McArthur Glen Designer Outlet - 6 min drive - 6.0 km
University of York - 11 min drive - 9.4 km
Shambles - 11 min drive - 10.1 km
York Minster - 12 min drive - 10.9 km
York Racecourse - 12 min drive - 13.7 km
Getting around
Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 42 min drive
Doncaster (DSA-Sheffield) - 46 min drive
York Station - 12 min drive
York (QQY-York Train Station) - 12 min drive
Selby Station - 12 min drive
Restaurants
The Wenlock Arms - 6 min drive
The Marcia Inn - 10 min drive
200 Degrees Coffee Shop - 7 min drive
The Drovers Arms - 8 min drive
Caffè Nero - 8 min drive
About this property
The Parsonage Hotel & Spa
When you stay at The Parsonage Hotel & Spa, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of York City Walls and Jorvik Viking Centre. You can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe and visit the spa to be pampered with deep-tissue massages, body wraps, or aromatherapy. Other highlights include 3 bars/lounges, an indoor pool, and a health club. The pool and helpful staff get great marks from fellow travelers.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
50 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8 AM–9:30 AM
3 bars/lounges
Restaurant
Coffee shop
Coffee/tea in a common area
Room service (limited hours)
Snack bar/deli
Working away
Meeting rooms
Services
24-hour front desk
Pool loungers
Facilities
Built in 1840
Garden
Health club
An indoor pool
Full-service spa
Hot tub
Sauna
Massage/treatment rooms
Steam room
Banquet hall
Accessibility
High pile carpet in room
Room amenities
Be entertained
42-inch Smart TV
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Soap and shampoo
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
Local maps
Special features
Spa
The Cloisters Spa has 5 treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials, and body wraps. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 16.95 per person
Renovations and closures
The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from December 25 to December 27:
Bar/Lounge
Dining venue(s)
Spa
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Also known as
Parsonage Country House
Parsonage Country House Hotel
Parsonage Country House Hotel York
Parsonage Country House York
Parsonage Hotel
Parsonage Hotel York
Parsonage York
The Parsonage Hotel & Spa York
The Parsonage Hotel & Spa Hotel
The Parsonage Hotel & Spa Hotel York
Frequently asked questions
Does The Parsonage Hotel & Spa offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Parsonage Hotel & Spa does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at The Parsonage Hotel & Spa?
Yes, there's an indoor pool. Guests have pool access from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Are pets allowed at The Parsonage Hotel & Spa?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Parsonage Hotel & Spa?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Parsonage Hotel & Spa?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
What is there to do at The Parsonage Hotel & Spa and nearby?
The Parsonage Hotel & Spa has 3 bars, a spa, and an indoor pool, as well as a steam room and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Parsonage Hotel & Spa?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
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Reviews
8.4
Very good
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8.6/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
8.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very good
15 Mar 2025
Great 2 night break
Good hotel on a great location with links to York by bus every 15mins.
Breakfast was superb and nighttime noise was silent so great sleep.
Craig
Craig, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 Mar 2025
Teresa
Teresa, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
14 Mar 2025
SharonIOM
Lovely hotel with spa facilities close to York. As a charming vintage feel to the place and well keep gardens.
Sharon
Sharon, 6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
14 Mar 2025
Ashley
Ashley, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
14 Mar 2025
Malcolm
Malcolm, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
9 Mar 2025
Roger
Roger, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
3 Mar 2025
Annina
Annina, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
27 Feb 2025
Nice but
the place is nice, staff are friendly, the room we were in was in need of refurbishment, it had that old smell to it. Pool and spa was nice, loved how warm the pool was. Didn't think much to the pub / food, just glad i didn't pay the extra for the meal package as that would have been a real disappointment. The bed was uncomfortable so neither my partner or I had a good sleep.
Daniel
Daniel, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 Feb 2025
Tim
Tim, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 Feb 2025
Darren
Darren, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 Feb 2025
Very good as usual
Stephen
Stephen, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
26 Feb 2025
Marco
Marco, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 Feb 2025
The Parsonage Hotel, York
Fabulous hotel just outside York with ample free parking and an EV charging point (flat fee £30-first come first served).
Super helpful and welcoming reception staff, room a good size and very clean and inviting.
Dinner at the Fat Abbot was of a really good quality, and the bar staff were really great.
Breakfast very good, with even better service.
Easy bus in to York, stop just outside the main building.
Only complaint-couldn’t stay longer!
Thank you everyone at the Parsonage.
Neil
Neil, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
20 Feb 2025
shaun
shaun, 3-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
19 Feb 2025
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
17 Feb 2025
Picturesque hotel let down by terrible service
Brian
Brian, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
9 Feb 2025
Excellent spa stay
Lovley clean hotel, comfortable beds and spacious room, with everything working. Great spa, huge pool, didn’t manage to get a treatment booked so book early of you want one. This is our 3rd time and will definable y be going back. Lovely Thai restaurant round the corner too!
Michelle
Michelle, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 Feb 2025
John
John, 2-night trip
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2/10 Poor
2 Feb 2025
Poor, well below standards
Looks stunning from the outside, sadly the good part ended with that. The spa was next to the pub, not joined onto the hotel itself, changes for , Robe, slippers, TOWLES EVEN! Just tooth shine off the stay. Why there is. Charge when you would need a robe and slippers with the spa being so far away from the hotel is beyond me. Spa wasn’t exclusive to hotel guests and felt more like a communal spa than something at as hotel retreat
WiFi was shocking and didn’t work very well, the room was very tired and dated with very little character in what looks a stunning building from the outside. Reception staff not very engaged either. Breakfast wasn’t included and charged separately, despite this if you wanted anything other than a regular coffee then that was charged on top of your breakfast. (Which was limited and not very warm) don’t think I will stay again due to the penny pinching charges that would normally be included included in my experience. Sadly wouldn’t stay again.
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
1 Feb 2025
Simon
Simon, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
31 Jan 2025
Christopher
Christopher, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
27 Jan 2025
Lovely hotel, always spotlessly clean & very friendly. This is the third time I have been back. The spa is very relaxing & breakfast is fantastic, lots of choice. Great bus service to York.
AJ
AJ, 3-night family trip
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6/10 Good
26 Jan 2025
Average, definitely could do better !
The negatives. A lovely building but the old part is in need of TLC, it looks tired. Breakfast is a buffet, plentiful but uninspiring ie you won't starve but that's as far as it goes. There aren't enough staff generally in the hotel so service is patchy and at times unsatisfactory (I'm sure they're trying hard but just not enough of them !) The spa closed earlier on the weekend, which seemed counter intuitive. The young lady on the spa reception was not a good advert for customer service, we asked to hire robes towel and slippers as a 'bundle' and were told there were no bundles available despite half a dozen being clearly visible ( no explanation and we didn't have the energy to argue the point ) we ended up just getting a towel and slippers but it was a bit confusing ! The good things ! The Parsonage main building is very impressive and charming, the lights along the drive are a nice touch. Parking was plentiful and close by. A few of the staff on reception were very friendly and helpful, our bathroom was nicely done (though there were broken floor tiles). The food at The Fat Abbott (pub next door) was lovely and the waiters were very attentive especially the young dark haired guy on Sat night, well done that man ! The location is great for getting into York as the bus stop is about 50 yds away.
To round up, it's not good enough for the prices they charge. Sadly wouldn't stay there again. Someone needs to invest time and money in this faded old beauty !