The Farthings

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 9
Rated wonderful

Staff

9.7

About this property The Farthings is a traditional Victorian guest house built in 1895, offering comfortable, traditionally furnished rooms with free WiFi, flat‑screen TVs, hospitality trays, and complimentary Duck Island toiletries in all rooms. Location Located in a quiet residential area of York, only a 10‑minute walk from the train station, the shops, and the historic attractions of the city. The Farthings is centrally located between the racecourse and the city center and bar walls, just around the corner from the vibrant “Bishy” Road, which offers a range of bars, cafés, and restaurants. Parking Free on‑street parking is available with a permit. Permits are limited and must be booked in advance. Breakfast Experience true Yorkshire hospitality with a delicious breakfast served in the cozy dining room. The Farthings uses a wide range of locally sourced produce. A full English, continental, or vegetarian breakfast is available, accommodating most dietary requirements.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property highlights

  • Located in the top-rated area in York, this property has an excellent location score of 9.2!

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

  • FREE parking!

Availability

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Peter
United States United States
“Very pleasant b&b with pretty bedroom and pleasing breakfast the next day. It’s an easy 15 minute walk to the center, along attractive terraced streets , but there’s also a street of restaurants and pubs about 5 minutes walk away. The owners were...”
Glen
United States United States
“Excellent, quiet accommodations just a short walk from restaurants, public transport and a grocery store. The staff are phenomenal. Breakfast is fantastic in a beautiful setting.”
Craig
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Breakfast was lovely. Only a short walk to the centre.”
George
Australia Australia
“We enjoyed everything about our experience at Farthings. You know it's a special place when you first walk in and feel that you're at home. We walked into our comfy room and got to soak everything in - including the cottage core style setting....”
Paula
United States United States
“The staff were so kind and caring and made our stay so special! Breakfast was made to order each morning, traditional northern English fare to get us going for the day, with locally sourced food. I can't express how lovely the two women who ran...”
Tracy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“All the little touches, amazing place. 10 min walk to York CIty Centre and all the main attractions. Your a quick bus ride to the retail park as well. A very nice welcome loved every bit of the trip.”
Tony
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Spotless, friendly comfortable bed , lovely breakfast . Handy for pubs and buses , short walk to centre. Parked my car directly outside the accommodation .”
Sarah
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“It felt like home. Great first night sleep ever anywhere”
Catherine
United States United States
“The room was big enough and the bed was comfortable. Breakfast was good.”
Anastasia
United States United States
“Breakfast was lovely and the entire place had a charming atmosphere”

Area info

Amenities of The Farthings

Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

House rules

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Check-in
From 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Check in times at The Farthings are between 01:00 PM and 09:00 PM. It is important that you confirm your arrival time with The Farthings prior to arrival. Arrivals outside of these times may be arranged with prior notification.

Kindly note the property cannot process payments from American Express credit cards, and an alternative card will be required.

Please note that this property cannot accommodate group bookings, including same-sex parties or hen and stag parties.

Please inform The Farthings of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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