The Fairfax Arms
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1 room, 2 adults, 0 children
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The Fairfax Arms
11 Main St, Gilling East, North Yorkshire, YO62 4JH, United Kingdom
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With a stay at The Fairfax Arms in York, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of North York Moors National Park and Ampleforth College Golf Club. This guesthouse is 15.8 mi (25.5 km) from Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Howardian Hills.Show More
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Highlights
Delicious breakfast
Lots to do
Free parking
Pets welcomeAmenities
Wi-Fi in public areasFree
Restaurant
Public parkingFree
Squash court
Bar
Greek
Mountain biking
Fishing
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Property Description
With a stay at The Fairfax Arms in York, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of North York Moors National Park and Ampleforth College Golf Club. This guesthouse is 15.8 mi (25.5 km) from Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Howardian Hills.
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4.5/5
GreatCleanliness4.5
Amenities4.5
Location4.5
Service4.5
All 68 Reviews
Surroundings
Train: Thirsk Railway Station
(27.5 km)
Train: York Railway Station
(30.4 km)
Landmarks: The Parish Church of the Holy Cross Gilling East
(130m)
Landmarks: Ryedale Miniature Railway
(170m)
Landmarks: St Oswald, King and Martyr Church : Oswaldkirk
(2.0 km)
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Rooms
Guest Reviews
Services & Amenities
Policies
1
Superior Double Room
1 king bed
Daily housekeeping
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4
Quadruple Room
2 single beds and 1 double bed
Telephone
Daily housekeeping
Hair dryer
Desk
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4
Standard Double Room
1 double bed
TV
Telephone
Daily housekeeping
Hair dryer
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3
Deluxe Double Room
1 double bed
TV
Telephone
Daily housekeeping
Hair dryer
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1
Superior Twin Room With Ensuite
2 single beds
Non-smoking
Daily housekeeping
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1
Suite-Superior-Whirlpool Bath
1 double bed
Non-smoking
Daily housekeeping
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1
Family Room-Suite-Ensuite
Daily housekeeping
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4
Superior Double Room Ensuite
1 king bed
Non-smoking
TV
Telephone
Wi-Fi in room
Daily housekeeping
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3
Superior Suite
1 queen bed
TV
Telephone
Daily housekeeping
Hair dryer
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3
Deluxe Double Room Ensuite
1 double bed
Non-smoking
TV
Telephone
Wi-Fi in room
Private toilet
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5
Superior Twin Room
2 single beds
TV
Telephone
Daily housekeeping
Hair dryer
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5
Classic Double Room With Ensuite
1 double bed
Non-smoking
TV
Telephone
Wi-Fi in room
Daily housekeeping
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Guest Reviews
4.5/5
Great
68 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness4.5
- Amenities4.5
- Location4.5
- Service4.5
Average for similar properties in Gilling East
AI Summary
Guests lauded the varied, quality breakfast and helpful staff. The location near Helmsley was convenient. Clean, cozy rooms with impressive decor and cleanliness were highlighted.
Guest User
March 22, 2025
Stayed for 2 nights for Wedding Anniversary. Food was very good, their pie really worth trying. Family room was excellent, room12 was disappointing, kitchen equipment noise all night. Room was clean and well equipped. Bar area on Friday and Saturday early evening was packed but service was good. Good selection of beers and drinks. Nice restaurant with good service but a bit impersonal. Well situated location for areas attractions.
Guest User
January 26, 2025
Stayed here last night (Jan 24th) for my wife's birthday. There were problems with a power outage due to storm Eowyn, but the hotel kept us informed of repair progress. Thankfully we were able to attend and I'm glad we did. Everything was top drawer, can't fault anything. Room was excellent, with every accompaniment you could wish for. Chocolates were a nice touch. Special thanks to the bar manager (sorry I forgot his name) who was so accommodating and friendly. Meals in the restaurant were excellent and good value for money. Breakfast was outstanding and served by friendly and accommodating staff. Thanks again for an excellent stay.
