Orchard Club

Hotels
8.6 (1024 reviews)
5-7 York Place , Knaresborough , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Room service
Heating
Family rooms
Hiking
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Delicious breakfast
Great location
Cons:
Housekeeping issues
Some discomfort in room temperature

Categories

Cleanliness
7.73
Issues reported with dust and housekeeping in some reviews.
Service
9.2
Consistently mentioned as friendly and helpful across multiple reviews.
Location
9.24
Praised for its excellent central location in multiple reviews.
Room Quality
8.19
Generally positive but with a mention of some rooms being hot.
Amenities
8.22
Includes comments about the fridge and mini bar, but needs updates.
Value for Money
8.18
Standard quality for this hotel tier, but some reviews felt it was expensive.
Food and Beverage
9.23
Breakfast was consistently described as fantastic and delicious.
Overall Experience
8.8
General positive feedback and intention to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 01:06

Property Description

Award-Winning Breakfast Experience

Indulge in the best Yorkshire breakfast at Newton House, winner of the 2019 Taste Award. Enjoy fresh local ingredients and a variety of delicious options to start your day right.

Charming Georgian Townhouse

Experience the perfect blend of Georgian elegance and modern comforts at this 300-year-old townhouse in Knaresborough. With spacious and traditionally furnished rooms, each equipped with modern amenities, your stay will be both luxurious and cozy.

Convenient Location for Exploring

Located just a 10-minute drive from Harrogate, Newton House is the ideal base for exploring the picturesque town of Knaresborough and its surroundings. With easy access to nearby attractions like York and the Yorkshire Dales National Park, your stay promises to be filled with adventure.

Book now to experience the charm and comfort of Newton House for yourself!

Important information:

Car parking space is limited in the property courtyard and cannot be guaranteed. Alternative on-street parking is available close by, as well as a long stay car park

Kindly note pets cannot be accommodated in all room types.

Please note that children can only be accommodated in the Family Rooms.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: 10:30 AM

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 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 3 years old to 17 years old stay for £20 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children up to and including 15 years old stay for £20 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

8.6
Based on 1024 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.73
Service: 9.2
Location: 9.24
Room Quality: 8.19
Amenities: 8.22
Value for Money: 8.18
Food and Beverage: 9.23
Overall Experience: 8.8
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Keers solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Location.

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Helen Dyson couple gb
8
On the whole, very good
Pros:

Breakfast and general cleanliness

Cons:

Arrival

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Scott couple gb
6
Verry disapointed for out first honeymoon stay. The Lemon room will be unforgettable for us?
Pros:

Staff were ultra friendly

Cons:

Very dated for the star rating. Shower unclean.
Forgot about twice at breakfast and had to leave after waiting over an hour for food.
Could not get in touch with staff prior to stay.

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Emma solo_traveller gb
5
Passable
Pros:

I didn't stay personally - but both colleagues were disappointed with the quality of the accommodation. For the star rating, it didn't live up to the expectation.

Cons:

I didn't stay personally - but both colleagues were disappointed with the quality of the accommodation. For the star rating, it didn't live up to the expectation.

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Christine couple gb
10
Made our stay in Knaresbrough very enjoyable
Pros:

Cleanliness friendly staff Amazing dinning room and breakfast
Closeness to all amenities in Knaresborough

Cons:

On the top floor so too many steps to get to our room on a daily basis

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Philip couple gb
9
Good place to stay when visiting the Great Yorkshire Show.
Pros:

The room was well set out and very clean, with the same said for the bathroom. The mattress was very bouncy but we had a comfortable sleep nevertheless. Breakfast was good with a large selection to choose from. Overall a very pleasant stay and would use again without hesitation.

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Alan couple gb
9
Excellent place to stay.
Pros:

Comfortable bedroom, great breakfast, friendly staff.

Cons:

Hotel was closed between 1-4pm - we would have liked to have been able to leave suitcases. All it needed was a note that we could do this.

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
B
Brian solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Location was good, nice clean rooms.

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
A
Andrew couple gb
9
Great Hotel and such an interesting and beautiful town.
Pros:

Lovely period building. Spacious. Good parking at rear. Great staff. Great breakfast. Fantastic close proximity to Market Square, Castle and walking down to river and viaduct.

Cons:

We were on top floor, but no lift. But not a major problem. We were at the front of the building and the road is quite noisy until 10.30, made worse by hot weather and window open + idiots racing their motorbikes at silly speeds from the traffic lights and cars with over noisy exhausts Despite it being a 30mph speed limit! This is not the fault of the hotel.

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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John couple gb
9
Excellent B&B
Pros:

Very good breakfast.

Cons:

No parking on road in front of hotel and luggage has to be carried from car park - about 100 yards from car round to hotel back door.

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Wendy solo_traveller gb
10
Very welcoming staff and easy access to the town. Would definitely stay here again.
Pros:

Clean, well kept, homely

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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James solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Nice, light room. A little self-contained flat off the main road, which was convenient - and felt connected to the town.

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Shireen couple gb
6
Pros:

Location excellent breakfast good nice choices large comfortable room

Cons:

Not keen hotel closed from 12.00 till 4 pm
Felt decor was tired bathroom needs a revamp . Thought was expensive.

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Somerton solo_traveller gb
9
Super friendly staff, interestingly decorated rooms and great location!
Pros:

I loved the little touches like the board games in the room, the reasonably priced mini bar and the nice living room that everyone had access to. The staff were particularly friendly during every interaction I had with them. I liked the vibe of the rooms and the fact that they were on the orchard theme, and decorated in a really nice way.

Cons:

I couldn’t find a hairdryer in the room so that would have been good but it was fine without. The shower was a bit old but did the job.

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Cary couple gb
9
Great location, breakfast and staff
Pros:

Great location with just a two minute walk into the centre of Knaresborough. We had the family room in the rear courtyard and so it was lovely and peaceful. Easy check in. Great breakfast with a choice of cooked breakfasts. Staff where all very pleasant.

Cons:

N/A

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Ian J solo_traveller gb
10
First Class from beginning to end.
Pros:

The Orchard Club Hotel is exceptional in all aspects from booking in to the quality of accommodation, food, comfort etc. The owner is both very welcoming and helpful.

Cons:

All was exceptionally good.

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Peter couple gb
10
Our first visit to Knaresborough, but unlikely to be our last.
Pros:

Breakfast was excellent. Much better to be served than to partake in the scrum of many hotel options. There were additional "snacks" on offer in our room.
Although the room was over the main road the double-glazing was effective and we slept well.
It was a short walk to the town centre.
Lovely view over the valley and the viaduct from the castle park.

Cons:

Because of our "advanced years", we would have preferred a walk-in shower to one over the bath. We realise that in an older building this is sometimes difficult to arrange, but if they are thinking of some modifications ....

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
M
Martin solo_traveller gb
8
2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Tracey solo_traveller gb
8
Warm friendly greeting with everything explained. Clean room
Pros:

Spacious clean room

Cons:

A little bit old fashioned

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Vivienne solo_traveller gb
6
Didn't meet our expectations
Pros:

We liked the breakfast and the staff.

Cons:

We booked for 4 nights but left after the 1st night. The road noise in our room was intolerable, the bathroom was disappointing and our room had unlocked access to and from the next room due to a fire escape route.
The manager was kind enough to refund us for the other 3 nights which was good.

2026-07-15 via Nuitee