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Saltmarshe Hall

Stay at Saltmarshe Hall, a 4.6-rated hotel in Howden offering stylish rooms with river views, free Wi-Fi, brunch, event venues, and nearby family attractions.

Saltmarshe Hall, Saltmarshe, Howden DN14 7RX, United Kingdom View on map
9.2/10
Exceptional Based on 518 recent guest reviews
Free Wi-Fi Free breakfast Free parking Accessible Outdoor pool
What recent guests emphasize

Saltmarshe Hall highlights

Set on a historic estate with river views, guests appreciate the characterful rooms, attentive staff, and special event experiences, making it a standout choice for upscale stays and celebrations.

Guests often praise

  • Charming, well-preserved historic building with lots of character and tasteful, high-quality interiors.
  • Friendly, professional, and attentive staff who go above and beyond to enhance guest experiences.
  • Delicious food with thoughtful presentation, including standout dishes and excellent event catering.
  • Comfortable bedrooms with modern bathrooms and pleasant décor.
  • Beautiful grounds and setting along the River Ouse, ideal for relaxing walks and outdoor enjoyment.

Worth knowing

  • Road access can be bumpy and resembles a farm track in places, requiring careful approach by car.
  • TV reception may be intermittent despite availability of streaming services like Netflix.
  • Breakfast has mixed reviews with generally good quality but some inconsistency in egg and sausage preparation.
  • Swimming pool available seasonally; no gym facilities currently but future plans mentioned.
  • Event offerings such as murder mystery evenings and weddings are highly praised but require advance booking.

Best for

  • Couples and wedding parties seeking a picturesque, exclusive rural venue with dedicated event coordination.
  • Visitors looking for a boutique experience blending historic charm with modern comforts.
  • Guests appreciating quiet relaxation, scenic walks, and access to outdoor activities nearby.
  • LGBTQ+ friendly travelers in search of welcoming, upmarket accommodation.
  • Those interested in unique hotel events and local cultural experiences.
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About this property

Welcome to Saltmarshe Hall

Saltmarshe Hall is an upscale hotel set within a 19th-century mansion surrounded by a 7-hectare estate overlooking the River Ouse. The property combines historic charm with modern comforts, offering chic, well-appointed rooms with high-quality finishes and free Wi-Fi. Guests have access to a garden and, seasonally, an outdoor swimming pool. The venue also functions as a brunch restaurant, tea house, and event space, hosting conferences, weddings, and special events such as murder mystery evenings.

Located about two miles from Saltmarshe train station and ten miles from the Yorkshire Waterways Museum, the hotel benefits from a peaceful riverside position while remaining accessible. Nearby attractions include William's Den, a family-friendly activity centre with indoor play and dining, as well as Normanby Hall and Normanby Hall Country Park, both offering extensive parklands, gardens, and historic sights. Travel is facilitated by proximity to several regional airports, with Humberside Airport just under an hour’s drive away.

Guests frequently highlight the attentive and personable staff, who help create a welcoming and smoothly managed stay or event experience. The food receives positive mentions for quality and presentation, especially during special dinners and weddings. Some reviewers note minor inconsistencies in breakfast preparation but overall find the hotel good value for money. With a 4.6 rating based on nearly 500 reviews, Saltmarshe Hall appeals to visitors seeking a mix of history, natural surroundings, and versatile facilities in a quiet countryside setting.

This LGBTQ+ friendly property suits a diverse range of guests including leisure travellers, families, wedding parties, and conference attendees. Whether for a relaxing weekend getaway, a special celebration, or business events, Saltmarshe Hall offers a blend of characterful accommodation and complementary dining and event spaces within a scenic environment.

Summary compiled by GoHotelly editors from verified guest reviews, partner descriptions and editorial notes.
Facilities & essentials

What's on-site and what you should know before you arrive

The short version: what's available day-to-day, and the key practical details most travelers search for.

