I used to think that the British did not know how to do hotels... until my wife and I found Middlethorpe. We were celebrating a special occasion and booked a superior room in the courtyard. The person I spoke to said that the superior rooms were a similar size to those in the main house, but the views were better... more

Lionel, Julia and all the staff at Middlethorpe Hall ensured that David and I had the most wonderful wedding day with our family and friends. From the very first meeting we were made to feel extremely welcome and our wishes were carried out with warmth and a quiet professionalism. The setting of the hotel is almost perfect, but the fantastic... more

My wife and I chose this hotel for a short break. The hotel is an easy drive into York or about 50 minutes to walk into the city centre. The village of Bishopsthorpe village is a walk of about 15 minutes up the road. A downside of the hotel’s location is the adjacent A64 by-pass as the constant background noise... more

A brief one-night mid-week stay for us. We were upgraded to a suite which was a pleasant surprise. The room was lovely, very comfortable bed, excellent toiletries, homemade biscuits, flat screen TV's, great view over the front garden. We didn't find the noise from the nearby A-road obtrusive, as some reviewers have, but we had the windows closed due to... more

For those looking for the quintessential English experience you could not do better when staying in N. Yorkshire. Middlethorpe Hall, a National Trust property, has though kept up with the times. At the same time as it delivers on good old fashioned service (brilliant) and the feeling of stepping back in time it has not just added a spa but... more

I got a great deal though Lastminute.com & took my boyfriend here for his birthday. The hotel was exactly what I'd hoped - typically old English in style, beautiful grounds, excellant service and lovely food. We had afternoon tea on arrival which I would definately recommend and the breakfast was very nice too. The only critism I would have would... more

We stayed 2 nights at Middlethorpe Hall and enjoyed the experience. The hotel is very elegant and well appointed - a real country house, with a difference - that being a genuine warmth without the pomp often associated with these up market establishments. Our room was well appointed and spacious, with every amenity you would expect. We really enjoyed the... more

I arrived after a few days doing outdoors activities in Yorkshire and felt underdressed but the reception made me feel welcome anyway. This place is an amazing building and I was sad that I only had one night and no chance to explore. It is stately, the kind of place that you would dress up for dinner and breakfast (but... more

We have just returned from the hotel to celebrate my husbands birthday. we booked directly with the hotel last minute and got a very good rate. If you want a contemporary hotel, this is not the place for you. If you want fantastic service with the charm and splendour of a fine country house you can not go far wrong... more