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Londesborough Hall

Londesborough, near Pocklington, Yorkshire
Sleeps 20
Bedrooms 9
Bathrooms 4
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 4
4 star
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Quirky
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
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At a glance

  • Indulge in the fascinating history of this former Victorian hunting Lodge
  • Spacious and grand interiors for a special group gathering
  • Explore the vast gardens that surround the property
Overview
Property code: OC-94595

For grand getaways with your hounds in tow, this fantastic family-friendly property offers an ideal base to celebrate and reunite in the Yorkshire countryside. The generous enclosed gardens are sure to set tails wagging, with ponds, a summer house and a wide array of flora and fauna to sniff.

The living room is a perfect place to gather with three sumptuous sofas, a Smart TV and gorgeous garden views through the panoramic bay windows. In addition, the second sitting room offers a place for peace and quiet, warmed by a wood burner creating a lovely spot for pups to snooze. For indulgent dining experiences, the dining room will not disappoint with floor-to-ceiling windows and bold feature wallpaper surrounding the eight-seater table. Adjoining the space is the drawing room where you can gather together before and after a meal to share stories. The chef of the group will be thrilled by the spacious kitchen complete with an original bell servant system, breakfast bar and AGA. Take the stairs and you'll find the nine bedrooms, three of which benefit from en-suite bathrooms. The family room has been uniquely designed with a king-size bed beneath a raised platform housing two single beds, decorated with fairy lights for a magical experience. Meanwhile, there are an additional 5 super-king bedrooms, 2 king-size and 1 double each individually designed with their own special features from dual-aspect bay windows to seating areas and feature fireplaces ensuring every guest has plenty of space. Outside, the wider estate features award-winning gardens, whilst you'll have your own private garden space, enclosed so that your pups can play, with an array of charming features to please all ages.

Explore the city with a trip to the paw-friendly location of York where you'll be able to see the impressive architecture of York Minster, the City Walls and the ShamblesLet your dog lead the way to adventure with a day spent in the Howardian Hills (21 miles) exploring its unique geology, dense woodland and fascinating history. To delve deeper into the past of this area, why not visit the dog-friendly site of Castle Howard (19 miles)?

  • 9 bedrooms – 5 super-king-size, 2 king-size, 1 double, 1 family room with king-size and 2 single beds
  • 4 bathrooms – 1 Jack and Jill en-suite bathroom with WC, 1 shower room with WC, 1 en-suite bathroom with WC, 1 bathroom with a shower over the bath and WC, plus 1 ground-floor WC
  • Electric oven and hob, AGA, fridge/freezer, coffee machine, dishwasher and microwave
  • Utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Welcome pack provided
  • Travel cot and highchair available
  • Wood burner in the Hudson room
  • 2 Smart TVs
  • Private parking for 6 cars
  • Enclosed garden with garden furniture and charcoal BBQ
  • Pub 3 miles, shop 3.5 miles
  • Please note: dogs will need to be on leads at all times around the gardens, however, they can be off lead in the private enclosed garden
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 4 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Mel Meadows

This property is personally managed by Mel.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 33 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Vickie 1st August 2026

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Reviewed by George 26th July 2026

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This house served our purpose extremely well for a family get together. House was well prepared, very clean and well equipped. The history of the house and the previous Hall was very interesting and the village itself was quaint. Grocery shopping in market weighton nearby was easy

Reviewed by Brigid 22nd June 2026

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A truly beautiful, spectacular and entirely original house. We spent the week of my 80th Birthday with friends and relatives from the UK, the States and Australia. Some friendships lasting 65 years including the people who I looked after as babies. A floor plan of the bedrooms would have been useful, but everyone ended up in a bed, even though we Read moreoften wandered about trying to find our room. It was the best, and the happiest week of my life. Hide

Reviewed by Jeanette 8th June 2026

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Londesborough Hall is a wonderful location and venue to hold an event. 20 of us gathered for my 70th birthday celebrations and stayed over 3 days. We just loved the antiquity and history of the Hall and there was plenty of room for all ages to happily pass the time together. Londesborough has such an amazing atmosphere, we all felt very chilled. Read moreThe owners were most helpful with a couple of things we needed and were very welcoming. It was a shame to close the door at the end if our stay and walk away. Thank you for having us. Hide

Reviewed by Jane 30th May 2026

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Beautiful setting and good accommodation for large number of multi generational groups. Clean and comfortable beds. Had a couple of minor issues at start of break but they were dealt with quickly by owners.

Reviewed by Rosemary 18th May 2026

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Lovely property in a very peaceful location. Ideal for a large family gathering. Lots of space for everyone and very child friendly.

Reviewed by Andy 2nd May 2026

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We had a fantastic week. The weather was superb. The property is located in an amazing location, surrounded by fantastic scenery. There was plenty of room and it easily accommodated the 15 of us. We had great days out in York, Beverley, Bridlington, and there were great pubs, and cafe in Market Weighton. Would highly recommend this property.

