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

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8.5 (1867 reviews)
42 Market Place , Thirsk , gb

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Excellent food
Cons:
Small bathrooms
Inadequate heating

Categories

Cleanliness
8.39
Overall cleanliness was praised, but some noted small bathrooms.
Service
9.36
Many reviews highlighted friendly and helpful staff.
Location
9.4
Guests frequently mentioned great location and easy access.
Room Quality
7.35
Rooms were described as cozy but issues reported with size and heating.
Amenities
7.38
Some amenities like heating and seating were lacking; better upkeep needed.
Value for Money
8.34
Generally good value, but some felt prices were high for services.
Food and Beverage
9.39
Food quality was frequently highlighted as excellent.
Overall Experience
8.36
Enjoyable stays reported despite some issues, overall satisfaction.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 16:50

Property Description

Historic Charm and Scenic Views

Individually Designed Rooms and Local Cuisine

Convenient Location for Exploring North Yorkshire

Experience the historic charm of one of England's oldest coaching inns at The Golden Fleece. Indulge in individually designed rooms, enjoy home-cooked meals made from local produce, and explore the picturesque Yorkshire countryside. With attractions like Aysgarth Falls and Fountains Abbey nearby, there's plenty to see and do. Book now and make unforgettable memories at this cozy retreat in Thirsk.

Important information:

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.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: MME

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 8 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for £10 per person per stay when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 1867 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.39
Service: 9.36
Location: 9.4
Room Quality: 7.35
Amenities: 7.38
Value for Money: 8.34
Food and Beverage: 9.39
Overall Experience: 8.36
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Diane • couple • gb
10
An enjoyable 2 night stay
Pros:

Lovely room. Friendly. Clean

2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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susana • family_with_children • es
8
Buena ubicación.Camas muy cómodas y limpias.
Pros:

Tiene una ubicación excelente y es muy cómodo y limpio.

Cons:

Las vistas

2026-03-11 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
9
Really nice place to stay for our short break.
Pros:

Great location with good parking and easy access to town centre and James Heriot museum. Comfortable, spacious room with good king-sized bed. Good evening meal in restaurant / eatery and reasonably priced.

Cons:

The restaurant staff were good natured and helpful if slightly disorganised, felt like we should get up and lend them a hand! It took a long time and a bit of fuss to assign us a table in a mostly empty eatery. The pillows were rock hard and we wished we had brought our own.

2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
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lorraine • couple • gb
10
2026-03-08 • via Nuitee
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Ruth • family_with_children • za
8
2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Mick • family_with_children • gb
9
Pros:

Great hotel and location

Cons:

Getting pricey

2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Denise • couple • gb
5
Could of been more dog friendly mattress was extremely uncomfortable
Pros:

Breakfast location excellent

Cons:

Mattress replacement required assp

2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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Rachel • family_with_children • gb
8
2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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dan • solo_traveller • gb
1
2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Joan • couple • gb
9
We were stopping for one night two sisters together to meet up with another sister in Thirsk
Pros:

We found the property a great place to stop at rooms were great staff friendly breakfast was delicious

Cons:

No complaints

2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Martin • family_with_children • gb
9
Lively and friendly
Pros:

Lovely staff. Really kind and helpful. Great location, right in the heart of town. Parking too! Food was great, and the service excellent. Room was on small side, but comfy and clean, with a good shower.

Cons:

Windows didn't open in the room (painted shut)

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Val • couple • gb
10
Lovely relaxing stay in a great location.
Pros:

Large, comfortable room with an interesting view of the town from the seating area. All staff were friendly and professional, with high standards. Excellent food and restaurant service. Very convenient location and good parking facilities.

Cons:

Shower curtain too short so would not stay in position. TV had only a few channels available without streaming. Three different prices for the same breakfast were advertised in different places, and Sunday lunch menu was confusing, as it seemed to say that only a roast was available, but this was clarified by staff and in fact we could order from the full menu.

2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
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Lynne • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-02-24 • via Nuitee
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Timothy • couple • gb
10
2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
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Lynn • couple • gb
10
Lovely break away
Pros:

The bed was so comfortable I had the best sleep I’ve had in ages

Cons:

Nothing everything was perfect

2026-02-22 • via Nuitee
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Andy • extended_group • gb
8
Great overall stay good location, good food and drink and staff. One room had a stinky bathroom
Pros:

Location and staff brilliant. Food good but wierdly no steak on the menu.

Cons:

Twin room bathroom was very stinky, wasnt a cleaning issue more like a plumbing or drain issue

2026-02-12 • via Nuitee
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sonia • couple • gb
9
Very pleased
Pros:

Location was ideal. Staff were very polite and friendly. Food was excellent.

Cons:

Unable to adjust heating in the room so had window wide open all night

2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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Suzsi • couple • gb
9
A perfect spot to break a long journey
Pros:

Lovely old pub hotel

Cons:

Nothing

2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
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Sharon • couple • gb
9
Excellent location, Lovely hotel, good attentive staff, great breakfasts
Pros:

Great location, clean

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-31 • via Nuitee
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Brian • couple • gb
9
2026-01-26 • via Nuitee