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The Fairfax Arms

4.0 star property
Upscale guesthouse with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Superior Suite, Hot Tub
Superior Twin Room, Ensuite
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Classic Double Room, Ensuite
Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • BarBarBar

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Main Street, Gilling East, York, England, YO62 4JH
  • Popular LocationHowardian Hills3 min drive
  • Popular LocationAmpleforth Abbey7 min drive
  • Popular LocationCastle Howard19 min drive
  • AirportLeeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)81 min drive

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Room options

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Classic Double Room, Ensuite

Classic Double Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Suite, Hot Tub

Superior Suite, Hot Tub

  • Sleeps 2

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Suite, Ensuite

Suite, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 4

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Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room, Ensuite

Superior Double Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Twin Room, Ensuite

Superior Twin Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

York

Located within a 5-minute walk of Ampleforth College Golf Club, The Fairfax Arms is within 2 miles (3 km) of Ampleforth Abbey. This 11-room, 4-star guesthouse has conveniences like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Howardian Hills - 3 min drive
  • Ampleforth Abbey - 7 min drive
  • National Trust Nunnington Hall - 10 min drive
  • Yorkshire Lavender - 11 min drive
  • Castle Howard - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Malton Station - 25 min drive
  • The nearest major airport is Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.): 70-min drive, 41.9 mi/67.5 km.

Restaurants

  • Helmsley Brewing Co - 7 min drive
  • The Plough Inn - 11 min drive
  • Grapes Inn - 12 min drive
  • The Fairfax Arms - 1 min walk
  • The Star Inn - 11 min drive

About this property

The Fairfax Arms

Upscale guesthouse with restaurant and bar/lounge
At The Fairfax Arms, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas. You can put free parking to good use if you drive. Multilingual staff is on hand to answer questions.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English, Greek

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free extended parking on site

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Spa tub

Guest services

  • Multilingual staff
  • No housekeeping service

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoke-free property

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The host will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-10:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:30 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with free extended parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

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Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at The Fairfax Arms?

The Fairfax Arms provides free cancellation on some room rates. If you'd like to learn more, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at The Fairfax Arms?

As of May 15, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Fairfax Arms on May 22, 2024 start from $141.28, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to see close to The Fairfax Arms?

This guesthouse is located in York, just steps from Ampleforth College Golf Club. You'll also find Howardian Hills and Ampleforth Abbey within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at The Fairfax Arms?

Yes, self parking and long-term parking are offered for free at the guesthouse.

Does The Fairfax Arms have a casino?

No, The Fairfax Arms doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Fairfax Arms?

No, there is no indoor pool at this guesthouse.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at The Fairfax Arms?

Couples staying at this guesthouse will appreciate amenities like a bar and a restaurant plus some accommodations include jetted bathtubs.

Does The Fairfax Arms have a hot tub?

Yes, this guesthouse has a spa tub.

Does The Fairfax Arms feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Fairfax Arms serves breakfast for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Are there connecting rooms at The Fairfax Arms?

No, this guesthouse doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to The Fairfax Arms?

The closest major airport to The Fairfax Arms is Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.), which is about 27.2 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Fairfax Arms?

No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at The Fairfax Arms.

The Fairfax Arms Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 135 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 135 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 135 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 135 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 135 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stopped for an overnight whilst visiting Castle Howard and York. Would stay again but not in the room we had (#12) as the access isn’t the best - I’m 6’ 3” and the entrance door is only about 5’ 2”. In fairness there’s no way of making it taller without extensive rework of the roof and there isn’t a headroom concern once inside the room that was lovely. The food, both in the evening and at breakfast, was excellent. Very nice complimentary chocolates in the room too.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Annual Church trip
Staff as always brilliant, so attentive! Returant, bar and room clean and comfortable. We absolutely love a trip here! Highly recommend. Food fantastic too!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ms Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
It’s nice
Very friendly staff, and set in a beautiful location. Perhaps we had high expectations, but for the price we were a little disappointed. Room 11 (a suite with a whirlpool bath) wasn’t immaculate, and it came with a few niggles. It was difficult to lock the door and there was no Sky TV as advertised - although there was no Sky remote, perhaps that was the reason. We had to ask for ironing facilities (and the plug to the iron was literally falling apart). And the shower didn’t work. To be fair, we didn’t mention the shower until we checked out the following morning due to timings. It felt like the pump had failed - I’m sure they could have fixed it had we noticed before we started getting ready to go out for the evening. It was our choice not to report it when we were getting ready because, well, we were getting ready :-) Breakfast was OK, but again not quite what we had hoped for. The saving grace, as others have mentioned, is that the bed was very comfortable and that the staff are lovely.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Patrick

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Genevieve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

jonathan jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A lovely old rural pub & guesthouse with friendly staff & comfortable rooms & good amenities with a tasty little box of welcoming chocolates. The pub offered a lovely menu of home cooked food (recommend the pie) & served a nice breakfast as well. An enjoyable stay all round.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023