Farthings
Farthings is a charming York guesthouse where Helen and her team extend a warmly personal welcome, the locally sourced breakfasts draw consistent praise, and the well-appointed rooms, cosy beds, lovely furnishings, and a quiet residential setting just a ten-minute walk from the city, create a home-from-home atmosphere, though prospective guests should note that some rooms share bathroom facilities, which a handful of visitors have found a drawback.
How the cosy score works →Why it scores 6.8, from guest reviews
- Charming building with lovely furniture and a cosy bed overlooking the rain
- Warm, welcoming personal service from Helen and her team
- Sumptuous locally-sourced breakfast creating a homely gathering experience
Best for
A strong fit for boutique character, walking everywhere and peace and quiet. Guests point to described as a charming, owner-run guesthouse with personal service from Helen and her team, reflecting independent hospitality rather.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Farthings a cosy hotel?
- Farthings scores 6.8/10 on Got Cosy's cosiness scale: a genuinely cosy, characterful stay in York. The score weighs warmth, intimacy and character, not stars.
- What makes Farthings cosy?
- Farthings is a charming York guesthouse where Helen and her team extend a warmly personal welcome, the locally sourced breakfasts draw consistent praise, and the well-appointed rooms, cosy beds, lovely furnishings, and a quiet residential setting just a ten-minute walk from the city, create a home-from-home atmosphere, though prospective guests should note that some rooms share bathroom facilities, which a handful of visitors have found a drawback.
- Where is Farthings located?
- Farthings is in York, United Kingdom. You can browse more cosy hotels in York on Got Cosy.
- How is Farthings's cosy score calculated?
- Got Cosy's AI assesses a hotel's photos, guest reviews, amenities, room count and setting, scoring cosiness signals (fireplaces, warm lighting, soft textiles, intimate human scale) on one 0–10 scale. Farthings currently scores 6.8.
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