Beningbrough Hall, Gallery and Gardens: Holiday with the National Trust this Summer

Summer has finally arrived, and we’re all starting to think about the upcoming holidays. Maybe you’ve thought about visiting a National Trust property or a few this Summer, but you might not have considered staying in one. There are 3 National Trust-owned places you can stay at in York: the Minstergate apartment, The Victorian Laundry, and Middlethorpe Hotel and Spa. These places are unique, so they have different features that suit everyone’s ideals. Finally, in spending your holiday with the National Trust, you are helping us to keep protecting and restoring buildings and landscapes to ensure that future generations can continue to enjoy them.

Stay in the city…

Frank Green, local benefactor of York and owner of Treasurer’s House rescued Minstergate when it came under threat of demolition in the early twentieth century, so it is thanks to him that this medieval building survives today. Built in the 14^th century, Minstergate apartment is located in the heart of York, just next to the Minster and right above the National Trust shop. Complete with exposed timbers and sloping floors, you can even eat in the dining room with a view of the Minster. Once a key gateway between the urban and commercial city of York, the apartment in the centre is now just a short walk away from numerous bars and cafes, many tourist attractions, and is only a 20 minute walk from the train station. Living in a building steeped in (sometimes infamous!) history surrounding the Minster and the people who lived and worked there is the perfect way to begin a holiday in the medieval centre of York.

Click here for more details on Minstergate.

A country retreat…

If you’ve ever wondered what is would be like to live at Beningbrough Hall, now is your chance to find out. A Georgian mansion built in 1716 by John Bourchier and inspired by his time amongst Europeans palaces, Beningbrough Hall, Gallery and Gardens comes complete with walled gardens, parklands and a collection of paintings from its partnership with the National Portrait Gallery. Just 45 metres away from the hall itself lies the Victorian Laundry Room, which holds the holiday apartment on the first floor. Guests can enjoy the unique opportunity of accessing the gardens and grounds of Beningbrough outside of normal opening hours- think of it as your own private estate to explore. York city centre is only 8 miles away, so you can relax in the countryside whilst also being within easy striking distance of a city.

Click here for more details about The Victorian Laundry.

Live in luxury…

We’ve talked about the town, and the country, but this historic hotel is in a league of its own.

The 4 star Middlethorpe Hotel and Spa is a double-time winner of the Visit York Awards, including Hotel of the Year and Restaurant of the Year. Located only 2 miles from the centre of York and next to York Racecourse, this William and Mary historic hotel also boasts 20 acres of gardens and parkland. It has been decorated in an 18^th century style, and the furnishings of paintings and antiques make it feel more like a manor house than a hotel. Treat yourself and relax with the help of a swimming pool, sauna and a range of spa treatments. It might be old, but that does not prevent modern amenities such as Wi-Fi and flat screen TVs being present in every room.

Click here for more information about Middlethorpe Hotel and Spa.

So don’t just visit the National Trust this Summer, stay with us for a holiday.