The Farthings Guest House

4.0 star property
4-star guest house near York Minster

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Terrace/patio
Hallway
Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
5 Nunthorpe Avenue, York, England, YO23 1PF
  • York Racecourse
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Shambles
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • York Minster
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room, Ensuite

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Twin Room, Ensuite

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Twin Room, Ensuite

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

York

South Bank stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this South Bank guesthouse, you'll find Rowntree Park and Bar Convent Museum. Also, Micklegate Bar is within half a mile (1 km) and York Minster is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • York City Walls - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Jorvik Viking Centre - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • York Racecourse - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Shambles - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • York Minster - 3 min drive - 2.0 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

4-star guest house near York Minster
Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

This 4-star York guesthouse 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 bathrobes. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the 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 transportation

  • Free 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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

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 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.
  • 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
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 onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club, JCB International, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Onsite 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 each 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.

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The Farthings Guest House Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 332 out of 477 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 116 out of 477 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 477 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 477 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 477 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Darren

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good place with a few caveats
Great breakfast and people. You need to ask for a parking space when you book.(not mentioned elsewhere) Also ask for heat to be turned on in your room. Or it's quite cold. Lastly an electrical shower no real pressure, it's a fiddle if you've never seen one before.Good food nearby as well
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Dan

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

8/10 Good

Alison

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

8/10 Good

Pippa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice for a weekend stay
Nice place, check in was easy with the lockbox and easily accessible. On street parking was fine, quite a few spaces and on a fairly quiet street. Room was good, slightly old fashioned/not the most modern, but the bed was comfortable and the room was a good size. The choice of teas/coffees and biscuits in the room was a nice touch. The shower was a bit weak. Breakfast was ok, nice choice although not the best pancakes ever.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024