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The Farthings Guest House

4.0 star property
Guesthouse with free breakfast, near York Racecourse

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Exterior
Free daily full breakfast
Hallway
1 bedroom, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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5 Nunthorpe Avenue, York, England, YO23 1PF
  • York Racecourse
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Shambles
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • York Minster
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Twin Room, Ensuite

Superior Twin Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Twin Room, Ensuite

Twin Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the area

York

At The Farthings Guest House you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of popular places like York Racecourse and Shambles. Highlights at this guest house include free daily breakfast and free self-parking. .This smoke-free guest house offers free WiFi in public areas and luggage storage. Each morning free full breakfast is offered between 8 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also the convenience of free parking nearby. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 4-property class South Bank guest house include York Minster and University of York.
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What's nearby

  • York Christmas Market - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Jorvik Viking Centre - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • York Racecourse - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Shambles - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • York Minster - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • York (QQY-York Train Station) - 12 min walk
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Punch Bowl - ‬8 min walk
  • KFC
  • ‪Golden Ball - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Windmill Inn - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Micklegate 127 Freehouse - ‬9 min walk

About this property

The Farthings Guest House

Guesthouse with free breakfast, near York Racecourse
Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

This 4-star York guest house is smoke free.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site
The Farthings Guest House offers 9 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary bathrobes. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 3 metres; reservations required
  • Offsite parking; reservations required
  • Street parking available
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8 AM to 9:30 AM

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from noon - 9 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
This property's reception is closed daily from 1 PM to 5 PM, with check-in available before 1 PM, then again after 5 PM up to 9 PM. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact this property in advance.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club, JCB International and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Farthings Guest House?

The Farthings Guest House offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Farthings Guest House?

Yep, The Farthings Guest House has a free self car park.

Does The Farthings Guest House serve breakfast?

Yep, guests can't get enough of the free full breakfast here! Available daily from 8 AM to 9:30 AM, this is the perfect place to fuel up for a day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Farthings Guest House?

No, The Farthings Guest House does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Farthings Guest House?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Farthings Guest House?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Farthings Guest House Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 336 out of 483 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 117 out of 483 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 483 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 483 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 483 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David, Macquarie Park

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Short walk from train station and back into town centre. Great Full english breakfast included-although not mentioned in expedia booking so reconfirm with GH . Clean and tidy property
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good for parking. close to center, nice room with xcellant staff and a great breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

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

Excellent stay

Room was spotless and the breakfast was out of this world. The staff were extremely helpful from arrival until departure.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Jonathan

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

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

Perfect place to stay

A lovely place, perfect location, clean, comfortable and very friendly. Breakfast was fabulous. Will definitely be making a return visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Mackenna, Vancouver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ferrania

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

Cosy Room

Lovely room with all the essentials and more. Clean, warm and cosy. Very attentive host. Great breakfast and relaxed atmosphere
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 2 nights in September. Very good location. Friendly hosts. Lovely breakfasts. Clean accommodation. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

ivo

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

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

Perfect!

Excellent location and wonderful accommodation! Helen was very helpful and she has created a little oasis of comfort in York. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Dale

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I am a singe man went to york for work purposes, had a single bed and shared shower.. all immaculte and clean. Perfect location :)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and helpful hosts; fine breakfasts; decor both interesting and comfortable; location in York great for my venue and nearness to the station.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

donald

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

Excellent service

Had a woderful stay at Farthings guest House. Room was really comfortable and Helen the owner was so helpful. The breakfast was superb. Situated near to the City centre and Railway station. Easy to get my trips from train station to Scarborough and on to whitby. Will recommend this to my family and friends and i shall definitely rebook early in the new year for a longer stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice stroll to the centre of the city. Friendly, clean decent value. Enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Gem of a B&B in York nice place Couple who run it are 1st Cass and the breakfast is great
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francesca

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

Perfect - will definitely be back!

Easy to see why this property gets such amazing reviews! Lots of parking right outside (ensure to request a virtual parking permit in advance) - fabulously clean, room with an incredibly comfy bed (really important to both of us due to back issues). Shared bathroom no issues, spotless and no waits even tho the property was fully booked. Breakfast absolutely fantastic, people lovely, and a very short walk to the city walls thru the park. We will be back - fabulous stay - thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheila, Oxford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Family-run guest house with a warm welcome. Easy check-in, clean and quiet room with a comfortable bed. Excellent breakfast. Walkable from the rail station and the centre of town - both about 15-20 minutes away along roads where I felt safe. I would happily stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

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

Little gem

I loved my time here. It's a very comfortable guest house, my room was small, but absolutely suited to my needs, larger rooms are available for more than 1 traveller, reasonablypriced, too. The staff is also small, but so helpful, friendy and polite. Its located in a lovely quiet area, with a reasonable walk to the city but manageable if you have no mobility issues, but taxis or buses are easy to come by. I enjoyed my weekend immensely and would encourage others to follow suit. *****
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in single room Arrived via Train, found Railway Station Excellent easy walking distance to Property & into York City. Hostess Helen was very warm & friendly. The Farthings was spotlessly clean. Single room, although small was very well equipped. Breakfast offered lots of choice, cooked with quality produce. If I stayed again in York, definitely would consider booking.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024