Guest Reviews & Comments
Dairy Guest House near York: York Hotels
21 Mature couple - 01/08/06	90%
22 Mature Couple - 25/07/06	86%
Good Points: I liked the pillows, the tea in the room, the breakfast, the attentiveness of the staff, the size of the bathroom, the television, the breakfast room, and the attention to healthy food.
Bad Points: the door lock
Further Comments: I enjoyed this b&b very much. There was attentiveness to details: flowers, healthy food, chocolates in the room, tea making facility in the room, a good sized bed and nice bedding, a good sized bathroom, and a good wardrobe. The staff was friendly and the food was very good.
23 Mature Couple - 01/07/06	94%
Good Points: For value for money the rates were extreemly fair but the presentation didn't reflect exactly how fair, the presentation and service far exceeded the very low cost we had to pay for such a settled, warm, freindly and very clean guest house. The wide choice with the breakfast menu and substancial meals were just what we needed to start the day, a big thanks to the proprietors.
Bad Points: Nothing.
Further Comments: Before we booked for the Dairy Guest house we had certain preconceptions as everyone does have, there seemed to be a bit of mis-communication on my part about the self service check in, as we were'nt able to check in until after supervised check ins are made, this didn't seem to be a problem at all for the proprietors, especially as they had tried to contact me several times for confirmation with details. They made us feel completely at ease with my oversight, therefore we knew we were going to be accomodated with the best professionalism. When we arrived we saw a very clean and very well serviced accomodation with a lot to offer its guests. Information, ambience, warmth and safety. There was incredible customer satisfaction from my partner and myself and if we ever get the chance to go back to York we will book online again to stay at the Dairy Guest House.
24 Mature couple - 28/06/06	90%
25 Group of adult friends - 07/06/06	30%
26 Leisure Visit - 30/05/06	82%
Good Points: Very cosy and secure for a single female traveller
Bad Points: The bathroom needs some attention, tiny things could improve the overall effect, like a new shower curtain and attention to detail when cleaning the sink and bathroom taps!
Further Comments: I would have liked to have known directions to the hotel from the city centre not just the train station, it would have saved me walking out of my way! The hoteliers were very freindly and made me feel very welcome, the food was excellent!
27 Mature Couple - 29/05/06	94%
Good Points: The accomodation was excellent, clean with all the amenities that you would require. The bathroom was very spacious and clean.
Bad Points: Nothing to dislike. The only thing we would comment on is the lack of natural light in that particular room but this was compensated by the fact that it overlooked a pretty courtyard.
Further Comments: In general we had a wonderful stay at the Dairy and would definitely recommend it to anyone staying in York. It was clean, charming, in particular we loved the fact that our room looked out on a pretty courtyard. It had a lovely atmosphere, and was conveniently in walking distance of the centre of the city and all of the attractions and places of interest plus for travelling, lots of bus routes and the of course York mainline railway station. The owners were friendly,approachable and couldn't have been more helpful, we particularly liked the fact that we were informed about the local attractions/eateries etc, and given a map. This prevented us from making some very expensive mistakes. The other staff at the Dairy were really nice. There was a good selection of breakfast items and the cooked meal was well presented and tasty and something we found really good was the fact that everything down to the place mats was immaculate.
28 Business Trip - 22/05/06	78%
Good Points: It was very close to the Station, and the staff were friendly and helpful.
Bad Points: That I couldn't check in later in the evening.
Further Comments: It was easy to find, there was good communication by email leading up to the stay, the procedures were clear, and the staff friendly in the morning.
29 Other - 09/05/06	100%
30 Group of adult friends - 20/04/06	80%
Good Points: closeness to city center and cleanliness of hotel
Bad Points: rooms were on the small side
31 Group of adult friends - 05/04/06	90%
32 Young couple - 16/03/06	60%
33 Young couple - 06/03/06	90%
34 Mature couple - 01/03/06	80%
Good Points: Good breakfast with a good choice for vegetarians, even vegans. Most major attractions within a 30 minute walk. Small local shopping precinct very nearby - handy in case you forget something. Staff very friendly. Directions & a map to good restaurants/attractions were provided.
Bad Points: A more prominent sign to assist first location would be handy. 4-poster bedroom a bit small & disappointing. Ensuite rather cramped & NOT heated. A duvet rather than blankets would have been preferable. The room heating goes off during the night & it gets rather cold in the winter.
Further Comments: Directions to Scarcroft Rd were adequate, but info regarding exact location of guesthouse on road would be handy - we missed it several times! Ability to come & go at our leisure was good. Staff very friendly. Guests must heed the parking bays allocated to the Guesthouse - a couple got 2 parking tickets during our stay there! We always take earplugs with us when staying at hotels & they were needed during our stay, as the road gets quite busy and delivery lorries park right outside the hotel!
35 Young couple - 16/02/06	98%
Good Points: Staff were very helpful and looked out for us. Very polite and approachable. The room was clean, comfortable and well presented.
Bad Points: The bed was a touch hard but survivable.
Further Comments: The Guest house location took a little finding on our first attempt as a delivery truck was parked in front of the building obscurring the signage. As you turn left into the road past JACKSONS store it is immediately on the left. Parking for the guest house is along the road next to the church on the right, if you park anywhere else you risk a ticket as the area is controlled by parking permits. When booking it allowed me to make requests of the Guest house staff, this really works. I took my wife away for some quality time and requested a bottle of champagne to be placed in the room. Staff were more than happy to arrange this for me and while we were collecting our baggage from our car, post book in, a bottle of champagne magically appeared in our room. The wife was very impressed and I was very thankful of the staff for helping me achieve this. It was a nice start to our stay. Overall I liked the hospitality extended to us. A good service that I will nodoubt use again.
36 Other - 14/02/06	78%
Good Points: GOOD ACCOMADATION, DIRECTIONS COULD HAVE BEEN A LITTLE MORE SPECIFIC AS I DROVE PAST TWICE. SERVICE WAS GOOD AND IDEALLY SITUATED FOR THE CITY CENTRE
Bad Points: EXTERIOR LIGHT TO SHOE THE HOTEL NAME.
37 Mature couple - 16/11/05	80%
Good Points: quite easy to find, the owner was very helpful with places to eat etc..
Bad Points: none, it was exactly what we wanted.
Further Comments: the dairy was within easy walking distance of the city centre. some good shops close at hand. it was nice not to have to use the car for 2 days. i would certainly stay here again.
38 Other - 05/10/05	82%
Good Points: very clean loved the decor. very close to the centre. overall very impressed
Bad Points: never met the owner till the last day, more customer service
Further Comments: would stay here again as very impressed with the hotel
39 Family with young children - 31/08/05	82%
Good Points: Small and friendly
Bad Points: Bathroom very small for a family bathroom, bathroom was also a little damp and smelt
Further Comments: Excellent location with just a short walk into the city centre. Small and friendly with very helpful staff. Food excellent. The guest house is situated at the far end of the road next to the traffic lights which took a few trips up and down the road to find. Parking is on street with permits which was not a problem but were reluctant to move the car once parked incase no space available on return.Family room, apart from the bathroom was a good size.
40 Mature couple - 31/08/05	72%
Good Points: Owners are frendly and helpful, room clean and tidy.
Bad Points: Room had a large four poster in it, too large for the room itself, you struggle to move around the bed when getting up.
Further Comments: The guesthouse is situated next to a Mini market, the Market has a large lorry delver at 6.45am somedays, this was VERY NOISY for that time of the morning and ruined the day.The lorry parks outisde the guesthouse right uotside the bedroom window, and the delivery/driver person bangs around for about half and hour very loudly.
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