Beckett Guesthouse

Surrounding Area

A large Victorian townhouse built around 1850. Comfortable beds and the best English breakfast you've ever tasted. City centre with easy access by road, rail and bus to the whole of Yorkshire and North East England. Five minutes walk from York Minster which is a designated world heritage site. The minster is one of the most important Cathedrals in Britain. See the newly refurbisheb wing and one of the largest known stained glass windows which was fully repaired and restored after the great fire caused by lightning in the 1980's. There are a multitude of historic, cultural and social events in York all year round to attract most people. There are some major shopping areas too. The town centre has street after street of quaint, old fashioned shops in narrow cobbled ways. There are two out of town shopping complexes which cater for consumer shopping. The Macarthur Glen designer Outlet on the southern edge of the city hosts a large number of designer label shops.

Accommodations

A large Victorian townhouse built in the distinctive brick and tile construction favoured in York in the 1850's. A four storey building in a terrace of eight similar buildings which themselves form part of a typical street of the mid victorian era. This house would typically have belonged to a member of the wealthy business community. Who knows, Guy Fawkes may have walked past this house He was born just around the corner, in Bootham. Other famous residents of this area include Joseph Rowntree. It is known that there was a large Roman Garrison in this area and there is ample evidence of this in the archeological exhibitions nearby.

Rooms/Suites

There are seven letting rooms for our guests. Consisting of
3 Double en suite
1 Twin en suite
1 Family room
1 twin standard
1 single standard

Amenities

The Beckett is a clean, comfortable family run guesthouse. Christine takes great care of her guests and her English breakfast menu is famous. Comfortable bed, good breakfast and pleasant surroundings. What more does the traveller need?

Services Offered

We can arrange for tickets for local events such as the Theatres and York Race Meetings in advance if required. Please book well in advance to avoid disappointment.
Vegetarian breakfasts are available (please let us know at the time of booking).
For larger parties we can arrange accommodation shared between The Beckett and other quality guesthouses.

Policies & Restrictions

All rooms are non smoking for the health and comfort of our guests. Families with children over ten years of age are welcome to use our family ensuite room.

Rates & Availability

Room rates start at £23 up to £30 per person depending on the season and type of accomodation required.

Weekend bookings including either Friday or Saturday nights are subject to a minimum stay of two nights.

To reserve your room:
Telephone 44 (0)1904 644 728
Fax 44 (0)1904 639915
E:Mail Abrownyork

Other Information

Directions

We are close to York railway and bus stations (but not close enough to be disturbed by the sound of trains).

By road from M1 and A1 motorways. Take the A64 signposted for Scarborough and York. Join the York outer ring road, the A1237 signposted for Thirsk and Clifton Moor. Follow A1237 until you cross over the River Ouse and turn left onto the A19 road in the direction of the city centre. Follow the A19 to the traffic lights near the Grange Hotel and turn left at the lights into Bootham Crescent.

Discounts Offered

Between October to end of February: Special Autumn and Winter special:
Book three or more nights and receive a 10% discount.