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
9.2
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
8.8
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Barnsley
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast was great, room was nice and clean close to the centre. Fantastic B&B
  • Mark
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The room was spacious clean and neatly furnished . The breakfast is excellent
  • Jayne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    They went that extra mile in helping with even leaving a small map of York and circled the main attractions on it. Very helpful, breakfast was great to start the day off.

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

Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

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

Check-in

From 13:00 to 22:00

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 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 Solo JCB Diners Club Cash The Farthings 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

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

  • Guests staying at The Farthings can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.4).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

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

  • Room options at The Farthings include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Family

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

    • 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.

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