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The Bay Horse Country Inn

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A stone building with a sign reading "The Bay Horse". - The Bay Horse Country Inn (Thirsk)
A neatly made bed with white linens and black pillows, a small wooden nightstand with a vase of flowers, and framed artwork on the walls. - The Bay Horse Country Inn (Thirsk)
A hotel room with two single beds, a nightstand, a lamp, a painting on the wall, and a window with curtains. - The Bay Horse Country Inn (Thirsk)
A rustic dining area with brick walls, wooden furniture, and a variety of decorative items including a clock and hanging pots. - The Bay Horse Country Inn (Thirsk)
A stone building with a sign reading "The Bay Horse" and outdoor seating with umbrellas. - The Bay Horse Country Inn (Thirsk)
The Bay Horse Country Inn provides everything you need. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.

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9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included

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A hotel room with two single beds, a nightstand, a lamp, a painting on the wall, and a window with curtains.

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8.8 out of 10
Excellent
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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A neatly made bed with white linens and black pillows, a small wooden nightstand with a vase of flowers, and framed artwork on the walls.

Double Room, Ensuite

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Thirsk is home to The Bay Horse Country Inn. Prison and Police Museum and Courthouse Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Obelisk in Ripon Market Square and Studley Royal Park. Spa Park Maze and Jack Laugher Leisure And Wellness Centre are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling. Visit our Thirsk travel guide
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Sleights Lane, Rainton, Thirsk, England, YO7 3PX

What's nearby

  • An interior of a cathedral with high vaulted ceilings, arched windows, and rows of wooden pews.
    Ripon Cathedral
    9 min drive - 6.1 miles
  • Prison and Police Museum
    8 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • Workhouse Museum
    9 min drive - 6.3 miles
  • Ripon Racecourse
    10 min drive - 7.1 miles
  • World of James Herriot
    12 min drive - 9.7 miles

Getting around

  • Cattal Station
    16 min drive
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.)
    46 min drive

Restaurants

  • Starbucks
    8 min drive
  • The Water Rat
    7 min drive
  • The Royal Oak
    7 min drive
  • Starbucks
    6 min drive
  • The Unicorn Hotel (Wetherspoon)
    8 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom

Entertainment

  • TV

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM

Early check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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Important information

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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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Bay Horse Country Inn?

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM.

What time is check-out at The Bay Horse Country Inn?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Bay Horse Country Inn located?

Situated in Thirsk, this inn is within 6 mi (10 km) of Prison and Police Museum, Courthouse Museum, and Obelisk in Ripon Market Square. Ripon Cathedral and Spa Park Maze are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

The Bay Horse Country Inn Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.8

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 222 out of 323 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 88 out of 323 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 323 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 323 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 323 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely people, great food, nice and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Inn, staff very helpful, rooms and ammenities were perfect, well priced food and drinks.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The bed was comfortable and the breakfast was great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant host, parking away from the road, nice food. We had a room at the front in very hot weather, so had the window open and there was no noise from outside a very peaceful night. Ideal for our 1 night stay with friends.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, will stay again. Not a premier inn but that makes it nice and the people were particularly nice and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A lovely little friendly b&b over a pub with excellent service, food , accommodation and Ideal for an overnight stay. Really nice welcoming staff and good value for money. The evening meal and breakfast were excellent and good value. We will definitely consider staying again if we're in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Lovely historic building with very good meals.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Vicky

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great place to eat. Fantastic food and great service.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rachael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great service, comfy room, and delicious pub food! Would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great Stay

Lovely overnight stay, friendly service and clean and comfortable room, no complaints.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

James

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

Bank holidays stay

Amazing food and the staff was brilliant
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A quaint pub, excellent breakfast, convenient to the A1
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast was cooked especially for us each morning. Comfortable beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Most welcoming love roast dinner comfortable beds and great host
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room staff and food
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Querky little pub in a beautiful little village. Food, staff and room were great. Very welcoming locals.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely break in our journey north. Very relaxed, friendly staff and an excellent breakfast. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Mary-Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The pub was very good, food, service and everything was good. Given all relevant information at check-in was very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

ROBERT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly.Food excellent and very large portions! Large menu choice and very reasonable.Obviously very old country inn ,so allowances made for property.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the above . Friendly staff and an amazing cooked full English
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Doug

Liked: Staff & service
Room was comfortable, breakfast sets you up for the day and whilst you may have to wait a little at night with the restaurant, the homemade food on offer with a good menu is delicious. Really welcome hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Host wife and staff couldn't do enough Great pub with open fire Friendly atmosphere Excellent food good size portions You would never be hungry here Reasonable drink prices
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Excellent Pub Accomodation

Fantastic stay. Old school pub with excellent atmosphere and staff. Great food. Fully recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ian

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

Excellent village pub stay

A lovely country pub, warm, well presented room, fantastic food and friendly, helpful and welcoming staff. Recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Owner is very friendly and helpful. Peaceful location with good road links to anywhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023