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The Golden Fleece Hotel

Darlington · United Kingdom

42 Market PlaceView location

9.2/10Excellent752 Reviews
Cleanliness9.4/109.4
Service9.4/109.4
Comfort9.0/109.0
Condition9.0/109.0
Neighborhood9.2/109.2
Amenities9.0/109.0
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About The Golden Fleece Hotel

Located in Thirsk, The Golden Fleece Hotel is in a rural location, within a 15-minute walk of Zillah Bell Gallery and Thirsk Museum. This hotel is 5. 2 mi (8. 3 km) from North York Moors National Park and 15 mi (24. 2 km) from Lightwater Valley Theme Park.

Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless Internet access. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. This hotel has 2 meeting rooms available for events. Free self parking is available onsite.

Satisfy your appetite for dinner at The Highflyer Restaurant, a restaurant which specializes in local cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee. Stay in one of 26 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment.

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Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and electric kettles.

Located in Thirsk, The Golden Fleece Hotel, Thirsk, North Yorkshire is in a rural location, within a 15-minute walk of Zillah Bell Gallery and Thirsk Museum. This hotel is 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from North York Moors National Park and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from The Ritz Cinema Thirsk.

Make yourself at home in one of the 26 guestrooms featuring espresso makers and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers. Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. This hotel has 2 meeting rooms available for events. Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Banquet facilities
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until 10:00 PM
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No elevators Noise-free rooms not guaranteed Professional property host/manager Pets allowed Maximum number of pets per room 2 Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-in is available Contactless check-out is available

Important information

  • You need to know
    • The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
    • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
  • Special Instructions
    To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
    • Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
    • Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 16 for adults and GBP 8.00 for children
    • Pet fee: GBP 15 per accommodation, per night
    • Service animals are exempt from fees
    • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 5 per night
    • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 10 per night

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    English

Nearby attractions

Zillah Bell Gallery 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Thirsk Museum 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Thirsk Leisure Centre 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
World of James Herriot 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
The Ritz Cinema Thirsk 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Rural Arts 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
St Mary's Church Thirsk 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Thirsk Racecourse 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Thirsk Birds of Prey Centre 7.6 km / 4.7 mi
North York Moors National Park 8.2 km / 5.1 mi
Sutton Bank National Park Centre 10.4 km / 6.5 mi
Hood Grange Wood 10.7 km / 6.7 mi
Spilmans Farm 11.6 km / 7.2 mi
Shandy Hall 12.8 km / 8 mi
Northallerton Library 13.7 km / 8.5 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 26
  • hotel
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Car park
  • 24-hour reception
  • Wi-fi
  • Laundry service
  • Terrace
  • NewspapersExtra charge
  • Luggage room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
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  • Banquet hall
  • Meeting room: 2
  • Breakfast
  • Non-smoking establishment
Upon availability

Room types

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  • TWIN DELUXETWIN • DELUXETWN.DX

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    TWIN DELUXE

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    Room code: TWN.DX

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  • DOUBLE DELUXE KING BEDDOUBLE • DELUXE KING BEDDBL.DX-KG

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    DOUBLE DELUXE KING BED

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    DELUXE KING BED

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    Room code: DBL.DX-KG

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  • DOUBLE SUPERIOR KING BEDDOUBLE • SUPERIOR KING BEDDBL.KG-SU

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    DOUBLE SUPERIOR KING BED

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    SUPERIOR KING BED

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    Room code: DBL.KG-SU

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    TRIPLE SUPERIOR

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    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 4
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    Room code: TPL.SU

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about The Golden Fleece Hotel

