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

Hotels
8.5 (2076 reviews)
42 Market Place , Thirsk , gb
+44 1845 523108

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Free
Children 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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 2076 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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Suzanne • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Lovely room with 3 windows. Big and very comfortable bed

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • couple • gb
7
Pros:

Great staff. Very helpful and friendly

Cons:

Overpriced. You are paying for the location.

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Brad • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Absolutely superb... room fantastic very comfortable..staff 10/10 was brilliant will be back next year.

Cons:

N/a

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Bevley • couple • gb
10
2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Alex • solo_traveller • gb
2
Food poor quality and overcooked. Room was tired small and so hot.
Cons:

The food and the room

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Deborah • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Central location. Well decorated. Helpful pleasant staff.

Cons:

All good.

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Derek • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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WENDY • couple • gb
6
Not good value for money, don’t mind paying for somewhere you can atleast move about in the room.
Pros:

Situation was good

Cons:

Small room for the cost, both outside door and room door do not automatically close, outside door more often than not left open.

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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PETER • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Great location

Cons:

Stairs to our room and no lift

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Katie • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Percival • couple • gb
9
Excellent hotel. The finish and touches in the rooms were fantastic.
Pros:

Location and excellent rooms.

Cons:

It was a bit warm in the Rooms but I get we are in summer time so not really unexpected.

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Danny • family_with_children • gb
9
Comfortable
Pros:

The room was what I was hoping for when staying with a toddler . Off the main stair well and quite enough not to disturb their sleep . I also thought the electric fan was a welcome bonus , especially during the warm nights which could have been very uncomfortable without

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Claire • couple • gb
5
Nice hotel but avoid Mews rooms at all costs
Pros:

Stayed here before and always enjoyed it and rated it highly. High Street location and property character cannot be beaten.
This time however we were given a room in the Mews area and this was the problem

Cons:

Room in the Mews area was absolutely tiny - just enough room to walk around the bed, and the bathroom was also very cramped.
No fridge. No air con - just a cheap fan that didn’t even oscillate.
View of the car park watching the local children doing wheelies on their bikes in between the parked cars - not great.
Basically spent the night in a sweat box. I love this hotel but would not stay in a news room again.

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Ged • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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catherine • couple • gb
10
Two very happy people will book again
Pros:

The Golden Fleece is a very good hotel rooms food staff top class

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Marie-Noelle • solo_traveller • ch
8
2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Tia • couple • gb
10
2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Wendy • solo_traveller • gb
9
Lovely mini break away in a pretty town
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Nothing to dislike

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Jalenagh • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Ann-Marie • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-07-19 • via Nuitee