The Old Vic is easy to find and just the right distance from the city centre for a pleasant walk along the river. We were given a warm welcome when we arrived for a 2 day weekend visit from Julie and the family dog Leo(?). The room was smaller than we were expecting, but it was clean and there was... More

very friendly and helpful.lovelly breakfast freshly cooked. only ten minute walk along the river to the city.julie ian very nice and helpful as the staff too.rooms well equipped with tea and coffee making facilities and en suite shower room. there was a book with helpful information about the B and B plenty of information of the local area. where to... More

I arrived mid-week with my two older children for a two night stay - we really enjoyed our time at the Old Vic. Julie greeted us at 11:00am with Leo (their family spaniel) and had no problem with our early arrival. The family room (room 2) we had booked was clean, fresh, spacious, well-equipped with tea and coffee making facilities... More

Found this on the web liked the look of it and it certainly lived up to the images and previous reviews. Excellent service, friendly and helpful Delicious breakfast kept me going all day all freshly cooked. Close enough to the city to walk, alongside the river which was very pleasant as it is away from the traffic As it was... More

Myself, my wife and our two children stayed at the old vic for three nights over Easter. The whole experience was fantastic. We arrived on Friday 29th March at around 5pm and were greeted by Ian and Leo (the dog) who my daughter instantly fell in love with :) Ian, Julie and all staff were very nice and helpful .... More

Was lucky enough to come across The Old Vic Guest House, which came to my rescue having asked at about 20 places in York that were either fully booked or didn't accept 1-night only stays; understandable, especially with it being a bank holiday weekend, but frustrating for me nonetheless. The room was advertised as being £35 but when I rang... More

My husband and I stayed for 3 nights over the Easter break. The family and staff of the guesthouse were lovely and very friendly! The room we stayed in was also lovely but could have benefitted from blackout curtains. The three rooms surrounding ours were occupied by a large family with two very noisy, bratty kids who were constantly screaming... More

Just back from 3 night stay at this charming guest house you wont find better we have stayed in a lot of guest houses in York but we need look no more the old Vic is such a lovely warm, and cosy place to stay, food is lovely and served piping hot and fresh Julie is such a nice lady,... More

A very warm welcome from Julie, Ian, Hayley & Hannah & their beautiful dog Leo,what a lovely family. From the moment we arrived nothing was too much trouble. Breakfast was delicious thanks Julie! Location was great as on bus route to city centre so 5 mins on bus, or 10 mins walking. We also enjoyed a walk along river to... More