The Parsonage Hotel and Spa

A special thank you to our wonderful wedding coordinators, Samantha and Louise, for making our day absolutely perfect. We are also incredibly grateful to Elaine for her constant

We had a wonderful wedding reception at the Parsonage last month. There were several elements that made it a fabulous event: staff very friendly and helpful in the buildup & highly attentive on the day, antique character of the building, lovely gardens setting - our guests all said they had a brilliant time. While it was not ideal that we couldn't do a food tasting beforehand, the wedding breakfast was divine! Grateful to the chef who prepared delicious gluten-free equivalents for almost everything (I the groom am GF), flexibility with kids' food choices. Having plenty of reasonably-priced accommodation on-site was what appealed to us, and it turned out that there were various types of rooms and apartments/cottage which suited our guests perfectly. Although only some rooms have been recently refurbished, with others feeling a little dated, the nightly rates are priced accordingly. Overall, the charm of the building and having the spa/pool next door more than make up for this. Breakfast was great and there is plenty of space to relax on the ground floor across lounges and conservatory. Special mention and very grateful for their last minute arranging of chair ribbons (the tie covers we arranged were not compatible

Our wedding day was truly magical, and we have the incredible team at The Parsonage Hotel and Spa to thank for making it so special. From the very beginning of the planning process, everything was smooth, stress-free, and beautifully organised. Samantha was an absolute pleasure to work with — she guided us every step of the way, answered all of our questions, and offered thoughtful suggestions to help bring our vision to life. On the day itself, Elaine guided us throughout, ensuring every moment ran smoothly and helping the day feel calm and perfectly put together. The venue looked stunning, and the attention to detail was outstanding. We didn’t have a single worry, thanks to the professionalism and attentiveness of the entire staff. It was such a relief to know everything was in such capable hands, allowing us to fully relax and enjoy every moment. My bridesmaids and I stayed the night before the wedding and were able to use our room for longer in the morning to get ready. The Parsonage made the day less stressful by seamlessly moving my things to my new room while we were celebrating — it was one less thing to think about. The wedding breakfast was delicious. Every dish was superbly prepared and received wonderful compliments from all our guests. It really was one of the highlights of the day. We are so thankful that The Parsonage was the venue where we could start our next chapter as a married couple. We are incredibly grateful to the entire team for turning our dream wedding into a beautiful reality

We can’t fault the Parsonage for helping our dream wedding day come to live from start to finish! We were instantly made to feel at home on our initial visit, and Louise was absolutely fantastic, answering all our questions (no matter how trivial!) and showing us everything we needed to see (including the bridal suite!). We made our decision there and then to book for our day! The team were so helpful and flexible with our requests, including extras to make our day even more special, like staying in the bridal suite complimentary the night before, allowing us extra food options and even letting us tailor the drinks package to suit all our guests! Communication was fantastic, especially for an overly anxious bride like myself! They were always on hand to answer queries, make changes to bookings and also to help with vendors/other enquiries! We had multiple meetings to finalise our day and options, and each time we were made to feel special, offered refreshments, allowed time to discuss options and make changes if needed. The day itself could not have run smoother! The venue was prepped to such a high standard, the team constantly came to check in on myself and my groom to make sure we had everything we needed to make the mornings run smooth! Louise did an amazing job during the ceremony with timings and keeping everyone relaxed, and they were amazing during the wedding breakfast keeping food/drinks flowing and ensuring a smooth transition from ceremony to breakfast. The staff moved all our decorations for us from one room to another so seamlessly and made everything look incredible without input! The DJ was phenomenal! We put together a playlist and he worked with that, adding his own twist, we couldn’t get people off the dance floor! He even extended out set by half an hour at the end because people were having so much fun! The next morning we came down to find all our decorations/extras packed away really neatly ready for us to take home, meaning we didn’t have to worry about doing it ourselves! They even set aside a section of he breakfast room so all the guests could eat together the following morning without feeling rushed. As a result of all their hard work, our day went even better than we could ever imagine, and we are still getting comp

