About this property
Located in a quiet residential area of York, The Farthings is a 10-minute walk from the shops and historic attractions within the walled city. It offers comfortable accommodations 10 minutes’ walk from York Rail Station, and has free Wi-Fi and free on-street parking is with a permit. These are limited, and must be booked in advance. The 4-star rooms at The Farthings are spacious, comfortable and traditionally furnished. They have carpeted floors, a flat-screen TV and DVD player, and a hospitality tray. A full English, continental or vegetarian breakfast is served in the cozy dining room using locally sourced produce. Other options include, pancakes, fresh fruit salad and croissants. The Farthings is located between York Racecourse and the center of the historic city. The Jorvik Viking Center, the Castle Museum, and the National Railway Museum are all within easy walking distance. The shops of the Shambles are about 10 minutes' walk away.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
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Guests who stayed here loved
Paula
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“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“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“It felt like home. Great first night sleep ever anywhere”
- Catherine United States“The room was big enough and the bed was comfortable. Breakfast was good.”
- Anastasia United States“Breakfast was lovely and the entire place had a charming atmosphere”
- Anders
Sweden“Good breakfast and nice staff. Wonderful pittoresque guest house and rooms. So british :-).” - Andrew United Kingdom“We liked the whole set up. Luvly room and good location. Great breakfast served efficiently and in a very friendly atmosphere. If we come to York again we wouldn't look anywhere else. Based On our experience our youngest son is already checking...”
- Marianne United Kingdom“Location was perfect a nice flat ten minute walk into York. You come out very near Clifford Tower. Parking at the Farthings was excellent got a space right outside the premises which is a bonus in York make sure you contact Helen to arrange the...”
- Lucyjane5 United Kingdom“Very friendly staff, wonderful breakfast, comfy bed.”
Area info
House rules
Child policies
Children not allowed.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
The fine print
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.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
