William Wolfe
This morning
What to do in London this morning: a Morning Reviver at D.R. Harris, then kippers at The WolseleyThe only coffee shop I’d happily die in: Bar Italia, SohoBest pub on the planet: The Golden Lion, Osmotherley. Don’t tell anyoneShirt shopping is strictly observed in the morningDog-friendly hotel of the week: Chewton Glen (mind the weight limit)The best sausage in London: Jago’s, ChelseaWhat to do in London this morning: a Morning Reviver at D.R. Harris, then kippers at The WolseleyThe only coffee shop I’d happily die in: Bar Italia, SohoBest pub on the planet: The Golden Lion, Osmotherley. Don’t tell anyoneShirt shopping is strictly observed in the morningDog-friendly hotel of the week: Chewton Glen (mind the weight limit)The best sausage in London: Jago’s, Chelsea
no. 65 of William Wolfe’s 100 best British hotels

Grays Court

York

GGrays Court, York

Mr Wolfe’s review of Grays Court

  • Privately owned
  • Historic building
  • Beautiful location

Nestled in the heart of one of England’s most picturesque cities, this historic townhouse hotel combines grandeur with comfort. The best rooms command views of the ancient cathedral.

The garden runs along the city walls themselves, which makes for the most historic gin and tonic in England. James I is said to have stayed. He did not leave a review.

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