North East Leisure News

Issue 125

My wife Lisa and I have holidayed in York since our “courting days”, when I was a mere doe-eyed publisher with dark hair. The city holds a special place in our affections, having stayed in every bolthole imaginable from the ridiculous to the sublime. It soon grew apparent; The Milner sits firmly in the realms of the latter. A stone’s throw away from all the cultural attractions – both within and without the castle walls – The Milner offers the perfect reprieve from the hustle, punctuated by moments of comfort and luxury. Opened in 1878, The Milner flaunts its history in abundance. Ornate high ceilings combine with cast iron staircases and plush viewing galleries to create a backdrop of timeless elegance. This immediately captured Lisa’s attention, as would the warm Yorkshire welcome. Bags were whisked away, check-in was effortless, and within a few minutes, we were heading upstairs to our…