About this property
This charming, 3-star guest house is set within 10-15 minutes' stroll of York city centre. Set in a beautifully appointed Georgian Grade II listed building, Holly Lodge offers a delightful walled garden, free private parking. The building dates back to the early 1800s and is filled with period charm. Spacious and tastefully decorated en suite rooms feature a flat-screen TV, tea and coffee making facilities and free Wi-Fi. Most have garden views. The spacious guest lounge overlooks the garden and features a grand piano. The property is located on the A19, within 10 minutes’ drive of York Railway Station. Frequent bus services to the centre pass just outside. York Racecourse is only 1 mile away, while York Designer Outlet is within 2 miles.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Isabel
United Kingdom“Geoff was super friendly and helpful, and pointed out some great local spots.” - Rhys
United Kingdom“Very welcoming host. Great location. Free parking. Big room. Clean.” - Judith
United Kingdom“Great stay at Holly Lodge - location was perfect and the added bonus of a private car park. Geoff was a fabulous host....would highly recommend.” - Elliott
United Kingdom“Superb location, lovely walk to centre, excellent communication throughout. Great value, all in all a lovely guesthouse.” - Chris
United Kingdom“Lovely oldie worldly property . Lovely large room . Perfect for our weekend stay” - Jeremy
Switzerland“Very friendly staff gave us lots of great recommendations around York. Room was comfortable, and cosy. Very nice to walk into the center along the river, and nice nearby breakfast options.” - Frances
United Kingdom“This is our second time staying. Great location with parking! It’s a beautiful building with more traditional rooms. Geoff and Ashley are amazing hosts who provide lots of helpful information so you can get the most out of your stay in York. Sad...” - Kevin
United Kingdom“The location was perfect for exploring the city, and the host was friendly and very helpful, telling us various places to go as we had never visited the city before. The off-road parking was a bonus, as the streets surrounding the property were...” - Wendy
United Kingdom“Room comfy and mostly clean...a bit dusty. Bathroom clean but could do with a refit. Shower slow and floor uneven in places” - Clare
United Kingdom“I loved that the owners were so friendly and polite. Had a lot of knowledge about the area and lots of recommendations. The location is so close to the center without being directly in it and without the crazy prices of the centre. The walk along...”
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House rules
Child policies
Children older than 7 years are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no cots available at this property.
All extra beds are subject to availability.



The fine print
Please inform Holly Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.
It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.