I like staying here when I want self catering with secure parking but I think it would benefit from better housekeeping sometimes. I think it needs heating more generously as the seasons change. The welcome pack is very meagre and full of plastic milk sachets and plastic wrapped biscuits. It used to be significantly better with chocolate, tea, coffee etc. The wifi is good.

Our 2nd visit to this house which is ideal for a quiet York visit and great for racegoers as it’s a short walk alongside the track itself down to the racecourse entrance. Three good pubs in walking distance in Bishopsthorpe add to the experience. The house itself is very clean & tidy with a welcome pack on arrival and everything you need for the stay. Easy arrival & departure, only thing was I couldn’t find a shaving point, may just be me but worth bearing in mind. Would happily book again

This is the second time I’ve stayed in this property. It’s in a lovely quiet location on the edge of York. There’s easy access with a bus stop at the end of the drive. Very comfortable and well equipped for self catering. The bathroom tile grouting need a good clean and the shower seal was mouldy and needs replacing,otherwise no real complaints. I would definitely stay here again. Mark

The property is in a beautiful location, just hearing birdsong in the morning started the day perfectly. The property its self is comfortable particularly the downstairs, the bedrooms are very small and the hall would benefit from a curtain as it is very open. On two days there was a strong smell of drains (which I noticed another review mentioned). We have stayed in other StaysYork properties and in comparison the welcome pack at Middlethorpe was very poor. However, we would consider staying again.

We decided to stay an extra night due to the cottage being so nice, clean and everything that you needed, and in a great location easy access to york definitely recommend to anyone

Have stayed here before- as usual it was clean and ready for us. Very comfortable and handy for where we needed to be.

A fantastic off the road location which was both quiet yet still conveniently close to York, literally a ten minute drive away. Our cottage (No. 1) had it's own private back yard, open plan living room and kitchen, two bathrooms and bedrooms with a spacious hallway. A hassle free perfect weekend. Would definitely use again.

The place is very handy and I like it but I’ve stayed a lot of times and gradually noticed the deterioration in the maintenance and housekeeping unfortunately. It’s not a huge thing but finding other peoples used towels, crumbs, dirty plug holes and grout, bathroom toiletries empty (again!!) is getting annoying as the price hasn’t come down. There is a large wall stain in the upper hallway, the bathroom tap isn’t fixed in place, the shower screen is a bit grubby. The welcome hamper used to be great but it’s just cheap biscuits and a few tea, coffee and milk sachets. A simple pint of milk would be much appreciated and probably involve less plastic waste. Curtain in hall would be great too. It’s a big window and not private. I’m a big fan of the place but it’s getting expensive so standards need to be better.