Middlethorpe Hall & Spa  

I loved the welcome I received, and the first class service. Whilst I've taken clients there whilst working in York a few years ago, I've never had the opportunity to stay. Can't wait to come back.

The double bed really wasn't a double bed - it was too large singles pushed together. As we like sleeping tucked up together, I kept disappearing down the joint all night - spoilt a little what was supposed to be a romantic occasion!

We had a thoroughly enjoyable three nights and were delighted with our accommodation in the Lady Mary Suite. All staff were very attentive and made us feel welcome. The hotel is delightful, beautifully decorated and furnished with appropriate antiques which complimented the building. We took advantage of the bus at the top of the road which took away the headache of parking and finding our way around the city.

Exceptional service and fabulous hotel and grounds it took my breath away

Beautiful grounds. Luxury accommodation with all the 'little extras'. Professional and friendly staff who were not over-bearing. Spacious rooms in main hotel and courtyard bedroom. Large modern bathroom and also facilities to make tea/coffee. Spa facilities were a bonus although not used on this visit .

A duvet instead of the blanket and 'eiderdown' would be appreciated.

The service was excellent and it was the little touches that made it special, such as all the curtains drawn and the bedding pulled donw when we arrived back from an evening out in York

The hall is beautiful and the staff were excellent. Highly recommended.

Location

Service in restaurant was awful as well as at breakfast. Very very slow. No bar to have a drink (although we were aware of this). Left sitting outside and had to find someone for service. When we had a drink in drawing room you had to physically get up to find someone to serve you and again when we wanted another drink. Went there 2 years ago and it was better. Very expensive. Will not return.

There was much to like about Middlethorpe Hall. the building itself appealed to our sense of history, and the grounds were superb. Ideal to stroll around to enhance a delightful and relaxing stay. But best of all were the staff, whose attentiveness, attention to detail and knowledge meant that we really got the best from our visit. The food was exquisite with superb wines specially selected to compliment the experience. We chose Middlethorpe because we thought it would best suit our expectations. It did and at every level. The personal touch was evident throughout, which is what made the experience so special. So there you have it. Exemplary staff, cordon bleu dining, fine wines and all set in a beautiful house and grounds. Who could ask for more. Thank you to all for a memorable visit. we look forward to returning.

Very nice

Beautilf setting, excellent service, welcoming. Lovely facilties, well maintained.

The hotel is comfortable and the food was very good

We were delighted to receive a room upgrade from the outside courtyard (although there was no reason to suspect that this would not have been lovely) to the main house. Everything ran smoothly and efficiently and the staff were highly professional and made sure that every need was attended to. The spa area is an excellent facility. All in all - pretty much everything was of great value and most comfortable. Thank you.

A minor point - the bed had blankets/covers and sheets which were not entirely comfortable. Perhaps we have become too accustomed to duvets! The bed was smaller than we would have chosen, but this is not a real issue except that with the bed linen 'crisis', it did not lead to an excellent night's sleep.

I have stayed there on a number of occaions and have never been disappointed. The staff are excellent, service is excellent, rooms are lovely and food is wonderful. The whole weekend was a wonderful experience.

The rooms are a little cold, but then it is an old house!