The Bay Horse Inn offers a warm welcome with a garden, bar, and restaurant. Connect with the helpful staff, unwind in the beautiful surroundings or indulge in breakfast. The smoke-free premises ensure a comfortable stay.
Reviews
9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Popular amenities
Bar
Pet friendly
Free parking
Non-smoking
Free WiFi
Main amenities (5)
10 smoke-free guestrooms
Daily housekeeping
Restaurant and bar/lounge
Breakfast available
Garden
Room options
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Twin Room, Ensuite
Highlights
Separate bedroom
Memory foam bed
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Daily housekeeping
11 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed
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Suite, Ensuite
8.48.4 out of 10
Very good
15 reviews
(15 reviews)
Highlights
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Daily housekeeping
16 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 3
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
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Beningbrough Hall and Garden - 17 min drive - 8.8 km
York Minster - 18 min drive - 18.5 km
York Racecourse - 18 min drive - 18.6 km
Shambles - 18 min drive - 18.8 km
York Christmas Market - 18 min drive - 18.8 km
Getting around
Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 41 min drive
Hammerton Station - 5 min drive
Poppleton Station - 13 min drive
Cattal Station - 25 min walk
Restaurants
Costa Coffee - 11 min drive
The Lime Tree Inn - 7 min drive
Aldwark Arms - 10 min drive
The Black Horse - 15 min drive
Anchor Inn - 2 min drive
About this property
The Bay Horse Inn
The Bay Horse Inn is a great choice for a stay in York. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge.
Languages
English
At a glance
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
The host will greet guests on arrival
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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 in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
What to do
Cycling nearby
Kayaking nearby
Fishing nearby
Facilities
Garden
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Room amenities
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Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
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, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International
Also known as
Bay Horse Inn York
Bay Horse York
The Bay Horse Inn Inn
The Bay Horse Inn York
The Bay Horse Inn Inn York
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at The Bay Horse Inn?
Yes, dogs are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at The Bay Horse Inn?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Bay Horse Inn?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at The Bay Horse Inn and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like cycling, fishing, and kayaking. The Bay Horse Inn also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Bay Horse Inn?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
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The Bay Horse Inn Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
9.2/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
Service staff
Room
Breakfast
Food
Bed
Ambience
Beer
Drinks
Pub
Crisps
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, cooked to order, and a highlight of the stay. (20 reviews)
Home-cooked meals were delicious and breakfast was cooked to order. (3 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Jul 17, 2025
Second time stopping here, great links to York,fabulous staff, beautiful town.
Marie
Marie, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 13, 2025
Great food, great drinks, very friendly staff and lovely setting
Wayne
Wayne, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 19, 2025
Very charming property with just a few rooms and a nice restaurant and very nice staff. WiFi was fast, but worked only in some rooms. Food was great.
Marek
Marek, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Apr 18, 2025
Wonderful stay
Fantastic hosts, great food and really quiet, will go again next time we are in the area
michael
michael, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
May 21, 2025
A great place to stay and visit around York, Knaresborough, Harrogate area.
Rooms are very accessible and have everything you need.
The cooked breakfast was amazing. A great place to stay
ANNE
ANNE, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
May 14, 2025
The staff were amazing and couldn't do enough for you. The food was excellent as were the rooms and the pub itself. Would definitely stay again
Stephen
Stephen, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
Jul 4, 2025
A beautiful area, lots of lovely houses,quiet and xareful drivers. Nice pub food and the postshop/ cafe was lovely, fantastic coffee and sweet treats.
The Bay Horse, wasn't available until 3pm door locked so just be aware if you arrive early.
Will definitely be back.
Marie
Marie, 3-night trip
8/10 Good
Apr 27, 2025
Spent 2 nights at the Bay Horse, very clean rooms, good stock of tea and coffe and was replenished.
Lovely breakfast and very friendly.
Lynn
Lynn, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
May 9, 2025
Amazing
Absolutely amazing, such attentive and thoughtful people run this Inn! We absolutely loved our stay ❤️
Adam
Adam, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Apr 27, 2025
Stopped here on the way North. Friendly hosts, quiet place. Good breakfast
Mark
10/10 Excellent
May 15, 2025
The rooms were really great. We had our dog and they had placed a bed and treats n our room for her which was really very nice. Food was great and pud was really cool as well. Defo stay again.
Gillian
Gillian, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
May 11, 2025
The Bay Horse Inn was exceptional value for money, the food was excellent (especially the steak and ale pie). Jon was a GREAT cook and host and if back that way would use The Bay Horse Inn again - totally recommend.
Trevor and Lyn Downs 👍
Trevor
Trevor, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Dec 27, 2024
Friendly staff , english breakfast delicious, confortable room..... Was everything perfect!
Felipe
Felipe, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
May 2, 2025
Saturday night at the Bay Horse
Checked in late but although they had stopped serving food, they were able to sort me out.Good clean room and good breakfast. Highly recommend.
M.S.Taylor
M.S.Taylor, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Feb 22, 2025
Upon arrival easy free parking
Excellent reception with very friendly helpful staff throughout our stay
Lovely room, clean with adequate amenities
Bar and restaurant food excellent with plenty of choice
Will def be staying here again
Neil
Neil, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Mar 16, 2025
Bay horse inn
Good venue friendly staff, clean tidy room, no complaints
Terry
Terry, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jan 31, 2025
Very friendly and accommodating staff
Steven
Steven, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Oct 22, 2024
Very welcoming staff and lovely environment to stay in, thank you!
Rachel
Rachel, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
May 21, 2024
Great place to stay and also great hosts.
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Sep 22, 2024
Great place to stay with lovely rooms.
Staff were helpful, friendly and would not hesitate to recommend this place.
Carol
Carol, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Nov 24, 2024
A lovely pub and guest house, staff extremely friendly, helpful and polite. The food was excellent and service impeccable, very convenient and close to the local park and ride into city centre. Would highly recommended staying here.
Saira
Saira, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
May 10, 2025
Comfortable
Only complaint is the shower in Rm 9 was running hot and cold. Impossible to regulate
Glenn
Glenn, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Sep 14, 2024
Great dog friendly inn.
Welcoming staff.
Good selection of food and drinks.
Would definitely go back.
Steve
Steve, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Aug 30, 2024
Very welcoming and friendly staff,Nice rooms,nice pub with excellent food
Nicholas
Nicholas, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Aug 30, 2024
Warm and friendly welcome at check in and out.
Lovely room in a pretty location, had everything that we needed