Dairy Guest House
3 Scarcroft Road
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Why people book this hotel
“Healthy, tasty breakfast options”
“Excellent breakfast”
“Lovely room”
“Breakfast excellent, bed very comfortable but very squeaky”
“The guest house is in a great location”
“Great location within easy walking distance from the train station and into to c…”
“Great service”
“Mike is an excellent host”
“Very clean and comfortable”
“He made our stay so relaxing and the breakfast was beautiful so calm and spotles…”
Overview
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.
Traveller reviews
Jill
solo_traveller
June 21, 2026
Lovely room. Great service. The guest house is in a great location.
Steele
solo_traveller
June 5, 2026
This place is amazing in every way
Carole
couple
May 17, 2026
“Would recommend to anyone”
Beautifully decorated throughout with great artwork. Great location within easy walking distance from the train station and into to city
Tom
couple
May 14, 2026
“excellent location and bed was comfortable”
Breakfast excellent, bed very comfortable but very squeaky
Ruhama
couple
May 11, 2026
Location was good for walking into city centre. Local, independent shops and places to eat; small, well-known supermarket close by. Healthy, tasty breakfast options. Comfortable bed. Herbal teas. Chocolate treats. Hot shower with good pressure in ensuite 'bathroom'.
Jane RICHARDS
couple
May 4, 2026
Excellent breakfast. Lovely secluded courtyard for guests to use. Close to city attractions
Angela
solo_traveller
April 20, 2026
Mike is an excellent host. Cooked breakfast amazing and tasty. Very clean and comfortable.
Judi
solo_traveller
April 20, 2026
“Absolutely superb!”
I found everything exceptional! The food was very well presented! The decor was delightful! The mattress was extremely comfortable! All in all- a brilliant guest house!
Mary
solo_traveller
April 16, 2026
“Comfortable and enjoyable stay - would recommend and would visit again.”
The room was excellent - very comfortable. I liked the fact that a very pretty china mug (William Morris Strawberry Thief" design) was provided for making drinks. The bed was comfortable and the ensuite was excellent, although the toilet was at a slightly awkward angle and the area around it a little cramped. I liked the provision of tea, coffee, kettle, which was at a table I could also use as a writing desk. Breakfast was excellent on Saturday morning (Eggs Benedict) and on Sunday. Mike is a pleasant and helpful host, and there were other places apart from one's own room where guests could sit.
Amanda
couple
April 6, 2026
“Amazing little gem”
Everything was so lovely and such a personal touch from Mike. He made our stay so relaxing and the breakfast was beautiful so calm and spotlessly clean.
haynes
couple
April 2, 2026
Great location and very good host
Martin
couple
March 30, 2026
“Had a lovely stay at the guest house and the Owner was very accomodating”
Breakfast was lovely and you had a choice
Tynan
extended_group
March 23, 2026
“Comfortable, enjoyable, excellent service 👌”
We had a fabulous stay ,so clean and Michael was so attentive ,great choices for breakfast ,the fact that their was so many places to eat very close by was a real bonus ,and so close to the city .excellent night's sleep .
Andrew
couple
January 19, 2026
Breakfast was good were helpful with needs, bed was a little hard a mattress topper may help, within walking distance of town centre.
Sarah
couple
January 19, 2026
“excellent stay - thank you for looking after us so well.”
Stayed at the Dairy House for a few days at the beginning of June. Fabulous B&B in easy walking distance and excellent facilities (shops, restaurants, pubs etc) literally on the door step. There is a Sainsbury's right next door which was very handy. The Indian restaurant nearby was one of the best I've ever been too. Accommodation very modern, comfortable and we were really looked after by the owner. Would highly recommend this B&B. We were in a ground floor, very spacious, modern and exceptionally clean. Tea, coffee and biscuits replenished every day. The wine glasses with a little chocolate each day was a very nice touch too. Breakfast was fabulous, and set us up nicely for the day, in fact we didn't need lunch after bring so well fed in the morning.
Scott
couple
January 17, 2026
Lovely little place and the location was perfect, the host were really nice and friendly. Breakfast was nice, the continental breakfast was very minimal. The bed wasn't the best but generally a really lovely place to stay and would definitely stay again.
Sue
couple
January 16, 2026
“Was a lovely guest house would stay again”
Dan
solo_traveller
January 11, 2026
Great location, friendly, helpful host, a fantastic, clean, spacious room and a delicious breakfast 😊
Elisa
couple
December 22, 2025
“Cosy Christmas Trip!”
The location was perfect - 10 mins from station and 10 mins into town. It was also in a really lovely area with great cafes and shops.
Steven
couple
December 15, 2025
“Had a great time”
Very friendly
Facilities
Activities
Golf course (within 3 km)
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
Food & Drink
Breakfast options, Special diet menus (on request)
Food & drink safety
Physical distancing in dining areas, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
General
Bicycle parking, Minimarket on site, Adult only, WiFi available in all areas, Non-smoking throughout, Allergy-free room, Non-smoking rooms, Heating
Internet
Internet services, Free WiFi, WiFi
Outdoors
Sun terrace, Garden, Terrace, Outdoor furniture, Picnic area
Parking
Free parking, Parking, Street parking
Physical distancing
Physical distancing rules followed
Safety & security
Carbon monoxide detector, Carbon monoxide sources, 24-hour security, Key access, Smoke alarms, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
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, Access to health care professionals
Services
Daily housekeeping, Private check-in/check-out, Shared lounge/TV area, Express check-in/check-out, Luggage storage
Double Room - Ground Floor
This room is located in a secluded part of the house and offers accessibility for guests with limited mobility.
First Floor Double En Suite
This room features an en-suite shower room and window with a view of the courtyard.
King-Size Four-Poster Room
This fabulous room is at the front of the property with a solid panelled king-size four-poster bed.
Ground Floor Twin or Superking
Offering free toiletries, this twin/double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. This twin/double room features soundproof walls, a wardrobe, flat-screen TV, as well as chocolate for guests.
Twin Room
An en-suite bathroom, a TV with DVD player, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities are featured in this room.
Superior Single En Suite
This single room has a small double bed. It features an en-suite shower room.
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