Knavesmire Manor Hotel, York
302 Tadcaster Road, York, YO24 1HE
Guest Rating: 
3.8 / 5
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About the hotel
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.
Hotel Facilities
General
- Family Rooms,
- Restaurant,
- Bar,
- Parking ,
- Garden,
- All Public and Private spaces non-smoking,
- Non-Smoking Rooms,
- Free Parking,
- Pets Allowed.
Activities
- Indoor Swimming Pool.
Services
- Fax/Photocopying,
- Internet Services,
- Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN,
- Room Service,
- Free Wi-Fi Internet Access Included,
- Laundry.
Hotel Policies
Important! Some policies may vary from these depending on your room, date and rate selection. Please check the room information when booking.
Check In / Check Out
- You may check in from 13:00 hours onwards.
- You must check out by 11:00 hours.
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.
To cancel an existing booking please go to the Cancellation page.
Extra Charges
VAT is included. Service charge is included. City/tourist tax is not applicable.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site.
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel and is free of charge.
Deposit
No deposit will be charged.
Children and extra beds
All children are welcome. All children under 1 year stay free of charge when using existing bedding. All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots. Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 5. Maximum capacity of babycots in a room is 2.
Payment - We accept
- Visa,
- Maestro,
- Master Card,
- American Express.
Room information
The accommodation available at the hotel offers a choice of bright, south-facing, motel-style garden rooms at ground floor level, as well as the more traditional rooms in the main building, where each room retains its own character.
The modern motel-style garden rooms are located outside of the main hotel building. Light and airy, these rooms are contemporary in style and are all at ground floor level with direct access to the garden and the car park. All of the garden rooms have an en suite shower.
The rooms located in the main hotel building are spread over 3 floors. Each room is unique and individually decorated with its own charm and character. The rooms in the main building are more traditional in style and offer en suite bathrooms with a bath with shower over. Some of the rooms enjoy glorious views over the Knavesmire racecourse.
Double Room more info
Amenities:
- Radio,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
- Bathroom,
- Telephone,
- Heating,
- Shower,
- Toilet,
- Work Desk,
- TV,
- Tea/Coffee Maker.
Double Room for Single Occupancy more info
Amenities:
- Radio,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
- Bathroom,
- Telephone,
- Heating,
- Shower,
- Toilet,
- Work Desk,
- TV,
- Tea/Coffee Maker.
New Year Package more info
Arrive early to enjoy some sale shopping in the wonderful City of York. Traditional Afternoon Tea will be available throughout the afternoon as you meet with your fellow guests at the Manor. In the evening the Yorkshire Belles escort you on a City Tour by Night aboard their 1959 London Route Master Bus followed by a lavish Hot & Cold Buffet in the Restaurant. New Years Eve After a full Yorkshire Breakfast you have a day at leisure to explore York and all its attractions. Perhaps a spot of sale shopping or a look at one of York’s many Museums, the choice is yours. In the evening a Champagne Reception begins our New Year Celebrations, followed by a seven course Gala Dinner. After Dinner join our resident DJ in the Drawing Room where we play your choice of music to take us into the New Year. New Years Day Enjoy a hearty breakfast and recover from the night before.
Amenities:
- Radio,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
- Telephone,
- Heating,
- Shower,
- Toilet,
- Work Desk,
- TV.
Twin Room more info
Amenities:
- Radio,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
- Bathroom,
- Telephone,
- Heating,
- Shower,
- Toilet,
- Work Desk,
- TV,
- Tea/Coffee Maker.
Family Room (2 adults & 2 children) more info
Amenities:
- Radio,
- Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock,
- Bathroom,
- Telephone,
- Heating,
- Shower,
- Toilet,
- Work Desk,
- TV,
- Tea/Coffee Maker.
Restaurants and Bars
Restaurant 302 is the hotel’s 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.
On Sundays, the chef's prepare a 2 or 3-course traditional roast lunch (with fish and vegetarian options available).
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