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    Abbey Guest House - Beautiful city of York! Great place to stay, sightsee and enjoy!

    Abbey Guest House

    5.0(6 reviews)
    0.4 mi

    This charming B&B was our home away from home for three nights in York. We adored everything about…read moreit. I'd requested a window view room, and our second story view looked down on the River Ouse. The Guest House's location in town is great, being a five minute walk from the York Train Station via the new pedestrian bridge and within easy walking of everything else in town. The nearby Abbey's gorgeous gardens provided an especially pleasant shortcut into town, rain or shine. Then there were the accommodations. After staying in a cramped London hotel, we felt as if we could breathe! The bed was spacious, and the room and toilet facilities were great. I think the only criticism I can offer at all is that the shower drain was slow. The human element was wonderful, too. The owners of the Guest House were actually away, leaving us in the care of a professional B&B sitter. She was a kind, attentive hostess, happy to help us with anything we needed. We were greeted upon arrival with Yorkshire tea and warmed brownies! Our breakfasts were wonderful, too. She worked with our schedule so that we could eat there before doing a day tour and before our train departed. The default breakfast is a Full English, which we didn't do. My husband was happy with just the meat portion of the breakfast (those Yorkshire sausages...! don't expect teeny tiny American-style breakfast sausages) while I tried both of the lighter options, salmon with scrambled eggs and then Eggs Benedict. All accompanied by Yorkshire tea, of course, along with fresh toast. The breakfast bar included yogurt, a really good muesli, fresh fruit, and three excellent local jams and marmalades. We felt well-fortified for the day's adventures. I would stay here again in a heartbeat.

    Rob is a truly outstanding host and made our visit so easy. I was suffering from a back injury that…read moreprevented me from walking too far, and he graciously shared his parking area with me and found us restaurants in the nearby neighborhood that were outstanding. Noise sensitive sleepers may want a room away from the rail line, but we slept through it just fine.

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    Abbey Guest House - Lovely view from our room

    Lovely view from our room

    Abbey Guest House - Room view of the Rive Ouse

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    Room view of the Rive Ouse

    The Bloomsbury - The dining room

    The Bloomsbury

    5.0(4 reviews)
    0.5 mi

    We stayed at the Bloomsbury for the second leg of our honeymoon, and we really couldn't have asked…read morefor a better experience. The owners are incredibly kind and considerate, and Steve is especially is fun to talk to. He was helpful when we were planning our trip, and had great recommendations of places to go while we were there. The rooms are decorated nicely, and feel traditiional without being dated. The bed was comfortable and the bathroom was very nice-- it had recently been remodeled and even had a rain shower. Most of the rooms have a pretty view of gardens or the town. The location is an easy fifteen minute walk from the city walls and the Minster. The two breakfasts we had here were the best we had in the UK: made to order, all locally sourced, and without a doubt the best breakfast sausage I've ever had. Other perks: very affordable rates, free tea and cookies in your room, access to guide books, free WiFi, and an adorable Yorkie who acts as a greeter in the afternoon (much to Steve's dismay). I would love to go back to York, and I'd love to stay at the Bloomsbury again.

    I stayed here for two nights on a recent trip to York and I give my unabashed thumbs up…read more First off, the place is really beautiful. They have put a lot of money into making it a lovely place to stay. More importantly, the owners, Tricia and Steve were super welcoming. They made me feel right at home and were helpful without being pesty. The breakfast is really amazing. When they say "full Scottish" they are not exaggerating. I mostly enjoyed the Continental but they had ALL sorts of cooked options. I am (more than) a bit of a beer geek. I asked Steve for some pub recommendations and he was super knowledgeable... and even took time to draw me maps (I also get lost easily.)

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    The Bloomsbury - The elegant hallway

    The elegant hallway

    The Bloomsbury - Outside The Bloomsbury

    Outside The Bloomsbury

    The Bloomsbury - The Holly Berry room

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