The hotel itself is very nice, set in its own grounds and with an obvious pedigree. The room we stayed in was not at all bad; characterful and comfortable with a nice bed, a TV, and all the usual bits and pieces. Overall though it all felt a bit tired and in need of some love. The grounds were lovely, and perfectly complemented the house. Service was variable to say the least though. The reception was excellent, but mealtimes felt a little disorganised. If there was a Maître D' then they weren't in evidence, but that said the staff were pleasant and polite. The hotel was in my opinion let down hugely by it's food. Portion sizes for dinner were extremely small, with bland vegetables and just badly-prepped accompaniments. Breakfast - (which was forgotten on one day) - faired little better. I will say that my porridge was very good, however my companions' bacon had clearly been sitting around for a while and could potentially have been bounced off the floor, and my wife's eggs benedict had a uniquely dry sauce and stale muffins. Overall, a decent hotel, but if you want to eat, I'd recommend visiting Whitby or Easington and trying your luck there.