Great location and a very welcoming hotel. A large room with everything needed for our 2 day stay. Handy for York and the Solar bike trail which we rode into York. ( start at Ricall)

The A19 is a very busy and fast road and runs alongside the hotel. However our room was at the side and the road noise wasn't intrusive. The Fat Abbott pub got rave reviews but was disappointing made worse by Mr Grumpy the manager. Food was OK ish but far better value and a happier atmosphere is to be found at the Tai restaurant just a short walk away.

We have stayed here quite a few times and it has generally been a excellent. The breakfasts are excellent. The staff are friendly and professional and the jewel in the crown for us is the Spa facilities. It's one of the nicest spas we have been in and it has never been so busy that we had to wait about to access any of its features. As a huge added bonus, children are not permitted in the spa, ensuring it remains a little piece of heaven for those of who like to enjoy a relaxing swim and Jacuzzi without suffering the blight of feral kids.

As we were leaving at the end of our previous stay we had requested a particular ground floor room overlooking the garden/lawn at the back of the hotel id it would be available for this stay. The lady on reception assured us that she had put our name on it for this stay but on arrival we were given a room on the other side of the corridor with a close-up view of a dilapidated wooden fence. The air vents in the room were really filthy and the shower gel dispenser was empty when we arrived, which surprised us because the housekeeping has previously been excellent.

Breakfast was perfect, good hot dishes and good quality, bacon, sausage, fried and scrambled eggs, beans, mushrooms , toast etc. Also a selection of fruit, cereals, yogurt, pastries. The location is perfect, a nice suburban village within a 30 minute bus ride from York. Ample car parking spaces. There is a regular bus service from the main road just outside the hotel. £3 each way. The spa is very good, adults only, which for me was a bonus. There is a nice large pool, large jacuzzi, steam room and sauna as well as a gym. I also treated myself to a treatment in the spa, which was lovely, staff very attentitive.

Please note that not all the rooms are in the main hotel, my room was above the adjacent pub, which I was unaware of when booking. I was initially a bit disappointed about this but it turned out fine. Luckily it's not a noisy pub. The Spa was also nearer to the pub, however, I had to walk to the main hotel for breakfast. WiFi did not reach my room, I had to take my work to the pub for a signal. It would have been good to know this in advance.

Easy to find, and a good location for access to York centre and other places of interest. Very good breakfast offering, and the Fat Abbot has a decent menu. Good size bedroom with en-suite bathroom. All the staff delivered great service, and most were very engaging. A minor issue with the tv was resolved very quickly. Bus stop very close to the hotel, great for getting to the Designer outlet and York centre, and very reasonable price, much cheaper than parking in the City. Park and ride also available at the Designer outlet.

Details of the booking were that the room had a view of the gardens, front or back. Sadly, I was above the Fat Abbot and my view was of a flat roof. Initially I was disappointed, but as I spent little time in the room it wasn’t worth complaining about. No phone in the room to contact reception, again something to consider. Due to a coach party staying at the hotel, it was difficult to get a table for dinner, however the staff in the fat Abbot accommodated by serving meals in the bar area. Just something to consider if you think of eating there every evening, book early.

My room, which was part of the cottage, was unexpectedly spacious, having a sitting area with a sofa, table, and French doors which opened out onto a courtyard. The bed was very comfy, there was plenty of drawer and wardrobe space and the separate bathroom was also large and light. The gardens were beautiful and the location is excellent for a peaceful break. Included in the price was an excellent buffet breakfast; lots of variety and great value for money. I had dinner at The Fat Abbot which was also excellent and reasonably priced; the staff were all friendly and attentive and nothing was too much trouble.

Although the arched windows in the bathroom were lovely, I felt a little exposed when the lights were on, as my ground level room was right next to the car park and people were walking past from the pub. I would have prefered blinds or curtains rather than just an opaque film, but it didn't spoil my stay.

Large original Personnage to local St Helens Church in Escrigg. converted into a hotel in beautifully landscaped grounds. Hotel a short distance from a Designer outlet from where you can catch a Park and Ride bus into York. Or you can catch a local Selby to York bus running every 15 minutes just outside the front gateway. Excellent Spa facilities and a local Pub / restaurant short walk from hotel entrance.

The only complaint I have is that the Room walls had a very dark wallpaper, making it difficult to read with use of bedside/table lights only. A central brighter ceiling light would have been good.

Everything we needed was on site, it was situated in a lovely village on a regular bus route. Staff were lovely and accommodating.

It’s a bit dated but nevertheless very clean and tidy. The spa facilities were a short outside walk from our room, okay in the summer but I would imagine it would be a little cold to come from the pool in the winter. Not impressed with the charge for towels for the spa facilities. We used the room towels which did mean they were wet if we showered back at the room. However, we could have them changed daily if required which would counteract having to pay for spa towels. No staff on the bar, not very organised when it came to bar service as they were manning reception and bar.

Breakfast was excellent. The £25 per person contribution towards dinner in the Fat Abbot was welcomed. The spa was well equiped as was the gym. We had a triple room but with only two users the room was a good size. The ability to park the car and not use it till we left was welcome thanks to the excellent bus service just outside the hotel. Every 15 mins M-S and every 30mins on a Sunday. We went over a race weekend and decided to go into York and then travel to Beverley on the Saturday were it was less crowded, pleanty to do and see there incluidng a Saturday Market and the Minster.

Just a suggestion. As a holiday / weekend break travellor I would have welcomed a safe for hire to store the valuables rather than taking on my person everytime I went out. You nearly always have this hotel room facility when abroad but seldom in this country.

The room was pleasant with very comfortable beds. The spa and the pool facilities were excellent. Breakfast was good with plenty of choices provided from the buffet. The staff were very pleasant and friendly throughout the hotel.

My complaints were that there was no coat hook behind the bathroom door on which to hang a dressing gown, no bath or shower product provided, no fridge or safe and there were no power sockets next to the beds although the information provided by the hotel stated that these would be available.

The spa was the reason I booked for my partners birthday. It was amazing, but the shower stopped working. Maybe due to how many people were using it as it was busy Very clean in the spa and the changing rooms, the beds in the room were very comfortable.

The room had flies , constantly in the room and when we went for food at the fat Abbott more flies! The shower in the room was strange and the only way to get hot water was to have it on the latest forceful speed which wasnt practical. The food at the fat Abbott on sunday was limited. Wasn't very impressed with the choice and we wernt told about the specials, thankfully we found the board just before ordering and changed our choices. Not enough sun loungers in the spa either.