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The Farthings Guest House

4.0 star property
Guesthouse with free breakfast, near Shambles

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Close to Shambles and York Minster, 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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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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Double Room, Ensuite | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Ensuite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 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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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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Superior Twin Room, Ensuite | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

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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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 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
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 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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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • York Christmas Market - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Jorvik Viking Centre - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • York Racecourse - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Shambles - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • York Minster - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

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
  • ‪BrewDog York - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Hotel du Vin York - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Farthings Guest House

Upscale guesthouse near Shambles
Close to 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

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The price is ￥12,463
￥14,956 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
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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

Food and drink

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

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • 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: 5:00 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 Monday - Sunday (noon - 1:00 PM) and Monday - Sunday (5:00 PM - 9:00 PM)
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, 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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Frequently asked questions

Is The Farthings Guest House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not 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 Farthings Guest House?

Check-in start time: 5:00 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, Shambles, and York Minster. 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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