The Travelista

  • Home
  • About
    • Collaborations
    • Press
    • FAQ
    • Contact
  • Travel
    • Destinations by World Map
    • Hotels
    • Airlines
    • Restaurants
    • Itineraries
  • Life
    • Yorkshire
    • Style
  • Motherhood
  • Inspire Me
    • Adventure
    • Beach
    • City
    • Culture
    • Mountain
    • Tropical
  • Shop
    • E-mail
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube

What to Expect During a Stay at Middletons, York

19/02/20 ᛫ 2 Comments

I like to think I am a bit of an expert on the city of York. It’s my home town and a place that I only came to truly appreciate when I became an adult and moved away from it. Now I see York with fresh eyes; through the eyes of a traveller and a visitor; and its is truly amazing place for a city break. But until now, one place in York that remained undiscovered for me was Middletons hotel.

I was recently invested to spend the day at Middletons to have lunch and a tour and to find out how the hotel was gearing up to hosting part of the York Ice Trail.


This post has been sponsored by House of Daniel Thwaites

Middletons in a Nutshell

Middletons is a historical 4 star hotel on Skeldergate in the centre of York. Its 56 individual hotel rooms are spread across six different listed buildings, all with a different name and a fascinating history. The hotel grew over time as the owner acquired more surrounding property, giving it the quirky and eclectic layout it has today. Each room has its own individual design and layout, so you can expect to stay in a room that is totally unique.

In terms of on site facilities, there’s a stylish lobby complete with welcoming bar, a fantastic restaurant serving fresh seasonal produce and also an extensive gym. The property is full of hidden corners and outside areas that are definitely worth discovering. Keep an eye out for the cosy blankets and board games in the lobby and help yourself during your stay. The hotel is minutes from both the River Ouse and the York Walls and I would say that it’s in easy walking distance to all of York’s most popular city centre attractions and land marks. Don’t miss the York Minster, York’s Chocolate story, the Jorvik Centre and The Shambles.

Middletons hotel is part of the House of Daniel Thwaites Collective, a collection of individual hotels and inns across the UK.

Credit: Gareth Jones

The Chocolate and Orange Cottages

Middletons is extremely proud of its two newly renovated cottages which have been aptly named Chocolate and Orange. The two cottages are housed within a memorial building for Sir Joseph Terry; famous York confectioner and founder of the Terry’s Chocolate Orange (don’t miss the grand plaque within the brickwork). Both cottages have been beautifully designed and feature a cosy living space, two adult-sized bunk beds and a double bed. The sofa also converts to a double bed, so the cottages are an ideal place to stay for families and groups of up to 6 adults. They’d also make an extra-special place to stay for couples celebrating special occasions.

The cottages are Middletons’ most spacious and luxurious room type, and you can expect to receive a few surprises when you stay in one. Look out for a hand-written welcome note dropping on your doorstep and get ready for a Terry’s Chocolate Orange treasure hunt. I love how Middletons has added these thoughtful and welcoming touches for its guests.

Dining at Middletons

During my visit to Middletons I stayed for lunch to try out the food in the restaurant. It’s open to both residents and visitors and you can choose to eat in either the lobby or the main restaurant. We ate in the lobby which was very relaxing and the service was super attentive. I opted for the chargrilled chicken club with fries as I think it’s a hallmark dish for any hotel. There was a bit too much bread for me but the fillings were fresh, flavoursome and all together it was absolutely delicious. I’d love to return for an evening meal to try out the steak.

The York Ice Trail

For the past two years, Middletons has hosted part of the York Ice Trail, an incredibly popular event that is held every January or February. This year the York Ice Trail took place on the first weekend of February and Middletons put on an incredible wizard-inspired spectacle. The York Ice Trail route took participants through the grounds of Middletons which came alive with ice sculptures, fire pits, owls and children’s crafts. The hotel opened ‘The Leaky Teepee’ which was serving hot snacks, hot chocolate and Thwaites ale disguised as butter beer. The York Ice Trail is always a highlight of Middletons’ annual calendar and I can’t wait to see what they come up with next year.

I loved getting to explore Middletons during my visit and hope this post comes in useful to you if you are planning to book a stay or searching for hotels in York.

Want to read more of my posts about York? Check out;

  • A Local's City Guide to York
  • Featuring in Expedia's York Video Guide

This post has been sponsored by House of Daniel Thwaites. All views are my own. 

Bar Stool image credit: Gareth Jones

2 Comments

Related Posts

  • Rose and Crown Yard; Our Whitby Holiday Cottage
  • Birthday Dining at The Cedar Court Grand, York
  • A Winter Getaway in Settle, Yorkshire Dales
« Pushing Myself Out of my Comfort Zone with Inner Warrior
My Travel Plans for 2020 So Far »

Comments

  1. Laura says

    25th February 2020 at 10:28 am

    I love York, the cottages sound wonderful!

