Book Grays Court Hotel in York, Yorkshire

Grays Court Hotel has private access to York's City walls directly from its own landscaped gardens. The Jacobean Long Gallery, with oak paneling and original paintings, offers a space for guests to relax. Private on-site parking is available for guests, a notable convenience within the city walls.

Individually designed en-suite bedrooms, such as the Mortimer Room, offer views of York Minster or the gardens. The Willoughby Room features a traditional four-poster bed and views over the city walls. All bedrooms include fine linens, antique furniture, and flat-screen satellite TVs.

The Bow Room Restaurant serves a six-course tasting menu from Tuesday to Saturday, earning 3 AA Rosettes and a place in the Michelin Guide 2021. Seasonal, locally sourced ingredients come from the hotel's own kitchen garden, which the chef uses for dinner menus. A full cooked-to-order breakfast is served each morning in the dining room or the Long Gallery.

The hotel is situated next to York Minster and within the medieval city walls, a 5-minute walk from The Shambles. The building has a narrative dating back to the 11th century, serving as a home to King James I. Guests can access York's City walls through the hotel's own gate in the garden.

The hotel has a comprehensive focus on sustainability, with organic kitchen gardening used for the restaurant's seasonal produce. The landscaped gardens include a cobbled courtyard and provide a direct access point to York's medieval walls. The garden is open to hotel guests and also operates as a garden café during the day.

Location: Next to York Minster, private access to City walls

Dining: 3 AA Rosettes, Michelin Guide 2021

Rooms: Individually designed en-suite bedrooms

Gardens: Landscaped with direct wall access

Parking: Private on-site parking available

Experience: Six-course tasting menu from kitchen garden