The Golden Fleece Hotel, Thirsk, North Yorkshire - The Coaching Inn Group

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Scored 8.4
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.5

About this property

Located between the Yorkshire Moors and Yorkshire Dales National Parks, this hotel is listed as one of England's oldest coaching inns and overlooks the cobbled market place in Thirsk. The Golden Fleece is a comfortable hotel with individually designed rooms with attached bathroom equipped with amenities to make you feel at home. Food is home-cooked using local produce, and the service is relaxed and friendly. The hotel is well-located for exploring the North Yorkshire countryside by foot or by car. The area is home to Aysgarth Falls, Sutton Bank and the World of James Herriot, and you can visit the beautiful Fountains Abbey or Castle Howard. Thirsk Train Station is located just 1.3 miles from the property and offers regular services to London and the North East.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Bar

Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Buffet

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

Availability

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1 queen bed
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

Mima
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“It's an old building with loads of character.. our room was amazing we stayed in the Dick Turpin suite which was delightful and full of character.. loved the little details.. the bed was super comfy too.. it's right in the middle of thirsk town...”
Barbara
United States United States
“Clean facilities, secure parking, very friendly staff, big room with very comfortable furnishings and within walking distance to James Harriet museum. We also found out the Golden Fleece Hotel was actually The Drover pub in the James Harriet books.”
Kathy
United States United States
“I cannot say enough wonderful things about this little gem of a hotel and its excellent restaurant. All the staff were incredibly kind and helpful and the town of Thirsk is quaint and lovely. Actually ended up eating dinner there both nights...”
Julia
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“It was an extremely hot day and night and we were very grateful for the fan that you put into our room (22) The staff were really friendly they helped us check in on arrival and kept our bags for us while we had to go out the next day. We had a...”
Clare
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great car park Central location Pleasant restaurant Nespresso machine”
Geoff
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Breakfast good, hotel vey clean, mews rooms newly refurbished, location perfect”
Louise
France France
“Friendly staff and clean. Kim on breakfast was very friendly and fast to take order”
Sarah
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location, well maintained attractive hotel, friendly staff”
Melinda
United States United States
“Location history beautiful friendly staff excellent breakfast and dinners”
Chris
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location. The bar and restaurant are great with amazing service and quality of food. We booked very late for a table for 16 which they accommodated and we all had a great evening. Breakfast was equally impressive. Car park is really...”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
The Golden Fleece Eatery & Coffee House
  • Cuisine
    British • International • European
  • Open for
    Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Modern
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Check-out
From 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 4 years
Crib upon request
£5 per child, per night

Prices for cribs aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 8 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Children are allowed on request. Contact property with your requirements. Additional fees apply.

Pets are allowed on request. Contact property for further details. Additional fees apply.

When booking for 8 people or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.

Pets are allowed in the classic rooms on request. Additional fees apply, please contact property in advance to ensure a pet-friendly room is allocated.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.