Located just 20 minutes' walk from York Minster, The Dairy is a converted town dairy set in a restored and upgraded Victorian townhouse with many original features. It is 15 minutes' walk from the Shambles. Each individually styled room has a TV with a DVD player, hot drink facilities, mineral water, a hairdryer and an alarm clock. You will also find toiletries in the rooms. Every morning, guests will enjoy a traditional English breakfast with locally sourced produce, York bacon and sausages, free range eggs and York honey. A lighter option with cereals and yoghurt is also available. Local attractions include York Racecourse, 1.5 miles away, while the National Railway Museum is 1.1 miles away. Fulford Golf Club is 2 miles away and York Railway Station is 0.6 mile away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 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 9.4

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

Breakfast info

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

FREE parking!


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
2 single beds
2 single beds
or
1 extra-large double bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
9.1
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Lukasz
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    SUPERB location.SUPERB room.SUPERB breakfast and SUPERB staff. Thank you
  • Jackie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Perfect base. Clear parking instructions and information. Friendly staff
  • Jennifer
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very friendly and comfortable and a fabulous location.

Host Information

9.5
9.5
Host review score
Host review score

The Dairy Guest House is a lovingly restored and upgraded Victorian town house, retaining its character and original features, such as stained and etched glass windows, pitch pine doors and staircase, cast iron fire grates and wonderfully ornate ceiling roses and cornices. The Dairy is set around a flower-filled, smoke-free courtyard, with charming cottage styled rooms which offer warmth and welcome.
I initially trained as a primary school teacher and after 30 years living in London decided that the pull of family and the county of my birth was too strong to resist so I bought the Dairy in early 2014 and have spent the past several years gently peeling away layers of tired decoration to reveal the buildings original Victorian features.
The Dairy is located on the corner of Bishopthorpe Road, 'Bishy Road' to the locals was awarded best local High Street of the year 2015. We are a thriving community with cafes, shops and restaurants and just a 10 minute walk from the city centre.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Dairy Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Terrace
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Special diet menus (on request)
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
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Adult only
  • Minimarket on site
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

Dairy Guest House takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 10:00 to 20:00

Check-out

Until 10:30

 

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 room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash Cash Dairy Guest House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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

Guests are able to drop off their bags between 10:00 and 12:00 instead of requesting an early check-in.

Breakfast is served each morning from 08:15.

Please inform Dairy Guest House 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.

FAQs about Dairy Guest House

  • Dairy Guest House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 3 km)

  • Room options at Dairy Guest House include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Single
    • Twin/Double

  • The prices at Dairy Guest House 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 Dairy Guest House is from 10:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

  • Dairy Guest House is 1,000 yards from the centre of York. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at Dairy Guest House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.9).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free