The Bay Horse Country Inn

3.0 star property
Inn in Thirsk with free parking

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Exterior
Twin Room, Ensuite
Double Room, Ensuite
Restaurant
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$141
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov

Explore the area

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Sleights Lane, Rainton, Thirsk, England, YO7 3PX
  • Place, Ripon Cathedral
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Ripon Racecourse
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Lightwater Valley Theme Park
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Room options

Twin Room, Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Double Room, Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Thirsk

At The Bay Horse Country Inn, you'll be 7.5 km (4.7 mi) from Prison and Police Museum and 7.8 km (4.8 mi) from Courthouse Museum. .This smoke-free inn offers free WiFi in public areas. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Thirsk inn include Ripon Cathedral and Ripon Racecourse.

What's nearby

  • Ripon Cathedral - 7 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Ripon Racecourse - 8 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Lightwater Valley Theme Park - 13 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Fountains Abbey - 15 min drive - 16.8 km
  • Newby Hall and Gardens - 17 min drive - 14.9 km

Getting around

  • Cattal Station - 16 min drive
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Forge - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Watermill Restaurant and Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Water Rat - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bay Horse, Rainton - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Bay Horse Country Inn

Inn in Thirsk with free parking
WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Thirsk inn is smoke free.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • No smoking on site
The Bay Horse Country Inn offers 7 accommodations with free toiletries.

Similar properties

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom

Entertainment

  • TV

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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 is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard.

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Bay Horse Country Inn?

Yep, The Bay Horse Country Inn has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at The Bay Horse Country Inn?

As of 14 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Bay Horse Country Inn on 16 Nov 2025 start from AU$140.59, 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.

Are there any beaches close to The Bay Horse Country Inn?

The closest beach to The Bay Horse Country Inn is Pebble Beach (5.9 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Bay Horse Country Inn?

No, The Bay Horse Country Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Bay Horse Country Inn?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Reviews

The Bay Horse Country Inn Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 209 out of 303 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 82 out of 303 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 303 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 303 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 303 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

June

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A lovely quirky country pub. Good location for the North Yorkshire moors. Menu in the pub was sufficient, we had really good tasty food. Our room was fine, comfy bed, clean & good shower. There was tea & coffee making facilities, with a good supply of the same.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect stay

Was a great stay. So friendly. Nice locals. Perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

carol

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A good find for a two night stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable bed.Host was exceptional Great food plent of drink choice.Even went for Asti as that is only drink my wife likes. WILL BE BACK
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed at Bay Horse for a day at Ripon Races, only 10 minutes drive from course. An old country inn, food was very good and landlord was a very nice person, room was nice and clean, bathroom a bit dated.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Querky little pub in a beautiful little village. Food, staff and room were great. Very welcoming locals.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicky

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great place to eat. Fantastic food and great service.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Doug

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Room was comfortable, breakfast sets you up for the day and whilst you may have to wait a little at night with the restaurant, the homemade food on offer with a good menu is delicious. Really welcome hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michaela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay -all good. Thanks
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place for a break

Really nice old fashioned pub in a truly beautiful village.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The landlord is very helpful and friendly and service from the team is brilliant
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bank holidays stay

Amazing food and the staff was brilliant
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely pub stay

We stayed here for a Sunday night on the way home from a weekend away. The staff and locals were friendly, food was great and the room comfortable enough although the floorboards were really creaky in our room (although it is an older building so it is to be expected) We would definitely stay here again, should the opportunity arise
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Most welcoming love roast dinner comfortable beds and great host
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Angela, Benton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely traditional pub with excellent hosts and great food and beer.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Host wife and staff couldn't do enough Great pub with open fire Friendly atmosphere Excellent food good size portions You would never be hungry here Reasonable drink prices
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great cosy stop off

Perfect night stay as as it was a very last minute booking booking gone 10pm the gentleman was more than happy to welcome us into the accommodation
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Welcoming place

Very welcoming pub. Good atmosphere at the bar. Good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good stay

Very good stay here, a warm welcome from the host, who went out of his way to help us with a flat tyre. Comfortable room and hearty breakfast. Recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Val

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed en route to Guisborough to break the journey up. The landlord actually called us to see if we would want food so they could prepare something before they closed. He was very attentive, friendly and helpful, from that call to the moment we checked out. Breakfast was delicious. Rooms are spacious, clean with everything you’d need. It’s a typical coaching house. Yes - as others have said, it’s out in the sticks, so peaceful and quiet. It’s not five star luxury, but if you’re looking for homely, welcoming & inviting them I’d definitely recommend. It is off the beaten track, however, if you’re looking to explore the area it’s a perfect base for Thirsk, Ripon, Harrogate, York, Sheffield, The Yorkshire Moors and much more.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025