fine dining is sublime. Would wholeheartedly recommend. Great links to York. Good for couples, families and those with dogs. Lovely walks across the racecourse or along the river. Transpenine trail is virtually on the doorstep. Will definitely return!!
Lynn Brannigan
Jul 07, 2021
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I can not think of any suggestions for improvements.
The welcome is always great, the staff are professional, you are free to explore the hotel grounds and gardens, the various bedrooms are all so different in character and the breakfast in the morning is impressive.
There are no hidden costs.
Parking, wi- fi, tea/ coffee and leisure facilities are included in the price.
We have returned here so many times and will always want to.
The welcome is always great, the staff are professional, you are free to explore the hotel grounds and gardens, the various bedrooms are all so different in character and the breakfast in the morning is impressive.
There are no hidden costs.
Parking, wi- fi, tea/ coffee and leisure facilities are included in the price.
We have returned here so many times and will always want to.
Sheri F.
Oct 01, 2017
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While planning our trip to the UK this past summer, my daughter and I wanted to either stay at a Manor house or Castle. Middlethorpe Hall was the perfect choice. It is several miles outside York, but less than 10 minutes by uber or taxi. The staff was gracious and solicitous. We arrived just in time for tea. The food was fantastic, generous, and the location in the the ball room facing the beautiful green lawn was exactly what we had hoped for. Our room was not in the main house, but in another building out near the gardens. It was older(what is what you would expect, but charming and very comfortable
Head B.
Jul 06, 2014
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We went to the restaurant at Middlethorpe hall yesterday. We started with a g and t on the Veranda over look the lovely gardens. The evening was warm the waiters took us through the menu and we soaked up the atmosphere, it was lovely. After a while we went through into the dining area it's well appointed and the tables are distant enough to be enjoyable. Not like some restaurants where you are crammed in. The food is some of the best I have eaten in my life. It's not cheap but then when you compare it to other venues the quality of what you get justifies the price. The duck I had, I think
Qype User F.
Aug 04, 2009
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Stayed at this hotel 3 weeks ago whilst attending a seminar in York.
It has reasonably good standards and has many original features dating back to 1699.
It used to be master cutler(from sheffield) residence.
The rooms although nice, spacious and fully equiped are bit 80 ish in furnishings. This hotel also has a spa, which I did not try because I forgot my shorts.
This would be a good venue for couples on a quiet couple of days away, although I was there on business, I noticed mostly couples were there. Lovely gardens.
It has reasonably good standards and has many original features dating back to 1699.
It used to be master cutler(from sheffield) residence.
The rooms although nice, spacious and fully equiped are bit 80 ish in furnishings. This hotel also has a spa, which I did not try because I forgot my shorts.
This would be a good venue for couples on a quiet couple of days away, although I was there on business, I noticed mostly couples were there. Lovely gardens.
Qype User Sky Ri
Jan 24, 2009
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Middlethorpe Hall can be found in the Bishopthorpe area of York, near the racecourse. It is a lovely, big hotel and was once a large, stately home type of house. Now it's a hotel and spa with a restaurant. I have only ever been to the restaurant and into the gardens, so I can only really comment on those.
The food in the restaurant was lovely, the starters and desserts were quite posh, but we went for Sunday lunch, so that was fairly traditional still, which I liked. The only thing I wasn't happy with was the beef was undercooked and I had to ask them to cook it some more which they
The food in the restaurant was lovely, the starters and desserts were quite posh, but we went for Sunday lunch, so that was fairly traditional still, which I liked. The only thing I wasn't happy with was the beef was undercooked and I had to ask them to cook it some more which they
