This smoke-free guesthouse features free breakfast, free self-parking and free Wi-Fi in public areas. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
The free breakfast at The Farthings Guest House gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Rowntree Park. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
Free full breakfast served daily
Free WiFi
Free self-parking
Services include luggage storage and a virtual front desk
Guests have great things to say about the breakfast and the helpful staff
Just a 3-minute drive from York Racecourse and a few minutes from York Minster
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.
Guests are served a free full breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM.
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
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3 floors
Built in 1895
Smoke-free property
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
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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 at the property
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property does not have a front desk. Guests arriving after 9 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email before arrival with check-in information and lockbox information. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance. A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
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).
National rating
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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The Farthings Guest House Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 351 out of 506 reviews
10 - Excellent
351
Rating 8 - Good. 125 out of 506 reviews
8 - Good
125
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 506 reviews
6 - Okay
20
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 506 reviews
4 - Poor
6
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 506 reviews
2 - Terrible
4
9.8/10
Cleanliness
9.8/10
Staff & service
9.4/10
Amenities
9.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Andrey
1 Jan 2026
Andrey
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
8/10 Good
Ian
1 Jan 2026
Ian
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Philip
30 Dec 2025
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
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
Short walk from train station and back into town centre. Great Full english breakfast included-although not mentioned in expedia booking so reconfirm with GH . Clean and tidy property