The Yorke Arms is certainly worth the journey and the price tag. We had a wonderful set menu where…read morethe bonus amuse bouche course blew our minds before we'd even properly started! Surprisingly there's no mention of the existence of a wine flight anywhere, but there is one which was very good. There's also some decent dessert and other sweet wines and I had a lovely chardonnay. What I found different here to my other (very limited) experience of tasting menus was the courses were really tasting and satisfying, I'm often disappointed by the main meat course but that was probably my favourite here. Really though I couldn't fault anything about the experience, apart from the classic struggle to get the bill at the end - not that we were keen to leave such a cosy environment! I would strongly recommend and would love to return.

This is a fantastic Michelin star hotel and restaurant in a superb remote location. The food is…read moreprepared and served with a passion from both chefs and servers. Wonderful flavours and presentation. Relaxed dining means no need to dress in tops and tails and the staff are very friendly. You always imagine these places to be snobberish but that's not the case at all. Courtyard rooms are also fantastic. This is a gem of a place.

My wife and I decided that we would celebrate 40 years of marriage with family and a few friends…read more The Parkway was not our initial choice but fate intervened and the Parkway it was. They provided a free room and PA system all we paid for was the meal and wine. The service was outstanding and the portions of superbly cooked food enough to satisfy any gargantuan appetite. Martin held control and in his own inimitable laid back style mastered the evening, truly amazing. The facilities at the Parkway gave our out of town guests the opportunity of using it as a base to visit family and/or the tourist attractions which they all took advantage of. A particular guest has back problems, the Parkway sorted out her bed and she had a wonderful stay. One can ask for nothing more.

From the owner: Choose the Mercure Leeds Parkway Hotel, nestled in the award winning, picturesque Gold Acre Park…read morenature reserve in the North West of Leeds. With the Yorkshire Dales only 3 miles away, take time to relax, play tennis, take a spa day or relax in the Jacuzzi by the pool. Get back to nature at the Mercure Leeds Parkway Hotel, take time to wander over 130 acres of surrounding woodland, three lakes, parkland and landscaped gardens, or visit the adjacent Adel Dam bird sanctuary. Walk the dog, enjoy quality time with the kids by using our pool or mountain bikes to explore the local area. Inside you'll find a mix of contemporary décor and 1930s glamour - our Art Deco ballroom makes an elegant backdrop for weddings. Take a sauna in our spa, keep fit in our pool or on our tennis courts. Leeds centre is seven miles away or explore the Yorkshire Dales, three miles from the hotel. Afternoon tea and a delicious menu in our Brasserie are waiting when you return.

Another of the weatherspoons chain, this being a hotel I'm not staying just popped for a quick bite…read more& pint for under a tenner. Typical layout for a spoons. Food predictable & beer always good.

I was apprehensive about booking this hotel at first though Ive read and reread the reviews because…read moreI grew up 5o yards from there and hotels on that road didnt have a good reputation. But whilst talking to someone after Leeds West Indian Carnival he recommended the hotel. 'you know the owners. They used to own that delicatessen near your house.' that did it. I temebered the nice couple whohsed to serve Goyer cheese and salami. I also got my favourite polish caramel sweets from there. So i booked and got a lift there within half hour. They were welcoming and as friendly as I remembered them from 1972. Booking in was so good My bags were carried upstairs and i was wished good night. I watched tv for half an hour then settled in the cosy bed with pretty flowered bedding. I slept through till 7. A rarity for me. I felt at home.Breakfast at 8.30 was a wonderful experience in a spacious restaurant. I had a spoonful of each cereal and the milk was brought in a small jug. Personal service making me feel special. Toast was brought in on a plate and tea in a teapot. My breakfast was well cooked and on an oval plate.they asked if everything was ok, did I need anything else. I was even offered another pot of tea in case the other was cold. They took time to have a conversation when I said I used to buy ham salami and cheese from them. I Mentioned my favourite sweets too. I then went back to bed for half an hour. The other staff were as friendly as the owners. They allowed me to watch tv and charge my phone in the lounge though it was past checking out time. Everyone was So calm and relaxed. And someone even send them some flowers. All in all it was a wonderful experience and i can't wait to-do it again.

