The Fairfax Arms

4.0 star property
Guesthouse in York with free breakfast and restaurant

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is AU$248
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct

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

Classic Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Digital channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

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

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

Superior Double Room, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Fan
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, Ensuite

Highlights

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

Superior Suite, Hot Tub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Jetted bath
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Pet friendly
Desk
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2

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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.

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 Fairfax Arms - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Grapes - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Feathers Hotel - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Durham Ox - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Star Inn - ‬11 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

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  • 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 20 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Fairfax Arms on 21 Oct 2025 start from AU$247.93, 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.