"Aimed at those who prize period details like oak-paneled walls, four-poster beds, carved wood bannisters, and window seats and whose idea of luxury is a bowl of fresh daffodils." Full review

"One of the selective Historic House Hotels chain and, arguably, its finest."

"York's top spot is this breathtaking 17th-century country house set in 20 acres of parkland that was once the home of diarist Lady Mary Wortley Montagu." Full review

"Set in its own grounds on 26 odd acres, Middlethorpe is a beautiful William & Mary seventeenth-century house in warm red brick."

"An elegant country house hotel crammed with character, where the service is as flawless as the manicured gardens." Full review

"Set in 20 acres of sprawling grounds dotted by formal lawns and secluded walled gardens, the four-pearl Middlethorpe Hall and Spa is a stately property in a country house that dates back to 1699." Full review

"A little over a mile from York’s historic centre, the 17th-century splendour of Middlethorpe Hall is an oasis of calm set in 20 acres of rolling parkland"

"Entering this historic country house on the edge of York feels like stepping back in time"

"It’s a walkable two miles to the city centre from here, but this feels like a tranquil country retreat, located on a huge swathe of parkland near the far end of York Racecourse"

"Guests can admire an impressive collection of antique furniture and a magnificent oak staircase. All rooms are decorated individually, many with four-poster beds, writing desks and chaise longue."