This beautifully restored Victorian villa offers a range of individually designed en suite accommodation, amid 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 in the communal conservatory. Within walking distance of many of York's main attractions, free off-road parking also makes Bishops an excellent base for exploring Yorkshire's idyllic countryside and coastline.
Hotel information
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 attain the 5-star Guest Accommodation category. The Bishops also retained 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. Egg 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 also available for children.
Room information
All rooms include en suite bathrooms and are maintained to a high standard of decoration and cleanliness.
Area information
National Railway Museum (2 km / 1.3 miles) - the world's biggest railway museum houses 'The Workshop', 'The Warehouse' and 'The Working Railway', providing a packed visit full of learning and interaction for the family.
York Dungeon (2.2 km / 1.4 miles) - bringing more than 2000 years of history back to life, including a plague exhibit and a vivid re-creation of the murder and mayhem wrought by marauding Vikings.
Jorvik Viking Centre (2.5 km / 1.6 miles) - detailing York's rich Viking past, using hundreds of exhibits. Visitors can even be transported through a reconstruction of the actual Viking-Age streets which stood on the site 1000 years ago.
Travel information
The 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 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 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.
Important information
Bishops is a totally non-smoking house.
Bishops is a family run establishment committed to comfortable and relaxing breaks for couples and families. We do not accept 'Stag' or 'Hen' parties.
Parking (fee required) Non-Smoking Rooms Family Rooms Free Parking Gay Friendly All Public and Private Spaces Non-Smoking
Activities:
Golf Course (within 3 km) Walking
Services:
Laundry Dry Cleaning Breakfast in the Room Internet Services Bicycle Rental Packed Lunches Car Rental Fax/Photocopying Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN Free Wi-Fi Internet Access Included
Cancellation Policy: 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.
Children and Extra Bed Policy: 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.
Deposit Policy: No deposit will be charged.
VAT and city/tourist taxes: VAT is included.
Service charge is included.
City/tourist tax is not applicable.
Internet: Wireless internet is available in the entire Bishops and is free of charge.
Meal Plan: Full English breakfast is included in the room rate.
Parking: Free public parking is possible on site.
Pets: Pets are not allowed.
The Bishops reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
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Parking (fee required)