About this property

Backing onto a pretty square, this Grade II listed house within a Victorian terrace has been lovingly restored to retain the ambiance of a private home with elegant rooms. Holmwood House features a comfortable sitting room with an open fire. Breakfast is their speciality, with a wide selection including Craster kippers. Special diets can be catered for with prior arrangement. Holmwood House is west of the city walls, which are just a short walk away. The wonderful York Minster and The Shambles, as well as the Jorvik Viking Centre, the Railway Museum and many other attractions are within easy walking distance. York Racecourse is 2 minutes' drive away. It is also conveniently located for the railway station, for easy access to the Yorkshire countryside, Scarborough and Whitby, as well as the beaches at Filey and Robin Hood's Bay, and the uplands of the Wolds, the Moors and the Dales.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet, Breakfast to go

    • Private parking available on-site


Availability

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

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Vikki
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good location only 10 min walk from the station. Very clean and staff was lovely. Breakfast was 5*
  • Ruiz
    Canada Canada
    From the moment we entered the Holmwood House, we were greeted with a warm smile. Very friendly staff with great recommendations. Breakfast was exceptional. Highly recommend staying here with your partner, we were here to celebrate our 15th...
  • Jason
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely period property, comfortable bed , Parking , location...
  • Kate
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I loved staying here. Friendly, great breakfasts, and a great view from windows at the top of the house.
  • Shirl
    Australia Australia
    Breakfast was great. Loved room 2 at the front, even though at the entrance it was quiet and we had great nights sleep. Friendly helpful staff
  • Sara
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    We arrived earlier than planned and did not have to wait for our room. Parking was onsite and plentiful. Breakfast was excellent and freshly prepared. Although not in the centre the bus was close by and very frequent. Good location.
  • Brian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Stayed as our daughter was graduating and this hotel was handily located, the accommodation was clean and comfortable with good facilities. We didn't try breakfast as we had an early start. Good base for York centre
  • Claire
    Germany Germany
    The owners and staff we so accommodating! The breakfast was delicious and the room was lovely.
  • Shane
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Bed was very comfy, room had everything i needed and the staff were very helpful and friendly.
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Comfortable beds and big spacious room with good shower we

Host Information

Company review score: 9.2Based on 948 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

Holmwood House is a grade 2 listed town house. It is a family run AA 4 star bed and breakfast, owned and managed by the same family for 9 years. All produce for our lovely breakfast is sourced locally and our rooms are all individually designed. We are very proud of what we do.

Languages spoken

English,French

Property surroundings

House rules

Holmwood House Guest Accommodation takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
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 of any age are welcome.

Children 3 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Extra bed upon request
£20 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
2 - 5 years
Extra bed upon request
£20 per child, per night
6+ years
Extra bed upon request
£30 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

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

Payment Information:

The hotel does not accept American Express.

As Holmwood House is a Grade 2 listed building, please be aware that the hotel has no lift. If you require a room on a lower floor, please request using the Special Requests section.

There are special discounts for children under the age of 16 sharing a room with 2 adults.

Please note that this property is unable to take group bookings of 4 rooms or more.

We have a car park to the rear of the property. Parking spaces are limited, and we ask you to reserve a space prior to arrival. The current rate for parking is £10 per day.

Late arrivals by key code entry are accepted by prior arrangement only.

Please inform Holmwood House Guest Accommodation 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.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.