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The Farthings Guest House

Name: The Farthings Guest House
Address: 5 Nunthorpe Avenue, York, England, YO23 1PF, York, GB

★★★★·8.9/ 10Recommended

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📍5 Nunthorpe Avenue, York, England, YO23 1PF · York ↗

📞441423789189·Official site ↗

Free breakfastLuggage storageFree WiFiStreet parkingFree breakfastOffsite parking reservations requiredAll 16 facilities +

Review

Official

Located in a quiet residential area, The Farthings is a 4-star guest house offering a welcoming base for exploring York. The property is situated within a 10-to-15-minute walk of the city centre and key attractions. This adults-only guest house provides complimentary on-site parking and free Wi-Fi for all guests. A key feature is the award-winning Yorkshire breakfast, prepared with locally sourced ingredients and served daily. Accommodation includes a variety of room types, from singles to kingsize rooms, with a choice of en-suite or shared bathroom facilities. All rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV and tea and coffee-making facilities. The Farthings Guest House is a 12-minute walk from York Railway Station and a 13-minute walk from York Racecourse. The historic street, Shambles, is a 16-minute walk away, while the iconic York Minster can be reached in approximately 17 minutes on foot.

Guest scores & sentiment

From 120 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-19

Guests highly praise the excellent breakfast quality and Helen’s warm, personalized hospitality. Rooms are compact but clean and cozy, located in a quiet area within walking distance of the city centre with free parking permits. Main drawbacks include small room/bathroom sizes, occasional shared facilities, thin walls causing noise, and spotty Wi-Fi. Overall, an outstanding stay for those seeking a charming, home-like B&B experience.

Dimension scores · cross-source

Service10.0

Value9.0

Location9.0

＋ PraisedExcellent breakfast · Friendly service · Quiet and comfortable · Convenient location

－ ComplaintsTiny bathrooms · Poor soundproofing · Dated facilities · Unstable Wi-Fi

KEYIdeal for travelers seeking a charming, home-like B&B with exceptional breakfast and host service. Verify bathroom type when booking, as rooms are compact.

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Room types · 6

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Superior Twin Room, Ensuite

2 × Twin bed20 ㎡up to 2

2 Twin Beds215 sq feet Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - Flat-screen TV Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and electric kettle Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and free toiletriesPractical - Guidebooks, electrical adapters/chargers, and restaurant dining guideComfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and heatingNeed to Know - Housekeeping on requestNon-Smoking

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Double Room, Ensuite

1 × Double bed14 ㎡up to 2

1 Double Bed151 sq feet Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - Flat-screen TV Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and electric kettle Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and free toiletriesPractical - Guidebooks, electrical adapters/chargers, and restaurant dining guideComfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and heatingNeed to Know - Housekeeping on requestNon-Smoking

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Twin Room, Ensuite

2 × Twin bed14 ㎡up to 2

2 Twin Beds151 sq feet Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - Flat-screen TV Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and electric kettle Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and free toiletriesPractical - Guidebooks, electrical adapters/chargers, and restaurant dining guideComfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and heatingNeed to Know - Housekeeping on requestNon-Smoking

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom

1 × Double bed12 ㎡up to 2

1 Double Bed129 sq feet Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - Flat-screen TV Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and electric kettle Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets Bathroom - Shared bathroom, bathrobes, free toiletries, and a hair dryerPractical - Guidebooks, electrical adapters/chargers, and restaurant dining guideComfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and heatingNeed to Know - Housekeeping on requestNon-Smoking

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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

2 × Twin bed12 ㎡up to 2

2 Twin Beds129 sq feet Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - Flat-screen TV Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and electric kettle Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets Bathroom - Shared bathroom, bathrobes, free toiletries, and a hair dryerPractical - Guidebooks, electrical adapters/chargers, and restaurant dining guideComfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and heatingNeed to Know - Housekeeping on requestNon-Smoking

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Single Room, Shared Bathroom

1 × Twin bed11 ㎡up to 1

1 Twin Bed120 sq feet Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - Flat-screen TV Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker and electric kettle Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets Bathroom - Shared bathroom, bathrobes, free toiletries, and a hair dryerPractical - Guidebooks, electrical adapters/chargers, and restaurant dining guideComfort - Fresh bed sheets (on request), fresh towels (on request), and heatingNeed to Know - Housekeeping on requestNon-Smoking

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The Farthings Guest House

Guest scores & sentiment

Room types · 6

Superior Twin Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

Twin Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Single Room, Shared Bathroom

Facilities · 16

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