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The Forresters Arms Kilburn

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A rustic dining area with a wooden table and chairs, stone walls, and a window with a view. - The Forresters Arms Kilburn (York)
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a mirror. - The Forresters Arms Kilburn (York)
A bar area with a wooden counter, shelves of bottles, and a chalkboard menu listing cocktails. There is a seating area with a fireplace and a sign reading "Ladies". - The Forresters Arms Kilburn (York)
Two potted plants with ladybug decorations on a railing in front of a building with a sign that reads "FORRESTERS ARMS". - The Forresters Arms Kilburn (York)
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A terrace, a bar, and conference space are just a few of the amenities provided at The Forresters Arms Kilburn. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as a restaurant.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Business services
  • Bar

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Room options

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A neatly made bed with two rolled white towels and a headboard with a wooden panel.

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A neatly made bed with a rolled white towel, a brown blanket, and two plaid pillows.

Superior Double Room, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A neatly made bed with white linens, a grey throw blanket, and two patterned pillows.

Double Room, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A neatly made bed with a tufted headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Classic Double or Twin Room, Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A neatly made bed with rolled white towels, a wooden headboard, and a wall-mounted lamp.

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

About the neighborhood

York is home to The Forresters Arms Kilburn. Zillah Bell Gallery and Thirsk Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Thirsk Leisure Centre and The Dutch House. Helmsley Arts Centre and Thirsk Birds of Prey Centre are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling, horse riding, and mountain biking nearby. Visit our York travel guide
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The Square, York, England, YO61 4AH

What's nearby

  • A vast open landscape with rolling hills and a cloudy sky.
    North York Moors National Park
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • A large Gothic cathedral with intricate stonework and pointed arches.
    York Minster
    44 min drive - 27.0 miles
  • A narrow street with brick buildings, a shop with a glass display, and a sign for a museum.
    Shambles
    45 min drive - 27.2 miles
  • A historic cityscape with a prominent cathedral, a bridge, and a mix of traditional and modern buildings.
    York City Walls
    45 min drive - 27.6 miles
  • World of James Herriot
    17 min drive - 7.9 miles

Getting around

  • Northallerton Station
    21 min drive
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.)
    61 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    11 min drive
  • Byland Abbey Inn
    6 min drive
  • Crown & Anchor
    11 min drive
  • Carpenters Arms
    12 min drive
  • the purple partridge
    13 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • High chair

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Conference space

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.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

This property locks its doors at midnight. Access is not available after this time.

Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

Is The Forresters Arms Kilburn pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

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

What time is check-in at The Forresters Arms Kilburn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Forresters Arms Kilburn?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Forresters Arms Kilburn located?

Situated in York, this inn is 2.3 mi (3.6 km) from North York Moors National Park and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Byland Abbey. Shandy Hall and Howardian Hills are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

The Forresters Arms Kilburn Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 140 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 40 out of 140 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 140 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 140 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 140 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great host, lovely food and lovely room
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jolanthe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely pub hotel, with good food and very friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I've stayed here many times, it is a charming village pub with great staff and good food. The rooms are clean and spacious. The local area is amazing, a must see is the White Horse carved into the hillside.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice location lovely room very quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Julie

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

Great food and a lovely comfortable bed!

Had a fab stay at the Forresters Arms. Lovely food (both evening meal and breakfast, great staff and a hugely comfortable bed. Will be back, again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
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6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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

Lovely break with good food & service

Friendly staff & warm welcome Allocated room was above restaurant - so was a little noisy (mainly from the piped music) Food was very good with interesting & varied items on the menu
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
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8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely place to stay in a lovely part of Yorkshire. the food here is excellent, both the evening meals and the breakfasts. Good value for money. The rooms are clean and the beds are comfortable. Definitely recommend if visiting this part of the world.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Becky

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

Definitely recommend

Lovely village location. Friendly owners. Great food. Lovely big room. Comfortable, clean and a great shower
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Mike

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

Excellent accommodation in a beautiful village

I have stayed here before and the whole experience is good so I keep coming back. The food is very good and the Mason's Yorkshire Gin and Tonic is a work of art. The Forrester's is located in a beautiful village close to the White Horse carved into the hillside. Mouseman furniture is right next door and is also worth a visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Zara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay. Staff are lovely, food was superb. The only little thing I would mention is that the room was very cold even though the heating was on but this was an unusually cold spell and therefore the heating may have just struggled a little.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Bucky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property, staff, in this rural pub/hotel was outstanding. I would highly recommend it. Food and pub were excellent. It was a most pleasant stay. Kilburn was historic, and the near by town (6 miles away) Thirsk was also a neat pleasant village with shopping and the town is where a TV show is produced, and it is a short train ride to York.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I can't really fault it. The property is nice, staff were really nice, the room was just what we hoped for. We had a lovely evening meal followed by a good nights sleep. Breakfast options were all cooked options, although I'm not a breakfast eater so only had some toast.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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8/10 Good

Pat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
End of Nov. Staff lovely. Breakfast and evening meals excellent. Room big and nicely set out. Bed comfy. Overall look of Foresters very pleasant. Only negative was our room very cold (too few radiators and not big enough, had to fold curtains onto window sills to expose radiators and still too cold) also bathroom ( suggest a blind at window). Would love to return if room (no. 4) was warm.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
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8/10 Good

Devin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Kilburn is a beautiful little town, and the Forresters Arms is a nice, quiet place to stay. The rooms are decent enough for a place to rest your head for the night after you're done exploring the beautiful countryside. The staff is friendly, but at times, I felt they were unnecessarily stressed and frenzied. Just the vibe I got. I'm pretty tall, so I had to duck around the place. However, since it's an old historic building, that was expected. Overall, I'd stay here again. The price is decent, the location is excellent, and the food is good too.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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6/10 Okay

J m

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Nice eatery but freezing cold room

The pub itself was cosy. The food was excellent. Breakfast - was tasty and staff attentive however would prefer to choose on the day rather than day before. Room was quaint but absolutely freezing. Unbearably freezing. We may as well had gone camping. Mentioned on check out however staff already seemed aware and said heating was on a timer. Ensure you check the temperature of the room and request a heater if it’s cold. Ours got colder and colder through the night. Very uncomfortable and disappointing for a rare childfree break.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
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4/10 Poor

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

Lovely period pub spoilt by lack of attention.

Room pleasant but cold on arrival. Did not warm appreciably despite oil radiator being switched on. Towel rail not working so bathroom cold. No toiletries. Evening meal pleasant and catered for dietary needs. Room still cold after meal and radiators went off at around 21:00 Slept fully clothed to keep warm! Room again cold in morning and then discovered no breakfast available.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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8/10 Good

richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

A M Maude

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely lovely rooms, food and atmosphere. Location is perfect and very beautiful. What a gem!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good size rooms and good food.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice accommodation in the heart of the village .
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cosy pub with lovely bedrooms and an excellent restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Amenities
Great people and food
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Steve

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

Excellent

Stayed here several times , always excellent ,as was this vist ,top marks ,i will stay here again when in the area
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great room, beautiful surroundings and the guy running the hotel was very friendly. Unfortunately I think they were a bit short staffed on the day so it took quite a while to get checked in and then the restaurant was full so we had to go elsewhere to eat - which wasnt easy in a tiny village.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So quite, everything you need.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024