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Commitment to excellent hospitality has earned The Limes 4 stars and a Silver Award for guest accommodation. This family-run, Victorian house offers an award-winning breakfast and is a pleasant riverside walk from York city centre. The freshly cooked breakfast uses locally sourced produce, served in the elegant dining room. The Limes is also licensed to serve alcohol. Guests can also relax on comfy sofas, watch the lounge’s TV or listen to music. Each room at The Limes has an en suite shower room with heated towel rail, fluffy towels and Gilchrist & Soames toiletries. Rooms also have free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV with Freeview and an iPod docking station. A welcome tray in each room includes tea, coffee, hot chocolate, biscuits, sweets and raisins. The Limes also offers free private parking.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Free parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
and
1 bunk bed
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
8.6
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
8.8
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Julian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Nice large room, comfortable bed, and lovely shower.... easy walking distance of York city centre
  • Brian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely big house with large bedrooms. Spotlessly clean.
  • A
    Alison
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Convenient. Lovely Christmas decorations! Helpful staff.

Host Information

9.5
9.5
Host review score
Host review score

A very warm welcome awaits you at The Limes Guesthouse here in the historic City of York. We are a family run business and pride ourselves on the personal touch and attention to detail to make your stay as relaxing and comfortable as possible which has earned us the 4 star rating and a Silver Award for guest accommodation providing bed and breakfast. For the last six years we have been awarded the VisitEngland Kellogs Breakfast Award for excellence. We provide a free private car park, free wireless internet access and for added comfort The Limes is fully non-smoking throughout. The Limes is licensed. Opening times of the lounge bar may vary due to staffing and demand. Drinks may also be purchased and consumed in your bedroom if required. Wine, Champagne (by the bottle) large or small bottles of prosecco and bottled beers can be pre ordered for your room. Guests can unwind in the lounge, sit outside in better weather or simply relax in the comfort and privacy of your own en-suite room. The Limes is ideally situated for York Races, York University, McArthur Glen Designer Outlet and The City Centre where you can visit the many attractions such as, Jorvik Viking Centre, ...
The Limes is located in a quiet residential area 1.1 mile from the History City centre of York. The city centre can be reached by Car/Taxi, a good regular bus service or along a pleasant riverside walk which take approximately 20 minutes. The Limes is in easy reach of York Racecourse, York University, McArthur Glen Designer Outlet, York Barbican Event Venue and Fulford Golf Club as well as the city centre.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Limes
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Alarm clock
Media & Technology
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).
    Services
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Wake up service/Alarm clock
    General
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules

    The Limes takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 11:00 to 22:00

    Check-out

    Until 10:30

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

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

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction

    There is no age requirement for check-in

    Mastercard Visa American Express Cash The Limes accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Official checking in policy is to either arrive before 14:00 or after 18:00. However this is flexible and if you would like to arrive between 14:00 and 18:00 please contact the hotel to advise as such.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about The Limes

    • Check-in at The Limes is from 11:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

    • The Limes is 1.2 miles from the centre of York. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at The Limes may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Room options at The Limes include:

      • Double
      • Quadruple
      • Triple

    • The Limes offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):