The Parsonage Hotel & Spa

Hotels
Independent
8.4 (172 reviews)
Escrick, York, England, YO19 6LF , York , GB

Facilities

Meeting rooms
Full-service spa
Fitness facilities
Health or beauty spa nearby
Newspapers in lobby (surcharge)
Health club
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Garden
Sauna
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly Staff
Great Spa
Good Location
Comfortable Stay
Cons:
Room Size Issues
Cleanliness Concerns
Limited Food Options

Categories

Cleanliness
7.79
Multiple reviews mention dust and cobwebs, indicating a lack of proper cleaning.
Service
9.26
Staff were described as friendly and accommodating in several reviews.
Location
9.3
Good location for visiting York, with easy bus access.
Room Quality
7.25
Several complaints about room size, decor, and issues reported with room facilities.
Amenities
8.78
Spa and pool received positive mentions, although issues with equipment were noted.
Value for Money
8.24
Some felt the hotel was overpriced considering room quality.
Food and Beverage
7.79
Food quality was basic at the pub, with limited options mentioned.
Overall Experience
8.76
Despite some drawbacks, several guests enjoyed their stay overall.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 12:38

Property Description

Luxurious Spa Services: Indulge in rejuvenating massages, body treatments, and facials at the full-service spa. Relax and unwind in style.

Exceptional Recreational Amenities: Take advantage of the health club, indoor pool, and spa tub for a truly relaxing stay. Stay active and pampered throughout your visit.

Delightful Dining Options: Enjoy a meal at the on-site restaurant or sample snacks at the café. With 3 stylish bars/lounges, savor refreshing drinks in a chic setting.

Experience luxury and relaxation at The Parsonage Hotel & Spa. Book now for a tranquil escape.

Important information:

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
  • Contactless check-out is available.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: LBA

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Sustainability Certifications

    Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • General

    Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

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Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 172 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.79
Service: 9.26
Location: 9.3
Room Quality: 7.25
Amenities: 8.78
Value for Money: 8.24
Food and Beverage: 7.79
Overall Experience: 8.76
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Sandra partner
10
Pros:

Staff were lovely, a number of cobwebs in our room. It would’ve took no more than 10 minutes with a hose of a hoover nozzle to have got them off the ceiling and in the corners of the room, when we push the two single beds together there was also dirt underneath the beds other than that the room was of a reasonably high standard of cleanliness. The bathroom was fine outside areas needed some attention doors to be painted woodwork chipped some windows showing signs of decay. It was also autumn so to be fair the grounds were covered in leaves and there was quite a bit of green moss about. Parts are tired.

2025-10-12 via Nuitee
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John
10
Pros:

Great swimming pool

2025-10-06 via Nuitee
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Emma partner
8
Pros:

Lovely property room was clean although a little on the small side. The Spa looked tired and it could’ve done with a bit refub the hot tub was cold and I found the changing rooms full of cobwebs! The pub on the grounds was nice food was good. Overall nice stay

2025-10-05 via Nuitee
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Simon
8
Pros:

Hotel & Spa were excellent. We had a meal in the Fat Abbot where the service was friendly but not professional with some delays getting both drinks and food

2025-09-30 via Nuitee
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Lynn partner
8
Pros:

My husband and I come here every year. We love the spa and the food. The staff are very friendly. But this year i think we stopped in the worst room as it was so small. There werent any drawers to put your small things, t-shirts etc in, there was no room in the bathroom for your toiletries and even the bed felt smaller. The mirror in the room to do your hair and makeup was behind the tv and you couldn't use the one in the bathroom as there was no light near it so was a bit dark! Overall we enjoyed our stay but the room let it down a bit

2025-09-23 via Nuitee
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Neil partner
10
Pros:

Hotel and spa was lovely, great location to visit different places especially York. Thank you

2025-09-22 via Nuitee
D
David
4
Sad hotel
Pros:

The hotel was very tired but clean, the reception and check in were slow and unwelcoming.
We thought that the bar was help yourself.
Sadly a very disspointing stay from what could be a beautiful hotel.

