Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Wonderful wedding experience
Stunning venue location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Poor room cleanliness
Overpriced stay
Tired room condition

Categories

Cleanliness
10
Multiple mentions of poor cleanliness standards: dusty lamps, unclean rooms.
Service
10
Checkout staff were friendly and attentive, though no follow-up on complaints.
Location
10
Convenient location and stunning building exterior.
Room Quality
10
Tired room condition with maintenance issues and low overall quality.
Amenities
10
Low-quality amenities; subpar toiletries and no breakfast included.
Value for Money
10
Complaints about being overcharged for a substandard experience.
Food and Beverage
10
Positive feedback on the food quality, especially during the wedding.
Overall Experience
10
A mix of excellent experiences and significant disappointments, resulting in a varied opinion.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 05:01

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation

Goldsborough Hall, once the residence of Princess Mary, offers a regal experience in North Yorkshire. Indulge in the grandeur of our main hall suites featuring exquisite furnishings, modern amenities, and opulent bathrooms with spa baths.

Historic Charm

Immerse yourself in the rich history of our 400-year-old manor, set amidst picturesque parkland with stunning views. Free WiFi ensures you stay connected while enjoying the tranquility of this majestic estate near Harrogate.

Culinary Delights

Experience gourmet dining at our 3 AA Rosette restaurant and savor a full Yorkshire breakfast for a perfect start to your day. For a cozy meal, visit our sister property, The Bay Horse Inn, just a short stroll away.

Book your stay at Goldsborough Hall for an unforgettable and romantic escape.

Important information:

Please note that we are unable to accept stag or hen parties.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 5 years old stay for £10 per person per night when using an available cot.
    Children from 6 years old to 12 years old stay for £15 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Children from 13 years old to 17 years old stay for £25 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

10
Based on 483 reviews
Cleanliness: 10
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 10
Amenities: 10
Value for Money: 10
Food and Beverage: 10
Overall Experience: 10
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Dave • extended_group • gb
7
Pros:

Location and venue. Fantastic grounds.

Cons:

Very soft/worn mattress

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Anna • family_with_children • gb
6
Pros:

Wonderful building and location

Cons:

Understaffed and a bit run down. Not a 5 star hotel.

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Jones • solo_traveller • gb
8
The staff were friendly and efficient, the food was good and I enjoyed my stay.
Pros:

Well situated and had a real feel of luxury.

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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steveyewman • couple • gb
8
A wonderful haven and retreat away from the hustle and bustle of The Great Yorkshire Show.Thank you.
Pros:

The Hall and it's gardens were lovely. The staff we met were mainly excellent. The room [Wheaton Suite] was very nice. the food was very good. The air conditioning was wonderful!
There were lovely touches from the owners, who took the time to write a personalised welcome message and met us during our stay.

Cons:

I should qualify these comments as wishing to be constructive, not picky and something I would like to know from my guests, should I be the owner of Goldsborough Hall.

1. The control for the shower was placed as far as possible away from the access point to the entrance of the shower. This meant that you had to remove all your clothes, then get into the bath [spa/jacuzzi type], then press the start button and then wait for the water to warm up [on a very hot day, it took 53 seconds. I am assuming it would take a lot longer in the winter]. Perhaps move the control panel to the shower opening [it's moveable as I have the same model] so you can start the shower without standing naked in it waiting for the water to warm up. Better yet, make it a walk in shower as, at 68, getting my leg over and into the bath tub is not so easy!

2. Very limited space to put toiletries down in the bathroom. We would have been quite happy with a single sink which would have allowed more space to put out our ever growing toiletries / medicines [it's no fun getting old]. Do couples use double sinks at the same time? We just go into the bathroom one after the other.

3. The waiting staff were all lovely, but, as the bar was not 'manned' on either night, I did need to go hunting for staff when I wanted pre-dinner drinks [both nights of our stay]. One night I followed the instructions to go to reception to ask for drinks but then had to queue whilst guests who were arriving were booked in at reception for their stay. I am sure there is a more efficient and stylish solution for such opulent surroundings.

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Claire • couple • gb
8
Overall a charming and beautiful location with friendly staff; however would benefit from better co-ordination/organ
Pros:

Very beautiful location and it feels a million miles away 2026! Takes you to a slower pace of life, where nature helps soothe the nervous system.
The jacuzzi/whirlpool bath was a real treat!!
Air con in the room was pure luxury!

