Highfield Windmill Hill, Great Driffield, YO25 5YP, United Kingdom
#3 of 29 hotels in Great Driffield
Guests' ChoiceBased on 159 hotel reviews
9.4Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.6
Location
9.5
Facilities
9.5
Staff
9.8
Value for money
9.4
Free WiFi
10.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 25 April 2024
Yorksgireman54
United KingdomThere was nothing not to like.
Highfield was one of the best hotels we have ever stayed in. Everything was perfect from the welcome received, our room, cleanliness and comfort, and the view from it, to the delicious breakfast served in an amazing period dining room. All the staff/owners we spoke to were very friendly and we will most certainly return when next in the area. Staying at the Highfield was quite a unique experience, in a very good way.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 24 April 2024
Joanne
United KingdomAbsolutely nothing
There was nothing not to like. Most gorgeous building, fabulous staff, great food and the room was amazing
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 23 April 2024
Elizabeth
United KingdomNothing to complain about
Beautiful character property Within pretty grounds Spacious room with free standing roll top bath and separate large shower Lovely comfortable super king bed Complimentary sweets and biscuits Friendly attentive staff
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 23 April 2024
John
United KingdomLighting in room where breakfast taken not consistent. Lights dimming and returning to full brightness was distracting.
Easy to locate thanks to instructions re long wall. The quirkiness, bath in bedroom, wonderful comfortable 4 poster bed, pantry to raid! The friendly staff
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 21 April 2024
Trevor
United KingdomOur room was up two flights of stairs. I have an arthritic knee and I made the room with little extra effort. However, had I known I would have tried for a room lower down......then again I liked Mallard so much, I'd prably book it again.
From the moment we arrived we were treat with total kindness and helpfulness by the staff, particularly the young lady on the reception. She escorted us to our room and told us a little of the history of the house as we mad our way there. Our room was called Mallard, the decor was themed to the Gresley steam train, Mallard. There was even a scale train set running round the upper wall of the room. The bed was fantastically comfortable and the bathroom superb.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 17 April 2024
Sarah
United KingdomI wish we had been able to arrive earlier!
We had a wonderful, though too-short stay at Highfield. We felt looked after and spoiled. From stepping through the front door, the welcome was warm and friendly. The decor, warmth and fragrance were notable and pleasant too! The room was exceptional, with soft bedding and comfortable beds as well as snuggly pillows! I was delighted to have the chance to have a brew with proper milk and the treats were a nice touch. Breakfast was tasty and my poached eggs were spot on.What a treat we had! I can't recommend Highfield, highly enough.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 13 April 2024
Samantha
United KingdomAbsolutely amazing best place ever ♥️
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 10 April 2024
Michael
United KingdomNothing
A character property with some beautiful design features. Extremely comfortable room with friendly and helpful staff
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Julie
United KingdomThere was nothing we didn't like.
Everything was wonderful. The house and grounds are stunning. The room was the nicest we have ever stayed in. The food and service was outstanding 👌
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 6 April 2024
Maria
United KingdomCan’t fault the property or staff but guest did abuse the free communal goodies.
Location. Extremely clean. The staff go above and beyond. Very helpful and friendly. Lovely that the owners mingle with the guests too.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 6 April 2024
Carol
United KingdomHaving to go downstairs to get milk for a brew
The room was nice and big good lighting like the Sweet's
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 29 March 2024
Paul
United KingdomBreakfast superb and a great get away.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 29 March 2024
Katrina
United KingdomIf I'm going to be picky and it is picky but it would have been nice for the mugs in our room to have been washed daily . I was having to wash with water and my fingers but was unable to get the staining out each day . Also even though the cooked breakfast was fantastic for someone like myself who prefers continental I had no choice . Just 2 cereals 3 on our last morning but no yogurts or fruit , some nice pastries would have been nice. I had to ask for jam and the toast well it came out more like warmed bread which wasn't that nice but has that put us off staying again NO I have just booked another stay
What was there not to like . We loved everything. We had the suit stitch . I just loved the bath in the room. I loved raiding the larder part. I felt like a naughty child stealing sweets. The only thing was that we had to remember to go down and get tea bags and coffee. The staff are all amazing especially Georgia who dealt with our booking and found a way to store my insulin which was actually in the apartment of the owners Stan and Phyllis. What lovely lovely people. They allowed me to let myself in every morning. Nothing was too much trouble
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 25 March 2024
John
United KingdomIt exceeded my expectation…so no real areas to improve
Breakfast and location were excellent
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 22 March 2024
Kc
United KingdomIt was all perfect, will return hopefully.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 22 March 2024
Kelly
United KingdomExcellent
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 20 March 2024
Steven
United KingdomThe only thing I would say that the bacon was streaky (which we did know in advance) but could I suggest that it could be offered as well fried. Perhaps we should have requested well done when filling out the breakfast form but this is just my preference. It was a 5 star breakfast.
We loved the hotel, the staff were first class and the grounds were well presented. The breakfast was good, freshly cooked and hearty as you would expect from a full Yorkshire breakfast.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 19 March 2024
Shelley
United KingdomIf I was to be really picky I would suggest some fruit on the menu for breakfast. However breakfast was delicious and served in a lovely room.
Highfield was the most wonderful place to stay. We were greeted warmly and shown to our fabulous room. The decor in the house is fascinating, Georgia who checked us in gave us the history and explained why the decor is so special. The gardens are also beautiful.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 18 March 2024
Pam
United KingdomThere were no drawers to put our clothes into, therefore we had to live out of our suitcase which is not ideal but manageable for three nights, but i wouldn't like to have to 'make do' with storage space for a longer stay. However, there is a very small area for hanging clothes (not a wardrobe). If a chest of drawers were provided the room would then be perfect. There was also a fault with the toilet cistern which could be quite noisy at times. The Mallard room is located on the top floor of Highfield House, so once the main staircase has been climbed there is an additional steep staircase to climb to get to the top floor. There is no lift and this could be problematic for anyone with mobility issues.
We stayed in The Mallard room which was very tastefully decorated in the theme of a luxurious pullman railway carriage. All the rooms are themed and quirky. There was a rainfall shower and a separate roll-top bath. The bed was very comfortable too with a gorgeous view of the garden and grounds. Our room was also very clean and warm. The staff were the highlight of this lovely hotel for us even those who were tending the garden as we took a morning walk. The staff were very friendly and always willing to help with any query. Big shout out to Georgia, Jenny, Louise, Abi and Charlott who are a credit and asset to Highfield. Breakfast was very nice with a good choice. The grounds were well kept and very pretty as we took a lovely morning walk down to and along the the river bank.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 18 March 2024
Samantha
United KingdomAbsolutely everything ♥️
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 13 March 2024
Sarah
United KingdomNothing
Beautiful house and the room was the best we have stayed in. Breakfast was really nice, perfect poached eggs.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 12 March 2024
Ruth
United Kingdomwould perhaps like slightly bigger choice on menu
was great place to stay. great food. friendly staff will go back. would recommend
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 10 March 2024
Jackie
United KingdomLoved the building and grounds. Would make an excellent wedding venue
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 8 March 2024
Darrell
United KingdomNothing
Beautiful location and building. I have stayed in many hotels, and this was one of the best. Exceptional service, standards and overall experience.
Stayed in March 2024
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