The Parsonage Hotel & Spa

A country house hotel and spa near York

The Parsonage Hotel & Spa occupies a building constructed in the early 1840s that retains many of its original features. It stands in six acres of formal gardens and woodland in Escrick, about six miles from the centre of York, in North Yorkshire. The property combines hotel accommodation, dining, spa facilities and event spaces on a single estate.

Accommodation

The hotel has 62 bedrooms, described as stylishly decorated and distributed throughout the estate. The rooms are presented as a base for short midweek or weekend stays in the York area.

Dining across two restaurants

There are two restaurants within the grounds. The Fat Abbot serves hearty food in a more relaxed style, while the other restaurant and the Wenlock Room are used for private dining. The hotel also offers breakfast and afternoon tea, the latter served in the conservatory or the gardens. The Wenlock Room accommodates private dinners for groups of 8 to 40 people, including birthday and anniversary celebrations.

The Cloisters Spa and health club

The Cloisters Spa offers a range of treatments and therapies, alongside spa experiences and health club membership. The spa is presented as a space for relaxation within the hotel grounds.

Weddings, conferences and private events

The Parsonage is a venue for conferences, weddings and private events. Its meeting spaces are marketed as an alternative to the office for meetings or team-building days. The hotel also hosts weddings, anniversaries and other special occasions, and offers private room hire, including facilities for funeral wakes.

Practical details

The hotel provides an electric car charging facility at a cost of £30.00 for a six- to eight-hour overnight charge, according to the information published on its website. The property is located six miles from the centre of York.