Most popular facilities

Free Wi-Fi
Free breakfast
Free parking
Accessible
Outdoor pool
Laundry service
Pet-friendly
Kid-friendly
Restaurant
Kitchens in some rooms
Bar
Smoke-free

Not available at this property

Air-conditioned
Business center
Airport shuttle
Fitness center
Verified guest reviews

What recent guests are actually saying

Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.

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Ralphie Apr 16, 2026
8.0

This is listed building which stayed in the ownership of generations of the same family for over 900 years. Until it's purchase by the current owners who have renovated it to its current state as a functioning hotel with superb grounds adjacent to the river Ouse. The rooms are full of character and the fittings and toiletries were all of a high standard. The hotel boasts an outdoor swimming pool which is obviously for use in the warmer months. The food and breakfast was great. So all good really. I would definitely visit again.

SC
Sprayed Concrete Mar 19, 2026
10

I had an absolutely wonderful stay at this hotel. The room was incredibly comfortable, beautifully designed with high-quality finishes that gave it a real touch of luxury. The staff were warm, welcoming, and went out of their way to make me feel at home from the moment I arrived. The food was nothing short of exquisite – every meal was a delight, both in flavour and presentation. Overall, excellent value for money – I can’t recommend this hotel highly enough and will definitely be returning!

D
Dazneyland Mar 12, 2026
10

We had an absolutely brilliant time attending a Murder Mystery Evening at the beautiful Saltmarshe Hall. The event itself was absolutely fantastic—incredibly engaging, well-run, and the hall provides the perfect, atmospheric setting for a night of intrigue and detection. We were completely engrossed in the game from start to finish! ​While I was too distracted solving the mystery to take pictures of all the courses, the food was great and certainly added to the enjoyment of the evening. The beef main course was delicious, and the Biscoff Tarte dessert was a wonderful finish. Highly recommend Saltmarshe Hall for their special events; it was a memorable night out!

DC
D C Mar 05, 2026
10

Stayed one night. Room very comfortable with excellent bed and a clean modern large bathroom with a walk in shower which worked very well. TV reception was a bit intermittent but had Netflix etc. English breakfast was fairly good and not greasy. Sausage could have been browner to be more appealing. Fried eggs appeared to have sat around for a bit. Somewhat hard yolks. This boutique and interesting hotel is very reasonably priced for a lone traveller and is well positioned just off the M62. I will be very happy to return and expect to in the New Year.

SP
Sharon Poulton Jan 22, 2026
8.0

First visit.food was very nice.pork belly for starters then beef short rib for mains.£25 for 2 courses well worth it. Did get to see much of the grounds. My only advise is take it easy on the approaching road it's like a farm tracked road very bumpy in certain areas.

LT
Lisa Tiplady Dec 30, 2025
10

We had the most incredible wedding day at Saltmarshe Hall. Our coordinator, Amy, was amazing! Like a best friend for the day. She brought so much energy, took care of everything, and even wore a red suit to match our theme. The venue is stunning, with beautifully kept historic interiors that felt perfect for our winter wedding. Everything ran flawlessly, and the staff went above and beyond, adding thoughtful touches like strawberries on the rose prosecco and helping us place gifts in guests’ rooms. We had endless compliments on the food. The rooms were gorgeous and our guests loved their stays. Saltmarshe Hall gave us the most magical day, and we couldn’t recommend it more.

