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Wentworth College

Wentworth College, University of York (York)

Great accommodation in a peaceful environment only 10 minutes from the City Centre.

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Room information

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Summary

  • 20th century buildings
  • Breakfast included
  • No smoking
  • Minimum age 18

Facilities

  • Free broadband access
  • Shared gardens
  • Gym
  • Woodland walks
  • Television
  • 24 hour security
  • Linen included
  • Towels included
  • Hair dryers
  • Central heating

Food and Drinks

  • Continental breakfast (included)
  • English breakfast (included)

Nearby recreations

  • Pub (walking distance)
  • Museums (a short drive)
  • Historic houses
  • Gardens
  • Golf course (walking distance)
  • Recommended restaurants (a short drive)
  • Theatre (a short drive)

Introduction

Wentworth College is situated in a peaceful location, within walking distance of Heslington Village and the University campus. York City Centre is about 15 minutes away by bus or car.

We offer single and twin rooms benefit from ensuite shower rooms with a wc, and are based on the ground and first floor. The rooms are serviced daily and include all linen and towels.
Please note that York Conferences at the University of York do not accept stag or hen parties and reserves the right to remove you from site if you are in breach of these terms and conditions.

History to the present day

York is a City famous for the iconic York Minster, exquisite architecture, a tangle of quaint cobbled streets including The Shambles. Boutique shopping, a vibrant café and restaurant culture and world class museums such as the National Railway Museum and the unique Jorvik Centre. You can take a river cruise; enjoy the many parks and so much more. York is only about an hour away from the East Coast where many picturesque seaside resorts offer lovely beaches and traditional fish and chips.

Food and Drinks

 A 'DeliciouslYorkshire' breakfast is available in The Edge Restaurant, Wentworth College - Monday to Friday between 8.00am - 9.30am and Saturday and Sunday between 8.30am - 9.30am.

'deliciouslyorkshire' is a not for profit organisation providing vital support to a diverse range of food and beverage producers, retailers and distinguished hospitality operators in the Yorkshire and Humber Region.

Other facilities

Bedrooms - provided in the bedrooms are towels, linen, tea and coffee making facilities, a hairdryer and toiletries and a television.  Additional toiletries can be obtained from the College Reception for a donation to our chosen charity - Jessie's Fund.  Jessie's Fund is a UK charity helping seriously ill and disabled children by using music for communication and for therapy.

Cashpoints – there are cash machines and a branch of Santander at Market Square

Campus – The University is a community with many members of staff and students living on campus throughout the year. Please keep noise to a minimum between 11.00pm and 7.00am and show respect for other guests.

Gym and Sports facilities – the University Fitness Suite is available for all guests to use free of charge, following an induction. Call 01904 323855 or 323856 for information.

Internet access – You will need a username and password - available from the College Reception - a lot of the University is covered by wifi, please bring your internet cable for use with the socket in your bedroom as cover is limited there. These cables can be borrowed from College Receptions.

Laundry – there are laundrettes on campus – please ask the Porter for directions to the nearest one.

No Smoking - the campus buildings including bedrooms are strictly no smoking and a charge from £100 upwards will be levied to cover additional cleaning costs required to ensure the room is acceptable for the next guest.

Pets - are not allowed in our accommodation with the exception of assistance dogs, please let us know if this applies.

Shops – There is a supermarket, newsagent and book shop on campus at Market Square.

Special Requirements/requests - please contact us if you need any further information or have any indivdual requests and we will be happy to advise you further on what we can offer.

Arrival information and how to find us

Address: Wentworth College, University of York, York, YO10 5DD, United Kingdom

Check in: From 2.00pm Check out: By 9:30am

College Reception is manned 24 hours a day. Emergencies – there is a 24 hour onsite Campus Security team, contact details are on the information leaflet. Campus guide – you will be given an information leaflet with a campus map on arrival at the College Reception.

Fire – there is a fire evacuation leaflet displayed in each bedroom and guests are asked to familiarise themselves with the exit route and assembly point in the case of a fire.