We had our evening wedding reception here in early July and it was brilliant. After getting married in the carribean I had a vision to bring that into our UK event for our family and friends that couldn’t make the ceremony. The team at the parsonage were amazing from start to finish. They were flexible allowing us to only book the evening event helping us create our carribean themed BBQ menu and having pina colada as our arrival drink. The space was brilliant, we had our steel drum band and arrival drinks in the garden along with the BBQ and then partied inside. Maybe different room allowed our older guests to enjoy some peace and quiet while others enjoyed the dance floor. The team at the parsonage were great helping us set up as I had a friend doing the wedding cake and dessert table and another doing flowers. We used think tank entertainment for the DJ and steel band and the parsonage were very accommodating. Our guests all said what a fantastic time they had. A lot stayed and some made use of the spa area before the wedding and to sober up th

We had our wedding at the parsonage in August and i just knew from going to view the venue it was the place I wanted to get married. Beautiful grounds and very friendly staff. From start to finish prior to the wedding and on the wedding day nothing was

💞I was a very indecisive bride and the wedding team were so supportive of my changes as we planned our wedding . We had 100 guests and lots of guests stayed the full weekend . On the day we had the most amazing on the day coordinator the lovely Elaine who went above and beyond for us from our arrival on the Saturday night until late into our reception on the Sunday night. If you are looking for a flexible venue that will run

We booked the ceremony and reception here at The Parsonage Hotel & Spa with the Help of Louise, who was constantly at hand every step off the way through the planning of our day. No request was too small! Myself (bride), flowergirl, MOB, MOH had a lovely meal in the Fat Abbot the night before the big day which was delicious. We spent the night in the bridal suite ready for the barrage of hair and makeup the following morning. Despite how hectic it was everything flowed seamlessly thanks to Fiona being on hand. We had breakfast delivered to our room whilst we were getting ready, which made things less stressful. All of the coordinating that went into making our day so amazing was solely down to Fiona and Samantha. Constantly on hand to make sure we were looked after even down to bring us a drink and food whilst we were having photos taken so we wouldn’t miss out on them. I needed additional support throughout the day due to disability and the ladies were fantastic. I genuinely could not have made it through the day without them. We would highly recommend and have recommended this place to everyone and anyone that will listen. Even our guests commented on how wonderful the place was,

Our wedding at The Parsonage Hotel and Spa was nothing short of magical—a truly unforgettable experience from start to finish! From the moment we arrived, the staff treated us like royalty, ensuring every detail was flawless and tailored to our vision. The elegant venue offered breathtaking views and a stunning ambiance that perfectly blended luxury with comfort. The ceremony space was beautifully decorated, creating a romantic atmosphere that left our guests in awe. The reception flowed seamlessly, with delicious food that everyone raved about and impeccable service that anticipated every need without being intrusive. The spa facilities were a wonderful bonus, giving our bridal party the perfect opportunity to relax and pamper themselves before the big day. What truly set this place apart was the genuine warmth and professionalism of the entire team—they made us feel cared for and special at every step. If you want an stress-free, luxu

we booked with the parsonage due to the location and with the parsonage being able to offer hotel rooms for guests! we booked the wedding approx 2 years in advance, the parsonage staff communicated well with us from the start to finish, I was amazed how easily everything was and how they went above any expections. They also communicated with any external companies regarding setting up and what time they should come. Myself and the hubby ended up staying at the parsonage for 3 nights due to being crazy and moving house 3 days before our wedding, this was booked last minute and the parsonage was amazing at doing this for us which took alot of the stress away. On the day, the wedding co ordinators kept me calm and stress free and made sure guests were happy! they also helped set up my DIY wedding, they blended in so well throughout the wedding. the staff was passionate about what they do, I cannot thank both of t

Wow! Where do I begin! The Parsonage Hotel went above and beyond for our perfect day, from the day we booked our wedding with them to the day of our wedding! We stayed the night before our wedding with the majority of our guests so we could have the perfect wedding weekend and the staff couldn’t have been more amazing! The rooms were incredible and I got to stay in the bridal suite the night before which was more than perfect! The morning of our wedding came and everything was just right, Sammy came to me early in the morning and made sure everything was okay and I wasn’t panicking! She kept checking on me every so often to make sure me and the bridesmaids didn’t need anything! Elaine then came up and introduced herself and made us feel at ease with the whole day and how it was going to go! They was my shoulder to cry on before I walked down the aisle, getting me ready to marry my husband! The whole ceremony was perfect! Everyone of our guests complimented saying how it was the best wedding they had ever been to and the food was delicious too! Special shout out to Sammy, Elaine and Louise who was at the end of the phone or email if I had any worry or query about anything! They was there to reassure me and to make sure I felt happy! And trust me! Our wedding day will forever be the most perf

