Breakfast was outstanding though my husband would've liked a little more of the fried toast!!!

My hair is shoulder length and although a hairdryer was provided, I felt this was a little out of date and awkward to style my hair due to the lack of power and position in the room. Most.hotels and B&B'S now provided plug in hairdryers. Possibly something to discuss and implement.

Ascot house is a lovely old building. The breakfast was very good and we liked being able to walk into the centre whilst leaving our car in their car park. Great shower too..

The stairs up to our room in the attic were very steep and narrow and difficult to negotiate with luggage. Personally, I didn't like the metal bars at the head of the bed as this made it impossible to sit up in bed comfortably.

Lovely hotel in the traditional style that gives you the feeling on homeliness. The reception provides registration cards that I haven’t seen for many years which added a touch of bygone-era style that made me smile. The rooms we stayed in had a four-poster bed keeping with the overall theme, yet with totally modern bathroom and walk in shower. The breakfast was top drawer with a buffet of fruit, cereals, yoghurts, pastries and croissants; meats and cheeses and fruit juices. I confess that I pigged out and had the full English breakfast each morning which was cooked to order with top quality locally sourced bacon and sausages, eggs cooked to your choice, mushrooms, beans, tomato, fried bread and black pudding. Toast, butter and marmalade all washed down with freshly brewed coffee or tea. The owner June made the stay, with her amazing hospitality and local knowledge. We were seriously impressed and highly recommend Ascot House.

Nothing.

We had a lovely triple room on the top floor, great views of the Minster, comfy beds, lovely bathroom, great shower. We took our dog and there's a small park just across the road which is handy for walks. Only 15-20 walk to the Minster/City Centre which was great. Quiet area so we didn't get disturbed by traffic or noise from other people. Staff were lovely and efficient. Cooked to order English breakfast plus help yourself to cereals, yogurts, fresh fruit salad, pastries and some cold meats etc.

Staircase to 2nd floor is very steep and narrow, anyone with mobility issues or heavy luggage would struggle.

The staff were lovely, couldn’t do enough for us. The whole house is spotlessly clean and it is in easy reach of York. Plenty of information easily accessible. The one thing we were concerned about was the 2nd staircase leading to the second floor (our room) It was extremely steep & not easy to climb or descend, especially as I have a hip problem. I do think it would be helpful to let people know beforehand, as it could be a real issue. We managed but it wasn’t easy. Apart from that I would recommend the b & b thoroughly, everything else was excellent.

We stayed from 31st December to 2nd Jan 2025 in Room 21 on the top floor and the room was really nice, with Velux windows, and on a clear night/morning you can look right up at the stars. The room / hotel was beautiful, and spotless. Great location as its about a 20 minute walk into the city centre, so its really quiet and peaceful. Car park behind the hotel also which is an added bonus. Breakfast was full English for us and was plentiful, kept us going well into the afternoon. Everybody who is there working are so friendly, its just a beautiful place to stay, and we have rebooked for this coming new years eve again. The only photo I have is from looing out of the window at the stars.

Having to come home. :( There is nothing there to dislike, the pictures and reviews really sell it and by deciding to rebook before we left means we really did enjoy it.

The old house is very cosy, welcoming, and you can appreciate the attention to every detail. June, the owner is a charming lady that was willing to do the check in slightly out the window time. There is a car parking just behind the house. Our room was clean and well maintained. We had breakfast, and in particular I had the best scrambled eggs ever!

The room was a bit cold for us, but we put the heating on and it definitely improved. Breakfast is slightly early, but this worked well for us as we had only few hours to see the city, so we didn't waste our time.

We loved our 2 night stay in Room 11. Good sized double room, comfortable bed and spotlessly clean. The en suite is great with a power shower. Fantastic breakfast with lots of options. Ascot house is full of character, much more interesting than a bland hotel room. A 15 minute walk takes you into the centre which was no problem. If we are ever back in York there is only one place we will be staying. June is a lovely woman who took the time to talk to the guests at breakfast.

Perfect location, only a short walk into the city. The room was spacious and clean with everything we needed, including tea, coffee and hot chocolate. TV in the room offered plenty of channels, although we didn't really use it. The bathroom was exceptional with plenty of hot water, soft towels and some toiletries. Breakfast was served promptly and nothing was too much trouble. The waiting staff had one purpose, and that was to ensure every guest had everything they wanted and needed. On arrival we were greeted and provided with detailed information about the area, as well as a map that directed us into town. There are plenty of menus and local business information available. Co-op across the road should you need it and a gorgeous little bar if you fancy a drink or two before heading in for the night. The car park is small but there is no extra fee, so it was ideal for our stay. We will definitely stay again.

Loved everything about it, the house, the room, the breakfast. The whole place was spotless, and with so much character and so authentic I felt like I was living somewhere very special. The room had all comforts, and it was such a relaxing environment. And very quiet, despite it being on the ground floor. The breakfast was excellent and everyone so friendly and attentive to every guest’s needs. The location was great, easy walking distance from the city centre, but without the noise, and there was a small Coop just opposite, which was very handy to pick up some snacks one evening we were too tired to venture out again for dinner. We will certainly be back again as soon as we can.

Everything was perfect and exceeded all our expectations.