When you stay at The Windmill, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Shambles and York Minster. For a bite to eat, guests can visit The Windmill, which is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and offers garden views. Other features include a bar/lounge and a garden.
At a glance
Hotel size
10 rooms
Arranged over 1 level
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Check-out time is 11 AM
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free English breakfast each morning
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Travelling with children
Children's menu
Working away
Meeting room
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 2007
Garden
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Room amenities
Be entertained
DVD player
19-inch TV
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Coffee/tea maker
Sleep well
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Cot/infant bed available
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Special features
Dining
The Windmill – Overlooking the garden, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.
Fees & policies
Policies
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property accepts credit cards.
Also known as
Windmill
Windmill Inn York
Windmill York
The Windmill Inn
The Windmill York
The Windmill Inn York
Frequently asked questions
Does The Windmill offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Windmill does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Windmill?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Windmill?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Windmill?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at The Windmill and nearby?
The Windmill has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Windmill?
Yes, The Windmill offers garden views.
The Windmill Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
29 Jan 2018
Top notch !
Fantastic place , manager could not have done any more. Great breakfast 🍳!
dave
dave , 1-night trip
Verified Ebookers guest review
8/10 Very good
14 Jan 2018
Very pleasent hotel lovely room very comfortable very nice breakfast
Verified traveller
4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
5 Jan 2018
good accommodation friendly staff and good value for money
Ian
Ian, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
10 Dec 2017
Close to York!
Just outside of York minutes from Grimston Car Park shuttle service. Attached restaurant that included traditional English Breakfast in the morning. Helpful staff. Enjoyed our stay!
Ian
Ian, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
27 Nov 2017
Damon
Damon, 1-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very good
27 Oct 2017
Good, quiet hotel
We stayed in the area to visit our grandchild at York St John's University and this hotel suited that purpose admirably.
Rosie
Rosie, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
9 Oct 2017
Good pub hotel, excellent staff, would stay again
We stayed at this pub hotel with friends from the US. We were all travelling around UK and this stop was to see a bit of Yorkshire. This hotel is near York and not far from a Park and Ride which was very useful to get into York itself (York is a wonderful city to visit). We also visited Pickering and Whitby as well as the North York Moors. So the location of this hotel was very good for all those visits.
We were made very welcome by the staff and enjoyed their breakfasts each morning we were there.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 Sept 2017
Cosy
Lovely and cosy. Staff very helpful snd friendly and we enjoyed our breakfast included,
Verified traveller
1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
25 Sept 2017
Clean, comfortable with a very friendly feel
Stayed here for one night after dropping our Daughter at York Uni, very nice, ate in the bar, excellent food, room comfortable, friendly staff, would recommend.
Julie
Julie, 1-night romance trip
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8/10 Very good
22 Sept 2017
Room is clean and staff is very friendly. Just the TV is quite small.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
11 Sept 2017
Good food, comfortable room, excellent staff. The
Stayed as a base for touring Yorkshire. We were greeted with a warm welcome and had a most enjoyable stay. Good Park and Ride nearby for easy trips into York.
Free Wifi. Good food. Would happily stay again.
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3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
22 Aug 2017
Nice place for a stopover.
Good clean accommodation. Very quiet during night and good freshly cooked breakfast in morning. Pub grub good as well.
ewen
ewen, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
30 Jul 2017
It's not a Wind Mill
Great place and not too far from York city. Staff we're accomodating. A nice selection of food if you choose to dine in. Rooms were clean and bed was comfy.
Jim
Jim, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 Jul 2017
Great owner and service
Check-in was very low profile - just collect your key (and check-out) in the restaurant. Food was some of the best we ate in a 14-day UK trip and all the staff were very friendly. Beds and room temperature were comfortable and huge handicap-room shower offered excellent accessibility for our elderly relative (no high-step-up into a narrow shower stall). Location is easily accessible yet quiet with lovely views of private garden/grassy area with tables.
Cristina
Cristina, 2-night family trip
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6/10 Good
3 Jul 2017
Quaint little pub comfortable rooms at the rear
Quite small pub, restaurant and a few rooms at the rear. Staff were very accommodating, rooms were small, but functional. Good breakfast!
Eamonn
Eamonn, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
27 Jun 2017
Very pleasant stay
Whatever was lacking in the condition was offset by the food and the staff. Although located on the highway, the rooms were in the back and there was very little noise. Our room had a view of the garden which was very nice.
James
James, 2-night romance trip
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6/10 Good
12 Jun 2017
Hotel price for motel quality ?
Room was ok with good shower, but I did not think it was worth £110 a night. Bed was a bit lumpy and carpet was a little grubby. B'fast was fine but again, carpet in b'fast room was a bit smelly.
Considering the location outside York, I felt this was a bit expensive for what was on offer
chris
chris, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
19 Apr 2017
Great place to stay just outside the City.
Excellent home cooked food, but a limited menu. No snacks or salads on offer.
Clean room and welcoming staff made for a pleasant stay.
Great English breakfast, very tasty!!!
Sundy gets busy as the sunday roast was amazing.
Roy
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
5 Apr 2017
Although the hotel is 4.5 miles outside York centre, there is a bus stop close by, and a park & ride 2 miles outside city centre.
Would stay here again, food excellent, staff and rooms very nice.
phil
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
20 Mar 2017
Great find, will hopefully stay again sometime.
Very welcoming, evening meal at the windmill pub excellent and so was the breakfast. First impression of the accommodation block was not great but once in room very comfortable , clean and well furnished.
Verified traveller
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10/10 Exceptional
28 Feb 2017
Really nice English pub
A really lovely English pub that felt old but modern at the same time. Nice food served there.
Barbara
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8/10 Very good
21 Feb 2017
Compact and clean hotel with a good restaurant
A good basic hotel on the outskirts of York. Lovely breakfast using quality ingredients. Will stay again
anne
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8/10 Very good
18 Sept 2016
The hotel was basically a pub with rooms totally staff run - but very well. Rooms were of a reasonable size but clean and reasonably comfortable. There were some things that needed closer attention to detail to make it "perfect" . Shower room needs some work as has mold in corners, shower leaked and got floor wet
Pub food was good and plentiful and reasonably priced
David
Verified Ebookers guest review
8/10 Very good
19 Aug 2016
Welcoming
Excellent breakfast. Friendly and helpful staff.
Garden and play area for children.