The Sycamore Guest House

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Scored 8.8
Rated fabulous

Excellent location!

9.7

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About this property

This elegant Edwardian townhouse, built around 1904, is a small family-run guest house in York. It is a 5-minute walk through the Museum Gardens to the Minster and city centre. The rooms feature tea and coffee making facilities, a flat-screen TV and free WiFi. Every morning, guests will enjoy a selection of breakfast options including full English breakfast. The Sycamore Guest House is 10 minutes' walk or a short taxi ride from York Railway Station with its excellent rail links to the rest of England. The guest house also offers guaranteed on-street parking opposite the house at the end of the cul-de-sac.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Private parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in York, this property has an excellent location score of 9.7

  • Private parking available on-site

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Availability

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1 extra-large double bed
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2 single beds
1 large double bed
1 double bed
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1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Mike
Australia Australia
“Great location, friendly staff and a great breakfast to start the day.”
Eden
Australia Australia
“The cooked breakfast was fabulous and served with great care. My room was comfortable and clean, and so was the seperate bathroom. The location was ideal and a perfect distance to town”
Mia
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The owner is lovely and we could leave our cases while waiting for the room to be ready”
Janet
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The guesthouse was lovely, the bed was amazing I had the best sleep I had in a long time. The rooms were clean and cosy with plenty of tea along supplies. The breakfasts were fantastic with plenty of choice. Now the owners couldn’t do enough for...”
Stephen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very friendly host. Comfortable bed and great location being 5 minutes to the centre of York.”
Jacqueline
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Breakfast superb and such a friendly attentive host. The room was beautifully furnished with plenty of drawer and wardrobe space. Biscuits replaced daily was a nice extra touch. Choice to have the room made up daily if desired along with fresh...”
Julie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Homely, and so close to the city, lovely walk along the river Bed really comfortable and a scrummy breakfast Spiros the owner was very welcoming”
Lorna
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location only 10 min walk along river to city centre , comfortable bed , lovely full English breakfast”
Caroline
Netherlands Netherlands
“The most ideal location, a beautiful short walk from the city. Breakfast was the best I've ever had. The most wonderful host. Thank you Spyros and family!”
Heslop
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Really lovely accommodation, host was really helpful and answered all our questions!”

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House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:30 to 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 older than 8 years are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs £2 per day.

Street parking £ 3 .00 Per day.

Please inform The Sycamore Guest House 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.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.