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The Farthings Guest House

4.0 star property
Guesthouse with free breakfast, near York Racecourse

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Exterior
Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Free daily full breakfast
Terrace/patio
Hallway
Close to York Racecourse and Shambles, The Farthings Guest House provides amenities like free full breakfast. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Double Room, Ensuite | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Ensuite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Superior Twin Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Single Room, Shared Bathroom | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Twin Room, Ensuite | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • York Christmas Market - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Jorvik Viking Centre - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • York Racecourse - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Shambles - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • York Minster - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Falcon. - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪No 84 Sandwich Bar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Golden Ball - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Micklegate 127 Freehouse - ‬9 min walk

About this property

The Farthings Guest House

Upscale guesthouse near York Racecourse
Close to Shambles and York Minster, The Farthings Guest House provides amenities like free full breakfast. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises, luggage storage, and bicycle parking
  • 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

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

  • Smoking not allowed

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.

Property is also known as

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Farthings Guest House B&B
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The Farthings Guest House
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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 1 mi (2 km) of Rowntree Park, York Racecourse, and Shambles. Bar Convent Museum and Yorvik Brass Rubbing Centre are also within 10 minutes. York (QQY-York Train Station) is 12 minutes by foot and York Station is 13 minutes.

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Reviews

The Farthings Guest House Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 338 out of 485 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 117 out of 485 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 485 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 485 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 485 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely food Very nice people Great Lovation
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely guest house, with wonderful host. Breakfasts really gorgeous. Easy walk to the centre of York, with plenty of routes to choose from.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

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

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant stay, friendly hosts and great breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hosts lovely comfortable room and food was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

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

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff and Lovely breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay and the ladies were very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

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

Lisa

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

Jeanette

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

10/10 Excellent

phillip

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

great stay

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 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

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

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

Lesley

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

Flavia

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

Amazing b&b

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

10/10 Excellent

philip

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

Short break

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Short break in York
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Charles

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

Farthings Guest House

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

8/10 Good

Dale

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

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