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The Farthings Guest House

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Close to York Racecourse and Shambles, The Farthings Guest House provides amenities like free full breakfast. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

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9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Located in South Bank, a neighborhood in York, The Farthings Guest House is near a train station. Notable landmarks in the area include Shambles and York Minster. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at York Barbican or LNER Community Stadium. Visit our York travel guide
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YO23 1PF, England, York, 5 Nunthorpe Avenue

What's nearby

  • York City Walls
    York City Walls
    14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Jorvik Viking Centre
    Jorvik Viking Centre
    14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • York Racecourse
    York Racecourse
    14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Shambles
    Shambles
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • York Minster
    York Minster
    19 min walk - 1.6 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
  • Partisan
    10 min walk
  • KFC
    6 min walk

About this property

The Farthings Guest House

  • Upscale guesthouse near Shambles
  • Close to York Racecourse 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
    • Bicycle parking, luggage storage, and smoke-free premises
    • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast and helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at The Farthings Guest House have amenities such as free WiFi.
  • More conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Hair dryers and shampoo
    • Electric kettles, heating, and housekeeping

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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

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in public areas

More

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1895
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • 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

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

Pets not 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

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.

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: 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 St. Columba's York, United Reformed Church are also within 10 minutes. York (QQY-York Train Station) is 12 minutes by foot and York Station is 13 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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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

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 351 out of 506 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 125 out of 506 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 506 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 506 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 506 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was more than could be expected! Pots of coffee, cereals, pastries, yogurt, jams and jellies and this was before the main menu. I had traditional English breakfast which was fabulous. Easy street parking clean comfortable rooms, why stay anywhere else when visiting York?!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good price Clean and perfectly suitable
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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

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

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

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

kathleen

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

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

Excellent place to stay

Very clean, well run guest house. Excellent breakfast. Convenient location, just a short walk to the city centre.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Family-run guest house with a warm welcome. Easy check-in, clean and quiet room with a comfortable bed. Excellent breakfast. Walkable from the rail station and the centre of town - both about 15-20 minutes away along roads where I felt safe. I would happily stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024