The Farthings Bed & Breakfast - York
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Overview
4-star Victorian guest house with Visit England Breakfast Award in York
Amenities & Services
The Farthings offers free on-street parking with a permit that guests must book in advance. The guest house provides daily maid service and complimentary Duck Island toiletries in all rooms. Guests receive a comprehensive information pack about York, including maps and attraction details.
Rooms & Accommodations
Each room at The Farthings is individually decorated to reflect Victorian character, with traditional furnishings and hospitality trays. Accommodation ranges from double rooms to large twin rooms, with some rooms offering ground-floor access for accessibility. Every room includes a flat-screen TV and a hospitality tray with tea, coffee, hot chocolate, and cookies.
Dining & Breakfast
The Farthings uses locally sourced produce for its breakfast, earning a Visit England Breakfast Award. Guests choose from a full English, continental, or vegetarian breakfast, with gluten-free options available. Breakfast is served buffet-style in the cozy dining room, with a choice of booking times at 8:15 AM or 9:15 AM.
Location & Nearby Attractions
The Farthings is located in a quiet residential cul-de-sac, a 10-minute walk from York city center. Major attractions within walking distance include York Minster, the National Railway Museum, and The Shambles. Nearby Bishy Road offers a range of independent shops, bars, cafés, and restaurants.
Sustainability & Policies
The Farthings is a non-smoking establishment throughout, with CCTV in common areas and fire extinguishers and smoke alarms installed. The guest house provides an invoice upon request and offers luggage storage for guests. For parking, a limited number of free on-street permits are available and must be booked in advance.
- Accolades: 4-star rating from VisitEngland.com and a Visit England Breakfast Award
- Location: 10-minute walk from York city center, near York Minster and The Shambles
- Parking: Free on-street parking with permit (bookable in advance)
- Breakfast: Locally sourced, award-winning breakfast with vegetarian and gluten-free options
- Rooms: Victorian-style individually decorated rooms with Duck Island toiletries
- Services: Daily maid service, luggage storage, and local tourist information packs
Rooms and availability
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:2 Single beds1 Double bed
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:2 Single beds
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Heating
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:2 Single beds1 King Size Bed
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Essential information about The Farthings Bed & Breakfast
| 💵 Lowest room price | 142 US$ |
| 📏 Distance to center | 100 yd |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 29.8 mi |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Leeds Bradford, LBA |
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