Guesthouse Avondale Guest House
61 Bishopthorpe Road, York, YO23 1NX, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.7/10! (score from 80 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Great choices for breakfast, very helpful and knowledgable owner and staff. Within easy walking distance of all the main attractions of York.
United KingdomCarole was an amazing host! Very knowledgeable on the city's history and gave a brief overview during check-in. Her tips and pointers were fantastic for planning my weekend trip!
United States of AmericaGreat for transport links, with shops, cafes and restaurants nearby. 10 minute walk to Railway Station and City walls. Very cosy, clean property. Carole was a wonderful hostess. Great choice at breakfast, delicious and substantial! Would return and recommend to others.
United KingdomWe had an amazing stay. Great value for money. Carole and Wendy couldnt do enough for us. Breakfast was out of this world. The little touches add to the great atmosphere. We have already booked to go again. Parking was a 2 minute walk away
United KingdomThe breakfast and service was excellent. The Guest House is well located, just a short scenic walk to the city centre. A Sainsbury local and independent shops and restaurants are all very close by.
United KingdomLiterally minutes walk to the city walls, great location for exploring and the street has many good pubs and restaurants but also 10-15 min walk to the centre Carole was brilliant, have loads of advice on where to go and what to do and wanted to pack me up a takeaway breakfast as I had an early check out! Also amazing selection of toiletries, plenty of plugs, fan in the room and tea coffee and chocolates
United KingdomBreakfast was lovely and fresh and as my partner is a vegetarian her breskfast was first class
United KingdomBreakfast was out of this world, close to city centre and local shops also sightseeing bus stop across the road, throughly enjoyed our stay and would definitely return. Beautiful bed and breakfast and extra touches made our stay extra special.
United KingdomGood location, friendly, relaxed, quiet. Very comfortable bed, good hygiene and lovely selection of breakfast. Carole is an amazing host, happy to help, welcoming and informative.
United KingdomThe personal touch , home cooking ,the bedroom was clean and comfortable. Carole was such a lovely person and couldn't help out enough.. And safety was of high importance too .
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Avondale Guest House
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Nigel
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Margaret
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Deborah
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Stefanie
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John
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Susan
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Barry
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Trevor
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Malgorzata
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Carl
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With an extensive and award-winning breakfast menu, the Avondale Guest House offers bright rooms just a 10-minute walk from the center of York. Guests have use of free Wi-Fi throughout.
Should guests want to visit the famous Stonegate and York Minster, these are a pretty 20-minute walk across the river and along the cobbled streets of the main shopping area.
Rooms at the Avondale are individually decorated and all are en suite. Guests arrive to fresh flowers in their room, as well as a well-stocked hospitality tray, complimentary toiletries and a TV.
There are 6 breakfast options including "American" and "Mediterranean", and there is even the specialty whiskey porridge to try. Each is prepared using locally sourced produce and served in the dining room with its traditional feature fireplace.
York Railway Station and the National Railway Museum are a 20-minute walk away. A 10-minute stroll away guests will find the medieval walls, Rowntrees Park and York Castle Museum.
This is our guests' favorite part of York, according to independent reviews.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 9.7 for two-person stays.
Located in the top-rated area in York, this property has an excellent location score of 9.7!
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Breakfast Info
Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, American, Buffet
Free private parking
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See what guests loved the most:
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Nigel
United Kingdom“Great choices for breakfast, very helpful and knowledgable owner and staff. Within easy walking distance of all the main attractions of York.”
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Margaret
United States of America“Carole was an amazing host! Very knowledgeable on the city's history and gave a brief overview during check-in. Her tips and pointers were fantastic for planning my weekend trip!”
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Deborah
United Kingdom
“Great for transport links, with shops, cafes and restaurants nearby. 10 minute walk to Railway Station and City walls. Very cosy, clean property. Carole was a wonderful hostess. Great choice at breakfast, delicious and substantial! Would return and recommend to others.” Read more
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Stefanie
United Kingdom
“We had an amazing stay. Great value for money. Carole and Wendy couldnt do enough for us. Breakfast was out of this world. The little touches add to the great atmosphere. We have already booked to go again. Parking was a 2 minute walk away ”
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John
United Kingdom
“The breakfast and service was excellent. The Guest House is well located, just a short scenic walk to the city centre. A Sainsbury local and independent shops and restaurants are all very close by.”