This simple hotel is at the heart of the city centre , the rooms are basic but they will do , if…read moreallyou need a is a good night sleep , Really friendly staff and great food at the cafe . small place with only 16 rooms so it's more friendlty. prices start from £38 bargin!!

We had a fabulous stay here during our trip to the UK. My boyfriend grew up in this town and was…read moreproud to show me around and surprise me with 2 nights at the West Park Hotel. Such a beautifully decorated, cozy, boutique hotel right in the center of Harrogate. The bed was super comfortable and the was bathroom huge & luxurious (especially after arriving from Prague and the world's smallest bathroom). The bar brags of some of Yorkshire's best beers on tap - some great hand pulled bitters and ales - as well as Harrogate's own Slingsby's Gin (ask the bartender for a taste or even a custom cocktail made with Slingby's, you won't be disappointed!). Great accommodation, will gladly stay here again when back in North Yorkshire. There's nowt so queer as folk!

I have now stayed at the West Park four or five times since this review and each time they never…read moredisappoint. Great service, location, amenities, and the restaurant is fantastic. Overall, this has become my hotel of choice in Harrogate.

Love to see smaller plate options on the menu. The pea risotto and octopus salad tasted very nice…read more We also ordered fish and chips. Service was polite and quick. The atmosphere was pleasant.

My wife and I had lunch at Fat Badger in September 2024. It's conveniently located right under the…read moremedieval arches up into old town, was very close to our hotel.  We were seated upstairs in one of several quaint and cozy rooms - this place seems a labyrinth, don't know how the staff keep on top of who is where. It was really pleasant with a view of street out the window, a fireplace and lots of quirky eclectic pictures on the wall. The food was incredible. We both had a burger, can't remember which, but super meaty, super tasty. Big flavour, big belly. I felt like a fat badger after that. Service wasn't the quickest, but it was cheerful and helpful. Quality of the food was worth the wait.

We walked from the center of Masham to the Swinton Estate (about 1.5 miles) to have tea…read more Here we had a tasting menu of savory and sweet food and different options of tea. We were able to walk around the grounds afterwards. Food was great!

We stayed here two nights for a destination wedding. Everything was absolutely top-notch for the…read moreservice, food, spa and accommodations. The town of Masham is a quick 20-minute walk with plenty of pubs and a couple of breweries, there are miles of walking/running trails, you can watch the herds of deer from your windows, and the rolling hills dotted with sheep and horses is oh so peaceful. We put Swinton Park on our "let's go back there someday" list - a very peaceful and relaxing get away.

This is our second experience in a member of the Hand Picked Hotel chain (19 hotels in the…read morenationwide chain). It truly is a high class family of hotels - great service, clean, high standards and wonderful historic locations. Today is the first day out of lockdown, first day for hotels to be open (with limitations) and public dining in MONTHS. Our first trip "out" since we spent a few days at another Hand Picked Hotel (Stanbrooke Abbey in Worcester) last October. Our room is immaculate but smaller than the Stanbrooke but lower cost too. You cannot enter the hotel itself until rules allow it in another 5 weeks or so - so straight to our room which can be entered from outdoors directly. Food is brought by room service but they have an outside "TeePee" which we tried tonight - but TOO COLD so tomorrow we will be in room dining for sure! Will edit this review over the next few days!

We really enjoyed our time in Preston, and the hotel and spa here certainly made our quick trip…read moreeven better. The hotel was very clean, stately, and the grounds were lovely. The bed was very comfortable and we really appreciated the high ceilings, beautiful grounds, and enjoyed our walks around the estate. If you're working like we were, note that the internet is indeed fast enough for a developer who runs team meetings to lead all their meetings! I had a spa session with massage and facial and it was excellent! I swam every day and used the sauna facilities. The locker room and pool area was kept very clean and dry. The lady attendant was fastidious in keeping the changing room dry and clean. There was a bit of an incident where one of my favorite vintage pieces I sent off to laundry was not returned to us when they dropped off our clean clothes. I had actually been at the entrance to the hotel when the cleaner dropped it off and I verbally acknowledged to her that I could see my laundry because of my vintage piece and she stated they'd be delivered to my room shortly. Front staff sent back an empty hanger amongst our other clean clothes and had lost it. We found it on the floor amongst boxes behind the reception desk. They returned my item, and apologized personally. Not a big deal and glad it was resolved.

