With a stay at Ascot House in York (Layerthorpe), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Shambles and York Minster. .This guesthouse is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from York Racecourse and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Heworth Methodist Church.
York St. John University - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
Shambles - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
York Minster - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
York Barbican - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
Jorvik Viking Centre - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
Getting around
York Station - 9 min drive
Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 61 min drive
Restaurants
St Anthony's Hall Garden - 13 min walk
Costa Coffee - 8 min walk
Royal Oak - 17 min walk
Starbucks - 14 min walk
Black Swan Inn - 13 min walk
About this property
Ascot House
Ascot House offers 12 accommodations.
Recreational amenities at the guesthouse include an outdoor tennis court.
Make yourself at home in one of the 12 guestrooms.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as an outdoor tennis court or make use of other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access.
A complimentary breakfast is included.
Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary breakfast is offered.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Food and drink
Free breakfast available
Things to do
Outdoor tennis court
Guest services
No housekeeping service
Accessibility
No elevator
More
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bathroom
Private bathroom
Towels provided
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Check-out
Check-out before 10:30 AM
Special check-in instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Food and water bowls are available
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Property payment types
Important information
You need to know
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 cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
This property is professionally cleaned
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
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Ascot House Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 346 out of 406 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 406 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 406 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 406 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 406 reviews
2 - Terrible
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10/10
Cleanliness
9.8/10
Staff & service
9.6/10
Amenities
9.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Suzanne
Traveled with family
Dec 12, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean and comfortable. House was beautiful with high ceilings & stained glass windows and warm with holiday decorations. Owners and staff were very friendly and welcoming.
This was a lovely heritage property located about a 15 minute walk to the centre of York. Staff were very welcoming and the room was spotless and comfortable. (If stairs are an issue for you, there can be many depending on your room floor - just two into the house) Breakfast was delicious and we also enjoyed the communal sitting room and the private parking. Overall, a lovely stay with great value.
Triple room was really spacious. Lovely beds and linen. Top of the house so we had to negotiate a steep narrow staircase. The breakfast was amazing. One of the best we have ever had. The host was lovely and helpful providing directions to our venue for the evening. Would stay again.
Beautiful and immaculately clean house. Large room with four poster bed. Free ample car parking. Very friendly and hardworking staff. Fantastic breakfast cooked to order.
Staff were polite and courteous. Rooms clean and beds were comfy. Breakfast was ample. We will definitely be staying there again.
Rhianon
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Angela
Traveled with family
Oct 28, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful hotel! Gorgeous and comfortable four poster bed, modern and well equipped bathroom. Amazing breakfast and very friendly and attentive staff. Would highly recommend!
Angela
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Amy
Traveled with family
Oct 28, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We have had a fabulous stay!! The room was so clean & cosy and the breakfast was great. Will definitely stay here again.
Me and my husband recently stayed here. Only a short 10-15 minute walk to the centre, lots of places to dine, quiet and safe. Ascot house was warm, friendly staff, clean & the english breakfast was piping hot. Would highly recommend staying here. We would definitely stay here again.
This B & B was a wonderful place to stay. It was a 20 minute walk to the historic center of York. The area was safe and the walk was easy. Breakfast was delicious and cooked to perfection! Highly recommend!
The staff was amazing, the older woman who checked me in was an angel. food was very good, and my room was a lot more impressive than thought it was going to be.
The manager (owner?) was lovely and gracious when we arrived. The hotel room met our needs and was comfortable. We enjoyed the antiques and old photos reflecting the age of the building. Breakfast was good with excellent service.