Double room-Superior-Ensuite with Shower - Bed and Breakfast
- Free Wifi
The room is located on the second floor and is configured with a double bed. The mattress is supplied by Harrison Spinks of Yorkshire, a com ...
The room is located on the second floor and is configured with a double bed. The mattress is supplied by Harrison Spinks of Yorkshire, a company that has Carbon Neutral+ status. The room is ensuite with shower and has spectacular views of St Philip & St James Church
Facilities
- Alarm clock
- Fire alarm with light
- Free high speed Internet
- Free WiFi Internet
- Hairdryer
- Non-smoking
- Hypoallergenic bedding
- Freeview TV
- Cable or satellite TV
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Heating
- Heating - room controlled
- Wardrobe
- Sitting area
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Emergency card / instructions
- USB plugs / charging station
- High quality bedding
- Additional blankets
- Linen provided
- Blackout curtains/blinds
- Lock on bedroom door(s)
- Wine glasses
- Electric kettle
- Coffee maker
- Accessed by staircase
- Key access
- Smoke detector
- Bottle of water provided
- Rubbish bin
- Wine/champagne available
Small-Double room-Comfort-Ensuite with Shower - Bed and Breakfast
- Free Wifi
The room is located on the second floor and is configured with a double bed. The mattress is supplied by Harrison Spinks of Yorkshire, a com ...
The room is located on the second floor and is configured with a double bed. The mattress is supplied by Harrison Spinks of Yorkshire, a company that has Carbon Neutral+ status. This room is a cosier double with warm pinks and green velvet. The bathroom is ensuite with shower and Noble Isle toiletries.
Facilities
- Alarm clock
- Free high speed Internet
- Free WiFi Internet
- Hairdryer
- Non-smoking
- Hypoallergenic bedding
- Freeview TV
- Cable or satellite TV
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Heating
- Heating - room controlled
- Wardrobe
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Emergency card / instructions
- Fire extinguisher
- USB plugs / charging station
- High quality bedding
- Additional blankets
- Linen provided
- Blackout curtains/blinds
- Lock on bedroom door(s)
- Wine glasses
- Electric kettle
- Accessed by staircase
- Key access
- Cleaning products
- Bottle of water provided
- Rubbish bin
- Wine/champagne available
King-Superior-Ensuite with Shower - Bed and Breakfast
- Free Wifi
The room is located on the first floor and is configured with a king bed. The mattress is supplied by Harrison Spinks. The room is ensuite w ...
The room is located on the first floor and is configured with a king bed. The mattress is supplied by Harrison Spinks. The room is ensuite with shower and enjoys a wonderful view over the hotel’s courtyard.
Facilities
- Alarm clock
- Fire alarm with light
- Free high speed Internet
- Free WiFi Internet
- Hairdryer
- Non-smoking
- Hypoallergenic bedding
- Freeview TV
- Cable or satellite TV
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Heating
- Heating - room controlled
- Wardrobe
- Sitting area
- Emergency card / instructions
- USB plugs / charging station
- High quality bedding
- Additional blankets
- Linen provided
- Blackout curtains/blinds
- Lock on bedroom door(s)
- Wine glasses
- Electric kettle
- Coffee maker
- Accessed by staircase
- Key access
- Smoke detector
- Bottle of water provided
- Rubbish bin
- Wine/champagne available
Double or Twin-Luxury-Ensuite with Shower-Landmark view-Ground Floor - Bed and Breakfast
- Free Wifi
The room is located on the ground floor, and can be configured as a twin or as a king double. The mattress is supplied by Sleep Story™, a qu ...
The room is located on the ground floor, and can be configured as a twin or as a king double. The mattress is supplied by Sleep Story™, a quality Yorkshire based company. The room offers a walk-in shower ensuite bathroom and has a seating area overlooking St. Philip and St. James Parish Church.
