The Bay Horse Country Inn
Sleights Lane, Thirsk · Hotel
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A seven-room countryside inn on Sleights Lane near Thirsk, with a garden, bar and easy reach of James Herriot country and the racecourse.
What's nearby
- North Paws Rehabilitation Referrals ltd next door
- Donaldson’s Autocentre next door
- Croft Pottery 350m away
- D&R Trailerfix Truck and Trailer Parts 400m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Free car park
- ✓Paid car park
- ✓Free street
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible toilet
Payment
- ✓Credit cards
- ✓Debit cards
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the hotel before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
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About The Bay Horse Country Inn
Sleights Lane sits amid the rolling farmland outside Thirsk, and it's here that The Bay Horse Country Inn makes its home, a traditional inn surrounded by North Yorkshire countryside well suited to walking and cycling. The setting is quiet and rural, yet Thirsk itself, along with its racecourse and the World of James Herriot attraction, is within easy reach.
The inn has seven rooms, each with an en-suite bathroom and drinks available in room, offering straightforward, comfortable accommodation rather than anything showy. Guests can expect breakfast each morning, free WiFi throughout, and a restaurant and bar on site serving food and drink in a relaxed setting. Outside, there's a garden with outdoor seating, a pleasant spot to sit after a day exploring the surrounding trails.
The Bay Horse also functions as a wedding venue and has meeting rooms and business services for those combining a stay with work or celebration. Free on-site parking is provided, and nearby there's a golf course, pubs, restaurants and entertainment for those wanting more than a quiet countryside evening. It's a practical base for exploring Thirsk and the wider Yorkshire countryside.
Reception hours
- Monday
- 5:00 – 11:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 5:00 – 11:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 5:00 – 11:00 PM
- Thursday
- 5:00 – 11:00 PM
- Friday
- 5:00 – 11:00 PM
- Saturday
- 5:00 – 11:00 PM
- Sunday
- 5:00 – 11:00 PM
Guests mention this inn offers excellent food, including hearty breakfasts and delicious pies, with generous portions. They also highlight the warm, friendly, and welcoming staff, as well as the comfortable, spacious, and spotless rooms. Visitors appreciate the great value for food, beer, and accommodation, along with the cozy and authentic pub atmosphere.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Property type
- Hotel
- Location
- Sleights Lane, Thirsk
- Good for children
- Yes
- Booking required
- Yes
- Destination
- Thirsk