Bishops York

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135 Holgate Road, York, North Yorkshire, England, YO24 4DF, UK  [map]

This beautifully restored Victorian villa offers a range of individually designed en suite accommodation, amid comfortable, family-run surroundings.

Relax with a delicious Yorkshire breakfast, served in a sunny dining room with views of the gardens. Alternatively, unwind with a newspaper or simply soak up the sun in the communal conservatory. Within walking distance of many of York's main attractions, free off-road parking also makes Bishops an excellent base for exploring Yorkshire's idyllic countryside and coastline.
Bishops is a family-run establishment, committed to comfortable and relaxing breaks for couples and families. It is one of York's select few providers to attain the 5-star Guest Accommodation category. The hotel also retained its Silver Award for cleanliness and overall quality.

Each morning, a breakfast buffet is followed by a full English or vegetarian breakfast, cooked to order using fresh ingredients. Egg are sourced from a local farmer, with bacon and sausages supplied by a local butcher.

Travel cots and high chairs are available for little ones, with free cordial also available for children.

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Directions to Bishops:
The hotel is a 15 minute walk from the city centre, a 10 minute walk from the station and within walking distance of York Racecourse. Local buses to the city centre pass the Hotel every 10 minutes.

By car:
From the A59:
- The A59 comes straight into York and becomes the Poppleton Road.
- Travel along this road past the new housing development on your left until you come to a set of traffic lights.
- You will also see The Fox pub on your left. Travel straight on – the road now becomes Holgate Road.
- Bishops Hotel is 250 metres up the hill on the right hand side.

From the North:
- Coming via the A1, exit at junction 47 onto the A59 and follow the directions "from the A59" outlined above.

From the South:
- From the M1, head around Leeds and join the A1 just south of York.
- Exit the A1M at Junction 45 onto the A64.
- Exit the A64 via the A1237 York bypass.
- Follow this road until you come to the York – Harrogate A59 roundabout.
- Follow the directions "from the A59" outlined above.

From the North Sea Ferries and Hull:
- Take the A1079 at the large Grimstone Bar Roundabout.
- Take the A64 North which forms part of the York bypass.
- Keep on the bypass until you come to the A59.
- Follow the directions "from the A59" outlined above.