9.2
Excellent
752 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.4 /10
Service
9.4 /10
Comfort
9.0 /10
Condition
9.0 /10
Neighborhood
9.2 /10
Amenities
9.0 /10
100 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jul 2026
Colin
Another excellent stay, brilliant helpful staff but they looked a bit stretched at times and felt sorry for them rushing about.
Maybe another one on would help
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jul 2026
Linda
Lovely old hotel in centre of Thirsk, be prepared for noisy floorboards. Room was pleasant at side of hotel, so no view. The bathroom was up two steps, difficult at night, if partner is asleep and you do not want to put on a light. One negative, placed the 'we're going green, skip the clean' sign on the door, as we left in the morning. When we came back, the bed had been tidied, coffee and biscuits had been refreshed, very nice, but not what we had expected, as we had left all our stuff out in the room. We would stay here again, family in the area, but next time I will inform the desk we do not need housekeeping.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jul 2026
Lucie
It was a brilliant stay very cozy and homely would definitely recommend
Partner
8/10
Excellent
01 Jul 2026
Patricia
Worn out carpets and deco
Staff extremely helpful and accommodating.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
30 Jun 2026
Michael
Great situation free parking clean well decorated and comfortable room. What’s not to like. Friendly staff too
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jun 2026
Kayleigh
Wonderful as always, the staff are lovely and the place is just so nice.
Pet
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jun 2026
Rick
Great. Easy to park. Lovely rooms
10/10
Exceptional
18 Jun 2026
Margaret
Enjoyed our stay
Lovely breakfast good choice
Would return
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
07 Jun 2026
Craig
The hotel room was very good, but the dinner we had in the restaurant did not match the quality of the hotel itself. We would stay there again, but find somewhere else to eat.
Partner
4/10
Poor
03 Jun 2026
Mike
The room given was not the one picked on the website and maybe I did not check properly but in our opinion it was extremely expensive for the room without breakfast
parking good receptionist ok bar staff cool.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jun 2026
Denise
Great location with on site parking.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
31 May 2026
Jane
We enjoyed our stay , room was lovely and the bed was really comfortable .
Staff were all very friendly and helpful.
We will stay again , highly recommend !
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
30 May 2026
Michael
The hotel has its own car park, free for guests. At reception it was over quarter of an hour before anyone responded to give a room key to the guest who was waiting before us, and then to check us in. We had to repeat details such as car registration which had already been provided in the online pre-registration. Nonetheless staff were very friendly.

There are no lifts and only 2 ground floor rooms so this hotel is probably not for people with mobility issues.

The bathroom was larger than most and was clean. The bedroom was extremely compact for a double room, with barely space to squeeze past the end of the bed. This was a one-night stay so we did not use other hotel facilities.

The hotel is very conveniently located on the picturesque Market Square with its restaurants and several pubs for dinner and cafes for breakfast. (In the morning we noticed a line of mobility scooters outside the bakery next door so that seems to be the go-to breakfast spot.) There is also the main bus stop, with buses to surrounding villages and York, as well as a taxi stand.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
29 May 2026
Helen
Okay hotel for a one night stay.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
26 May 2026
JOHN
Large, pleasant room, well decorated and clean. An enjoyable couple of nights and located right in the centre of Thirsk. Didn’t eat in the hotel, but excellent value for our room only deal and parking a huge bonus. Would recommend.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
23 May 2026
Pamela
Personal choice but didn't like the evening menu choices and breakfast was good if poached eggs were cooked better. Mine still had the clear egg slime on them. Staff were brilliant even down to the housekeeping. Room we had was really lovely, modern and a good size. Lots of space in bathroom and a great shower. Free parking was a real bonus. Really enjoyed our weeks stay at golden fleece hotel
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
22 May 2026
Dawn
Lovely location. Excellent stafff, restaurant is nice.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
20 May 2026
Andrew
Great sized room overlooking the market square. Hotel offers free safe parking at rear of hotel and close to all amenities, we visited the James Heriot experience and several local pubs.
Thirsk is a great location to visit other local towns like Pickering , Ripon , Northallerton and Helmsley.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 May 2026
Ben
Nice clean hotel in a great location for exploring.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
09 May 2026
Simon
Nice place, staff nice, room nice, good location for touring the dales.
8/10
Excellent
01 May 2026
Mike
Second stay at the Golden Fleece. Ideal location with free/ secure parking. Staff are friendly. Only criticism is that the rooms are starting to get a little tired.
Friends_and_family Friends
4/10
Poor
26 Apr 2026
Claire
Room was nice. Very creeky floorboards which I suppose can’t be helped in an old building. We had a lovely view of a roof.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
23 Apr 2026
Shirley
Did not have breakfast. The bar was well stocked and the staff were friendly. Room clean an tidy. Overall a lovely stay
Friends_and_family Friends
6/10
Pleasant
19 Apr 2026
Jayne
Our superior room was looking tired and we didn’t have all the amenities in our room that are described on this site ie slippers,robes,coffee maker,espresso - the listing needs to be updated as I believe we have been “missold”
No lift and a lot of stairs to access our room
Breakfast was not as good as expected - the cooked breakfast was poor, poached eggs were hard and there was only one choice of pastry on the continental buffet, only one choice of milk and only cubed sugar that you can’t sprinkle on cereal
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
18 Apr 2026
Lee
Lovely historical and charming hotel.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
12 Apr 2026
Sharon
Initial concerns regarding cleanliness in the bathroom were quickly resolved to an acceptable standard. Staff were friendly and approachable.
Breakfast was good although some items from the buffet were not re stocked straight away when used up ,ie ,juice.
The bar ,although well stocked was really overpriced.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Apr 2026
Eric
Centrally located with parking. Easy access to local shops etc. Very nice bar food. Comfortable room perfect for my one night stopover.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
04 Apr 2026
Daniel
Lovely clean room with a nice bathroom. Perfect for a short stay. Came with tea/coffee, a television and free WI-FI. No mini fridge. We didn't need one so it wasn't an issue.
Breakfast was lovely with a choice of hot food and a continental breakfast. No road noise or unusual bumps in the night so had a wonderful, peaceful sleep.

