My husband and I recently went to York for one night for a friend's party. We had a great deal of trouble getting any accomodation for one night on a weekend. We managed to book this B & B through through the York Visitors' Centre. We thought our room was lovely and clean - it had a gorgeous scent about... more

Barrington House is a lovely, clean B&B on a quiet, dead-end street in York. However, the owners seem to have lost the spirit and charm of the British B&B. The end result is that I felt that I had stayed in a hotel rather than a B&B. First off the tarriff was £35 pppn. My travel agent said this was... more

A very comfortable small hotel. Hosts were friendly and helpful but not obtrusive. Room was very clean and nicely furnished, excellent selection of teas, biscuits etc in the room. The breakfast was excellent (plenty to choose from, variations to the menu no problem, way too much food!). Location was pretty good - walking distance to the main attractions, very quiet... more

The best place to stay in York is the Barrington House Hotel.I have to say that out of all the hosts in the city,Alan and Kristina are simply the best hosts I have ever had,nothing is too much trouble for them,and they will answer to your requests,thanks for a great stay,hope to see you again next year. more

When I arrived at York Station I was armed with a list of 3 possible places to stay - the Information centre at the Station suggested I phone Barrington House first and I am delighted that I did so. I am a middle-aged woman (from New Zealand) and had been travelling in the continent and England for a month and... more

we have just returned from yet another enjoyable trip to york,and another wonderful stay at the Barrington House.We have just spent a lovely weekend christmas shopping and once again a great stay at the Barrington House,nothing was to much trouble for Alan and Kristina,the room we stayed in was different this time but just as clean and homely.there is no... more

We have just returned from a stay at the Barrington House whilst visiting family in York. Everything was just so good!! We were welcomed by Alan and shown to our lovely, homely room. Breakfast was great - so nice to a have a home cooked breakfast! The location was also fantastic, a nice leisurely 10 min walk to the centre.... more

Myself and my husband and my 2 sons aged 5 and 11 stayed at Barrington House with my husband's family including his 2 brothers and their families, his nephew and his wife and his 81 year old mother. We had to let ourselves in to the B&B, first collecting the keys from the train station. Nobody greeted us and when... more

Just spent a wonderful weekend at York which was made even more enjoyable by a truly pleasant stay at Barrington House. On arrival my husband and I were greeted by Alan who showed us to a bright and airy room; the room, I understand, had just been decorated to a high standard indeed (as have many others). The facilities within... more