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The Farthings Guest House

4.0 star property
4-star Victorian guest house near Shambles

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Property entrance
Free daily full breakfast
Interior entrance
Hallway

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi

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5 Nunthorpe Avenue, York, England, YO23 1PF
  • Place, Rowntree Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, York Racecourse
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Shambles
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)
    ‪62 min drive‬

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Twin Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room, Ensuite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Twin Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 129 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Single Room, Shared Bathroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 120 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

York

South Bank stay.Your stay at this South Bank guesthouse places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Shambles and York Minster. Rowntree Park and Bar Convent Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Rowntree Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • York Christmas Market - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • York City Walls - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • York Racecourse - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Shambles - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Punch Bowl - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Golden Ball - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Windmill Inn - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Partisan - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Swan - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Farthings Guest House

4-star Victorian guest house near Shambles
Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star York guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1895
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site
The Farthings Guest House offers 9 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. This York guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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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
  • Offsite parking; reservations required
  • Street parking available
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking (max 5 spaces per unit)

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM

Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in public areas

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • 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

There is no front desk at this property
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; access will be through a private entrance
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Lockbox, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are not allowed at this property from January to December. The rest of the year they 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, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Apple Pay and Samsung Pay
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, debit cards, cash, mobile payments, Apple Pay, and Samsung Pay. 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.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Farthings Guest House to the airport?

The Farthings Guest House is 30.1 mi (41-min drive) away from the Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Farthings Guest House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Farthings Guest House.

Does The Farthings Guest House offer free breakfast?

The Farthings Guest House offers free full breakfast every day from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Farthings Guest House?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at The Farthings Guest House?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Farthings Guest House?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does The Farthings Guest House have a pool?

The Farthings Guest House does not have a pool.

Does The Farthings Guest House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is The Farthings Guest House to downtown York?

The Farthings Guest House is 0.7 mi away from York.

The Farthings Guest House Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 353 out of 510 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 126 out of 510 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 510 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 510 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 510 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Brilliant stay,clean room parking fine Staff lovely and attentive
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Happy with our stay. Room was comfortable and the food options at breakfast were plentiful
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Pam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was lovely and clean and tidy. The staff were very friendly and welcoming and the breakfasts were beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely better than excellent!! Staff, room, facilities, friendly, impeccable. Location also fantastic. Cannot rate highly enough.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was spotless and tastefully decorated. Small ensuite but quite adequate. Breakfast excellent Staff friendly and helpful Absolutely nothing to complain about
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kathleen

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

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Parking outside with pre arranged permit . Breakfast cooked to perfection. Staff very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christoph

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

Amazing place

Amazing place! I will try to stay there again! Very friendly owners and helpful owners! Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cordy

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

Fantastic!

Absolutely fantastic place to stay. The host and team were really friendly and helpful, breakfast was delicious, the place was easy to get to. It was an all round fabulous experience, and I felt incredibly safe
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Len

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Helpful and cheerful staff. Allowed us to leave luggage for free after checking out
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CATRIONA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a lovely weekend stay at The Farthings. A warm, friendly abode just a 20 min walk from the centre of York in a lovely suburb of the city.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles-Alexandre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, well maintained and a very nice host. Highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good for parking. close to center, nice room with xcellant staff and a great breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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