Useful parking at the rear of hotel and easy access to the town of Thirsk.

Overall a lovely stay. Lovely staff. Lovely food and a lovely part of the world.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
31 Mar 2026
Richard
Very nice hotel, location was good and parking a bonus. Menu was good and food excellent. Staff always friendly and ready to chat and help. Would stay again
6/10
Pleasant
28 Mar 2026
Chris
Good nights sleep until the morning when it seemed like building work was going on, lots of banging.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
25 Mar 2026
Ashley
Excellent location for local amenities and exploring North Yorkshire.
Family
8/10
Excellent
13 Mar 2026
RACHEL
Fantastic staff and a great location in Thirsk...beautiful room
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
04 Mar 2026
Sheila
Delightful market town.
Self
8/10
Excellent
04 Mar 2026
Philip
First class location
Room nice but quite tired
Staff very good
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Feb 2026
Shane
Very clean and tidy
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 Feb 2026
Lewis
The hotel was lovely, clean room with everything I needed. The staff were excellent and the food was lovely.
Business Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Feb 2026
Jo
very friendly helpfull staff
10/10
Exceptional
07 Feb 2026
Dave
Overnight stay on business, clean and tidy room in the Mews facing the car park, hotel in great location and staff welcoming. Happily stay here again next time I’m in the area.
Business
6/10
Pleasant
04 Feb 2026
Lynn
Nice room, a little dated, but good for the price. Housekeeping let
10/10
Exceptional
04 Feb 2026
Anthony
Clean room. Love the coffeee machine and shower.
10/10
Exceptional
01 Feb 2026
Nick
Clean comfy room. Staff lovely & right in the middle of everything
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Jan 2026
Diane
Staff were great and happy to explain the history of the hotel. Very comfortable room and relaxing lounge areas.
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jan 2026
Tracey
Fabulous room, lovely staff
Partner
8/10
Excellent
23 Jan 2026
Alana
Our room was clean and all the staff in the hotel were kind curtious and couldn't do any more to make our stay better.
Thank you
8/10
Excellent
21 Jan 2026
Irene
Nicely furnished clean room & well equipped with complimentary bottled water, tea, coffee, hot chocolate & biscuits. Also had a nespresso coffee machine & pods.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 Jan 2026
Miss Hannah
Lovely spacious and clean room, with a wonderful view of the town square. Had a very relaxing stay and will definitely be back.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jan 2026
marie
Nice hotel with parking and friendly staff. Enjoyed staying here and would definitely stay again.
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jan 2026
Oliver
Wonderful stay. Greeted initially by a friendly face from Louise who was very informative and quick check-in. Slept like a log, very comfortable bed. Great sized room, well-equipped bathroom with a shower that had great pressure. Lovely area nearby. I wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again.
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jan 2026
Anthony
Room was nice staff where good
10/10
Exceptional
09 Jan 2026
Mark
Fantastic staff and lovely food
Business
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jan 2026
Caroline
Great hotel location very welcoming x
Partner
8/10
Excellent
04 Jan 2026
Michael
A good location in the market square . Had a nice room in the mews
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 Jan 2026
Jamie
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Partner
8/10
Excellent
04 Jan 2026
Sharon
Lovely hotel and location would have given 5 stars if the pillows had been good quality they were cheap and uncomfortable
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
04 Jan 2026
Mike
Rooms spacey and really lovely, ed very comfortable and sleep very well, hotel was really nice and food excellent, highly recommend this hotel
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
03 Jan 2026
Leanne
On arrival No one was on reception so I stood while numerous members of staff walked past me so I went into bar then a bald headed man came not the happiest person but maybe as it was New Year’s Day wished he wasn’t in .we were in room 9 the window was wide open so room was freezing then realised radiator didn’t work as a plug in one was there I wanted to move rooms as been winter did not want to be cold .The radiator in bathroom is far too small aswell that room was freezing whole time .overall stay was fine we didn’t have breakfast as over £30 is steep on top of room great location would stay again but not at full price or in that room
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jan 2026
Diane
Check in was easy and we were made to feel welcome. We didnt have breakfast as we had other plans. Gentlemen on reception was very helpful and knowledgeable about tge area we were going walking in
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jan 2026
Sabine
Lovely hotel, clean and comfortable. Highly recommend. Friendly staff and location fabulous
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
30 Dec 2025
stephen
Good parking and lovely room and breakfast
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Dec 2025
Anna
This is the fifth time we have stayed, staff are all excellent
Partner
8/10
Excellent
23 Dec 2025
Ian
Overnight stay. Room clean except for mould around window. Bed comfortable.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
22 Dec 2025
Rachel
Great stay. The room was clean and quiet, comfy bed.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
14 Dec 2025
Myrna T
Clean Room, Staff very pleasant and welcoming. Excellent facilities.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
11 Dec 2025
M
I cannot fault the property or the food; however, the staff were not attentive, and the overall level of customer service did not reflect what I would expect from a hotel of this standard. I reported a flickering light in the bathroom of my room, and the receptionist informed me that nothing could be done until the next guest arrived. This left me feeling unimportant compared with future guests, and it made it difficult to get ready the following morning.

