The Lighthorseman

“Old pub atmosphere with easy access to Barbican”

Stayed here to go to a concert at the Barbican. Worked perfectly for that and would def do it again. Seen some reviews on here about the rooms. Important to consider that this is an old pub in a very old building. The room and bedding were super clean, and the staff were just lovely. So what i… more

Stayed here to go to a concert at the Barbican. Worked perfectly for that and would def do it again. Seen some reviews on here about the rooms. Important to consider that this is an old pub in a very old building. The room and bedding were super clean, and the staff were just lovely. So what if the windows are old, it’s all part of the character. The only thing I would suggest is to either include breakfast in the cost, or offer two rates, with or without breakfast.

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“Great place, simple, no frills but comfortable and quiet and great situation.”

We loved staying here. A "Jolly" in York for Christmas. My friend, who is partially sighted and has a guide dog were so cared for here in this lovely place. Our host Dan was terrific. Lovely, simple room with bathroom and shower and loo. Very comfortable beds. Nothing fussy and everything was clean… more

We loved staying here. A "Jolly" in York for Christmas. My friend, who is partially sighted and has a guide dog were so cared for here in this lovely place. Our host Dan was terrific. Lovely, simple room with bathroom and shower and loo. Very comfortable beds. Nothing fussy and everything was clean with toiletries. We were looked after so well by Dan. Great breakfast with cereals, fruit juice and Yoghurt and full Yorkshire. Just minutes from hotel was stairs to the riverside walk. We took the dog there and he was well pleased. Sadly both my friend and her dog became very ill and Dan was very kind ensuring my friend got a taxi to Station. I stayed on and after I saw my friend safely on her train, and explored York. Beautiful city and so much to see. Christmas market was on but nothing really special, sadly, but walking up and down the little lanes then retreating to the Three Tuns Pub for a cuppa - that is a must go and see place. Fab food and so friendly. Then a lovely walk back along the river. Good afternoon sleep was required. In the evening I had lovely couple of Chicken wraps with chips at the Hotel. Twas lovely. After a great breakfast, Dan called me a cab and I got on my train home. If anything was untoward about York it was the buses, Finding the right one and where was almost impossible. If we come back to York we'll be back to see Dan and the stay at The Lighthorseman. Thanks Dan for everything.

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“Potential for a better experience”

The hotel/pub is situated close to the city-centre and is a multipurpose facility which provides accommodation and restaurant fare. A short walk to the river Ouse allows for a joyful walk along its bank using a city path. The hotel room was basic with no accommodation for mobility issues. The loca… more

The hotel/pub is situated close to the city-centre and is a multipurpose facility which provides accommodation and restaurant fare. A short walk to the river Ouse allows for a joyful walk along its bank using a city path. The hotel room was basic with no accommodation for mobility issues. The locale was busy between the hotel, pub, restaurant and pool hall. The owner allowed one young employee to manage all aspects of the facility on the evening we stayed. To their credit, she did an amazing job trying to respond to all the patrons but the volume of people that night created an overwhelming scenario for the young woman. We went to bed but the noise in the pool hall below our room finally ended after 11 pm.

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