Parking – Car parking is available in Pay and Display car parks on campus.

Nearest railway station - York Railway Station

Buses to campus every 10-15 mins, journey time is 10 minutes.

Taxi to campus from outside the station takes 10 minutes, approx. £8.00.

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Customer feedback

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, April 2013: The stay was fine. Room basic, comfortable, 24 hr reception coverage useful for late arrival and early starts! 3/5

, February 2013: The one thing that wasn't so good was noisy neighbours coming in at 4 in the morning! However, it reminded me of my student days... Very friendly breakfast set up 4/5

, February 2013: Very good value for money, made attending a concert in the music theatre very easy. Everyone very friendly. Room basic but spacious (I'd booked a single but given a twin) Reading lamp didn't work so only had main light but no real issue for one night. Would recommend and use again. First visit to Uni of York - what a lovely site in general!!! 5/5

, February 2013: I like here very much!!! 4/5

, January 2013: Very much enjoyed my stay. Staff (on reception) were extremely friendly and helpful, and the facilities of a really good standard. Thank you! 4/5

, December 2012: Really nice experience, will stay again when opportunity arises. 5/5

, December 2012: Due to travel delays we arrived after midnight, this was not a problem and the night porter was very helpful. 4/5

, December 2012: Stayed in Wentworth College with a group of friends. I found it very easy to book. We were made to feel very welcome, found all staff very friendly and helpful. Rooms were clean and comfortable. Would certainly recommend it to others. Thank you. 5/5

, December 2012: As always, reception and breakfast staff exceptionally pleasant, as well as efficient. I was delighted to find I can now book more than one visit in one transaction, thanks to the travel booking network, whose website I find very easy to use. 5/5

, December 2012: very friendly porter who showed me to my room, very friendly staff at breakfast, room was warm, cosy and comfy. thank you! 5/5

, November 2012: Very good value for money. Comfortable room and good breakfast. Helpful staff. 4/5

, November 2012: I was very satisfied with the accommodation. Staff at reception were friendly and helpful. The room was clean, comfortable and the internet connection worked well. Loved that my room was cleaned and tidied while I was out. Would definitely stay there again. 5/5

, November 2012: good, clean accommodation, friendly service and good food 5/5

, October 2012: good clean room. excellent location for visit. Easy access to York town centre. 5/5

, October 2012: Looking forward to another stay at Wentworth College ... in a few months time. 5/5

, October 2012: I booked 5 rooms in the University campus and all of the party were extremely surprised with the accommodation and the staff. If we were visiting York again we would stay here again and recommend it. 5/5

, October 2012: The room had everything you needed and was clean and comfortable. 4/5

, October 2012: Staff were very friendly and helpful. 4/5

, October 2012: This visit to York University proved a pleasant and rewarding experience. 4/5

, October 2012: Super good. i will choose the same place next time when i visit York. i will also recommend it to my friends. Thanks a lot. 5/5

, September 2012: Check in was a little unorganised. Excellent service at breakfast. The canteen staff were fantastic. Rooms were basic but functional. Will use this service again! 4/5

, August 2012: It was a very pleasant stay on a lovely campus. The waterfowl made walking a bit of a challenge!! 5/5

, August 2012: Everyone was wonderful. The porters, housekeeping, food service. They were all helpful and very pleasant 5/5

, July 2012: Excellent facilities and service. The only suggestion I would make is to include a small bin in the ensuite toilet/shower room. I would definitely stay here again. 5/5

, July 2012: Excellent accommodation and breakfast, would recommend to any discerning visitor and will certainly return when in the area. 4/5

Mr malcolm thorpe, July 2012: We had an enjoyable stay at wentworth college, our room was very clean and plenty of cupboard and drawer space.The shower was first class. We would definately use your services again and will recommend you to our friends. 4/5

Ms Jean Black, July 2012: I've stayed in this accommodation before but not booked through your network. It made it much easier and I felt advance information was better. Breakfast has improved since I was last there by the addition af fresh fruit. 4/5

