About this property

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 9.6 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


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
2 single beds
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 single bed
2 single beds
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1 extra-large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Brett
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely little place comfortable and clean with friendly owners,great breakfast
  • Brian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very clean and well run by Mike, great breakfast, lovely room and very convenient for all that York had to offer.
  • Sven
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very friendly and welcoming owner , brilliant room and a very comfy bed, and a great choice for breakfast,
  • Helen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Loved the original features of the property. Beautiful original stained glass in the door & window surrounds. Courtyard area was very nice and we liked our ground floor accommodation which was very comfortable and nicely decorated.
  • Iain
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Second time staying here and would definitely keep coming back! Great location, just a short walk into York city centre and on the corner of Bishopthorpe road which has nice bars, restaurants etc. Hosts are very friendly and helpful with good...
  • Junlin
    China China
    The location is fantastic, only 10-15 mins of walk to city centre. There's a nearby Sainsbury local and multiple local restaurants, very convenient. The owner cooks great and classic British breakfast. Great experience.
  • Ruth
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely host, excellent location, fabulous breakfast, comfy bed and gorgeous room.
  • Craig
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast, location and the room were all ideal. Mike the host was attentive and very helpful and allowed us to leave our case there once we checked out until we picked it up later for our train ride home.
  • Fiona
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The hotel was a beautiful old building with original features. Staff were very friendly and helpful. The breakfast choice and quality was amazing. Situated in a lovely area and just a short pleasant walk into the centre. Our room was small but...
  • Jussip
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely guest house, the owner Mike was really nice, good choice for breakfast, the location was 10 mins from train station & city. The room & ensuite were very spacious, with a large shower.

Host Information

Company review score: 9.1Based on 258 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

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.

Property information

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.

Neighbourhood information

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

House rules

Dairy Guest House takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 10:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
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 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.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events 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.