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Commitment to excellent hospitality has earned The Limes 4 stars and a Silver Award for guest accommodations. This family-run, Victorian house offers an award-winning breakfast and is a pleasant riverside walk from York city center. The freshly cooked breakfast uses locally sourced produce, served in the elegant dining room. The Limes is also licensed to serve alcohol. Guests can also relax on comfy sofas, watch the lounge’s TV or listen to music. Each room at The Limes has an en suite shower room with heated towel rail, fluffy towels and Gilchrist & Soames toiletries. Rooms also have free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV with Freeview and an iPod docking station. A welcome tray in each room includes tea, coffee, hot chocolate, biscuits, sweets and raisins. The Limes also offers free private parking.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Free Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
and
1 bunk bed
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.6
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
8.7
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  • Craig
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Ideally situated to attend a gig at The Fulford arms.
  • James
    Canada Canada
    Congenial host. Good size rooms. Loved the downstairs lounge. Well located for a walk into town
  • Pamela
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely and clean, family room comfy bed and very friendly helpful host. Great safe location

Host Info

9.5
9.5
Host Review Score
Host Review Score

A very warm welcome awaits you at The Limes Guesthouse here in the historic City of York. We are a family run business and pride ourselves on the personal touch and attention to detail to make your stay as relaxing and comfortable as possible which has earned us the 4 star rating and a Silver Award for guest accommodation providing bed and breakfast. For the last six years we have been awarded the VisitEngland Kellogs Breakfast Award for excellence. We provide a free private car park, free wireless internet access and for added comfort The Limes is fully non-smoking throughout. The Limes is licensed. Opening times of the lounge bar may vary due to staffing and demand. Drinks may also be purchased and consumed in your bedroom if required. Wine, Champagne (by the bottle) large or small bottles of prosecco and bottled beers can be pre ordered for your room. Guests can unwind in the lounge, sit outside in better weather or simply relax in the comfort and privacy of your own en-suite room. The Limes is ideally situated for York Races, York University, McArthur Glen Designer Outlet and The City Centre where you can visit the many attractions such as, Jorvik Viking Centre, ...
The Limes is located in a quiet residential area 1.1 mile from the History City centre of York. The city centre can be reached by Car/Taxi, a good regular bus service or along a pleasant riverside walk which take approximately 20 minutes. The Limes is in easy reach of York Racecourse, York University, McArthur Glen Designer Outlet, York Barbican Event Venue and Fulford Golf Club as well as the city centre.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of The Limes
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Alarm clock
Media & Technology
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).
    Services
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
    General
    • Smoke-free property
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules

    The Limes takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM

    Check-out

    Until 10:30 AM

     

    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.

    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

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Mastercard Visa American Express Cash The Limes 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
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Official checking in policy is to either arrive before 14:00 or after 18:00. However this is flexible and if you would like to arrive between 14:00 and 18:00 please contact the hotel to advise as such.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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

    FAQs about The Limes

    • The prices at The Limes may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Room options at The Limes include:

      • Double
      • Quad
      • Triple

    • The Limes is 1.2 miles from the center of York. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The Limes offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Check-in at The Limes is from 11:00 AM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.