The Parsonage Hotel and Spa Reviews
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Laura Sent on 21/10/2025
Evening reception
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 the day after.
I would highly recommend the parsonage the team are professional hard working and went above and beyond to make our day special. -
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Tracie Sent on 20/10/2025A dream come true
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, how delicious all the food was. How accommodating they were. Once again thank you to Louise and her team of miracle workers. Xxx -
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Ruby Sent on 20/10/2025✨ The Wedding of Our Dreams ✨
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, luxurious wedding where dreams come true, we can’t recommend The Parsonage Spa and hotel enough. It was the perfect beginning to our happily ever after!
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Claire Sent on 20/10/2025
Perfection
💞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 with your ideas this is the venue for you.
Thank you again to this amazing venue and team
Love from Mr and Mrs Pearson 25.05.25 💕 -
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Sarah Sent on 20/10/2025Perfect from start to finish
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 too much for them. Louise and Samantha looked after us so well and couldn’t ask for more. If you are looking to book here you will not regret it. -
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Bethany Sent on 20/10/2025
The best day.
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 them enough they gave me and my husband the best day and if i could do it all over again, I would 100 percent return to the parsonage. -
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Zoe Sent on 20/10/2025
The best day of our life!
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 perfect day of our lives and we have the Parsonage Hotel to thank for that! Appreciate you all! We will never forget you! -
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Karen Sent on 08/12/2024
The perfect wedding!
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 it all over again and wouldn’t change a thing! The Parsonage will always be very special to us. Thank you for everything 😊 -
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