Knavesmire Manor Hotel, York

Knavesmire Manor Hotel, York - Hotel Description

Now a comfortable family-run hotel, this elegant Georgian manor house enjoys uninterrupted views across York's famous racecourse and still retains many beautiful original features.

Once the home of the Rowntree family, the hotel was originally built in 1833. The main building still retains many period features and it is easy to imagine this beautiful building in all of its historic splendour. Now one of the few remaining privately owned and family-run hotels in York, The Knavesmire Manor Hotel takes pride in offering a friendly, personal service to all guests.

In the immaculately kept gardens, the hotel's tropical conservatory houses an indoor heated swimming pool and spa bath. The hotel's other facilities include a fully licensed bar, a drawing room and the hotel's popular on-site restaurant. There is a car park to the rear of the main building, with ample free parking available for guests use.

Just a mile from York city centre, the hotel is located on Tadcaster Road, York's Royal Approach. The hotel enjoys uninterrupted views across the wide-open spaces of York Knavesmire to York Racecourse, which hosted Royal Ascot in 2005. The good location makes the Knavesmire Manor Hotel a great base from which to explore the historic city of York and the surrounding Yorkshire countryside. Whether you are enjoying a city break with family and friends; staying overnight on business; exploring the area as a tourist; or simply taking a well-earned relaxing break, the hotel's comfortable rooms are a peaceful, restful haven. The hotel offers a mixture of bright, modern, motel-style garden rooms and more traditional rooms in the main building. All rooms are equipped with modern facilities.

The hotel is also a great location for the smaller conference or for meetings of up to 40 delegates. There are 2 conference rooms and seating can be arranged in a variety of styles to suit the requirements of your event. Additional services include photocopying, fax and Wi-Fi wireless internet access. Additional equipment can be hired as required.

Reception is open from 07:00 until 23:00 and the duty manager and team of friendly staff are always delighted to offer any information or assistance as required. Room Service is available until 20:30.

Hair dryers, irons and an ironing board are available from reception free of charge.

8/10 Overall rating

Knavesmire Manor Hotel, York - Guest Services

• Activities: Indoor Swimming Pool.
• General: Pets Allowed, Non-Smoking Rooms, Restaurant, All Public and Private spaces non-smoking, Bar, Parking, Family Rooms, Free Parking, Garden.
• Services: Internet Services, Free Wi-Fi Internet Access Included, Fax/Photocopying, Laundry, Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN, Room Service.

Knavesmire Manor Hotel, York - Restaurants and Bars

Restaurant 302 is the hotels own on-site restaurant. Open to residents and non-residents from 18:30 until 21:00 daily, the restaurant enjoys an excellent local following. Restaurant 302 serves a variety of English and continental dishes, freshly prepared using locally sourced ingredients. There is a fixed-price table d'hôte menu and an à la carte menu offering an excellent choice of starters, meat, fish and vegetarian dishes, as well as a daily selection of freshly prepared home-made desserts. A children's menu is also available. The wine list offers a good choice of carefully selected and reasonably priced wines to accompany your meal. The restaurant also serves a selection of liqueur coffees.

Knavesmire Manor Hotel, York - Hotel Policies

Important! Policies may vary from these depending on your room, date & rate selection. Please check the room information when booking.

Cards accepted at the hotel:
• Visa,  Maestro,  MasterCard,  American Express
• Deposit: No deposit will be charged.
• Internet: Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel and is free of charge.
• Pets: Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
• Parking: Free private parking is possible on site.
• Extra Charges: 15 % VAT is included. Service charge is not applicable. City/tourist tax is not applicable.
• Children and extra beds: All children are welcome. All children under 1 year stay free of charge when using existing bedding. All children under 1 year are charged GBP 5.00 per night for cots. Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 5. Maximum capacity of babycots in a room is 2.
• Cancellations: If cancelled up to 2 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged. If cancelled later, the first night will be charged. In case of no-show, the total price of the reservation will be charged.

Knavesmire Manor Hotel, York - Important Information

Please note that the hotel's swimming pool is closed for refurbishment from 1 November 2009 to 31 March 2010.

Knavesmire Manor Hotel, York - Directions

By Car (from the south and west): Approach York on the A64 from Leeds, the M1 or the A1(M). Turn into the A1036, following the signs towards York city centre. The hotel is on the left-hand side, overlooking the racecourse. By Car (from the north): From the A1(M), take the A59 into York until it meets the A1036 at the junction of Holgate and Blossom Street. Turn right at the traffic fights, following the signs for Leeds. The hotel is on the right-hand side, overlooking the racecourse. By Car (from the A19): Turn right onto the A1237 until the junction with the A59, and then follow the directions above. By Train: The station in York offers a direct train service from London, Edinburgh and most parts of the UK.

*Directions included in email booking confirmation