Goldsborough Hall, once home to the aunt of Queen Elizabeth II, Princess Mary, is one of the most private, exclusive and beautiful places to stay in Yorkshire, overlooking 12 acres of historic gardens and tranquil parkland, and with fine dining in a three AA-rosette restaurant. And now you could win a two-night stay for two in this gorgeous location!
This hidden gem of a grade II-listed 17th-century mansion was home to Princess Mary throughout the 1920s and has been lovingly restored to its former glory by the current owners to befit the elegance, indulgence and sheer opulence of a royal residence.
The 17 en-suite guest bedrooms and suites span the upper floor of the main house and the adjoining Dower House and Garden House, each offering a magical combination of romantic, historical charm and contemporary style, along with top-of-the range facilities, including a 50-inch high definition digital plasma TV, free Wi-fi, luxury bathrobes and luxury toiletries, a fridge and safe, tea/coffee making facilities and room service.
Culinary delights
A team of culinary creatives leads the way with an array of stunning dishes served in the award-winning Dining Room, where the emphasis is firmly on fresh, seasonal food sourced locally that makes the most of the natural larder provided by the venue’s traditional kitchen garden.
Garden Highlights
Goldsborough Hall is perfect for a relaxing stay surrounded by grounds originally landscaped in the style of Capability Brown in the 1750s and earning a coveted spot in The Times’ Top Places To Stay With Great Gardens.
Highlights include a copse of five Japanese cherry trees, given to Princess Mary as a wedding gift by the then Emperor of Japan; a 120ft long herbaceous border replanted in a Gertrude-Jekyll style; the quarter-of-a-mile Lime Tree Walk, host to more than 50,000 daffodils in the spring; and an ancient false acacia, a pair of purple-leaved plums and a rare whitebeam, all officially recorded as British Champions by national charity, the Tree Register. For more info visit goldsboroughhall.com
Here’s how you could win a luxurious stay for two and enjoy two nights in a sumptuous Royal Suite, full Yorkshire breakfast each morning and the chef’s six-course taster menu dinner on one evening!
The prize includes:
- A two-night stay for two at Goldsborough Hall in a Royal Suite
- Full Yorkshire breakfast each morning
- Chef’s six-course taster menu on one evening
How to enter:
For your chance to win the stay at Goldsborough Hall, answer the following question by Thursday 23rd October 2025 at 23:59 GMT.
How many Japanese cherry trees are to be found in the gardens at Goldsborough Hall?
- Seven
- Three
- Five
Click here to enter!
● READER OFFER! Top Santé readers can save 20% on a relaxing stay at Goldsborough Hall, paying from just £149** per person for one night’s comfortable accommodation in a Garden Luxury room, with pre-dinner canapes, a three-course dinner and full Yorkshire breakfast the following morning, plus a guidebook to the beautiful gardens.. Visit goldsboroughhall.com, click BOOK NOW and enter promo code READEROFF.
Prize Ts&Cs: Prize based on two sharing, valid for six months from the nomination of winner, excluding Valentine’s and subject to availability.
**Offer is based on two people sharing a Garden Luxury bedroom, valid until April 30, 2026, subject to availability of allocated rooms. There is a £30pp supplement for Fridays and Saturdays, and supplements apply for higher category rooms and suite upgrades. Full non-refundable pre-payment required on booking, non-refundable.
