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 8.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

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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Guests who stayed here loved

Lisa
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Beautiful, immaculate property. Lovely staff, great location. Fab breakfast.
Yvonne
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Staff were very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was cooked to order and very tasteful. Rooms a little dated but comfortable enough.
Christine
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Room was great and the bed was so comfy. 5 minute walk to Christmas market and restaurant. Brilliant full English breakfast
Wilson
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Great location, nice walk into town. Breakfast excellent and staff very friendly.
Rocks
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Breakfast was brilliant and staff at check in were lovely and welcoming and informative
Julie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The staff were excellent, facilities are really good, better than we thought. Breakfast was amazing :)
Brian
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Property is about a 10 minute walk from train station and 20 into the Centre. Before getting to the Centre you go through Middlegate which also has plenty of bars and restaurants. This is a lovely property. Yes it might need some updating but it...
Ginny
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Great situation. Staff were amazing - cheerful and friendly.
David
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Cellar made into great dining room. Very clean room and en suite
Shelley
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Perfect location, only a 10 min walk to center of city. Comfortable room and delicious home cooked breakfast. Friendly staff. A home from home.

Host Information

Company review score: 9.2Based on 880 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

Food & Drink

Breakfast

  • Exceptional breakfast included with select options or available at the property for US$20.10 per person.
  • Food
    Bread • Butter • Eggs • Yogurt • Fruit • Local specialities • Cooked/warm meals • Jam • Cereal
  • Drinks
    Coffee • Tea • Hot chocolate • Fruit juice
  • Menu style
    Buffet • À la carte • Breakfast to go
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Meals • Facilities

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
American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestroCash
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.