Bishops, York

Bishops is not a hotel, but a 5-star Guest Accommodation. This restored Victorian villa has individually designed en suite rooms and comfortable, family-run surroundings.

Relax with a delicious Yorkshire breakfast, served in a sunny dining room with views of the gardens. Alternatively, unwind with a newspaper or simply soak up the sun with a drink in the licensed conservatory.

Bishops is within walking distance of many of York's main attractions.

Free off-road parking also makes Bishops an excellent base for exploring Yorkshire's countryside and coastline.

National Railway Museum (2 km / 1.3 miles) - the world's biggest railway museum houses 'The Workshop', 'The Warehouse' and 'The Working Railway', providing a packed visit full of learning and interaction for the family.

York Dungeon (2.2 km / 1.4 miles) - bringing more than 2000 years of history back to life, including a plague exhibit and a vivid re-creation of the murder and mayhem wrought by marauding Vikings.

Jorvik Viking Centre (2.5 km / 1.6 miles) - detailing York's rich Viking past, using hundreds of exhibits. Visitors can even be transported through a reconstruction of the actual Viking-Age streets which stood on the site 1000 years ago.

Bishops is a family-run establishment, committed to comfortable and relaxing breaks for couples and families. It is one of York's select few providers to achieve the 5-star Guest Accommodation category. Bishops also keeps its Silver Award for cleanliness and overall quality.

Each morning, a breakfast buffet is followed by a full English or vegetarian breakfast, cooked to order using fresh ingredients. Eggs are sourced from a local farmer, with bacon and sausages supplied by a local butcher.

Travel cots and high chairs are available for little ones, with free cordial drink also available for children.

All rooms include en suite facilities with Body Shop products and are maintained to a high standard of decoration and cleanliness. Rooms have hairdryer, iron and board, colour tv and cd player.
Well stocked hospitality tray provided.