Situated 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 accommodation 10 minutes’ walk from York Rail Station, and has free Wi-Fi and free on-street parking. 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 cosy dining room using locally sourced produce. Other options include kippers, pancakes, fresh fruit salad and croissants. The Farthings is located between York Racecourse and the centre of the historic city. The Jorvik Viking Centre, 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in York, this property has an excellent location score of 9.2

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

FREE parking!


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
or
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
8.9
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Cheryl
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The breakfast was excellent. Loved the little touches made to our room to make it special for us.
  • Charmaine
    Australia Australia
    amazing, delicious breakfast, comfortable bed and clean room, had all the facilities needed, friendly and lively staff
  • M
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Really friendly proprietor (Helen). Very quirky place to stay, nicely furnished. Room very good and clean. The breakfast was amazing.
  • Nicola
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely, warm and cozy Friendly staff, clean, tidy, good location Breakfast all local she freshly cooked Would stay again, which I don’t often say about places
  • Leonie
    Australia Australia
    Stunning property. Great location. Wonderful breakfast. We had a fantastic stay
  • Barry
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Perfect 👍 good service , and felt comfortable in the place
  • Mary
    Canada Canada
    Breakfast excellent. Room very comfortable. Slept well! 10 minute easy walk to walled city.
  • Clare
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    They room was lovely and very comfortable All clean and fresh Breakfast was delicious with fresh fruit breads and cereal, good choice of breakfast all cooked fresh.. Helen was very welcoming and definitely would stay again
  • Mags
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything went very well Fantastic service Tasty breakfast Superb location All staff very friendly
  • M
    Maxine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent service and the breakfasts were exceptional. Lovely extra little touches finished the weekend of perfectly.

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Farthings
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is needed).
  • Street parking
Services
  • Luggage storage
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Adult only
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
The Farthings takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 13:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBMaestroSoloCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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.

Please inform The Farthings in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

FAQs about The Farthings

  • The Farthings is 1,050 yards from the centre of York. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The Farthings offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Room options at The Farthings include:

      • Double
      • Twin
      • Family

    • Guests staying at The Farthings can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.7).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Full English/Irish
      • Vegetarian
      • Vegan
      • Gluten-free
      • Buffet
      • À la carte

    • The prices at The Farthings may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Check-in at The Farthings is from 13:00, and check-out is until 10:00.