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The Farthings Guest House

4.0 star property

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A bathroom with a large mirror, a sink, and a bottle of perfume.
A hallway with patterned carpet, a chandelier, framed artwork, and a door with a sign.
A building entrance with a white door, a sign reading "The Farthings," and potted plants outside.
A narrow alley with a row of metal chairs and tables, a green sign with a bird logo, and potted plants on a building's windowsill.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a buffet counter with various food items, and wall-mounted artwork.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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5 Nunthorpe Avenue, York, England, YO23 1PF
  • Place, York City Walls
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, York Racecourse
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Shambles
    ‪16 min walk‬

Room options

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A bedroom with two beds, a window with curtains, a chair, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wall-mounted picture.

Twin Room, Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a wardrobe, a vanity with a mirror, a television, and a painting on the wall.

Double Room, Ensuite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table, a mirror, a window with curtains, and a radiator.

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a dresser, a television, and a window with curtains.

Superior Twin Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bedroom with two beds, a dresser, a chair, a table, a radiator, a television, and a window with curtains.

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

York

At The Farthings Guest House you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of popular places like York City Walls and York Racecourse. Highlights at this Victorian guest house include free daily breakfast and free self-parking. .This smoke-free guest house offers free WiFi in public areas and luggage storage. Each morning free full breakfast is offered between 8:00 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Within a 30-minute walk of this 4-property class South Bank guest house, attractions include Shambles and York Minster.
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What's nearby

  • Bar Convent Museum - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • York Christmas Market - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • York City Walls - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • York Racecourse - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Shambles - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Ackhorne Inn - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Punch Bowl - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Golden Ball - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Windmill Inn - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Farthings Guest House

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 guest house 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 a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. This York guest house 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 transport

  • Free offsite parking within 3 metres; reservations required
  • Offsite parking; reservations required
  • Street parking available
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited number of on-site self parking 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 lift
  • 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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside 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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 on-site 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
On-site 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 on-site parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club, JCB International, debit cards, cash, mobile payments, Apple Pay and Samsung Pay. On-site 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 all 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).

Property class

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

What is the cancellation policy at The Farthings Guest House?

The Farthings Guest House offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Farthings Guest House?

Yep, The Farthings Guest House has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited (max 5 spaces per unit).

Does The Farthings Guest House serve breakfast?

Yep, guests can't get enough of the free full breakfast here! Available daily from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM, this is the perfect place to fuel up for a day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Farthings Guest House?

No, The Farthings Guest House does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Farthings Guest House?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Farthings Guest House?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Farthings Guest House Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 357 out of 515 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 126 out of 515 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 515 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 515 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 515 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean,friendly ,fantastic breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Samuel John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommended - provides everything you need for a city stay. The staff are superb people and the breakfast is brilliant.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Pete

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, lovely building, very friendly and helpful staff, only minor niggle was room was a little cramped but very minor niggle and we really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very comfortable and spotlessly clean. There shower gel, cotton wool, tissues supplied. Breakfast was lovely and all local produce. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

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 review

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 review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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 review

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 review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

kathleen

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

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

John

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

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 review

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 review

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