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Avondale Guest House

Guest house

61 Bishopthorpe Road

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Why people book this hotel

Breakfast available
12 mentions

The breakfast selection was brilliant, and the full English was one of the best …

I must mention the breakfasts

Great location
10 mentions

It was a very handy short walking distance from the town

All in all, a lovely house, a warm welcome, great food and a convenient location…

Friendly staff
9 mentions

Friendly host creating a relaxed friendly atmosphere and a good hearty breakfast

Absolutely fantastic attention, very kind and friendly treatment, with plenty of…

Comfortable rooms
9 mentions

Very comfortable accommodation, definitely one of the highlights of my trip

Our room was a good size for two of us with plenty of drawer space and a small w…

Clean rooms
7 mentions

The room was clean and very comfortable bed

Carole and Wendy were so welcoming, and the B&B was spotless

Overview

With an extensive and award-winning breakfast menu, the Avondale Guest House offers bright rooms just a 10-minute walk from the centre of York. Guests have use of free Wi-Fi throughout. Should guests want to visit the famous Stonegate and York Minster, these are a pretty 20-minute walk across the river and along the cobbled streets of the main shopping area. Rooms at the Avondale are individually decorated and all are en suite. Guests arrive to fresh flowers in their room, as well as a well-stocked hospitality tray, complimentary toiletries and a TV. There are 6 breakfast options including "American" and "Mediterranean", and there is even the speciality whisky porridge to try. Each is prepared using locally sourced produce and served in the dining room with its traditional feature fireplace. York Railway Station and the National Railway Museum are a 20-minute walk away. A 10-minute stroll away guests will find the medieval walls, Rowntrees Park and York Castle Museum.

Traveller reviews

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Maxine

couple

March 11, 2024

9

Friendly host creating a relaxed friendly atmosphere and a good hearty breakfast. She had lots of knowledge on the local area. It was a very handy short walking distance from the town.

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Jeanette

solo_traveller

March 3, 2024

10

Worth staying here

Carole and Wendy were absolutely amazing, they made me feel very welcome and were happy to help whatever the situation. The breakfast selection was brilliant, and the full English was one of the best I have ever had I really enjoyed my stay there

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Luis

solo_traveller

February 26, 2024

10

Absolutely fantastic attention, very kind and friendly treatment, with plenty of small touches to make you feel instantly at home. Very comfortable accommodation, definitely one of the highlights of my trip.

J

Joy

family_with_children

February 22, 2024

10

Like staying with friends, a real home from home

The house is really lovely, beautifully furnished and decorated in a contemporary style which complemented the Victorian design. Our room was a good size for two of us with plenty of drawer space and a small wardrobe. We had a kettle and tea/coffee with fresh milk - a welcome change from those small plastic pots of UHT milk! Lovely biscuits, chocolates and fresh flowers in the room - the small details made us feel special and makes the difference between a personal approach and a bland hotel chain. The Guest House really was a home from home. Carole and Wendy were warm and welcoming and treated us like old friends. We had some laughs with them, a very friendly pair. I must mention the breakfasts! A lovely choice of hot food to accompany cereals, fruit, toast and a great selection of jams and marmalade, all made locally. We especially loved having salmon fillet for Sunday breakfast, what a treat! All in all, a lovely house, a warm welcome, great food and a convenient location for all York's attractions. A short walk from the property were the city walls and it is just a short walk to the city centre. There is a bus stop a few yards down the road from the property. Highly recommended!

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Laura

couple

February 18, 2024

10

Would absolutely recommend to anyone. Will definitely be back to see Carole and Wendy again. (The owners). Made it a ver

The room was clean and very comfortable bed

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Melissa

couple

February 18, 2024

10

Relaxing and so welcoming, we'll be back!

Carole and Wendy were so welcoming, and the B&B was spotless! There are little touches that make such a difference to providing a comfortable and relaxing stay. The breakfast was delicious, and so many options to choose from. They cater for all dietary requirements. We will be back to stay again soon! Thank you both for such a lovely weekend 🥰

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Emre

couple

February 12, 2024

10

We will definitely stay there again.

The service was amazing. We are welcomed warmly and the Carol was really nice. The rooms were really cozy and very clean. Overall it was just like you were staying in your home. Carol gave us information about the city and the activities that are going on. She gave us tips about local restaurants and bars. The breakfast was amazing. One of the best breakfast in town and the you won't need to book another place. The location is quite but it is really close to the city center. You can reach to the city center with 15min of walk.

