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The Golden Fleece Hotel, Thirsk, North Yorkshire

3.0 star property
Hotel in Thirsk with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant

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Property amenity
Serves lunch and dinner
Deluxe Double Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Reception
The Golden Fleece Hotel captures rural North Yorkshire's essence. Enjoy regional specialties at The Highflyer Restaurant, relax with drinks at the bar, or appreciate countryside views from the terrace. Attentive staff and free WiFi enhance the warm, welcoming atmosphere.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Plus Twin Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Plus Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Espresso maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Plus Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Espresso maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Triple Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
42 Market Place, Thirsk, England, YO7 1LL

What's nearby

  • Thirsk Museum - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • World of James Herriot - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Sutton Bank National Park Centre - 10 min drive - 7.3 miles
  • Thirsk Birds of Prey Centre - 10 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Ripon Racecourse - 17 min drive - 14.8 miles

Getting around

  • Thirsk Station - 3 min drive
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Greyhound - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Watermill Restaurant and Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Three Tuns (Wetherspoon) - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Golden Fleece Hotel, Thirsk, North Yorkshire

Hotel near North York Moors National Park
Take advantage of a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar at The Golden Fleece Hotel, Thirsk, North Yorkshire. The on-site local cuisine restaurant, The Highflyer Restaurant, serves dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a banquet hall, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Smoke-free premises, luggage storage, and 2 meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews say great things the breakfast, helpful staff, and first-rate property condition
Room features
All guestrooms at The Golden Fleece Hotel, Thirsk, North Yorkshire include thoughtful touches such as bathrobes, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and espresso makers.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 15.50 for adults and GBP 8 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Highflyer Restaurant
  • The Paddock Bar

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 10 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 5 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 15.50 for adults and GBP 8.00 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 5 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 10 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Fleece Hotel
Golden Fleece Hotel
Golden Fleece Hotel Thirsk
Golden Fleece Thirsk
The Golden Fleece Hotel
The Golden Fleece Hotel Thirsk North Yorkshire
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Frequently asked questions

Is The Golden Fleece Hotel, Thirsk, North Yorkshire pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at The Golden Fleece Hotel, Thirsk, North Yorkshire?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Golden Fleece Hotel, Thirsk, North Yorkshire?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Golden Fleece Hotel, Thirsk, North Yorkshire?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Golden Fleece Hotel, Thirsk, North Yorkshire located?

Situated in a rural location, this hotel is steps from Zillah Bell Gallery, Thirsk Museum, and World of James Herriot. Rural Arts is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) away.

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Reviews

The Golden Fleece Hotel, Thirsk, North Yorkshire Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 403 out of 628 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 173 out of 628 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 628 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 628 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 628 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was excellent, rooms were tidy and clean & the staff were friendly & helpful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very vlean and great customer service ,, all locals so friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great central locatio
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was nice and clean staff were so friendly . Breakfast was lovely too . Such a big lovely hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value. Great location. Lovely staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel, friendly staff, AMAZING breakfast
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Gail

Liked: Amenities
Had gluten free choices
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Great stay

Very Clean In a great area everything at hand Would highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Staff & service
The breakfast was not free. We paid extra for that £16:00 per person whether cooked or continental.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

robert

Family getaway

Lovely weekend break with family Food and service , very good
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

Great 2 nights in North Yorkshire.

Beautiful comfortable and stylish room in the Market place in the centre of Thirsk, a two nights stay for my wife's birthday, we could not fault this 4star hotel , and would certainly stay again if going to North Yorkshire and would recommend it for your stay.
Our room for 2 nights.
The hotel in Thirsk market place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Theresa Marion

Liked: Amenities
The location in Thirsk was good for exploring Herriot life. Proprietors were helpful and very kind. The sink was very plugged. You have to carry suitcases up many stairs, depending on your floor
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

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

Great place to stay

A fabulous stay. Secure parking, comfortable well equiped hotel with friendly staff. Gorgeous breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, very clean, very helpful, nice touches in room , close to all amenities, recommend, and will book again….
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Getting a room for 3 is not always easy. We had two lovely rooms for 3 which my grandson loved as he didn’t have to share with his sister and Nana! Modern bathroom with walk in shower with good quality toiletries.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel in the centre of the market place. Staff were very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was lovely, nice big bed, food was really good loved our stay and would return in the future, also great as its dog friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic night away. Beautiful room. Staff can not do enough for you. Asked them to keep our bags after check out, not a problem.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Food excellent.

The building was needing a little attention, as a tired looking. Shower could be bigger. We had a evening meal which was fantastic. Breakfast was excellent but a bit costly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Duncan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were extremely helpful and friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very high standard rooms, lovely dining area
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

DAVID

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

Short stay in Thirsk

Excellent three nights stay in center of Thirsk Enjoyed breakfast and evening meals. Staff all very helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

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