At The Forresters Arms Kilburn, unwind with a warm breakfast and relax on the charming terrace. Explore the nearby area with free parking and convenient express check-in/out options. Enjoy kids' meals at the on-site restaurant or connect to WiFi in public areas.
North York Moors National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Sutton Bank National Park Centre - 8 min drive - 5.3 km
World of James Herriot - 17 min drive - 12.8 km
York Minster - 44 min drive - 43.4 km
Shambles - 45 min drive - 43.7 km
Getting around
Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 61 min drive
Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 71 min drive
Northallerton Station - 21 min drive
Thirsk Station - 24 min drive
Malton Station - 28 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 11 min drive
The Three Tuns (Wetherspoon) - 11 min drive
Byland Abbey Inn - 6 min drive
Carpenters Arms - 12 min drive
The Golden Fleece Hotel - 11 min drive
About this property
The Forresters Arms Kilburn
The Forresters Arms Kilburn puts you within a 10-minute drive of North York Moors National Park. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day.
At a glance
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Hotel size
9 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions
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This property locks its doors at midnight. Access is not available after this time.
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only)
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
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Parking
Free onsite self parking
Free offsite parking nearby
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
What to do
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Horse riding nearby
Fishing nearby
Working away
Computer station
Conference space
Services
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Facilities
Terrace
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Food and drink
Highchair
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Weekly housekeeping
Fees & policies
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Also known as
Forresters Arms Hotel
Forresters Arms Hotel Inn
Forresters Arms Hotel Inn York
Forresters Arms York
Forresters Arms Hotel Inn
The Forresters Arms Kilburn Inn
The Forresters Arms Kilburn York
The Forresters Arms Kilburn Inn York
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at The Forresters Arms Kilburn?
Yes, dogs are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at The Forresters Arms Kilburn?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Forresters Arms Kilburn?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
What is there to do at The Forresters Arms Kilburn and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like cycling, fishing, and hiking. Additional recreation nearby includes birdwatching.
Are there restaurants at or near The Forresters Arms Kilburn?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
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Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.2
Cleanliness
9.4
Location
9.0
Staff & service
8.8
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast was fantastic with plenty of options and generous portions. (8 reviews)
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Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 6, 2025
I've stayed here many times, it is a charming village pub with great staff and good food. The rooms are clean and spacious. The local area is amazing, a must see is the White Horse carved into the hillside.
Mike
Mike, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 22, 2024
Lovely pub hotel, with good food and very friendly and helpful staff
Jolanthe
Jolanthe, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 18, 2024
A nice location lovely room very quiet.
Stuart
Stuart, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 1, 2024
Great food and a lovely comfortable bed!
Had a fab stay at the Forresters Arms. Lovely food (both evening meal and breakfast, great staff and a hugely comfortable bed. Will be back, again!
Julie
Julie, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
Mar 18, 2024
Lovely break with good food & service
Friendly staff & warm welcome
Allocated room was above restaurant - so was a little noisy (mainly from the piped music)
Food was very good with interesting & varied items on the menu
Verified traveler
3-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jan 26, 2024
A lovely place to stay in a lovely part of Yorkshire. the food here is excellent, both the evening meals and the breakfasts. Good value for money. The rooms are clean and the beds are comfortable. Definitely recommend if visiting this part of the world.
Julie
Julie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 9, 2024
Definitely recommend
Lovely village location. Friendly owners. Great food. Lovely big room. Comfortable, clean and a great shower
Becky
Becky, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 23, 2024
Excellent accommodation in a beautiful village
I have stayed here before and the whole experience is good so I keep coming back. The food is very good and the Mason's Yorkshire Gin and Tonic is a work of art. The Forrester's is located in a beautiful village close to the White Horse carved into the hillside. Mouseman furniture is right next door and is also worth a visit.
Mike
Mike, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 23, 2024
Excellent stay. Staff are lovely, food was superb. The only little thing I would mention is that the room was very cold even though the heating was on but this was an unusually cold spell and therefore the heating may have just struggled a little.
