United Kingdom
, York 
Richard
Old property in beautiful surroundings. Very nicely appointed rooms. We stayed in the Derwent Suite with lovely views of the gardens/fields. No drapes at the windows, just interior shutters on the original sash windows. Some light spill through the shutters on the morning that did not bother us but may be an issue to those who prefer blackout drapes. Breakfast very nice with good choice. We dined in the restaurant one evening - also good choice of food with large portions and reasonably priced. The downside of the Derwent suite - and this may also be a issue with some of the other rooms in this property - was the constant squeaking of the old metal bedstead. Whilst the mattress was comfortable, the bedstead squeaked and groaned loudly at the slightest movement and tended to keep us awake for ages. The water in the bath/shower was lovely and hot on a morning and evening, but when we wanted a shower mid/late afternoon after a morning rambling, the water was lukewarm. We would probably try this hotel again with a different room but if the bed situation remains the same we would avoid again.