Additionally, the restaurant staff spoke very loudly, as though they were in the kitchen rather than in front of guests. When I approached a member of staff with a question, she told me that her colleague would be with me shortly instead of assisting me herself. All I wanted to ask was whether the hollandaise sauce contained cream. She eventually returned to explain their process of taking drink orders before food orders, but the interaction did not feel guest-focused or accommodating. Overall the staff are not friendly and not accomodating.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
08 Dec 2025
Peter
Lovely comfortable and clean room. Some nice touches with the Nespresso machine and very nice toiletries. Staff are very friendly and welcoming. Would definitely stay again.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Dec 2025
Fiona
Stayed in the Dick Turpin suite, large room with wonderful bath in a separate space from the bathroom. All staff very professional and friendly. Good menu so booked a meal on arrival which was good value as well as tasty.
Good size car park.
Would stay again in a heartbeat!
10/10
Exceptional
05 Dec 2025
Darren
Lovely hotel & the room was also lovely.. not a large room but everything you needed you in the room.
Very comfortable bed plenty of towels .enough coffee / tea & bottle water. Staff very friendly plenty of car spaces.
Would highly recommend this hotel & definitely been booking again in the near future….
Keep up the great work….
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
30 Nov 2025
David
Room was at the top of many stairs but clean and well presented
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Nov 2025
lorraine
We had a lovely two night stay our room was large with a huge comfortable bed. It was in a great location, very central with parking at the back of the hotel. The staff were all friendly and helpful, overall a great stay we would definitely stay here again when next in the area.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
26 Nov 2025
Paul
Lovely clean room, very comfortable. Nice old coaching inn. Restaurant lets this hotel down poor choice of evening meal and poor quality.
Would stay again, convenient for touring the area and comfortable, with parking on site.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
19 Nov 2025
Pauline
The staff were exceptional as we had gone to visit a very poorly friend. Our plans changed yesterday and today hourly and we were allowed to stay in their carpark until we left just after 2 pm. Our friend is home from hospital but have not had chance to catch up but we enjoyed our time in Thirsk a beautiful place great for shopping
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Nov 2025
Gemma
Room was massive bed was so comfy didn’t want to leave
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Nov 2025
Michelle
Lovely stay . Room was excellent
Leisure Friends
6/10
Pleasant
06 Nov 2025
Michael
Hotel was comfortable, but our room was very snall, and the bathroom was the smallest I have ever been in. Ut sonewhat detracted from our stay.
Friends_and_family Friends
8/10
Excellent
04 Nov 2025
Jonathan
Parking felt safe and the room was well furnished and clean. Food menu was a little basic.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Nov 2025
Tim
Clean comfy bedroom.
Well trained pleasant staff
Excellent breakfast and dinner
Airy dining room
Private car park included
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
30 Oct 2025
Simon
Our stay at the Golden Fleece was great! Easy check-in, lovely room. Food in the evening was great but we didn't have breakfast so can't comment. Easy walkable distance to James Herriot’s house. Parking very easy and felt secure! All in all very nice.
Leisure Pet
10/10
Exceptional
30 Oct 2025
Judi
Safe parking at premises. Great welcome at reception. Cosy room with all amenities. Lovely bar/lounge with wide choice of teas, coffees, cakes - perfect for afternoon tea. Dinner menu excellent and imaginative and food perfectly cooked and beautifully presented in very comfortable dining room. The fire alarm went off at about 6pm and we were all evacuated to the muster point in the car park. Staff were very professional and efficient in directing us to fire escapes and checking that all guests were accounted for. It turned out to be a false alarm but I would praise the staff very highly for the way they handled it and looked after us so efficiently. We had a wonderful night’s stay at the Golden Fleece and would certainly go back again if we were in the area.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 Oct 2025
Janine
Great location, our room was massive, if i had to pick a fault, the shower cubicle could be a big bigger, theres wasnt much room to move in it. Certainly wouldnt stop us from returning though. Staff very friendly. Breakfast was delicious, plenty of chouce on the menu. Free secure parking at back of the hotel.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
25 Oct 2025
kevin
Very vlean and great customer service ,, all locals so friendly
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
23 Oct 2025
Alan
The breakfast was not free. We paid extra for that £16:00 per person whether cooked or continental.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 Oct 2025
Evangeline
Great
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 Oct 2025
Eric
Can’t wait to visit Thirsk again. Thank you Yorkshire Vet. Beautiful town
8/10
Excellent
15 Oct 2025
Deborah
Very friendly and helpful staff, and the room was lovely. Wifi was not always reachable, didn’t work in the restaurant but then when I went up to room got on immediately. Prospective guests need to plan for hauling suitcases up stairs. (I had 39 steps to climb and many turns and fire doors to negotiate) and for VERY tight parking in the parking lot behind the hotel, but one can park for free in the public lot out front between 6pm and 8 am if the back fills up. Very convenient to Herriot museum and Tesco. Would stay there again.
10/10
Exceptional
12 Oct 2025
Lauren
Great hotel n
8/10
Excellent
10 Oct 2025
Gail
Had gluten free choices
Leisure
4/10
Poor
09 Oct 2025
Richie
The room was so small, but the heating and water pipes were burning hot, which made our room like a sauna. We made the reception aware before we went to evening meal with friends, but were told that they did not have another room available and that it should cool down. However, the heat stayed so hot in the room and was very uncomfortable. On arrival at reception in the hotel around 1430, we explained we had parked our car in a parking space at the front of the hotel, the receptionist just said ‘you will have a parking ticket by now’! She did highlight there is a car park at the back of the hotel and directions, but she carried on talking to explain how to get to our room etc, meanwhile my wife went outside to make sure we didn’t get a parking ticket! I found all the staff were unhelpful and not willing to help.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
08 Oct 2025
Sheila
Beautiful historic coaching Inn right in the centre of this lovely town. All staff are friendly , professional & very helpful .
Business
10/10
Exceptional
04 Oct 2025
Andrew
Lovely hotel in a lovely town
10/10
Exceptional
28 Sep 2025
Kevin
As always great hotel
10/10
Exceptional
25 Sep 2025
PETER
good to have a car park , staff nice , in a good position
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
22 Sep 2025
Chris
The location was excellent, rooms were tidy and clean & the staff were friendly & helpful
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
22 Sep 2025
Steve
Enjoyed the place , staff great, room fine( needs a touch of paint) The only problem was green flashing light from smoke alarm all night.
6/10
Pleasant
19 Sep 2025
michael

