Avondale Guest House
61 Bishopthorpe Road
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Why people book this hotel
“The breakfast selection was brilliant, and the full English was one of the best …”
“I must mention the breakfasts”
“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 host creating a relaxed friendly atmosphere and a good hearty breakfast”
“Absolutely fantastic attention, very kind and friendly treatment, with plenty of…”
“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…”
“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
Maxine
couple
March 11, 2024
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.
Jeanette
solo_traveller
March 3, 2024
“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
Luis
solo_traveller
February 26, 2024
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.
Joy
family_with_children
February 22, 2024
“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!
Laura
couple
February 18, 2024
“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
Melissa
couple
February 18, 2024
“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 🥰
Emre
couple
February 12, 2024
“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.
Dawn
couple
February 12, 2024
“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
Nicole
couple
November 2, 2023
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.
Sandra
family_with_children
August 14, 2023
“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
Matthew
couple
August 14, 2023
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.
Guest
solo_traveller
April 4, 2023
“So nice”
Stuffs are very nice. And the room is warm. With delicious breakfast
Gary
solo_traveller
November 4, 2022
“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.
Monika
family_with_children
October 30, 2022
Location, and the host Carole was amazing
Caroline
family_with_children
October 27, 2022
“perfect short trip stay”
it was homely staff were lovely
David
couple
October 23, 2022
“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.
Chris
solo_traveller
October 18, 2022
“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😋
Peter
solo_traveller
September 13, 2022
“Best little guest house”
Exceptional little guest house. I was made to feel so welcome. The breakfasts are fabulous
Helen
couple
August 24, 2022
“everything excellent”
restaurants and bars nearby
Dorothy
couple
July 29, 2022
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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