    Reply
  2. Karen Hutzcal says

    19th February 2020 at 5:57 pm

    I really enjoyed your tour and comment on the historic hotel. The idea of blankets and board games in the lobby area make it a friendly cozy family hotel. Love the ice sculptures and menu type board. Travelers can make the best of their time at hotel or around the area. It really does look to be an experience not to be missed! Thanks Jess!

    Reply

Spark a conversation! Cancel reply

Jess is an an award-winning UK travel blogger based in North Yorkshire, providing you with inspiration for both local and global adventures.

Read More

Looking for something in particular?

Subscribe

Never Miss a Post!

Latest Posts

Mediterranean Cruise Itinerary: Visiting 6 ports in 7 days

Family-friendly glamping in the Lake District with Feather Down Farms

An Indulgent Escape at Columbia Beach Resort, Cyprus

Follow on Instagram

What can I say, ya gals a foodie 😝🍴 #trave What can I say, ya gals a foodie 😝🍴 

#travelfoodie #eattheworld #globaleats #worldeatery #eeeeats #worldfood
Hello 2023! 🤍 A clean page, a fresh start. I h Hello 2023! 🤍 A clean page, a fresh start.

I had too many words about 2022 for a caption, so I’ve put them all into a blog post. 

My “2022 year in review” is live on The Travelista. It’s a longer, personal blog post about lessons, learnings, achievements and travels from year just gone, as well as my hopes and goals for 2023. I’ve put a link on stories for anyone interested. 😊

Wishing you a healthy, happy, adventure-filled New Year ✨

Photo: collecting shells on Cleethorpes beach during Twixmas 🐚
My 2022 travel recap ✨ 17 destinations across My 2022 travel recap ✨ 

17 destinations across 9 countries. My son stepped foot in 3 new countries and I got to bring him on 6 trips with me, including his first cruise. Wow ♥️

I’m finding a new rhythm for travelling with (and sometimes without) a little one and can’t wait for what’s to come in 2023.

Whether you’re new here or you’ve followed my journey for years, thank you so much for being here, for every like, comment and share. It is this amazing, supportive and loyal community that has enabled me to quit my job this year and return to doing this full time again post Covid. 

What was the most memorable place you’ve visited in 2022? ♥️

Where I went in 2022: 

Abu Dhabi
Cyprus 
Marbella 
Bruges 
Amsterdam
Guernsey 
Lake District 
Newcastle
Edinburgh 
Whitby
Lake District II
Almuñécar
Barcelona 
Gibraltar 
Marseille 
Rapallo
Florence

That’s a wrap! See you in 2023 🎥
A little snapshot into our Christmas, the first on A little snapshot into our Christmas, the first one in our new home, blending our families and hosting for 9. ☺️🥂 Hope you all had a lovely day 🎄

Merry Christmas from my family to yours ♥️.
Before I sign off for a little Christmas social me Before I sign off for a little Christmas social media break, here’s a festive photo dump of the past week + sharing my favourite poem🕯🎄🥂

Featuring 

➕ A lunch to @bettys with the girls. Making a new tradition. 
➕ A family visit to @castle_howard for their spectacular #IntotheWoods Christmas experience. Phenomenal. We go every year and it just gets better and better.
➕ Carols by candlelight at our local church - magic - but so many layers because the heating was broken!
➕ Dust if you Must by Rose Milligan. The perfect tonic in the (potentially stressful) build up to Christmas. 

We are hosting family this year and I’m excited! I’d love my house to look like a festive show home but it doesn’t, and that’s ok. (I have a 4 year old making mess twice as fast as I can tidy it). 

Fellow hosts, don’t be so busy ‘dusting’ that you miss all the little moments of magic! I’m reminding myself of this too. Swipe to read the poem and you’ll get it. ♥️

Wishing you a perfectly imperfect Christmas 🎄 

Love Jess x
ad Come with me and my Mum to do some last minute ad Come with me and my Mum to do some last minute Christmas shopping at @junction32. 🎁 

We are all feeling the pinch this year with the rising cost of living, so I set myself a challenge to find gifts for under £30. By shopping at outlets like Junction 32, which has over 80 brands offering up to 60% off the retail price, your money truly does go so much further. ♥️

What gifts I bought;

✔️ Slippers from @radleylondon RRP £40 J32 Price £20
✔️Himalayam charcoal gift set from @thebodyshop RRP £36.00 J32 Price £29.50
✔️Wax cheese wheels from independent retailer @themousehouse_lincoln £3 for £16
✔️Children’s cutlery set from @procookuk RRP £10 J32 Price £7

As usual J32 had some brilliant items on offer and a huge amount of choice, even this far into December.

Have you got any last minute Christmas shopping to do? I think I am finally done! 🛍 

#outletshopping #junction32 #junction32shoppingcentre #j32 #yorkshireoutletshopping

Subscribe

Never miss a post! Subscribe for Travelista updates and newsletters

The Travelista on YouTube

  • 3847likes
  • 19680followers
  • 9865followers
  • 2070subscribers

Copyright © 2023 · Design by Gatto

Copyright © 2023 · The Travelista on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in

  • Privacy Policy
  • FAQ
  • Contact