Travelers park for free at this welcoming inn, where a meal at the on-site restaurant fuels adventures and express check-in saves valuable exploration time
The Forresters Arms Kilburn offers warm breakfasts and a pleasant terrace. Guests appreciate free parking and express check-in/out. Families enjoy kid-friendly meals, and everyone can stay connected with WiFi in public areas.
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Classic Double or Twin Room, Accessible
Highlights
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Ensuite
10.010.0 out of 10
Exceptional
1 review
(1 review)
Highlights
Separate sitting area
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
About the neighborhood
York is home to The Forresters Arms Kilburn. Zillah Bell Gallery and Thirsk Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Thirsk Leisure Centre and The Dutch House. Helmsley Arts Centre and Thirsk Birds of Prey Centre are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking, hiking/biking trails, and cycling nearby. Visit our York travel guide
Consider a stay at The Forresters Arms Kilburn and take advantage of a terrace, a bar, and conference space. In addition to a restaurant, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also find perks like:
Free self parking
Breakfast (surcharge), 1 meeting room, and smoke-free premises
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet
Parking and transportation
Free offsite parking
Free self parking on site
Food and drink
Breakfast available for a fee
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Family friendly
High chair
Conveniences
Luggage storage
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Business services
Computer station
Conference space
Meeting room
Outdoors
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No elevator
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
More
Smoking not allowed
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This property locks its doors at midnight. Access is not available after this time.
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Property payment types
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
Property is also known as
Forresters Arms Hotel
Forresters Arms Hotel Inn
Forresters Arms Hotel Inn York
Forresters Arms York
Forresters Arms Hotel Inn
The Forresters Arms Kilburn Inn
The Forresters Arms Kilburn York
The Forresters Arms Kilburn Inn York
Frequently asked questions
Is The Forresters Arms Kilburn pet-friendly?
Yes, dogs are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at The Forresters Arms Kilburn?
As of 6 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Forresters Arms Kilburn on 9 March 2026 start from AED 589, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.
What time is check-in at The Forresters Arms Kilburn?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Forresters Arms Kilburn?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is The Forresters Arms Kilburn located?
Situated in York, this inn is 2.3 mi (3.6 km) from North York Moors National Park and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Byland Abbey. Shandy Hall and Howardian Hills are also within 6 mi (10 km).
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Reviews
The Forresters Arms Kilburn Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.2
Cleanliness
9.4
Location
9.0
Staff & service
8.8
Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 135 reviews
10 - Excellent
77
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 135 reviews
8 - Good
39
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 135 reviews
6 - Okay
11
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 135 reviews
4 - Poor
5
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 135 reviews
2 - Terrible
3
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Mike
6 November 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I've stayed here many times, it is a charming village pub with great staff and good food. The rooms are clean and spacious. The local area is amazing, a must see is the White Horse carved into the hillside.
Friendly staff & warm welcome
Allocated room was above restaurant - so was a little noisy (mainly from the piped music)
Food was very good with interesting & varied items on the menu
A lovely place to stay in a lovely part of Yorkshire. the food here is excellent, both the evening meals and the breakfasts. Good value for money. The rooms are clean and the beds are comfortable. Definitely recommend if visiting this part of the world.
I have stayed here before and the whole experience is good so I keep coming back. The food is very good and the Mason's Yorkshire Gin and Tonic is a work of art. The Forrester's is located in a beautiful village close to the White Horse carved into the hillside. Mouseman furniture is right next door and is also worth a visit.
Excellent stay. Staff are lovely, food was superb. The only little thing I would mention is that the room was very cold even though the heating was on but this was an unusually cold spell and therefore the heating may have just struggled a little.
I can't really fault it. The property is nice, staff were really nice, the room was just what we hoped for. We had a lovely evening meal followed by a good nights sleep. Breakfast options were all cooked options, although I'm not a breakfast eater so only had some toast.
The property, staff, in this rural pub/hotel was outstanding. I would highly recommend it. Food and pub were excellent. It was a most pleasant stay. Kilburn was historic, and the near by town (6 miles away) Thirsk was also a neat pleasant village with shopping and the town is where a TV show is produced, and it is a short train ride to York.
Bucky
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
8/10 Good
Pat
27 November 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
End of Nov.
Staff lovely. Breakfast and evening meals excellent. Room big and nicely set out. Bed comfy. Overall look of Foresters very pleasant. Only negative was our room very cold (too few radiators and not big enough, had to fold curtains onto window sills to expose radiators and still too cold) also bathroom
( suggest a blind at window). Would love to return if room (no. 4) was warm.
Kilburn is a beautiful little town, and the Forresters Arms is a nice, quiet place to stay. The rooms are decent enough for a place to rest your head for the night after you're done exploring the beautiful countryside. The staff is friendly, but at times, I felt they were unnecessarily stressed and frenzied. Just the vibe I got. I'm pretty tall, so I had to duck around the place. However, since it's an old historic building, that was expected. Overall, I'd stay here again. The price is decent, the location is excellent, and the food is good too.
Devin
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
4/10 Poor
Nick
21 December 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Lovely period pub spoilt by lack of attention.
Room pleasant but cold on arrival. Did not warm appreciably despite oil radiator being switched on. Towel rail not working so bathroom cold. No toiletries. Evening meal pleasant and catered for dietary needs. Room still cold after meal and radiators went off at around 21:00 Slept fully clothed to keep warm! Room again cold in morning and then discovered no breakfast available.
The pub itself was cosy. The food was excellent. Breakfast - was tasty and staff attentive however would prefer to choose on the day rather than day before. Room was quaint but absolutely freezing. Unbearably freezing. We may as well had gone camping. Mentioned on check out however staff already seemed aware and said heating was on a timer. Ensure you check the temperature of the room and request a heater if it’s cold. Ours got colder and colder through the night. Very uncomfortable and disappointing for a rare childfree break.
Great room, beautiful surroundings and the guy running the hotel was very friendly. Unfortunately I think they were a bit short staffed on the day so it took quite a while to get checked in and then the restaurant was full so we had to go elsewhere to eat - which wasnt easy in a tiny village.
We had a lovely stay in this traditional pub about 40 mins drive from central York. Drinks, dinner and breakfast were all excellent. Highly recommended!
The Forresters Arms is a very charming place, quiet and well maintained. The facilities are good and the staff friendly. It is ideally located to go hiking in the National Park. We will definitely come back here when we travel next in the area!