Miss Rachel Foley, June 2012: Very pleasant stay; the room was lovely and the porters were very helpful. 5/5

Miss Hanna Kilpi, June 2012: Staff were very accomodating with and understanding of special dietary requirements which was really helpful and helped take one worry off my mind. 5/5

Mr Roland Riem, June 2012: Thank you - just what I needed. 4/5

Mr Paul Stephens, June 2012: Very enjoyable stay. Thank you to all the staff who were extremely helpful. 5/5

Miss Charlotte Spies, June 2012: Really pleased with the standard of the room and the breakfast, great value, would definitely return. 5/5

Mr Philip Jerram, June 2012: Spot on! What more can I say? 5/5

Mr Dave Rowe, June 2012: a thoroughly satisfactory experience; would definitely do again! 5/5

Miss SIU WAH WONG, May 2012: Frequent buses from city centre. Room is clean and tidy. Absolutely a wonderful and exceptional experience. Very nice breakfast. Gorgeous environment. People are helpful & friendly. Highly recommended for all types of travelers, let alone solo traveler. Definitely will come back again. 1/5

Dr Carol Farr, May 2012: Everyone was very helpful and friendly. The room was clean, quiet and secure. 5/5

Mrs Louise Gibson, May 2012: I will definately be returning for a visit. The layout of the campus certainly makes it a lovely environment both to study and visit as a b and b guest. Excellent frequent bus service to the city centre too. Thanks to the porters, breakfast staff and chambermaid who were all very pleasant. 5/5

Miss Kate Elliott, May 2012: someone else made the booking for me so I can't comment on the website, but everything about the accommodation was fantastic, and all the staff I encountered couldn't have been friendlier. Thank you 5/5

Mr peter oram, April 2012: Excellent stay, breakfast fantastic - especially thye lovely most welcoming friendly lady serving them! It took me back to the maternal nature of Wenty staff (Doris and Sue cleaners) when I studied at York 20 yrs ago. Thank you so much for having us and we'd love to return soon. 5/5

Mrs Sara Spillett, April 2012: Great venue, porters and breakfast staff were really helpful, making me feel at home even though I was only staying one night. Nothing was a problem for them to sort - even allowing me to have breakfast half an hour before they officially opened for the day. Recomended! 5/5

Miss Christine Hall, March 2012: I have stayed before and very satisfied 5/5

Mr Jason Hulott, March 2012: Very good level of service and helpful staff. Would recommend 5/5

Mr Simon Ward, February 2012: I had a very positive experience staying at the university. The staff were very friendly, bedroom was very comfortable and breakfast was excellent. Thank you! 5/5

Mr Noel Emms, February 2012: As usual a very good service and an outstanding stay again! I have stayed several times at wentworth and would not consider anywhere else, as all facilities are of a high standard. However Breakfast on sunday was not very hot and sausage over cooked for my taste, but this is only trivia if pushed for a complaint. Keep up the good work and thank you 5/5

Mrs Gill Tarrant, February 2012: Clean and comfortable student accommodation, staff very helpful and friendly. Beautiful surroundings. 4/5

Mrs Janette Barker, February 2012: By far the best place to stay if visiting the University of York 5/5

Mr Brayan Melroni, January 2012: Calm & quiet environment. Friendly people. Would recommend for friends. 4/5

Miss Arporn Wangwiwatsin, January 2012: Fantastic experience!! Everyone was so helpful! 5/5

Mrs helen morrell, December 2011: Iwould use the accomodation again happily- very helpful staff as well as good clean well equipped accomodation 4/5

Mr Godfrey Glyn, October 2011: Good week-end accommodation 5/5

Mr Mark Taylor, October 2011: Particular thanks to the staff, who were all great. 5/5

Mrs Anthea Levene, September 2011: More coffee in the room would have been nice. Your security staff are terrific! 4/5

Mrs Anna Seal, August 2011: comfortable beds and tea/coffee making facility very welcome 4/5

