Housed in a recently renovated Georgian mansion in six acres of grounds, the Mercure York, Fairfield Manor hotel marries the calm of an 18th-century country retreat with the cultural attractions of 2000-year-old York three miles away.

Come home to your contemporary Standard room with broadband internet access and sleep-inducing Hypnos bed or treat yourself to a Suite for extra space and comfort, supplement may apply.

Guest rooms have telephone, internet access, flat screen TV with satellite channels, sea kelp toiletries and complimentary mineral water, 24 hour room service.

Take a walk in the grounds before enjoying afternoon tea in the air-conditioned Kilby's Club Room, or sipping an aperitif in the open-plan Club Bar.

The restaurant has a real club feel, with lots of main courses to choose from. It's the perfect place to enjoy your favourite meal in this stylish and popular restaurant.