“Very friendly staff, excellent sommelier and good food. The room was OK, likewise the four poster bed -however the bedside lights were not conducive to reading in bed! A lovely homely atmosphere only spoilt by the somewhat tired decor, the lovely old building could do with a bit of tlc and a facelift, a coat of paint would work wonders!”
“We liked everything, basically. Staff were friendly and welcoming; the overall ambience of the hotel is stylish (but not OTT), comfortable and very homely; the breakfasts were excellent; the bar was also extremely good (!), and our evening meals were most appetising and superbly cooked - not to mention the generous portions>”
“Warm welcome and excellent staff. Good food and wine .”
“Excellent cuisine - well-cooked interesting dishes with local themes and ingredients”
“A very hospitable welcome and a comfortable bedroom. Very well situated to visit Castle Howard. Good quality restaurant food and a nice breakfast with good table service.”
“The location - Hovingham is a real gem . Stayed in a cottage overlooking the Green - part of hotel accommodation ..”
“Fantastic food, great surroundings all in all a fantastic place”
“Service with a personal touch. Obliging, but not fawning. I especially appreciated a late-night fine sandwich platter, made on spec in the nice hotel bar -- much needed for an arrival at 10pm! The breakfast staff were also very friendly and polite.”
“Excellent menu, very well cooked and accompanied by one of the best wine lists we've seen for a long time. The chef deserves much higher accolades than he currently receives and that together with the good rooms, the very good wines and the attentive, pleasant service, this hotel is a seriously good destination.”
“The nice garden area, the acceptance of dogs, the rooms and breakfast, the warm welcome at reception, overall location and pleasant place.”