Reviews of The Golden Fleece Hotel, Thirsk, North Yorkshire 4 stars
42 Market Place, Thirsk, YO7 1LL, United Kingdom
#3 of 9 hotels in Thirsk
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 1581 hotel reviews
8.6Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.0
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Comfort
9.0
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Location
9.6
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Facilities
8.7
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Staff
9.3
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Value for money
8.4
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Free WiFi
8.1
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Reviewed: 12 May 2024
Julie
United Kingdom1 review10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Classic Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Lovely room in the mews. Separate from main hotel. Very large shower. Lovely and clean
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 9 May 2024
Cheryl
United Kingdom1 review8.0“Relaxing and comfortable excellent food”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
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Location and easy parking provided by the hotel
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 8 May 2024
David
United Kingdom6 reviews9.0“Great stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Most of it
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 7 May 2024
Katie
United Kingdom6 reviews10“We look forward to returning!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Large Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
We didn't have a window in our room and when we first arrived the room was a little hot so we had to open the door that goes out to the car park. Not a problem really but the only slight negative.
Due to staying in Thirsk we thought we would venture out for food. Although places looked good, nowhere looked as good as the hotel so we went back to eat and certainly didn't regret it. Food was excellent. Our dog was made a fuss of - thats always an easy way to leave a positive impression :-) Room was big and the bed was comfortable. We had breakfast in the morning, which again was great and again, Spud, was made a fuss of and even got a sausage for his breakfast!
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 4 May 2024
Linda
United Kingdom9 reviews10“Lovely looking hotel, cosy & warming inside with good food & friendly staff”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Large Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
On arrival we were very disappointed that our luggage couldn’t be secured safely so that we could venture out into Thirsk, this has never happened to us before which made us very sad especially as we’d come to celebrate my husband’s birthday, so initially my husband had to go out on his own. This was resolved after a while and our room was ready earlier which enabled us to put our cases away.
Cosy & friendly, the food was pretty good overall but it was excellent on the first night could have been better on the second. Prices of the drinks were very good, the hotel was fab as it covered everything all under one roof. The bedding & towels were of an excellent quality & the serving staff deserve a mention they made us feel very welcome & even sang happy birthday to my husband at breakfast - very nice touch.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 4 May 2024
Ian
United Kingdom48 reviews1 helpful vote10“As good as it always is.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing really, maybe a bit hot in the room but we shouldn’t complain.
Position and Staff
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 3 May 2024
Jonathan
United Kingdom11 reviews8.0“Nice & relaxing”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Classic Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nice Hotel , classy furnishings
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 2 May 2024
Michael
United Kingdom8 reviews8.0“Great hotel”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Large Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Room was a little small by very comfortable
Great location. Lovely room. Great staff and fantastic food.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 29 April 2024
Peter
United Kingdom50 reviews3 helpful votes8.0“Excellent for a weekend break”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
No lift . Room a little smaller than we would have liked .
Comfortable and clean . Perfect location. Private free parking .
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 25 April 2024
Angela
United Kingdom20 reviews8.0“Lovely hotel good food but would request bedroom inside hotel”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Classic Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Mewes bedrooms very small and very small bathroom
Location Lovely old coaching inn
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 23 April 2024
Richard
United Kingdom7 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Maybe invest in new bathrooms soon
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 21 April 2024
Megan
United Kingdom8 reviews10“Lovely hotel great location in a lovely area”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Location, food , friendly staff, nice rooms & good price
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 21 April 2024
Robert
United Kingdom13 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“My wife loves Thirsk”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Room was in need of redecorating the entrance doorstep needed painting it's very off putting to see worn paintwork.
Good breakfast
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 20 April 2024
Jill
United Kingdom5 reviews8.0“Really enjoyed our stay.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Our room was nice but small. The bathroom was tiny & in need of refurbishment.
The food in the hotel is excellent and would recommend eating there. Excellent breakfast.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 19 April 2024
David
United Kingdom79 reviews4 helpful votes9.0“Second time say , just as good as the first .”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Large Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
They had run out of the beer I like .
Second time here , which says a lot . Easy parking at the back . Hotel right on the square for easy walk to the shops and restaurants in the middle of town . Rooms clean and comfortable . Nice place to stay .
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 17 April 2024
Michael
United Kingdom87 reviews3 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Large Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Check inn time is late still covid times
Nice large room with a good breakfast
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Nigel
United Kingdom81 reviews2 helpful votes8.0“Lovely short stay in North Yorkshire.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
We had an issue with the toilet not flushing properly, which we fixed ourselves, but it needed a permanent repair. The bed was a bit soft for our liking, but comfortable enough. Bar prices were rather expensive.
Breakfast was good, staff excellent. The room was nice and quiet. The hotel is in an excellent position in the centre of Thirsk. All the staff in the hotel were superb.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 12 April 2024
Elen
United Kingdom13 reviews9.0“Great location comfy hotel felt welcomed and valued as a guesr”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Prefect central location for coast dales and York. Family orrientated comfy room. Breakfast and evening meal were delicious. The staff were very helpful and friendly really made us feel welcome.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 12 April 2024
Carol
United Kingdom6 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Large Double Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Some of the toilets could smell nicer.
Central for us to tour North Yorkshire
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 11 April 2024
John
United Kingdom34 reviews10“As usual it was great”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Nothing
Restaurant
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 11 April 2024
Paul
United Kingdom9 reviews4 helpful votes10“Racing”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Only the stairs only because we are not particularly mobile but fully understand why there is no lift
The staff were all very friendly especially the receptionist bedroom was amazing four poster bed very comfortably
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 10 April 2024
Amanda
United Kingdom7 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Lovely overnight stay, delicious evening meal and breakfast. Staff couldn’t do enough to make us feel welcome.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Bathroom was very chilly
Atmospheric coaching Inn in the heart of Thirsk with exceptional staff.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 6 April 2024
Wills404
United Kingdom7 reviews10“It exceeded our expectations, we had a wonderful stay.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The stairs!
Everything, the staff, the location, the food and the room
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 5 April 2024
Colin
United Kingdom4 reviews8.0“Overall very good - great location and lovely food.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
Quite a few stairs to get to our room which they maybe should mention for those less fit. Also, our room was a little dusty across some of the lamps and things on the furniture. The toilet was within a vanity which was wooden and right next to the over bath shower. It was almost impossible to keep the vanity dry - they would be better to have a fixed screen to avoid this rather than the shower curtain.
The breakfast was delicious. Stayed three nights and had different dishes each day and all excellent. Catered very well for my partner who is gluten free and everything he wanted could be adapted.
Stayed in April 2024
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