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Susan
United Kingdom
“Literally minutes walk to the city walls, great location for exploring and the street has many good pubs and restaurants but also 10-15 min walk to the centre Carole was brilliant, have loads of advice on where to go and what to do and wanted to pack me up a takeaway breakfast as I had an early check out! Also amazing selection of toiletries, plenty of plugs, fan in the room and tea coffee and chocolates ” Read more
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Barry
United Kingdom
“Breakfast was lovely and fresh and as my partner is a vegetarian her breskfast was first class”
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Trevor
United Kingdom
“Breakfast was out of this world, close to city centre and local shops also sightseeing bus stop across the road, throughly enjoyed our stay and would definitely return. Beautiful bed and breakfast and extra touches made our stay extra special.”
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Malgorzata
United Kingdom
“Good location, friendly, relaxed, quiet. Very comfortable bed, good hygiene and lovely selection of breakfast. Carole is an amazing host, happy to help, welcoming and informative.”
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Carl
United Kingdom
“The personal touch , home cooking ,the bedroom was clean and comfortable. Carole was such a lovely person and couldn't help out enough.. And safety was of high importance too .”
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About Avondale Guest House
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Hosted by Carole Kaleda
Carole Kaleda
A lovely Victorian property that we are continually restoring, we offer comfortable beds, en suite facilities and pretty rooms. As an old house the rooms are not huge but are very comfortable offering all that you would need for your stay. We offer a very varied menu from which to choose a different breakfast every day if you wish, don't forget to try our yummy whisky porridge to start your day! We can cater for all your food requirements, just let us know. Should you wish for wine, champagne, flowers or anything arranging for your stay, again, you just need to let us know!
Living on the premises I really enjoy the opportunity to have wonderful conversations with people from all over the world. I embrace living in York and it's fabulous history, I am always delighted to pass on little secrets of the City, places to visit, great little restaurants and things to look out for.
'Bishy Road' has won national high awards over the last two years, it offers chic little cafe's, local independent shops, wonderful little restaurants and a great atmosphere. We are all proud of where we live and endeavour to keep the area looking lovely. Just 10 mins from the city, close to Rowntree Park and the racecourse.
Languages spoken: English
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Cliffords Tower0.4 miles
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York Crown Court0.4 miles
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York Castle Museum0.4 miles
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Jorvik Viking Centre0.4 miles
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Clifford's Tower0.4 miles
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Bar Convent Museum0.4 miles
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Grand Opera House0.5 miles
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York County Court0.5 miles
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York Dungeon0.5 miles
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Priory Church of the Holy Trinity0.5 miles
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Restaurant www.bishyroad.net0.1 miles
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York Train Station0.6 miles
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York Train Station0.6 miles
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York Minster0.8 miles
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Bramham Park12.1 miles
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Leeds Bradford International Airport24 miles
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Doncaster Sheffield Airport33.1 miles
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Humberside Airport39.3 miles
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Amenities of Avondale Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7
Most popular amenities
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bathtub or shower
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
Kitchen
- Electric kettle
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Living Area
- Dining area
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- Radio
- TV
Food & Drink
- Special diet meals (on request)
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
- Street parking
Free! Free private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is needed).
Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Baggage storage
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- 24-hour security
General
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Carpeted
- Heating
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Ironing facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
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This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel
Sustainability initiatives
These are the steps this property has taken to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel:
- The property makes efforts to reduce food waste
- Single-use shampoo, conditioner, and body wash bottles not used
- Single-use plastic stirrers not used
- Single-use plastic straws not used
- Single-use plastic water bottles not used
- Single-use plastic bottles not used
- Single-use plastic cups not used
- Single-use plastic cutlery/plates not used
- Water-efficient toilets
- Water-efficient showers
- Option to opt out of daily room cleaning
- Option to reuse towels
- Most food provided at the property is locally sourced
- Most lighting throughout property uses energy-efficient LED bulbs
- All windows are double-glazed
- Tours and activities organized by local guides and businesses
- Provide guests with info about local ecosystems, history, culture, and visitor etiquette
- Green spaces like (rooftop) gardens at the property
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 16 and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
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Crib by request
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Free |
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
The maximum number of cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Avondale Guest House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine print
Please inform Avondale Guest House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
FAQs about Avondale Guest House
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Avondale Guest House by:
- Train 15min
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The prices at Avondale Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Room options at Avondale Guest House include:
- Double
- Twin/Double
- Single
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Guests staying at Avondale Guest House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.9).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Full English/Irish
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- American
- Buffet
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Avondale Guest House (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Free parking
- Private Parking
- Street parking
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Check-in at Avondale Guest House is from 12:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.
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Avondale Guest House is 3,100 feet from the center of York.
