Hazlewood Castle

Booked a spa break with my mum and couldn’t wait for two days of bliss. Situated between Wetherby and Leeds, this castle is tucked away in beautiful landscaped grounds, with a gorgeous courtyard and pond as you arrive that’s perfect for a cuppa in the sun on an afternoon!
The building is gorgeous, with antiques and rich furnishings intermingled with modern amenities; you instantly felt like you were in luxury. Our room had two really comfy beds, a lounge area and huge bathroom, making it a great place to chill out.
We’d booked a spa deal and only found out the day before that there isn’t actually spa — just treatment rooms — which was a little disappointing. However, the treatments were fabulous and there is a lovely relaxation room where you can unwind before and after your massage or mud experience.
Our deal included afternoon tea, a meal in the evening, and breakfast the next day. The first was nothing to write home about — finger sandwiches, scones and Kipling-​style cakes — but the restaurant meals were delicious.
The evening meal was situated in the restaurant beneath the castle, with an elegant bistro menu and fabulous service. Bread and olives as you arrive was a nice touch, and my steak was to die for! They did a cracking full English the next day too.
As for the service in the hotel, it was a bit Faulty Towers, but not too bad. As a whole package, we loved Hazlewood Castle and would definitely return in the future!

This beautiful castle has quite a history. From a lavish estate to a hospital in WWII… it has undergone several transformations to arrive at its current state as a resort. The grounds are well manicured and lush complete with fountains, croquet green, and an area for skeet shooting. The onsite chapel is charming and houses many ancient souls from the areas past. I was fortunate to spend a couple of days here attending my good friends wedding. The staff was friendly and accommodating. The only reason that Hazlewood receives four stars instead of five is because of the common use bathroom downstairs adjacent to the chapel. There I encountered the worst smell that has ever assailed my nostrils. I’m not sure if it was a pluming leak or the remnants of a 400 year old crap… all I know is that I can never forget the eye watering stench. Enjoy the castle… avoid the downstairs common men’s room.

While the castle is historic, located on lovely (and isolated) grounds, it is to be avoided. Rooms are uncomfortable, the bathrooms barely functional and the food simply terrible!

This is really a very beautiful hotel which is unique in that it is set in an old castle — it is absolutely huge and the grounds of the castle are lovely — they are beautifully landscaped and there is so many features to see like the flower gardens and the nature that lives there.
The hotel is set in the main castle or in the court yard building which are both impressive but the main castle bedrooms are much more impressive — they still have the old traditional features which make it feel like you are royalty. The fixtures and fittings are pure luxury too.
The food is absolutely divine and so morish — you really must experience their breakfasts which are to die for. The chef is absolutely brilliant in making the food look really luxurious.
While the prices are quite steep at over £100 for a room per night it is well worth it when you have spent the time there as you feel really pampered and there is so much to see and do.
The castle hotel also does weddings and receptions — inviting you to a fayre first to try it out before you decide to book. They also do conference bookings and also small intimate parties.
Well worth the money — the staff are absolutely lovely and polite.
You never know too — you might get to meet the ghosts that live there too