Bishops, York

Bishops, York - Hotel Description

Bishops is not a hotel, but a 5-star Guest Accommodation. This restored Victorian villa has individually designed en suite rooms and comfortable, family-run surroundings.

Relax with a delicious Yorkshire breakfast, served in a sunny dining room with views of the gardens. Alternatively, unwind with a newspaper or simply soak up the sun with a drink in the licensed conservatory.

Bishops is within walking distance of many of York's main attractions.

Free off-road parking also makes Bishops an excellent base for exploring Yorkshire's countryside and coastline.

Bishops is a family-run establishment, committed to comfortable and relaxing breaks for couples and families. It is one of York's select few providers to achieve the 5-star Guest Accommodation category. Bishops also keeps its Silver Award for cleanliness and overall quality.

Each morning, a breakfast buffet is followed by a full English or vegetarian breakfast, cooked to order using fresh ingredients. Eggs are sourced from a local farmer, with bacon and sausages supplied by a local butcher.

Travel cots and high chairs are available for little ones, with free cordial drink also available for children.

9/10 Overall rating

Bishops, York - Guest Services

• Activities: Golf Course (within 3 km), Hiking.
• General: Non-Smoking Rooms, All Public and Private spaces non-smoking, Gay Friendly, Parking, Family Rooms, Free Parking.
• Services: Internet Services, Free Wi-Fi Internet Access Included, Car Rental, Dry Cleaning, Breakfast in the Room, Fax/Photocopying, Laundry, Packed Lunches, Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN, Bicycle Rental.

Bishops, York - Hotel Policies

Important! Policies may vary from these depending on your room, date & rate selection. Please check the room information when booking.

• Check In: 12:00 - 21:00 hours
• Check Out: 10:30 hours
Cards accepted at the hotel:
• Visa,  Maestro,  American Express,  MasterCard
• Deposit: No deposit will be charged.
• Internet: Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel and is free of charge.
• Pets: Pets are not allowed.
• Parking: Free public parking is possible on site.
• Extra Charges: 15 % VAT is included. Service charge is not applicable. City/tourist tax is not applicable.
• Children and extra beds: All children are welcome. All children under 2 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding. All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots. All older children or adults stay free of charge for extra beds. Maximum capacity of babycots in a room is 1. There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.
• Cancellations: If cancelled up to 7 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged. If cancelled later or in case of no-show, 90 percent of all nights will be charged.

Bishops, York - Important Information

Bishops is a totally non-smoking house. A substantial fee will be charged if smoking takes place. Bishops is family-run for couples and families. Bishops does not accept stag or hen parties. Please note that there is an additional cost from Bishops if paying by credit card. Please let Bishops know your estimated time of arrival, and whether you are arriving by car or train.

Bishops, York - Directions

The hotel is a 15 minute walk from the city centre, a 10 minute walk from the station and within walking distance of York Racecourse. Local buses to the city centre pass the Hotel every 10 minutes. By car: From the A59: - The A59 comes straight into York and becomes the Poppleton Road. - Travel along this road past the new housing development on your left until you come to a set of traffic lights. - You will also see The Fox pub on your left. Travel straight on - the road now becomes Holgate Road. - Bishops Hotel is 250 metres up the hill on the right hand side. From the North: - Coming via the A1, exit at junction 47 onto the A59 and follow the directions "from the A59" outlined above. From the South: - From the M1, head around Leeds and join the A1 just south of York. - Exit the A1M at Junction 45 onto the A64. - Exit the A64 via the A1237 York bypass. - Follow this road until you come to the York - Harrogate A59 roundabout. - Follow the directions "from the A59" outlined above. From the North Sea Ferries and Hull: - Take the A1079 at the large Grimstone Bar Roundabout. - Take the A64 North which forms part of the York bypass. - Keep on the bypass until you come to the A59. - Follow the directions "from the A59" outlined above.

*Directions included in email booking confirmation