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Sandburn Hall Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel with a golf course, in the vicinity of Castle Howard

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Junior Suite, Patio, Lake View | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
Sandburn Hall Hotel offers a peaceful escape near Castle Howard. Guests can stroll through the garden, play golf, or relax with drinks by the lobby fireplace. The well-maintained property is praised for its excellent breakfast and helpful staff.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Signature Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Netflix
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Signature Double or Twin Room, Accessible | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Signature Double or Twin Room, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Netflix
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Double Room | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Netflix
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Netflix
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite, Patio, Lake View | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Junior Suite, Patio, Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Scotchman Lane, York, England, YO60 7RB

What's nearby

  • University of York - 10 min drive - 9.1 miles
  • Castle Howard - 12 min drive - 9.2 miles
  • York Minster - 13 min drive - 9.4 miles
  • Shambles - 13 min drive - 9.4 miles
  • York Christmas Market - 13 min drive - 9.6 miles

Getting around

  • Malton Station - 13 min drive
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Blacksmiths Arms - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Thompsons Fish & Chips - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Sandburn Hall Hotel

Hotel near York St. John University
Located close to Castle Howard, Sandburn Hall Hotel provides a golf course, a terrace, and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a fireplace in the lobby and a bar.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), an indoor tennis court, and a banquet hall
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free premises, and outdoor furniture
  • Guest reviews say great things the breakfast, helpful staff, and first-rate property condition
Room features
All guestrooms at Sandburn Hall Hotel feature thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and free bottled water.
More amenities include:
  • Tubs or showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 32-inch LED TVs with Netflix and streaming services
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: GBP 17.50 for adults and GBP 9 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 18-hole golf course
  • Indoor tennis court

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV
  • Netflix
  • Pay movies
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 17.50 for adults and GBP 9.00 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Cashless transactions are available

Property is also known as

Sandburn Hall Hotel York
Sandburn Hall Hotel Hotel
Sandburn Hall Hotel Hotel York

Frequently asked questions

Is Sandburn Hall Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Sandburn Hall Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sandburn Hall Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Sandburn Hall Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sandburn Hall Hotel located?

Situated in York, this golf hotel is within 9 mi (15 km) of Castle Howard, York St. John University, and Shambles. York Christmas Market and Jorvik Viking Centre are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Sandburn Hall Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 304 out of 349 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 349 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 349 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 349 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 349 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent, rooms, great service and good ffod
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very spacious and nice modern rooms. Staff very pleasant and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service both in reception and the restaurant. Rooms were very nice (though could do with an additional chair). Needs another EV charger or two.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely modern hotel, overlooking the Golf course. Clean and bright, nice decoration Staff friendly and efficient
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel, amazing staff - will be booking another stay :-)
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious, very clean and had great amenities. A great overnight stay and would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel

We have stayed at
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Relaxing Stay

We had a very nice stay in a lovely peaceful location
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was our second visit to Sandburn Hall and it was wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely stay

We had a lovely stay for one night, friendly staff and a very tasty evening meal. Breakfast was very nice, with lots of choice. Rooms were very clean and comfortable:)
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

jakub

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

recommended

Stayed here a few times for a work trip. Will stay again, it's nice, comfy and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel and very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kieran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent and cosy hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay and well looked after by a very friendly and professional staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Wonderful staff and beautiful bathrooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing place to stay however found it pricey.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Modern amd tasteful hotel with good in room facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff friendly, large room . There was a lovely atmosphere through the whole place.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bit out of the way and near pylons but otherwise beautiful building and nice restaurant. Missing a pool or spa would be a great addition. Staff lovely
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent stay

Rooms well equipped. Staff really friendly and helpful. Local to lots of attractions so makes a good base to travel out from.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Great 3 day stay. Although room was small it was comfortable and well equipped. Staff were attentive and welcoming. Breakfast was good as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kieran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, room was lovely with a nice view over courtyard. Bathroom was very nice as well. Perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect from start to finish, staff were lovely. Definitely will be coming back!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect plac to stay in York

An absolute perfect place to stay and unwind . Ideally located 10 minutes from York.Friendly and helpful staff where nothing is to much trouble . The breakfast certainly sets you up for a good day sightseeing. Would definitely recommend hotel to family and friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

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