We had our wedding reception here in October after getting married at the nearby church. I cannot fault the parsonage at all, they could not have been more attentive on the day. All the guests had a great experience and we were made to feel totally at ease. Elaine ran our day faultlessly. All the waiting staff were brilliant. Nothing was too much trouble - for example we wanted extra bottles of prosecco with glasses being topped up, we also had a crisp wall that the staff set up prior to the evening do. Our suppliers were well fed and catered for. We had access the day before to start set up. Many of our guests chose to stay the night before and the night of the wedding, though some of the rooms are a little dated, many of them are absolutely huge and there's nothing wrong with them at all. The Parsonage also set up a section of the breakfast room the next morning for ev

We had our wedding here in September 2024 and we could not praise or recommend the Parsonage enough! We had a fantastic time and it sounds such a cliche but it really was the best day of our lives! In fact it was amazing from the Thursday when guests started to arrive to the Sunday morning after the wedding, everything went perfectly! From the point of enquiring and booking 18 months before our wedding, Louise was so helpful, flexible and accommodating. Despite the fact I’m sure she was managing many weddings she always made me feel like ours was the only one! How when I popped in she could just remember my details over others I’ll never know! She was excellent at answering my many questions and requests and made the whole process very stress free. Exactly what a bride wants 😊 I am not sure my parents believed us when we said we had limited jobs they could help with because the Parsonage had it covered! We were local but all our guests were travelling from elsewhere so they allowed us to reserve a very large number of rooms. Preempting the switchboard meltdown that happened the Sunday all invites went out, Louise had help keep aside rooms named for our bridal party and family to ensure they had one which was reassuring for me. We ended up taking up almost every room in the hotel! Most guests made a weekend of it, and loved being able to use the spa (some multiple times!) and being able to head into York. We largely took over the Fat Abbott pub the Friday night before the wedding too and Louise helped us reserve tables and pre order. The pub was also a fab option to have for the groom, groomsmen and many guests the morning of the wedding! I stayed in the bridal suite and it was gorgeously decorated. I was worried about feeling cold (we saw a 10 degree drop in temperature from the previous week!) but the bridal suit and rooms for the wedding were all perfect temperature and on the day the sun came out allowing us use of the gorgeous garden. The tables were laid out just as I wanted and Louise had suggested for the ceremony room we use one of our centre pieces rather than pay out for something else which was a great idea. On the day our MC Elaine was great, getting us to where we needed to be when, making it totally stress free for us and our bridal party (they could just enjoy the day). We, unexpectedly, had Louise there in the morning too which for me seemed special as she made this day happen. Her, Elaine and my bouncer bridesmaids worked great to keep me hidden as I headed out for a drive in the car with my dad as guest were arriving! They just accommodated and made work everything we wanted. Having the two rooms and garden for the reception was perfect for us and our guests, with many guests commenting on how lovely the hotel and setting was as well as how tasty the wedding food was. We used the DJ that came as part of the package and having shared a sample of songs he did a fantastic job and our dance floor was full all night! They all helped keep our fireworks a surprise and get our guests outside for them. The staff were polite, helpful and friendly and one of the waiting staff even commented at breakfast the next day how beautiful my dress was! Our communication post wedding has been just as great, and when we returned to an evening event at the Parsonage after the wedding the staff remembered us and asked how our honeymoon etc was. We loved every minute of our day and can’t thank the team enough, their personal touch and the attention given to you truly makes you feel so special and we’d love to do

There isn’t enough space in this box to explain how perfect our big day was and that is all down the the fabulous staff at the parsonage, from the minute we booked with Louise she was there every step of the way even though I just have driven her crazy with my constant emails. On the actual day of the wedding we had the lovley Elaine who took care of us and nothing was too much trouble. She took every bit of stress off my shoulders and I can’t thank them enough, if you’re thinking about booking this place for your wedding then definitely do it you won’t regret it. Every sin

We had the best day celebrating our wedding at the Parsonage. We had our ceremony at Escrick church and loved having a reception so close. Louise even surprised us with a bubbles at the church. Our guests were so relaxed not having to move far and the whole weekend ran very smoothly. Our canapés, meal and pizza were yummy and drinks were flowing. We loved also how the bar is in the same room as the dancefloor as everyone partied the night away. Thanks to Louise and the team who were really helpful all the way through, making the day and planning as stress free and fun as possible.