Guest User
January 21, 2025
We booked here for our Anniversary back in November for 2 of us, I then called & asked if we could book another 2 people a few weeks ago I was told yes that’s fine but when we arrived we were given a small table in the bar which tbh wasn’t big enough, we were disappointed that we were given this table in the bar & not the restaurant area having booked a while back. 2 of us ordered starters & all ordered mains which took about 40 mins to arrive after the starters, it was busy but if you can’t provide the service don’t take the bookings for me that’s down to greed. The sunday lunch was nice but the cauliflower cheese & roast potatoes weren’t the best, we then asked for more gravy as we were given 2 tiny gravy pots between 4 only to be prompted with “more gravy” by the waitress! I also asked to see the dessert menu before our food arrived but when we had finished our mains none of the waitresses came back to take our dessert order so we paid & left but we all had drinks and the bill came to nearly £200. We eat out a lot & have had Sunday lunches in lots of different restaurants so when you’re paying premium you expect premium food & service.
Guest User
September 4, 2024
Went to the restaurant and it started well. Nice place and quickly shown to our seats. However when food came it was distinctly average. The chips were really soggy and the fish batter was heavy. However the service became terrible. No one came to ask if we enjoyed our meal; no one came to offer us more drinks; no one asked if we wanted a pudding option; no one collected the plates and no one even came to ask if we wanted to pay the bill! I had to go through the building to the bar to then find four staff members huddled together having a chat. I asked could I pay the bill and only then was I asked if I had enjoyed the food. Overall a poor experience for an expensive restaurant.
Guest User
June 30, 2024
Short two night visit with friends . As usual everything from the staff to the food and accommodation was superb - we cannot praise this establishment highly enough . The food is exceptional , the staff very cheery , welcoming and helpful and the accommodation is clean and comfortable with quality toiletries and soft towels . Thanks for a great stay once again , we will return .
Guest User
June 23, 2024
Really lovely pub. Room was very comfortable but there was an aircon unit or something like that right outside the window which was noisy all night. We were at the front. I think it was to do with the beer cellar. Curtains also really thin so let all the light in. The food was very nice and there were some different things on the menu than your average pub. For example I had fish tacos. The bar was lively in a Thursday night with locals and they were friendly lads but tbh if I was the landlady I would have asked them to mind their effing and jeffing. I think they have to decide if it’s a local or a gastro pub. I can curse with the best but I wouldn’t be shouting about it at the bar. Breakfast was really good and served in the conservatory area. Full English was lovely.
Guest User
June 17, 2024
Friendly helpful staff looked after our large group very well. Great attention to detail in all the rooms. Dogs made very welcome too. Great food, especially breakfasts! Great location, close to the lovely Helmsley and good walks from the hotel.
Guest User
March 20, 2024
I would recommend the Fairfax the bathroom had all toiletries lovely comfortable beds bottle of water also a Fairfax box with chocolates so really enjoyed the meals also very nice staff. Lovely dinner and beautiful dining room xx 👍M McSkeane & family
Services & Amenities
Most Popular Amenities
Wi-Fi in public areas
Free
Restaurant
Public parking
Free
Squash court
Bar
Restaurant
Bar
Restaurant
Restaurant
No additional info available
More Amenities
Internet
Wi-Fi in public areas
Free
Parking
Public (not only for guests) is available On-site parking. Reservation not possible
Public parking
Free
Languages Spoken
Greek
Food & Drink
Bar
Health & Wellness
Mountain biking
Off-site
Squash court
Activities
Fishing
Public Areas
No smoking in public areas
Facilities for Children
Children's meals available
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: 14:00–22:00
Check-out: Before 10:30
Child Policies
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cribs and Extra Beds
Extra bed and crib policies may vary according to room type. Please refer to the room type details for more information.
Breakfast
TypeContinental, Full English/Irish
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Adult | Contact hotel |
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
Pets
Pets are allowed on requestAdditional charge
Fee: Contact the property for details
Service Animals
Service animals are allowed on request
Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old.
Paying at the Hotel
- Cash
Property Description
- Number of Rooms: 11
With a stay at The Fairfax Arms in York, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of North York Moors National Park and Ampleforth College Golf Club. This guesthouse is 15.8 mi (25.5 km) from Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Howardian Hills.
This smoke-free guesthouse features mountain biking nearby.
At The Fairfax Arms, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary breakfast is included.
Free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 11 guestrooms.
This smoke-free guesthouse features mountain biking nearby.
At The Fairfax Arms, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary breakfast is included.
Free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 11 guestrooms.