The Grange Hotel

1 Clifton, York

A location within chiming distance of York’s magnificent Minster and homely yet elegant country-house-style interiors combine to make this townhouse hotel a little gem. Minutes after checking in, you’ll be ensconced in the parlour, sipping tea and listening to tips on where to go in town. The hospitality continues through to dinner with a relaxed ambience at the bar and The Ivy Brasserie, which has two AA rosettes. The food is well conceived and executed – a crispy-skinned fillet of sea bass comes with delicious saffron-scented fondant potatoes, while an itsy-bitsy lamb hotpot doesn’t disappoint. Doubles from £140, including breakfast.