Golden Fleece overnighter

Room excellent, clean and tidy.
Breakfast this morning a bit disorganised, had to ask for coffee 3 times and toaster and bread removed before we had finished.
Quality of the good though was very good.

Partner
8/10
Excellent
16 Sep 2025
Michelle

Lovely stay

The room was clean and well stocked, beautifully decorated and comfortable. However, it was very small. We had a bath in the bathroom which was lovely and the bathroom itself was sufficiently spacious.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
13 Sep 2025
Theresa Marion
The location in Thirsk was good for exploring Herriot life. Proprietors were helpful and very kind.

The sink was very plugged. You have to carry suitcases up many stairs, depending on your floor
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Sep 2025
Jane
Good value. Great location. Lovely staff.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
12 Sep 2025
Debbie
Rooms were small but very well furnished and good value for money, very clean and the bed was comfy. Hotel is in a great location, especially for the races. Staff were very friendly.
There was no receptionist on our arrival, a note advised us to see the bar staff, but they were extremely busy, so this wasn't ideal.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
10 Sep 2025
Mark

Great value for money hotel

Good location. Clean. Staff friendly. Good food. Good bar. Good service. Lovely breakfast. Highly recommended.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
08 Sep 2025
Harry
The location. The inn was so authentic. Great 👍 patio…
Leisure Self

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The Golden Fleece Hotel
42 Market Place, Thirsk, United Kingdom

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