This smoke-free guesthouse features a restaurant, a bar/lounge and free breakfast. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include multilingual staff assistance.
The Fairfax Arms offers 11 accommodations.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
During your stay at The Fairfax Arms, you're just a quick walk from Ampleforth College Golf Club. Free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking are available.
Free breakfast offered
Free Wi-Fi in some public areas
Free self-parking and extended parking
Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
Amenities include multilingual staff
Just a 4-minute walk from Ampleforth College Golf Club and a 3-minute drive from Howardian Hills
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served. WiFi is free in public spaces.
Self parking is free.
This 4-star York guest house is smoke free.
Guests are served a free breakfast.
The Fairfax Arms has a restaurant on site.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free extended parking on site
Limited on-site self parking
Food and drink
Free breakfast available
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Things to do
Hot tub
Guest services
Multilingual staff
Accessibility
No lift
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Smoke-free property
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:30 AM
Special check-in instructions
The host will greet guests on arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Host will greet you
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Payment types at the property
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
This property accepts credit cards
The host will greet guests on arrival.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the property's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
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The Fairfax Arms Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 119 out of 173 reviews
10 - Excellent
119
Rating 8 - Good. 40 out of 173 reviews
8 - Good
40
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 173 reviews
6 - Okay
11
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 173 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 173 reviews
2 - Terrible
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
9.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Paul
15 Feb 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stay there every time we are in the area, welcome stay. Love the place, good food.
Paul
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Blair
26 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I travel for work and I'll definitely book for here again. Staff friendly, great atmosphere, clean room, bed was too soft for me but I slept well, overall a great wee place
A lovely old rural pub & guesthouse with friendly staff & comfortable rooms & good amenities with a tasty little box of welcoming chocolates. The pub offered a lovely menu of home cooked food (recommend the pie) & served a nice breakfast as well. An enjoyable stay all round.
Very nice room with jacuzzi bath, room allowed dogs and easy external access.
Food was excellent- both dinner and breakfast. Good atmosphere in the bar
Staff as always brilliant, so attentive! Returant, bar and room clean and comfortable. We absolutely love a trip here! Highly recommend. Food fantastic too!
This hotel was perfect for our trip to Ampleforth. The room was perfect and the staff were amazing. We had a wonderful evening meal in the restaurant and the bar area is very pleasant with many friendly locals. The breakfast was to dye for. Thank you so much for a wonderful stay
Staff very friendly and accommodating. Lovely room and comfortable sleep. Nice little touches like the welcome chocolates.
Love the decor throughout.
Evening meal and breakfast were both fabulous. Service was excellent.
Cashed in some one key points for night away . Took the scenic route from Gateshead and visited Richmond , Aysgarth Falls , Grassington and Thirsk on the way .
Had a couple of beers in the beer garden , freshened up then a gorgeous meal in the orangery.
So glad we had booked as they were turning people away !
The staff were excellent- friendly , courteous and attentive.
Lovely relaxing night away , helped by the English heatwave .
Second time we've stayed and can't wait to go back. The food here is delicious. I cannot recommend it enough. We stayed in the superior suite again and it was delightful. Such a comfy bed to.sleep onand just a lovely stay in general. Staff were excellent and extremely friendly. Location is lovely and very quiet, but worth the journey. You need to stay here and eat here