Zara
Zara, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 12, 2023
The property, staff, in this rural pub/hotel was outstanding. I would highly recommend it. Food and pub were excellent. It was a most pleasant stay. Kilburn was historic, and the near by town (6 miles away) Thirsk was also a neat pleasant village with shopping and the town is where a TV show is produced, and it is a short train ride to York.
Bucky
Bucky, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 9, 2024
I can't really fault it. The property is nice, staff were really nice, the room was just what we hoped for. We had a lovely evening meal followed by a good nights sleep. Breakfast options were all cooked options, although I'm not a breakfast eater so only had some toast.
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Nov 27, 2023
End of Nov.
Staff lovely. Breakfast and evening meals excellent. Room big and nicely set out. Bed comfy. Overall look of Foresters very pleasant. Only negative was our room very cold (too few radiators and not big enough, had to fold curtains onto window sills to expose radiators and still too cold) also bathroom
( suggest a blind at window). Would love to return if room (no. 4) was warm.
Pat
Pat, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jul 5, 2024
Kilburn is a beautiful little town, and the Forresters Arms is a nice, quiet place to stay. The rooms are decent enough for a place to rest your head for the night after you're done exploring the beautiful countryside. The staff is friendly, but at times, I felt they were unnecessarily stressed and frenzied. Just the vibe I got. I'm pretty tall, so I had to duck around the place. However, since it's an old historic building, that was expected. Overall, I'd stay here again. The price is decent, the location is excellent, and the food is good too.
Devin
Devin, 3-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Dec 21, 2024
Lovely period pub spoilt by lack of attention.
Room pleasant but cold on arrival. Did not warm appreciably despite oil radiator being switched on. Towel rail not working so bathroom cold. No toiletries. Evening meal pleasant and catered for dietary needs. Room still cold after meal and radiators went off at around 21:00 Slept fully clothed to keep warm! Room again cold in morning and then discovered no breakfast available.
Nick
Nick, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Dec 9, 2023
Nice eatery but freezing cold room
The pub itself was cosy. The food was excellent. Breakfast - was tasty and staff attentive however would prefer to choose on the day rather than day before. Room was quaint but absolutely freezing. Unbearably freezing. We may as well had gone camping. Mentioned on check out however staff already seemed aware and said heating was on a timer. Ensure you check the temperature of the room and request a heater if it’s cold. Ours got colder and colder through the night. Very uncomfortable and disappointing for a rare childfree break.
J m
J m, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 9, 2026
Absolutely lovely rooms, food and atmosphere. Location is perfect and very beautiful. What a gem!
A M Maude
A M Maude, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 13, 2025
Nice accommodation in the heart of the village .
Tim
Tim, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 14, 2024
Great people and food
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 26, 2023
Cosy pub with lovely bedrooms and an excellent restaurant.
Susan
Susan, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor
Mar 12, 2026
Shut.
Couldn’t get in. Didn’t answer phone during afternoon or evening (5 calls). Mattress on its side in a dining area seen through window. Has to find somewhere else.
No redeeming features.
DAVID
DAVID, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jul 18, 2025
Great room, beautiful surroundings and the guy running the hotel was very friendly. Unfortunately I think they were a bit short staffed on the day so it took quite a while to get checked in and then the restaurant was full so we had to go elsewhere to eat - which wasnt easy in a tiny village.
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 7, 2024
Excellent
Stayed here several times , always excellent ,as was this vist ,top marks ,i will stay here again when in the area
Steve
Steve, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 3, 2024
So quite, everything you need.
Helen
Helen, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 3, 2022
We had a lovely stay in this traditional pub about 40 mins drive from central York. Drinks, dinner and breakfast were all excellent. Highly recommended!
Alexandra
Alexandra, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 6, 2023
The Forresters Arms is a very charming place, quiet and well maintained. The facilities are good and the staff friendly. It is ideally located to go hiking in the National Park. We will definitely come back here when we travel next in the area!