We were referred to St Mary's by another B & B host who had no room. We are very happy that happened. What a great place! Barry greeted us warmly when we arrived and opened a private parking spot for us. The guest house is more like a tiny hotel, with the narrow stairs and smaller rooms expected in many... More

We found the B&B very easily, wondered if parking would be a problem, but the owner was looking out for us and moved his car so that we could have his space. We got a really warm welcome, had a chioce of breakfast times for 8.15 or 9.15 which was a nice touch. Our room was a kingsize right at... More

My husband and I have just returned from 2 nights at St Mary's. We were expected and welcomed warmly by Barry. Room was clean, tidy and adequate for 2 nights. Breakfast was splendid - lots of choice. 5 types of cereal, fresh fruit salad, flavoured and plain yoghurt and a choice of cooked food from the menu. A relaxed atmosphere... More

We arrived in the evening off the train from King's Cross, wheeling our luggage along the pretty moonlit avenue bordering an embankment and rail link into Scarborough. This perfect little Victorian house amongst other perfectly preserved little houses had a timewarp feel. The houses are architecturally sublime with beautiful Victorian elevations still intact. Walking into York from the house, which... More

My husband and I needed an overnight stay for two nights because we were to attend a funeral in Yorkshire. We just picked out a Guest house with an address close to A 19 and a name that "Talked" to us. We phoned to Barry and everything was ok. We arrived and have been vey pleased with everything. So neat... More

My wife & I have been here 3 times now & we love coming back, we came for the Xmas shopping & you cannot get a better place to stay, the friendliness of Barry & Co really makes you feel at home, the rooms are cosy & warm on the chilly winter nights. The breakfasts are always worth getting up... More

We stayed at the St Mary's for 2nights on the 23rd to the 25th of November 2012.We were greeted by Barry on arrival. Lovely room clean comfortable and a good sized bathroom. Breakfast is well worth getting up for and the staff are friendly and nothing is too much trouble. Good location only a couple of minutes from the river... More

Myself, Hubby and 17th year old daughter have just spent a perfect half term break at St Mary's Guest House. Barry, Caroline and Julie go out of their way to ensure you have a perfect stay and all 3 could show the bigger hotel chains how to treat their customers. We stayed in 2 rooms on the ground floor which... More

We stayed at St Mary's last year and this year returned, with friends in tow and it was, once again a fantastic stay, we had both booked the king size rooms, good size, clean, warm and comfortable. Brilliant location, nice quiet street but just a few minutes walk down by the river gets you into the heart of York. The... More