Cons:

We stayed in the Hutton Suite which was very lovely and well thought out. How, there was a hole in the duvet cover where the seam was ripped. The room whilst generous proportions, the carpet has a few stains on it.
We came down for dinner that we’d booked for the orangery and was relocated to the dining room which wasn’t really an issue. What we did find a little annoying was that we’d arrived for our dinner reservation a couple of minutes before the allocated time and was told to wait in reception. A member of staff came by around five minutes later and told us to just wait a little longer to be seated as she was just in the middle of a job. Whilst we were waiting for her to return an older couple went straight in and seated! We waited for approximately 10-15 minutes to be seated whilst other guests were going in! We just found it very very odd we were singled out to wait in the reception. I am disabled so standing around is quite difficult.
In the morning we attended for breakfast and were given the menu. I chose the eggs Benedict and my husband had the Yorkshire breakfast. We weren’t made aware that you could order something else that was not offered on the menu. We heard other patrons asking for breakfast plates that were not listed on the menu; again we felt that we were not being made aware that you could ask for something not listed. I really fancied a bacon sandwich and had I known that I could have had one, if I asked, I would have ordered one.
The eggs Benedict would have marvellous had it not been for the wafer thin sandwich ham. On the menu it read as though the ham you’d receive would be a thicker slice of Yorkshire ham. Being a five star hotel, I’d assumed the ham would have been locally sourced and hand carved. It felt/tasted like supermarket bought sandwich ham.
This feedback is not intended to be picky, just to highlight some inconsistencies which with better communication and expectation management can be easily resolved.

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Beth • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Great stay, with lovely room. The food was fantastic. Great location.

2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Lisa • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Ian • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Fantastic Staff , Rooms were very nice, view of the gardens brilliant.
Food and hospitality excellent ,brilliant experience to relax.

Cons:

None

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
J
Julienne • couple • us
5
Nothing more than ordinary service with nice enough rooms.
Pros:

The manor is gorgeous and the owners seem to be trying to create a luxury weekend stay. But we didn’t get that memo. We were treated with neutrality. We never felt special or really welcomed. We were sort of just there. Perhaps it’s because we reserved through Booking.com. We do get that often.There was nothing but ordinary in the service which meant I am not likely to ever return.

Cons:

Old building, no lift we were told. Except for the hidden lift, apparently saved for guest who said no stairs.

2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Gail • couple • us
10
Great stay at a great price.
Pros:

Wonderful helpful staff with lovely restaurant or patio overlooking the garden.

2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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gillysully2015 • Couples • County Durham, England
10
Fabulous place to stay
Pros:

Beautiful location, stunning building and spectacular gardens. The staff are really friendly and helpful - and smiley!!

2026-07-02 • via Tripadvisor
K
Karin • couple • gb
10
On arrival we were welcomed by the lovely receptionist. Had a lovely room overlooking the gardens. Breakfast and Evening
Pros:

Goldsborough Hall just magnificent and the grounds well maintained

Cons:

Just that our pillows were too soft but apart from that we had a great stay

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • gb
9
Luxury accomodation at a great price with beautiful gardens.
Pros:

Luxury accomodation in great location for visiting Knaresborough. Spotlessly clean and great views from the garden room. Beautiful gardens including the 'Woodland walk'. Lovely Yorkshire breakfast. Great price for this level of luxury.

Cons:

Nothing-for us it was perfect

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
J
Justin • couple • gb
10
Elegant, peaceful and well looked after
Pros:

Beautiful hotel and gardens

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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diane • couple • gb
10
Nice stay and lovely setting
Pros:

Lovely overall stay, enjoyed a nice walk around the grounds and kitchen garden. Garden team took the time for a quick chat to answer questions which was nice.

Cons:

Arrived much later than anticipated due to unforeseen circumstances with trains being cancelled. Restaurant was closed but would have been nice if we were offered a sandwich or toast even as we were very tired and hungry.

2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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des • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • gb
9
2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Dai • couple • gb
8
躺在浓厚的历史上，吃老本，不思进取。
Pros:

整个花园和植物做得挺漂亮。

Cons:

1.房间很旧，设施很旧，最多三星的水平。床垫太旧，睡了一晚，两人都腰酸背痛。
2.酒店周五晚上居然不供应晚餐，说餐厅没人。
3.洗手间浴缸边都是发霉的斑。

2026-06-14 • via Nuitee
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susan • solo_traveller • gb
10
We stayed overnight to break our journey to Northumberland and wished we had booked here for our whole trip.
Pros:

Beautiful house and magnificent garden.

Cons:

Nothing, it’s stunning and feels friendly and welcoming.

2026-06-13 • via Nuitee
M
Michael • solo_traveller • gb
5
2026-06-12 • via Nuitee