MJ
Megan Jones Dec 28, 2025
10

We got married at Saltmarshe Hall on the late May bank holiday 2025, booked approximately 18 months beforehand. Our main takeaway from the wedding was how fantastic the Saltmarshe staff were. Amy, Ellie, Mark, Michael just to name a few were like having friends by our side the whole day, yet the professionalism was second to none. The pre-meetings with Amy before the wedding were so thorough and reassuring, consistently giving us ideas of additional things to consider (and things to avoid!) to really get the most out of our day. I loved how much detail she wanted to have, not by necessity but by choice because she knew it would help on the day such as key vendor details, leaving nothing to a surprise. She was always just at the end of a phone call / email, even for the smallest silly question. On the day, Amy had thought of everything before I had a chance. Seeing her around was the biggest reassurance and genuine pleasure! The wider team couldn’t do enough for us - putting personalised gift bags in each of our guests’ room, supplying our favourite champagne (not usually on the bar menu!), grabbing me a bottle of water within a split second of saying I was thirsty and entertaining our flower girl after she took a little fall 5 minutes before the aisle walk! Nothing was too much to ask. Having the night porter package everything up for us after the wedding was over meant we could really soak up every last minute before check-out too. We fell in love with Saltmarshe Hall because of all the variations of opportunity in every way you can think of - we got married in the Walled Garden, the day after a torrential downpour. The team knew how much we had our heart set on an outdoor ceremony and they truly went above and beyond to make it happen - even if it did make their lives a tiny bit harder setting up half outside (and half inside as contingency!). However, we equally loved the Morning Room, full of so much natural light. The main hall area with the staircase was a glorious backdrop for so many of our most-adored photos including our cake cut. Having exclusive use of the venue, including accommodation for our nearest and dearest, was a huge plus for us too. Prior to the wedding we visited Saltmarshe Hall various times and the food was consistently incredible however we were sceptical, could this really be replicated to the same calibre for a guest list of 70? On the day itself, even with 3 different options per course, the food, drink and service quality was exceptional. Again, it was a real compliment to the chef and team to hear how good the food was from our family and friends, not just us! I often wonder if we may be biased on our love for Saltmarshe and our fond memories of our once in a lifetime wedding day, however many of our wedding guests also commented on how the wedding day ran so smoothly compared to other weddings they’d been to, which was all a credit to the wonderful Amy and her team. Your wedding day goes by so fast, and we are so grateful that we chose Saltmarshe Hall, Amy and her team to help us. Our only criticism is we wish we could do it all over again! Photo credit - Natalie Hamilton

GS
Gloria Stark Dec 26, 2025
10

The perfect place to disconnect and relax. Nice places to walk around and to observe the different tides. It has got a swimming pool on site. Hopefully soon it will be a gym too. The food was delicious. Cream tea served at the library while listening music. Breakfast very tasty and the staff were very good around the hotel. Our room was very comfortable and nicely decorated. A place where you can sumerge yourself in the past. Would love to go for an afternoon tea and a Sunday Roast lunch. They organise different kinds of events for adults and children too. Including Yoga, Mother’s Day, Easter eggs hunting, etc. Definitely I’ll visit it in the spring/summer.

Location & neighborhood

Where you'll find Saltmarshe Hall

Howden, Goole, UK

Set on a lush 7-hectare estate overlooking the River Ouse, this upscale hotel in a 19th-century mansion is 2 miles from the Saltmarshe train station and 10 miles from Yorkshire Waterways Museum.

  • Saltmarshe (SAM) 33 min Walk
  • Goole 2 hr 39 Walk
  • Leeds Bradford Airport 1 hr 18 Car · 2 hr 49 Transit
  • Teesside International Airport 1 hr 45 Car · 3 hr 21 Transit
  • Humberside Airport 50 min Car · 3 hr 40 Transit
Things to do nearby

Worth the walk or a quick ride

Curated spots travelers usually pair with a stay in United Kingdom. Distances are rough real-world times, not straight-line.

Normanby Hall 116 reviews

Normanby Hall

Normanby, Scunthorpe DN15 9HU, United Kingdom

4.5 · Park
William's Den 1,846 reviews

William's Den

Castle Farm, Wold Hill, North Cave, Brough HU15 2LS, United Kingdom

4.6 · Tourist Attraction
Normanby Hall Country Park 2,802 reviews

Normanby Hall Country Park

Normanby Rd, Normanby, Scunthorpe DN15 9HU, United Kingdom

4.5 · Country Park
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