2025-09-22 via Nuitee
A
Alan
4
Pros:

Overpriced, bed to small, badly decorated room.

2025-09-14 via Nuitee
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Vicki partner
4
Pros:

Second visit here. This time we were given a room in the fat Abbot onsite. The room was small, bathroom door didn’t open fully as it hit the bed, the walls were really dusty with large handing bundles of cobwebs and when my hubby went to turn the tv on discovered there was no aerial as someone had snapped the connection off the back. The bed runner had stains and tbh really put us off. Definitely won’t rush back here. Clearly no care or pride is taken when cleaning the rooms . The spa is nice onsite and has decent facilities

2025-09-11 via Nuitee
W
Werner
10
Pros:

Everything it offered.

2025-09-09 via Nuitee
A
Amanda
10
Pros:

Spa area is amazing.
Pool perfect temp.
Steam rioms, sauna and aromatherapy rooms wonderful.
Jacuzzi, warm but the hydro beds were not working.
Gym well equipped but old weight machines.
Staff were excellent, welcoming, accommodating and friendly.
Parking is excellent.
Room was spacious, lean and tidy however, the ironing board and iron do need replacing as stained quite badly so unuseable.
Easy to get into York as a bus stops almost outside and is only £2.50 single, takes approximately 20 minutes.
Overall an amazing stay, well worth the money and their pub next door does amazing food.
Cant wait to return.

2025-09-07 via Nuitee
H
Helen partner
8
Pros:

It’s our second time at the parsonage. Lovely as all ways .

2025-09-05 via Nuitee
F
Frances friends
10
Pros:

Beautiful hotel. We had a room ìn The Coach House. It was clean and updated. The staff were all great. Breakfast was lovely.
The only thing which lets the hotel down is they dont serve lunch and dinner. The Fat Abbot pub is in the grounds of the hotel. The quality of the food in the pub is good but the menu is pretty basic and doesn't change.
We didnt use the pool and spa but it looked lovely. We would definitely go there again.

2025-09-05 via Nuitee
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Elaine
8
Pros:

Stay was good spa very busy. as it was spa laurie centre there was a lot of swimmers goggles on and training and timing them selves taking the lanes up. Beds very low and not very comfortable

2025-08-24 via Nuitee
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Deborah
10
Our stay at york
Pros:

We had a great experience at the parsonage hotel , comfortable clean and great service , especially liked the swimming pool and spa , friendly helpful staff definitely would go back , also very easy bus routes for York and cheap fares, so no expensive car park or hassle of getting into the city.👏😊

2025-08-22 via Nuitee
J
John family
10
Pros:

Lovely hotel
Fab breakfast

2025-08-20 via Nuitee
A
Andrew partner
10
Pros:

Lovely 2 night stay for a wedding nearby. Room was nice and the spa was very good. Breakfast pretty good too. No complaints.

2025-08-19 via Nuitee
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William
8
Mostly good
Pros:

Hotel friendyly and comfortable. Breakfast good and plenty of choice. Dining in the pub was disappointing as limited choice nad invested with flys.

2025-08-19 via Nuitee
R
Ross
10
Excellent stay!
Pros:

I brought my girlfriend here for a long weekend stay for her birthday, from start to finish it was a lovely stay, our room was clean, the bed was very comfortable, breakfast was extremely good with plenty of options, staff are all very friendly and helpful. Very close to york itself and found it easier to just Uber in rather than drive. The fat abbot was nice, didnt have food there but had a few drinks, reasonably priced, friendly, warm and welcoming.
Access to the spa including pool, aromatherapy room, sauna, steam room and salt inhalation room was fantastic and the gym looked great (although not used by myself!).
Overall our stay was great and id love to book another stay again in the future! Thank you!

2025-08-18 via Nuitee
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Domenico partner
10
Pros:

The room was peaceful and we had a good nights sleep. The room was a little tired but was still clean. The staff were really helpful and friendly. The spa area was also relaxing, again a little tired but was still very pleasant.

2025-08-17 via Nuitee