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The Lighthorseman

3.0 star property
Inn with restaurant, near Shambles

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In the heart of Fishergate, The Lighthorseman offers a warm welcome with an arcade/game room, a cozy bar, and a restaurant. Connect to WiFi and enjoy top-rated breakfast options as well as free self parking - all within walking distance of Jorvik Viking Centre and York City Walls. Guests rave about the central location and helpful staff.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Non-smoking
  • Child-friendly activities

Main amenities (5)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Arcade/games room
  • Multilingual staff

Feel at home (4)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Arcade/games room
  • Free self-parking
  • High chair
The current price is £54
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr

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Double Room, Ensuite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite (Small)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(33 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room, Ensuite

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Twin Room, Ensuite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Double Room, Ensuite (four-poster -)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Apartment, Private Bathroom

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Map
124 Fulford Road, York, England, YO10 4BE

What's nearby

  • York Barbican - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Jorvik Viking Centre - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • York City Walls - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Shambles - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • University of York - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 65 min drive
  • Cattal Station - 18 min drive
  • York (QQY-York Train Station) - 22 min walk
  • York Station - 22 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Postern Gate - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Rook & Gaskill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Masons Arms - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Robinsons Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Bison Coffee House - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Lighthorseman

At The Lighthorseman, you'll be a short five-minute drive from Shambles and York Minster. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Also, University of York and York Racecourse are a short five-minute drive away.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 10 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • There is no front desk at this property
    • The host will greet guests on arrival
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
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Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • English breakfast (surcharge) 8:30 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 9:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

Services

  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Arcade/games room

Room amenities

Food and drink

  • High chair

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 12.50 per person

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the property's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Also known as

Lighthorseman Hotel York
Lighthorseman Inn
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Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at The Lighthorseman?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at The Lighthorseman?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Lighthorseman?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

What is there to do at The Lighthorseman and nearby?

The Lighthorseman has an arcade.

Are there restaurants at or near The Lighthorseman?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.

What's the area around The Lighthorseman like?

The Lighthorseman is a short 13-minute walk from Shambles and 17 minutes' walk from University of York.

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Reviews

The Lighthorseman Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.2

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.8

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, excellent, and cooked to order, with many guests praising its quality and generous portions. (57 reviews)
  • Free parking was a huge benefit and easily accessible for guests. (23 reviews)
  • Meals were excellent and available, with breakfast and evening options highly praised. (6 reviews)
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Reviews

Verified

8/10 Very good

Friendly staff and free parking.
Mark, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The bed was unbelievably comfy, the room was clean and warm and the staff on the bar were a great help and very friendly.
Chris, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely personal and cozy vibe
Frederik, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff were very friendly and helpful. The room was clean and comfortable
Nicola, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Good loacation, only a short walk into York
Richard, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location, lovely building, freshly cooked breakfast
Malcolm, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great stay
Tara, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Bar offered a wide selection of beers and spirits, breakfast was very good and good portions.
Paul Francis, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Very conveniently located in York, good size room, pleasant staff
Bridget, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Fantastic room, clean, comfortable, spacious and quiet. Great location, just a short stroll to the city wall and city centre. Owner was very friendly, letting us use the carpark after we checked out. Will definitely visit again
James, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

excellent host's,friendly staff ,rooms very clean,food good, would go back again 10/10 .well done.
david, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The staff were very helpful
Judith, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Yes… conveniently placed for all amenities including train station..Not much noise in the rooms. Very friendly staff and owners.. didn’t have car but apparently they are parking facilities nearby.
Leena, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Friendly staff and clean rooms, recommend the breakfast and location to city ctr takes 10 mins to walk.
Peter, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Good location friendly staff
Ian, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very pleased with our stay, comfortable clean room. Great Breakfast. Thank you
Carol, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location for the price. Really nice breakfast and a nice bar too. Would highly recommend
Edward, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

Yes room was comfortable and clean
Maxine, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Great value, especially for York. Nice clean room and tasty breakfast. Easy walking distance into the city centre.
Nicholas, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great friendly atmosphere
Diane, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was very clean & pleasant and the staff were very friendly & helpful
Antony, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly easy to find. Lovely room and pub about 15 min walk to the centre with parking on site made it ideal for a trip to the Christmas market. Will definitely stay again
Sadie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely friendly staff and a clean and comfortable room.
Anna, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay, short walk into the city centre. Staff were lovely and helpful. Room was great too. The whole place has bundles of character.
Christine, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

A lovely beautiful pub hotel, cozy, comfortable, pleasantly friendly.
JOELLE, 1-night trip