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Accommodation > Hotels > England > Yorkshire > Thirsk > Golden Fleece Hotel
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Thirsk Travel and Heritage Information


Golden Fleece Hotel

A Historic Hotel in Thirsk, Yorkshire


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42 Market Place
Thirsk
Yorkshire
England
YO7 1LL

Golden Fleece Hotel, Thirsk

Accommodation Description:
The Golden Fleece Hotel is situated in the market square, Thirsk, North Yorkshire. This historic coaching inn offers a range of comfortable rooms with superb food and a friendly atmosphere.

The Golden Fleece in the market square of Thirsk is listed as one of the oldest coaching inns in England. Set in the heart of Herriot country between two Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this charming hotel is perfectly situated for exploring the North York Moors and Yorkshire Dales National Parks. The hotel has 23 well appointed bedrooms designed to make guests feel completely at home

All of the rooms are ensuite with tea and coffee making facilities, digital TV, trouser press and hairdryer. A wide selection of ales is on hand to tempt the palate and the quality of food and wines in the restaurant is widely admired. The hotel is conveniently situated half way between Newcastle and Leeds and has conference facilities and function rooms suitable for meetings, private parties and wedding receptions

James Herriot fans can visit his surgery which is adjacent to the Fleece, whilst the more intrepid enthusiasts who do not mind an early start can visit the local gallops to watch throroughbreds in training. North Yorkshire is also rich in picturesque villages and market towns, Northallerton, Helmsley, Bedale and Leyburn amongst others, are well known for their fully stocked markets and local shops which provide an excellent day out. A drive to York or Harrogate brings sights and shopping of a more sophisticated kind



From: £70.00

Accommodation Rating: rating3 (about ratings)

Room Facilities
Trouser press
Tea and coffee making facilities
Non-smoking
Ironing board
Iron
Hairdryer
Colour television
Alarm clock

Amenities
Lock-up facility for bicycles
Wedding services
Wakeup call
Restaurant
Non-smoking (throughout)
Lounge
Ironing facilities
Bar
Baggage store

Parking
On-site parking
Free parking

Business Facilities
Internet connection (dial up)
Printer
Photocopier
Meeting rooms
Fax machine
Direct dial phone

Dining Facilities
The hotel restaurant, seating up to 40 guests, prides itself on using local produce. The kitchen team carefully prepare local pork, beef and lamb as well as fresh fish and game when in season. Meals are also available in the Paddock Bar, which offers a delicious range of homemade bar meals together with local and traditional hand pulled beers. The Richmond and Ryedale Rooms are available for functions.

Meals
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast (Full cooked)
Breakfast (Continental)

Child Facilities
Highchairs
Cots
Children's menu
Baby listening/monitoring

Pet Policy
Other small pets
All pets

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Heritage Rated from 1- 5 (low-exceptional) on historic interest

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