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The Fairfax Arms

4.0 star property
Guesthouse in York with free breakfast and restaurant

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Superior Twin Room, Ensuite
Miscellaneous
Superior Suite, Hot Tub
Restaurant

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is AU$243
includes taxes & fees
9 Dec - 10 Dec

Explore the area

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Main Street, Gilling East, York, England, YO62 4JH
  • Place, Howardian Hills
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Ampleforth Abbey
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Castle Howard
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Double Room, Ensuite

Classic Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Twin Room, Ensuite

Superior Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
Desk
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Fan
Separate bedroom
Heating
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Heating
Fan
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room, Ensuite

Superior Double Room, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Fan
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
Fan
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, Ensuite

Suite, Ensuite

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Pet friendly
Desk
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Pet-friendly
Desk
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4

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Superior Suite, Hot Tub

Superior Suite, Hot Tub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Jetted bath
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
Pet friendly
Hair dryer
Jetted bathtub
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Pet-friendly
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2

About the area

York

At The Fairfax Arms you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Ampleforth College Golf Club and 2.9 km (1.8 mi) from Ampleforth Abbey. Highlights at this guest house include free breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .At the guest house's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and multilingual staff. There's also the convenience of free extended parking. .Attractions within a 30-minute drive of this 4-property class York guest house include North York Moors National Park and Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo.
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What's nearby

  • Howardian Hills - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Ampleforth Abbey - 6 min drive - 6.5 km
  • National Trust Nunnington Hall - 8 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Hemsley Walled Garden - 10 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Castle Howard - 19 min drive - 21.4 km

Getting around

  • Malton Station - 23 min drive
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Grapes - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Fairfax Arms - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Feathers Hotel - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Kirks Coffee Shop - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Durham Ox - ‬12 min drive

About this property

The Fairfax Arms

Guesthouse in York with free breakfast and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Self parking is free.

This 4-star York guest house is smoke free.

  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Fairfax Arms offers 11 accommodations.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free extended parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Hot tub

Guest services

  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping service

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The host will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Host will greet you

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express.

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Fairfax Arms?

Yep, The Fairfax Arms has a free self car park and free extended parking.

How much does it cost to stay at The Fairfax Arms?

As of 8 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Fairfax Arms on 9 Dec 2025 start from AU$243.20, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Fairfax Arms?

No, The Fairfax Arms does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Fairfax Arms?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Fairfax Arms?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Is there a golf course on site at The Fairfax Arms?

There isn't one on site, but Ampleforth College Golf Club is a short 4-minute walk away.