The Farthings Guest House

4.0 star property
Guesthouse with free breakfast, near York Minster

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

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

Double Room, Ensuite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Twin Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

Twin Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
5 Nunthorpe Avenue, York, England, YO23 1PF

What's nearby

  • York City Walls - 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 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪BrewDog - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Windmill Inn - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Winning Post - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Farthings Guest House

Upscale guesthouse near York City Walls
Close to Jorvik Viking Centre and York Racecourse, The Farthings Guest House provides amenities like free full breakfast. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Bicycle parking, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Farthings Guest House offer comforts such as bathrobes, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Electric kettles, heating, and housekeeping

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking; 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 8:00 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 elevator

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • 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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from noon - 9 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property 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 onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Farthings Guest House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Farthings Guest House?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at The Farthings Guest House?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Farthings Guest House?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Farthings Guest House located?

Located in South Bank, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Rowntree Park and York City Walls. Jorvik Viking Centre and York Racecourse are also within 1 mi (2 km). York (QQY-York Train Station) is 12 minutes by foot and York Station is 13 minutes.

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The Farthings Guest House Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 333 out of 479 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 116 out of 479 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 479 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 479 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 479 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

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

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

10/10

Very pleasant stay, friendly hosts and great breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10

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

10/10

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

Great hosts lovely comfortable room and food was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10

Lovely staff and Lovely breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10

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 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

10/10

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

10/10

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

The property was close to the centre of York only a short walk Property was ideal staff were so friendly and helpful breakfast was amazing It was an ideal place to staff will definitely be returning
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10

We had a lovely stay and the ladies were very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10

Lovely little stay for me and my daughter and owner was easy to get hold of and very helpful would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10

Lovely guest house with lovely host & staff, very clean, great en-suite room, great breakfasts, 15 minutes from York center so very close to all the attractions, will definetly book again for another break
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10

Helen was a very pleasent friendly host, nice distance from centre of York, will deffently stay again when visiting York
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10

This was an excellent b&b - very comfortable, clean, and cosy. Breakfast was delicious and staff were very polite. Check in and out process was really easy. Helen is really helpful and lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10

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

Lovely stay Very friendly Perfect base for exploring York.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

8/10

Good location, just a short walk into the city. Nice breakfast and more than enough parking just outside. Only complaints were a very soft bed (personal preference) and a shower that lacked pressure.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10

The hospitality at Farthings is excellent. Not the first time we’ve stayed here, and certainly won’t be the last!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

Short break in York
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10

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

I really enjoyed my stay, the room was clean, the breakfast choice was excellent, the price for York was reasonable, and the staff were friendly, couldn't fault anything.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10

Lovely cosy room in an immaculately kept property. Breakfast was outstanding too. 10 minute walk to the city centre yet nice and quiet. The perfect spot. Thank you for a wonderful weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024