Name: The Bay Horse Country Inn
Address: Sleights Lane, Thirsk, Thirsk, Thirsk, YO7 3PX, United Kingdom
Rating: 9

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Leeds Bradford International Airport

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The Bay Horse Country Inn

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We stayed here over the Easter weekend as we were guests at a nearby wedding. We were made to feel very welcome. We made use of the bar, which served good beer. The evening meal was also very good. The room we had was typical of an old country, Inn, and very adequate and cosy. The  breakfast was excellent. Would highly recommend and would definitely stay again 

Great place to stay 

Always a welcome on our return to this gem in the countryside.  Chris & Bev run a traditional inn that fills all the needs for the mature traveller.  Old fashioned courtesies & respect for guests is always in evidence.  Locals make us feel welcome & it is like returning to a former comfortable home.  It is old like me but full of charm & has a food menu that has something for everyone.  Well kept beers & ample car parking.  Thank you once again - see you both later in the year.

Unwind & relax.

Had a weekend trip, we stayed here a couple of years ago & we are pleased to say it is still a great pub to stay at. The landlord was fantastic as was the food & drink. The rooms were clean & well equipped for a weekend break. The Bay Horse is well located for the A1,  Thirsk & Ripon. Well worth a visit.

Well worth a visit

We spent a weekend here with friends, we were warmly greeted by Chris and shown to our rooms which were well equipped, clean and warm. We spent two evenings in the friendly bar and thoroughly enjoyed the food served for evening meal. Our breakfasts were also excellent. We cannot praise Chris and his staff enough.

Weekend in the country

A little bit out the way (in the sticks) but very pleasantly surprised. Rooms are a good size, staff is so friendly and owners were fabulous. Would highly recommend staying here ... you can either drive into thirsk or ripon or coats £15 in taxis ... overall very good and really happy with our stay xx

Nice quaint little place 👌

We wanted a place to stay for a weekend whilst visiting friends. The Bay horse is an old country inn with plenty of charm. The rooms are spotless and well maintained. Chris greeted us and we were shown our room (8). The bed was really comfortable and there was loads of hot water in the taps. On our first night we had some food and it was great. They have a good choice of food all home made. The bar is well stocked and the locals are very friendly. I would recommend staying here as it has easy access to the A1 and A168. Which makes it ideal for exploring the surrounding area.

Great place to stay with easy access to the surrounding areas

We stayed two nights at the Bay Horse and really enjoyed it. Absolutely loved the food and the ambience downstairs in the pub, which brings in the locals too. If you want to die and go to heaven order the pork belly. Not kidding! A+++.

Excellent

We had travelled up to the Ripon area to walk Simon's Seat and attend Parkrun at Fountains Abbey so had found accommodation at the Bay Horse Inn. The inn was quite busy with many locals (always a good sign) on our arrival and the staff were friendly...the owner being quite a character. We were shown to our room..no mention of the ghostly major...which was more than adequately furnished. The bathroom was a little dismal but the light above the mirror added more...er..light !
The food at dinner was very good and plenty of it but dinner arrived just a my first pint ran out,and as there was no table service, I had to leave my dinner to go to the bar and queue (not for long) for more drinks. Special mention to the younger staff particularly the the young man (owner's son maybe) who was extremely courteous and confident whilst also being relaxed (give that lad a pay rise or bonus or both). (The same was true of the young man who served us at the Blue Bell Inn down the road at Kirby Hill).
We had hoped to stay a second night but there were no vacancies, but the owner gave me the number of the Blue Bell Inn. Can't comment on the breakfast as we had to leave early to get to Park Run at Fountains Abbey. 

Full of character and characters

Second visit here in 6 months. Will definitely return. 

Check in was easy and quick, and was able to check in early, shown our room which was beautiful, clean and comfortable. 

Came down to the bar when it opened, our drinks were just added to our room bill. Food starts at 6. The owner Chris is very attentive to all his customers and guests. 

Food - omg the portions are a good size , reasonably priced and the tastiest home cooking from a pub ever. Made by the owners wife in the on-site kitchen, even if nearby worth travelling just for the food. 

The bedroom is comfortable and clean even if we did evict a few stowaways (spider and bumble bee). Only downside is the creaky floor boards but then what do you expect in a building as old as this. The shower was lovely and hot just not much water pressure, enough for a quick wash though or could have opted for a bath. Soap and towels provided. 

Breakfast - the waitress remembered us from our last trip, took our order for breakfast at dinner and roughly what time we’d be down for breakfast. Fresh local produce, delicious again cooked by the owners wife, a basket of toast with butter, jam and marmalade.  Coffee and tea a plenty and juice. 

Checkout again was easy, paid after breakfast, quick and efficient, and then left the key. 

We’ll definitely return, a nice hidden gem. 

Brilliant hidden gem, will definitely return

Quirky hotel, very comfortable bed (although the ends looked as if they were the original village stocks, cut in half...),and an excellent full English breakfast.  Obviously a popular place, even if rather off the beaten track.  

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