Nice venue, adequate, yet a little distant staff. On the first night a gentleman, who as I learned…read morebook a romantic package for him and his wife Kelly, decided to beat her up. Lot of swearing, screaming, hitting and shouting in the room next to us. Police intervention, mr roach was arrested and poor kelly brought to hospital by ambulance. In other words, our first night was not very restful! Sure that the hotel can't do anything about this, however some pro active compensation would have been in order. The downside of this hotel is the aggressive pricing for wedding packages, meaning that there are many wedding parties going on. I counted six in two days, which brings a lot of drunkards to the hotel, which does not help if you're seeking a quite place to relax. Will I ever get back to this hotel, no.

Middle of nowhere, casual dress, Michelin-starred…read more My husband and I went out of our way to eat and stay here. Was it worth the 3 hour journey from London (2-hr train ride, 1-hr by car) to make our reservation from 6-months earlier? Absolutely. Courses are small, but plenty. Staff are immensely courteous and thoughtful (they made a custom menu for our dietary needs and even had the chefs sign it before we left). And the setting couldn't be more idyllic. I'd suggest getting the wine pairing as it really completes the meal. Go ahead and stay the night as breakfast is included the next day. Just make sure to work out your travel from the train station to the restaurant. It really is out in the sticks.

An absolutely fantastic experience enhanced by the charming and beautiful countryside that The…read moreBlack Swan at Oldstead is nestled within - an area that I wouldn't have visited otherwise but am grateful for having done so. Make sure to make a small detour to Kilburn to see The Kilburn White Horse which stands firmly in the hillside. The Black Swan is a beautiful picturesque old pub full of warmth and charm. Upon arrival you are welcomed into the bar area for aperitifs where a log fire crackles and glows. Make sure to notice the Robert Thompson mouse carved into the bar. Great selection of small batch gins - I enjoyed a glass of Sir Robin of Locksley from Sheffield with tonic. Amuse bouche are served here before moving upstairs to the restaurant. The Smoked Eel and Apple Tartlets were light and well balanced in their flavours whilst the Chicken Dumpling was rich, satisfying and would sit well on the finest of dim sum plates in Hong Kong. The restaurant is more modern in decoration with an "open kitchen" where some of the dishes are prepared with a clear artistic love and attention to detail. Service is friendly, knowledgeable and attentive without being intrusive. Good selection of wines for most palates and wallets. I had the 10 course tasting menu which, at £85, felt like a bargain compared to the price of Michelin starred food in major cities. To start, a Mussel with Oyster Leaf canapé - so perfectly decorated that it felt wrong to eat it, but so tasty. Next up Langoustine with Caramelised Whey, served like a lollipop with a twig to hold it with - lovely textures and cooked to perfection. Venison Tartare followed - a small dish but rich in flavour and beautifully prepared and decorated. Sour Bread and Sour Butter was distinctive and a good filler in preparation for the main courses. The Monkfish with Asparagus and Onion, although delicious, was probably the weakest dish. The sauce tasted like heavy sweet soy sauce and was a bit overpowering in its saltiness for the delicate flavour of the fish. Still very enjoyable though. The Slowly Cooked Crapaudine Beetroot was the star of the menu. Cooked in beef fat (I believe), the beetroot takes on a heavier composition and is chewy and almost glutinous with all of the accompanying decorations providing broad and bold flavours. Absolutely fantastic! Scallop Cured with Rhubarb was another standout with the smoothness of the slightly charred scallops countering the tartness of the rhubarb, all tied together with a rich and balanced sauce. Herb-Fed Chicken with Wild Garlic from this Year and Last was another amazing creation with a blanket over the chicken in the form of a garlic leaf. The chicken was more warm than hot but extremely tasty. The first dessert was ice cream (or iced yoghurt?) Lollipops which were wonderfully innovative with their unique flavours. The Sheep's Milk with Douglas Fir Oil was also an memorable dessert with natural tastes of the season. The final dessert, served with coffee was Cake made from Artichoke, Chicory Root and Thyme. The combination worked well although the chicory root (?) was slightly bitter. A great end to a fantastic meal and experience. For most who visit The Black Swan at Oldstead, a significant journey will be involved but don't let that put you off...It's well worth the effort and will be one of those great food experiences.