Reviewed by Veryan 24th April 2026

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Reviewed by Kay 2nd April 2026

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This is a fabulous old property and our family, a group of 12 had a great weekend at the hall. There is lots of space to escape to a quiet room if need be. The bedrooms at the front have wonderful views and they are huge. As with all older properties, the plumbing and hot water is sometimes not quite up to scratch or modern standards but we all manRead moreaged using a bath and two showers. Please note, one shower is over a bath. The hall was warm enough on a cold March weekend. We had caterers come to cook a meal one evening and there were plenty of dishes etc. A couple of issues were raised and the owner responded and acknowledged us quickly. She also helped us out with left property at the end of our stay. Although not allowed in the gardens at the front of the house, there is a lovely sunny enclosed side garden and summerhouse, big enough for the kids to play, with a large table chairs and bbq for warmer days. There is a pond to look out for. There are toys and games available to keep everyone entertained. The surrounding area is lovely. We would return here again, it was so nice to get to stay at such a unique place as Londesborough Hall and we all appreciated the welcome hamper! Hide

Reviewed by Andrew 13th February 2026

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We had an excellent week of family gathered from all around the UK. House was big enough to be uncrowded and yet cosy enough to feel homely. Plenty of pots and pans in the kitchen to allow catering for the larger numbers

Reviewed by Georgina 30th January 2026

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Wow! We were so excited for our trip to Londesborough Hall, having seen the photos online, but it surpassed even those high expectations. We were a group of 14 friends enjoying a weekend away and this accomodation was the perfect place to do it. The bedrooms were gorgeous, decor throughout was so well done and there was plenty of space for us not tRead moreo feel on top of each other. The kitchen was amazing - we used a private chef one night who also agreed! 100% would recommend! Hide

Reviewed by Tracy 23rd January 2026

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Beautiful home. We had a couple of issues but owner picked up the phone and replied quickly. There are only two showers but there are baths. For 16 people it was a bit tricky

Reviewed by Alison 30th December 2025

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Another fabulous, relaxing stay at Londsbrough Hall. The house was immaculate when we arrived and the facilities and extras provided are second to none. The kitchen is superbly equipped to enable you to cater for large gatherings and there are lots of toys and equipment fir children. This is the perfect venue for large gatherings of family and frieRead morends. Hide

Reviewed by Kevin 12th December 2025

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A great place to stay, really great value. Beautiful rooms, and really clean. There cannot be a better place for famlies tovspend time together. Could not be better A good location too.

Reviewed by Anna 28th November 2025

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Fantastic property, beautifully put together. Warm comfortable. Perfect for a family of 17 adults and 5 children. Beautiful grounds. Really well equipped kitchen. Searching for a negative, bring bin bags, loo roll and dishwasher tablets, these were lacking. But a fantastic place to stay. Owners very easy to contact, really quick response and very fRead morelexible. Hide

Reviewed by Amanda 12th September 2025

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Stayed for a long weekend as an extended family gathering. There were 16 of us ranging from 14 to 77 and two dogs. There was ample space for us all to sit and eat together, with 2 large sitting rooms and 1 smaller. The bedrooms were huge and although there wasnt a bathroom with each, we managed perfectly well. The kitchen was very well-equipped andRead more there was a huge utility room for spare food and drinks. The garden was safely enclosed for the dogs. Really enjoyed our time and hope to return Hide

Reviewed by Sarah 22nd August 2025

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We gave our stay at Londesborough Hall a 5-star ratingits a truly stunning property set in magnificent grounds. The attention to detail throughout the house, from the thoughtful touches to the characterful dcor, made it a joy to stay somewhere with interiors that tell a story and enhance the overall charm. The garden provided a wonderful, safe spacRead moree for children to explore, and the welcome basket was a lovely and much-appreciated gesture. We would highly recommend a stay at Londesborough Hall Hide

Reviewed by Eileen 15th August 2025

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This is an amazing, historical and very spacious home, well equipped and perfect for a family gathering. We were there for my birthday and had a few more friends and relations visiting for afternoon tea on the Saturday. The bedrooms are luxurious, some are enormous, with sofas and tables. All of them have comfortable beds. The owner lives on site aRead morend is very helpful. Hide

Reviewed by Beverley 18th July 2025

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Great family holiday 20 people lots of space for children and adults. Nice garden and walks on the estate

Reviewed by Abigail 20th June 2025

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I can't express just how perfect this house is! Not only did it have everything we needed for a comfortable weekend away but it was spacious enough that we each had our own space and weren't on top of each other. The outdoor space, garden and surrounding areas were just spectacular! I honestly can't recommend enough.

