The Sycamore Guest House

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Scored 8.8
Rated excellent

Staff

9.8

This elegant Edwardian townhouse, built around 1904, is a small family-run guest house in York. It is a 5-minute walk through the Museum Gardens to the Minster and city center. The rooms feature tea and coffee making facilities, a flat-screen TV and free WiFi. Every morning, guests will enjoy a selection of breakfast options including full English breakfast. The Sycamore Guest House is 10 minutes' walk or a short taxi ride from York Railway Station with its excellent rail links to the rest of England. The guest house also offers guaranteed on-street parking opposite the house at the end of the cul-de-sac.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Private Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • 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 9.7!

  • Private Parking Available On Site

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Felix
Germany Germany
“Very friendly owner, beautiful rooms, quiet but close to center location, delicious breakfast”
Allison-jerry
United States United States
“Spiros was a fantastic host, gregarious, helpful. He genuinely seemed concerned about our comfort. Breakfast was great location is quite awesome and there is dedicated street parking which makes it quite convenient.”
Art
United States United States
“The location is excellent – – we were able to walk to the Yorkminster and the meeting point for the Mountain goat Tours. The dining room has a designated table for each room, and the tables are very nicely set with quality tableware. Breakfast is...”
John
United States United States
“Quiet setting just outside of the busy tourist area. A real bed and breakfast, with a traditional full English breakfast.”
Burns
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The family vintage vibe. Lovely smell of cooked breakfast in the morning. Quiet location and close to city. We felt safe. Very friendly hosts that made us feel very welcome”
Cassidy
United States United States
“Absolutely lovely stay. The owners (The Old Greek and his daughter) were warm and welcoming, and the residence has so much charm and character. Centrally located yet quiet, it was the perfect area to enjoy York. The breakfast was excellent as...”
Michael
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely rooms in a great location. Really looked after by the owners, with delicious breakfast too”
Martin
Germany Germany
“A very charming guesthouse with an even more charming host. The place radiates the idiosyncratic English B&B feeling, being set in a Victorian townhouse, with breakfast in a lounge / dining room with fireplace etc. Highly recommended also for its...”
Endhouse
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely place, about 15 minutes steady walk to York Minster. Very homely, comfortable and clean. Spiro's the owner is a great guy, very friendly, nothing too much trouble. Very tasty cooked breakfast, plenty of choice with also choice of cereals,...”
Metyasari
Indonesia Indonesia
“I like the architecture of the house, vintage home Interiors, so homy. For those who do not want to stay in a luxury hotel, this one is perfect. The host is incredibly warm, helpful and nice. The breakfast is delicious.”

Area info

Amenities of The Sycamore Guest House

Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities

  • Private Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 8 are welcome.

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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.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs £2 per day.

Street parking £ 3 .00 Per day.

Please inform The Sycamore Guest House 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.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

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