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

Hotels
8.5 (2015 reviews)
42 Market Place , Thirsk , gb

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Family rooms
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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 2015 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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julie solo_traveller gb
8
2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Desmond couple gb
8
2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Sheila family_with_children gb
9
Lovely hotel in centre of Thirsk
Pros:

Lovely clean hotel in the centre of Thirsk, ample parking at the rear of the hotel

Cons:

Having to wait to get served at the bar for a coffee and cake, I felt that the staff that were serving weren't very welcoming and didn't acknowledge the fact that I was there and having to wait for 10 minutes without being served.
I ended up walking out and went elsewhere for a coffee!

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Carol couple gb
7
Great location. Friendly staff
Pros:

Staff were very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was lovely. Bedding and pillows good quality.

Cons:

Expensive drinks. The building doesn’t have a lift which is difficult when carrying luggage up three floors.

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Kerry couple gb
10
Wonderful and we will be coming back
Pros:

Excellent stay wonderful venue the staff each and every one of them were so nice

Cons:

Was in Room 26 and woke up to the sound of bottles being tipped maybe bin men collecting all the empties

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Andrew solo_traveller gb
6
Expensive and not the best
Pros:

Location was good

Cons:

Small room and overated for money ,fan broken in room,it was so hot no sleep,bathroom fan stayed on for ages,noisy, parking is a lottery

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Bethan couple gb
8
Very comfortable and pleasant
Pros:

Clean and nicely decorated

Cons:

The room was quite hot due to the warm weather. The hotel did supply an air fan which helped.

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Debbie couple gb
8
2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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Jason extended_group gb
7
2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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Deborah solo_traveller gb
8
Mini break in thirsk
Pros:

Central location. Parking at rear

Cons:

The room was a little on the small side which with the heatwave felt a bit claustrophobic.. Radiator in bathroom wouldn't turn off.

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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A couple us
7
We had a nice stay - staff was nice and facilities clean. But no A/C or lifts.
Pros:

Nice, large, quiet room.

Cons:

We were three floors up windy stairwells, so we couldn’t bring our suitcases up. And it was in the upper 90s and this hotel has no air conditioning. They gave us a small fan, but it was stifling.

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Kerry couple gb
9
2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Richard couple ca
7
Pros:

Great location as we were meeting friends and the breakfast was very good. Staff excellent

Cons:

WE wthought we had booked a suite in the main hotel building but were in a much smaller annex looking over a parking lot.

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Lee solo_traveller gb
9
Pretty little market town!
Pros:

Location. Free parking. Extras.

Cons:

Room was quite small for a double although en suite was very big!

2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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Lesley extended_group gb
6
Pros:

The hotel is in the center of a busy market town

Cons:

The rooms a little cramped and stuffy

2026-06-25 via Nuitee
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James solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Nice boutique style hotel right in Thirsk town square. Staff were great and very helpful. The hotel was modern and nicely styled. The food was good quality and very nice.

Cons:

However a little disappointed that the first choices of starter and main they didn't have. It was a quiet night so I would have thought they would have the whole menu.
The rooms were clean and designed nicely, but could maybe do with fresh paint as looking a little tired.

2026-06-25 via Nuitee
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Gillian couple gb
9
A perfect location on the market square in Thirsk. Good service and lovely food. Really enjoyed it
Pros:

This hotel is in an ideal location in the middle of the market square. There is parking available at the back of the property. We had a warm welcome from the staff when we arrived. We didn't realise that there was no lift and so we had to carry our suitcases up 2 flights of stairs to get to our room. The room itself was very spacious and airy with a large bed and ensuite facilities. Breakfasts were lovely and the evening meal we had was also very good. Traditional food, very well presented.

Cons:

There was no lift but in all fairness that was probably pointed out to us on the itinery. The room was very spacious but the shower cubicle was probably the smallest I've seen in a hotel in the UK.

2026-06-24 via Nuitee
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Richard solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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Nigel solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

The room and nice touches

Cons:

Reception, bar and restaurant service was the worst in recent recollection. A letter of complaint setting out the issues is with the MD of the parent company.

2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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David couple gb
8
2026-06-22 via Nuitee