Guesthouse of the Year Finalist 2005. free on-street parking. Short river walk into city centre

A finalist in the 2005 Guesthouse of the Year competition run by the York Tourism Bureau. Olga's Guest House, named after its eponymous proprietor, is a warm, friendly and traditional Yorkshire 'Âœbed and breakfast'. Whether staying in York on holiday or on business the guesthouse offer superb accommodation and fabulous breakfasts. The guest house is perfectly located, a short drive or walk from York's historic City Centre with the bonus of easy access to the North Yorkshire Moors and Dales.

The guest house was originally commissioned as accommodation in the late 1800s and the guesthouse still maintains many of the original features from the Victorian era: ornate ceilings, marble fireplaces, mosaic tiled hallway and stained glass internal vestibule doors. The guest house, located on Wenlock Terrace just off the A19 Fulford Road, was originally built as accommodation for Senior Cavalry Officers. The British army has been in the area since the 1700s and although the original Cavalry Depot now has York's Police Headquarters built on the site, the army are only around the corner at Imphal barracks. Don't just take our word for it...this is what some of our guests have written in our visitor book: "Comfortable, see you on the refresher course" 20/3/1991 S.Coates, N.Y.Police, Stokesley. "Looking forward to coming again" 23/5/1992 D. Grist, Kirkliston, Scotland. "Very nice people; nice stay" 20/7/1995 A. Chifilian, Los Angeles, California. "Nice & cosy guesthouse. Very touched by your warm welcoming and we won't forget it. Thank you very very very much." 6/8/1999 LY Siv Kim. Cholet, France. "Outstanding service" 3/11/2001 Cheng Nou Kee/Ko Man Sum. Hong Kong. "Beautiful rooms on the top floor, cheers!" 17/3/02 Jessica & Taylor Gegian. British Columbia, Canada. "More than a house" 31/3/02 Fred Chan - Hong Kong. "What style!" 10/7/03 Julie & Bob. Belgium. "Olgas revisited once again, tops. Cheers see you again." 16/8/04 Julie & Sam Young. Sheffield. "3rd time here, still great." 5/11/2004 Bill Thomas, Menai Bridge, Anglesey.

Rooms Description

We have 3 Single rooms, 4 Doubles (1 Standard, 2 with four-poster beds ensuite & 1 ensuite), 2 Twins (ensuite) and a Family Room (includes a double & 2 full size singles '` ensuite). All come with the following: *Sky T.V. *Chairs *Fans *Windows that open *Central heating COMPLIMENTARY *Coffee/tea making facilities *Biscuits *Water *Tissues/cotton wool/emery boards/cotton buds/sewing kits *Writing paper/envelopes/pens/postcard *Brochures on all attractions in the City *Soap/shower gel/shampoo & conditioner *Flannels, shoe-shine kits and shower caps. *Use of fresh towels GUEST SERVICES Parking '` on-street '` no restrictions Courtesy pickup from Rail or Bus Station (if available '` at reasonable times) Small guest laundry facilities for five day stop-overs or more Small library and board games etc. for children and adults Travel cot - Trouser Press - Iron '` Ironing Board '` Hairdryers '` alarm clocks (available on request) Fax '` Photocopying '` stamps (available on request) HOSPITALITY SERVICES Courtesy Bar/Lounge '` available 24hrs. Microwave Crockery & Cutlery Coffee/Tea/Biscuits available 24hrs. BUSINESS FACILITIES Small meeting room Modem & Telephone point Flip Board Lunch can be provided on request

Specialities

Families, smokers and even some pets are welcome to enjoy our facilities and services. We have a Bar and one of the best breakfasts that York & North Yorkshire has on offer. We are in a quiet location, and within a 15 to 20 minute walk into York City Centre along a pleasant Riverside Esplanade. (For the not so agile, there is a frequent bus service into York City Centre from the top of the street.) We are also only a 15 to 20minute walk to York Racecourse on the opposite side of the River Ouse via the new Millenium Bridge.