Facilities
- Alarm clock
- Fire alarm with light
- Free high speed Internet
- Free WiFi Internet
- Hairdryer
- Non-smoking
- Hypoallergenic bedding
- Freeview TV
- Cable or satellite TV
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Heating
- Heating - room controlled
- Wardrobe
- Sitting area
- Carpeted floor
- Carbon monoxide detector
- Emergency card / instructions
- USB plugs / charging station
- High quality bedding
- Additional blankets
- Linen provided
- Blackout curtains/blinds
- Lock on bedroom door(s)
- Wine glasses
- Electric kettle
- Coffee maker
- Linen provided - extra fee
- Room/unit on ground floor
- Key access
- Smoke detector
- Bottle of water provided
- Rubbish bin
- Wine/champagne available
Reviews
The Bishop and The Bison
(25 Guest Reviews) 100% Would RecommendGuest Ratings
Review Summary
Review Overall Rating
- 4.9
The Bishop and The Bison Information
Description
The Bishop & The Bison offers a unique interpretation of the British bed and breakfast. Immerse yourself in the luxury and comfort of this independent boutique hotel located in the ancient city of York. The hotel is ideal for a romantic couple’s weekend away, as luxury accommodation for the York Races, or for those seeking the arts, history and heritage. All our guests enjoy five-star hospitality, a hearty breakfast of the finest local ingredients, free high-speed wifi throughout the property, the gorgeous Bishopthorpe Dining Room and an outside courtyard for breakfast or for an afternoon drink, or more comfort and relaxation in the President’s Lounge. We offer a complimentary happy hour for all guests seven days a week. We are an LGBTQ friendly boutique hotel. All guest rooms are ensuite and refurbished to the highest standards. We offer free parking to guests who book with us directly. The guest house is fully licensed. Roam free! The Bishop & The Bison awaits to provide you with the warmest of Yorkshire hospitality.
We have chosen a perhaps unexpected name for our small boutique hotel. For the curious, the name brings together two locations close to our hearts. The first is of course the great city of York, the home of the beautiful Minster and its religious presence. The Bishop refers to the long ecclesiastical heritage of the Diocese and Province of York, with its first archbishop Paulinus having been appointed in 627 C.E. The Minster is an airy, welcoming cathedral; it draws you in and makes you feel instantly comfortable with its colourful stained glass windows, the famous Heart of Yorkshire warmly reflecting the day’s light, and the Kings’ Screen standing proudly at the end of the nave. This is a sanctuary of pure grace. The second is the nomadic grazer that roams the Rockies and Great Plains – the bison. We lived and worked in the United States, travelling widely to explore and enjoy this immense continental nation. One of the most memorable trips was to Wyoming and South Dakota where we observed herds of bison chewing amiably at rest or walking in the frosty morning mists of early winter.
Cleaning and safety
- Disinfected daily
- Disinfected between stays
- Hand sanitiser
- Social distancing
- Staff protective clothing
- Contactless check-in/out
- High-touch surfaces disinfected
- Linens washed to local guidelines
- Mattress and pillow protectors
- Washable duvet covers
- Guest protective clothing encouraged
- No shared stationery
- First aid kit
- Socially distanced dining
- Staggered time slots for dining
- Sanitised tableware
- Wrapped breakfast
Facilities
- Baggage store
- Bar
- Books, DVD, games
- Free high speed internet
- Free WiFi internet
- Lounge
- Porter / concierge service
- Wakeup call
- Bike lock-up
- Cleaning service
- Turndown service
- Terrace
- Breakfast lounge
- Housekeeping - daily
- CCTV in common areas
- Pet(s) live on property
- Bicycle rental
Parking
- On-site parking
- Electric vehicle charging
- Limited parking
Dining
- Cooked breakfast
- Breakfast
- English/Irish breakfast
- Healthy breakfast
- Vegetarian options
- Vegan options
- Gluten-free options
- Kosher options
- Halal options
- To-go breakfast
Activities and Experiences
- Boating
- Canoeing
- Cycling
- Fine dining
- Horse racing
- Art galleries & museums
- Theatre
- Walking
- Cinema
- History/science museums
Policies
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Check in15:00 20:00Early check-in available on request
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Check out10:30Late check-out available on request
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Child PolicyAdults only
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Smoking PolicyNo smoking
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PetsNo pets
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Parties AllowedParties not allowed
Accessibility
Unfortunately, given the age of the property, we are unable to make specific arrangements for disabled guests. We apologise for this.
Directions
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Bus from Train Station (1.0 miles)
Bus
Out of the front of the train station turn left. Cross at the traffic lights. The bus stop is next to the war memorial. Take the No. 2 bus (every 10 minutes) alight at Clifton Green. The Bishop & Bison is located just 20 yards from the bus stop.
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Road from Train Station (1.0 miles)
Taxi
There is a taxi rank directly outside of the train station, it will cost you approximately £5-6 and takes just a few minutes to reach The Bishop & The Bison.
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Road from Train Station (1.0 miles)
Walk
Keep left before leaving the station. Walk through the car park and exit down the ramps. Turn left and cross the bridge over the river, go back underneath the bridge towards upstream and away from the city.
Then Either
Take the riverside walk to the next bridge. Turn right onto Water End. Cross at the lights, turn right and continue along Water End to the Main road. Turn left and The Bishop & The Bison is just on your left.
Or:
Turn right into Longfield Terrace, then continue along Bootham Terrace until you reach the main road. Turn left and continue along The Bishop & The Bison is on the left hand side just after Clifton Green
Approximately 20 minutes. Not recommended with heavy luggage.