About Us

About Grays Court, Boutique Hotel & Historic Property in York

Grays Court York is a boutique hotel and historic heritage property in York that boasts over 900 years of colourful history. Nestled in between York Minster and the City Walls, we are a one-off - a ‘Country house in the City’ just waiting to be explored. As well as seven bedrooms, we house a vibrant Café and Walled Garden and provide a beautiful and original venue for meetings, weddings and private events.

The Minster Quarter features a host of must-see attractions, great restaurants and individual boutiques. Our house and picturesque gardens have unforgettable views over the City Walls – medieval and steeped in history.

Our luxury bedrooms have been individually designed and furnished with a beguiling mixture of period elegance and modern comfort. The antique furniture has been sourced by us and mixed with contemporary design classics to ensure a beautiful, eclectic and relaxed environment to unwind in. Many of our bathrooms have wonderful views and we provide complimentary Clarins products for our guests to pamper themselves with.

Led by owners Helen & John, our small and experienced team will do everything to make sure your stay is memorable and that you have a personal and discreet service. The atmosphere at Grays Court is intimate and friendly. You can read what some of our guests have said and our visitor’s book is always proudly on display. Trip Advisor has recently given us a 5 Star Review.

Our Café is open for breakfast from 8am and serves lunches and afternoon tea. We are licensed and our Long Room Gallery, Bow Room and Walled Garden are perfect places for a pre-dinner drink (we are also open to non-residents).

Here is a selection of our rooms open to all. If you are interested, you can read more about how Grays Court has been restored in recent years online.

Long Gallery

A Jacobean oak-panelled gallery furnished with relaxing sofas and beautiful paintings. Take tea or luncheon here, read the newspaper or just enjoy the privilege of being in such a special space.

Sterne Room

Named after Jacques Sterne this is a fine Georgian Dining Room with splendid views over the garden and City walls to the rear and over the cobbled courtyard to the front of the house. Accommodates 50 theatre-style or 40 for dining.

Library

A bookish room, housing our bar with choice drinks and cocktails.

Minster Room

A 16th c. panelled room available for private dining and boardroom meetings, seating 16 around a magnificent oak table. The mullioned windows look directly onto York Minster.

Bow Room

Our stylish dining room open all day, housing some of our impressive art collection and overlooking the gardens and City walls.

If you are looking for hotels in York, boutique hotels in York, romantic hotels in York, or just a special and unique place to stay then Grays Court is a perfect choice.