Grays Court Hotel in York, England

The Bow Room Restaurant offers a six-course tasting menu from Tuesday to Saturday, crafted by award-winning chefs. This dining room has been awarded 3 AA Rosettes and a place in the Michelin Guide 2021. Ingredients are sourced from the hotel's own kitchen garden, which guests can see during their stay.

The hotel has 12 individually designed en-suite bedrooms with antique furniture and fine linens. Each room offers views of either York Minster or the landscaped gardens and city walls. Rooms are named after historic figures, such as the Mortimer room with direct views of the Minster.

Grays Court is the only privately owned hotel with direct access to York's city walls, a feature dating back to the 11th century. The property is beside York Minster, a 5-minute walk from The Shambles and within a 10-minute stroll of York Museum and Gardens. This historic building once housed King James I and sits within the York walls.

The hotel has a cobbled courtyard and landscaped gardens that back directly onto York's medieval walls. Guests can use a private gate from the garden to walk onto the city walls. The gardens feature a kitchen garden that supplies the restaurant with seasonal produce.

Grays Court offers private parking in central York, secure CCTV, and a safety deposit box for guests. The hotel provides a full cooked-to-order breakfast each morning in the Bow Room. Recognitions include 3 AA Rosettes, a Michelin Guide listing, and high guest satisfaction scores for comfort.

Dining: Six-course tasting menu with 3 AA Rosettes and Michelin Guide 2021

Access: Only privately owned hotel with direct gate onto York's city walls

Location: Beside York Minster, 5 min walk to The Shambles

History: 11th-century building that once housed King James I

Rooms: 12 individually designed bedrooms with antique furnishings

Gardens: Private kitchen garden and cobbled courtyard