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Dawn

couple

February 12, 2024

10

Little gem, ideal location for exploring york

Clean, comfortable, well-maintained room. Lovely people, very warm and welcoming, Dellicious breakfast. Easy walking distance of the city. Idea location

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Nicole

couple

November 2, 2023

10

Great location, just a short walk into the centre. The owner is lovely and very knowledgeable about the area. She talked us through a lot of the history and places to visit on arrival, which we appreciated as we had never visited York before and also being very into history ourselves. The guesthouse is spotlessly clean, and the room was very cosy.

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Sandra

family_with_children

August 14, 2023

10

Best guest house in york

very clean exceptional service first class breakfast with lots of choices staff so welcoming and helpful and friendly lots of little nice touches in the rooms plenty choice of toiletries etc and lovely tea tray with fresh milk that was kept in a cold flask choise of biscuits and chocolates.room and bed clean and comfy nice decor

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Matthew

couple

August 14, 2023

10

Was such a lovely place very well decorated so clean and Carole and wendy are so helpful and friendly would recommend. And breakfast is amazing.

S

Guest

solo_traveller

April 4, 2023

10

So nice

Stuffs are very nice. And the room is warm. With delicious breakfast

G

Gary

solo_traveller

November 4, 2022

8

Carole was a great host as was Wendy. She was very considerate to my needs and catered for my dietary needs as a vegan b

very well maintained, nicely decorated and in a good position. It has a homely feel.

M

Monika

family_with_children

October 30, 2022

9

Location, and the host Carole was amazing

C

Caroline

family_with_children

October 27, 2022

10

perfect short trip stay

it was homely staff were lovely

D

David

couple

October 23, 2022

10

Anywhere in York from here

Great people. Food was well prepared and a nice variety. The owners were informative and very personable. The location was great with just a short walk to many interesting locations.

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Chris

solo_traveller

October 18, 2022

9

The best possible hosts in a gorgeous old house with sumptuous breakfast

good location in York, amazing staff and a breakfast that means you can skip lunch😋

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Peter

solo_traveller

September 13, 2022

10

Best little guest house

Exceptional little guest house. I was made to feel so welcome. The breakfasts are fabulous

H

Helen

couple

August 24, 2022

10

everything excellent

restaurants and bars nearby

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Dorothy

couple

July 29, 2022

10

Breakfast was excellent whiskey porridge was lovely....Carol and Wendy couldn't do enough to help us....Will definitely go again. Was only about 15 minutes walk into York but you could get a bus just outside.

Facilities

Cleanliness & disinfecting

Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay

Food & Drink

Special diet menus (on request), Breakfast options

Food & drink safety

All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Physical distancing in dining areas

General

Non-smoking throughout, Bicycle parking, Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Heating

Internet

WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services

Parking

Parking, Free parking, Private parking, Street parking

Physical distancing

Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed

Safety & security

Carbon monoxide detector, 24-hour security, Smoke alarms, Fire extinguishers

Safety features

Face masks for guests available, Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available

Services

Daily housekeeping, Luggage storage

Double Room

Looking out on the front of the property, this en suite bedroom features tea/coffee-making facilities, digital TV and Wi-Fi access.

Max 2 guests 16 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Double Room - Top Floor

This bright and pretty second floor attic room has an en suite area which is light and airy. The room features fresh flowers, a digital TV, and free Wi-Fi, along with tea and coffee making facilities and an iPod docking station.

Max 2 guests 11 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Small Double Room - First Floor

With a modern en suite at the front of the property, this room comes with tea/coffee-making facilities, digital TV and Wi-Fi access.

Max 2 guests 12 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
King or Twin Room

Overlooking the courtyard garden to the rear of the property, this en suite room features tea/coffee-making facilities, digital TV and Wi-Fi access.

Max 2 guests 12 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Large Double or Twin Room

The family room is on the second floor, and is light and airy, with views to the city and the minster. Fresh flowers are provided, along with tea/coffee making facilities, a digital TV, and Wi-Fi access. There is a cot and highchair available should you need them.

Max 3 guests 23 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Single Room

Located at the back of the house on the 1st floor, this en suite room comes with tea/coffee-making facilities, digital TV and Wi-Fi access.

Max 1 guests 8 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 12:00 to 18:00
Check-outFrom 10:00 until 10:30
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printPlease provide an arrival time with your reservation. Parking is on a permit basis in an allotted bay and the hotel needs to allocate a each permit for the time required.Please inform 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.
Last updated: Apr 10, 2024, 7:14 PM

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