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.

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.

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 Parsonage was a beautiful old building, welcoming entrance hall, tastefully decorated and modernised. We stopped in room 5, in the original part of the Hotel. The room was a good size, with a comfortable bed, smart TV, biscuits, tea, coffee and Elmis hair & body wash. Breakfast was self service, full english and/or continental. It was a good breakfast. Spa and pool facilities were just enough and spa staff were very friendly. We spent a lovely few hours in there. I would definitely stop in the hotel again. I would highly recommend it. Great location, beautiful building and surroundings, spa & pool worth a visit. A comfy bed and a good breakfast!

The room was very hot, luckily we could open the windows. Being just off reception meant that we could hear other guests in the lounge area and woke up at times due to noise. Shower was adequate but not overly powerful. We also ate at the Fat Abbott. Food was fine but I wouldn’t eat there again, it was slightly disappointing. Lacked in atmosphere, young inexperienced staff. However, food was reasonably priced, just a typical pub rather than gastro-pub - similar to a beef eater.

A comfortable and charming hotel located a few miles outside York. There is plenty of parking available at the hotel, plus a bus stop right outside the drive entrance where you can catch a bus into York City Centre. There is also a Designer Outlet and a Park and Ride facility not too far away. We found the hotel staff to be friendly and welcoming, nothing seemed to be too much trouble for them if it made your stay better. The choice at breakfast was excellent. We would certainly stay here again next time we come to York

The reviews of The Fat Abbott gastro pub next door were not exactly complimentary so we didn't eat here sadly. It would have been great to have a good quality food establishment nearby.

The property was very close to a Park and Ride which makes access to the city a breeze. The hotel room was clean with a comfortable bed and an excellent breakfast. The room itself was in the old part of the hotel and so just felt a little dated compared to newer hotels I have stayed in. But arguably that could be viewed as part of its charm for some visitors. We felt it most noticeably in the lack of air conditioning, although we were staying during an unusual Yorkshire heat-wave - so again that might not be a problem for 90% of visitors. Otherwise, we did really enjoy our stay and we found the staff to be very attentive and helpful throughout.

Slightly dated decor in our room and the lack of air conditioning. Otherwise, very pleasant and comfortable.

Brilliant location only 15 mins from Elvington airstrip for the car / truck experiences and the air museum. Well worth a visit. Venue has great character. Lovely room in the main house over reception which we were worried might be noisy but it really wasn’t. Breakfast was great with good choice and everything kept hot. Spa facilities were very clean and huge pool. Booked a last minute facial which was perfect. Definitely recommend the treatments. The Fat Abbot was superb. Highly recommend the shepherds pie and all reasonably priced. Also black sheep and wainwright ales on tap so partner was very happy. 👏👏 Also if you’re interested lots of different types of trees in the grounds that were fun trying to identify! 🌲🌳🤣

Being super picky, some areas needed a bit of TLC, tidying garden outside and a lick of paint inside.

Stayed in one of the lodge bedrooms, with a friend, overlooking a farmer's field which was lovely and peaceful. Room had a hairdryer, fan, iron and small ironing board which was great - also the Elemis toiletries are a nice touch. Bit tired in areas across the hotel and attention to detail with cleaning lacking. However, the staff and quality of the food in The Fat Abbott & at breakfast made it an enjoyable stay overall. Spa facilities good - luckily it wasn't busy so we were able to get loungers and have the place virtually to ourselves. Breakfast room has lovely decor and food on offer was of a high quality. Staff members are a credit to the hotel. Would stay here again 😀

Lack of attention to detail. Holes in carpets covered in tape especially on the ramp leading to where there was a wedding being held. Poor cleaning practices across all areas of hotel which are an easy fix to elevate the experience further.

Good location with bus transport available to York. A quiet, comfortable hotel with friendly team.

1. We arrived on a Sunday after a 6 hour drive to discover there was no availability for food. Would have liked a message from the hotel to let us know the need to book. 2. There was no staff available on Sunday evening at the bar, we had to go to reception and ask for service. 3. At breakfast we were not told it was self-service, we sat there for 5 minutes before anyone approached us. Commuication to guests could be improved. Improve these little things to receive a higher score.