Reviewed by Lizzy 9th May 2025

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We had a gorgeous weekend away at Londesborough hall recently, and I could not recommend enough. It was a big group, with kids and a dog, but we had more than enough space for those moments we needed to break out. Kitchen was well equipped, local area very beautiful and the house itself is stunning. We were incredibly lucky with the weather, but shRead moreould we have been kept inside wed have had just as lovely a time. Thanks so much! Hide

Reviewed by Michael 2nd May 2025

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Londesborough Hall is an excellent venue for celebration events with very comfortable large rooms, very well furnished. Local walks in the grounds and beyond are most attractive and within the capabilities of most people. A beautiful historically interesting building. Virtually faultless and a delightful place to stay for people of all ages (and doRead moregs). Hide

Reviewed by Claire 11th April 2025

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Reviewed by Christoph 4th April 2025

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A hesitated to leave an honest review because if I tell everybody what a wonderful time we had and how marvelous the house is and the surroundings then everybody would want to go there and it would be booked up for our next visit. But then I thought that wouldn't be fair to the lovely owners and would deprive future guests of the chance to have a rRead moreeally remarkable holiday. Our family had a truly wonderful week at Londesborough Hall and we can wholeheartedly recommend it. So check it out yourself Hide

Reviewed by Kathryn 21st March 2025

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This is an AMAZING property and we felt very privileged to stay there. We were a group of 13 ladies away for our girlie weekend and had a fantastic time. Very comfortable beds and sofas and plenty of room for us all to sit down for a meal together. Loads of equipment in the kitchen including both an aga and standard cooker. Lots of pots, pans, dishRead morees, crockery and glasses of all kind. Fabulous setting and grounds. Izabelle is a very lovely and attentive owner. Highly recommended. Hide

Reviewed by Nicola 14th March 2025

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We stayed at Londesborough Hall for 3 nights for a family 70th birthday. There were 18 of us in total and the hall still felt spacious. It's the most beautiful old building with so much character, sympathetically decorated and furnished like a home, so really cosy and welcoming. Izabelle the host lives next door and was very friendly and helpful wiRead moreth any queries we had. We would recommend Londesborough Hall to anyone wanting a large comfortable place in beautiful surroundings. Hide

Reviewed by Halina 28th February 2025

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Great house for a birthday celebration. Had a wonderful time. Owners lovely and hamper was a nice touch. Kids loved playing hide and seek!! Very dog friendly

Reviewed by Jeffrey 21st February 2025

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Londesbrough Hall is such a beautiful and impressive holiday home in which to stay. The decor and all the interesting features and old books are amazing. We all had a wonderful time making special memories and our grandchildren and adults loved playing hide and seek in the house. The secluded garden was perfect for our bobtail boxer. The grounds weRead morere lovely to walk in and surrounding walks. The house has such a welcoming feel and although huge did not feel intimidating. Will definitely return Hide

Reviewed by Alison 3rd January 2025

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This property is outstanding. Every detail has been thought of and every need anticipated. It was homely and comfortable whilst also being magnificently grand. Bring slippers and a dressing gown and put your feet up and relax. We have already re-booked for next New Year's Eve. (The snow while we were there was a magical bonus!)

Reviewed by P 20th December 2024

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Wonderful memories made in a stunning setting. The hall was beautiful, very comfortable with plenty of room for our large group. The kitchen was well equipped for all our meals, including a big Christmas feast! The many reception rooms provided space to mingle or get away for some peace and quiet and the bedrooms were warm and comfortable. Our loveRead morely host popped in to see us at the beginning of our stay and gave us a brief history of the hall and estate. Im only sad we had to leave! Hide

Reviewed by Anita 15th November 2024

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This was such a find for us to have a large group of friends to enjoy getting together. The house was better than the I thought Such a lovely house and stunning location The house and facilities were perfect for our needs The owner and host was so lovely and reassuring about having a good time and just enjoying the house and location We would definRead moreitely come back and recommend to others I almost dont want to as it will be constantly booked up Hide

Reviewed by Eileen 18th October 2024

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This is certainly the best place weve been for our annual whole family gathering. Its in a peaceful and picturesque location, so spacious and full of character, lovely furniture, and is obviously a real home. The kitchen is well equipped and perfect for making family meals, and the Aga keeps it warm. The bedrooms are also well furnished with very cRead moreomfortable beds. There are lots of walks around the estate and village, which is very rural and peaceful. We recommend York & Burnby Hall gardens. Hide

Reviewed by Kathryn 27th September 2024

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We stayed at this beautiful holiday home to celebrate a special birthday, and it couldnt have been more perfect! The house was clean, spacious, and had everything we needed for an all 20 of us to stay together. The attention to detail was impressive, from the cozy decor to the well-equipped kitchen. The location was perfect for what we needed and iRead moret truly made our celebration unforgettable, and were already looking forward to returning in the future. Highly recommended! Hide

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