Dr Krystyna Haq, July 2011: Wentworth College was a lovely place to stay in all respects 5/5

Mr Xinyang ZHANG, July 2011: Good service! 4/5

Dr Julie Campbell, June 2011: Lovely campus 4/5

Mr Luke Ulas, June 2011: I was very pleased with everything, thanks. 4/5

Mr Gregor MacGregor, June 2011: We were very impressed by the college facilities and found it to be much better than we had expected! 5/5

Mr Dennis Britton, June 2011: The room was very clean, and with breakfast included this is is a very good value. 4/5

Mr Graham Finch, June 2011: The cleanliness of the room and the excellent breakfast would put many a hotel to shame. An ideal place to stay if you are visiting York. 5/5

Mrs Jane Wallace, June 2011: Most impressed. Many thanks. 4/5

Mrs Victoria Morley, April 2011: This was my 2nd stay at Wentworth College and everything was most agreable. The room was clean and bright with shampoo ,towels, tea,making, fridge, TV etc. Very good value . Parking was fine , but if you came during the working week it would be best to arrive after 5 when spaces are easily available and you can pay again after 8 in the morning. There is a very nice leg stretching walk very nearby signed Fulford. 5/5

Mr Yat Wai Joseph Wong, April 2011: Very enjoyable stay! The room condition is very good. I will definitely consider to stay again in Wentworth in the future. 4/5

Ms Sarah Willis, April 2011: Everything I needed and very helpful staff at porter's lodge. Pleased to find a hairdryer in the room. 5/5

Karina McLachlain, March 2011: I would stay there again if I were to visit York in the future and also recommend to friends if they were to visit. 4/5

Rosemary Kitching, March 2011: I really enjoyed staying at Wentworth College and I was very impressed with the facilities and comfort provided. Unfortunately I didn't take advantage of the breakfast coupon (I had an interview and was too nervous to eat!) but I'm sure it would have been more than satisfactory. The only recommendation I could make is that perhaps a little more milk could be provided with the tea/coffee-making facilities. 5/5

Mr Noel Emms, March 2011: Fantastic level of service from start to finish! I usually book over the phone but doing it through travel booking network made life a whole lot easier & i saved into the bargain as well. Well done guys! keep up the good work!!! 5/5

Mrs A Finnerty, February 2011: Perfect - thankyou 3/5

julia hirst, February 2011: We were very pleased with the accomodation and helpfulness of staff on reception. Very good value for money. thankyou 5/5

Samuel Omoniyi, February 2011: Very pleased with accomodation facilities 4/5

Cathy Kerr, February 2011: It would be useful to tell people that the room is fitted with a TV and includes a hairdryer. Had I known this I wouldn't have brought my own hairdryer and would have saved weight in my hand luggage! Not sure if we picked a bad day, but the cooked breakfast was not very warm at all. 4/5

Helen Cox, January 2011: Really lovely and helpful staff, excellent value for money and a very nice room! 5/5

Amanda Clare, January 2011: Very helpful and friendly reception staff 4/5

Paula Merritt, January 2011: really enjoyed my stay, only down side free parking for weekend great but i had to finnd somewhere to park monday morning as you have to buy ticket from 8am breakfast is 8am to 9am did not see point in paying 1 hour just to eat my breakfast i booked saturday to monday morning and was not going to pay any extra 5/5

Clive Billenness, December 2010: Excellent stay - staff could not have been more helpful despite appalling weather conditions. Highly recommended. 5/5

Mrs Nicola Fudge, December 2010: Clean, comfortable and very functional. Even toiletries provided which was a pleasant surprise. Excellent value for money. 4/5

Pauline Wright, December 2010: Perfect accommodation for visiting my son at the University and excellent value. 5/5

Louis Gerber, December 2010: The Room and heating was very good. I'm very satisfied. 5/5

Margaret Galbraith, November 2010: We were delighted with the room, which was hotel standard. We had a lovely trip to York. but wished we had booked in for longer. We will definitely be back and have already recommeded this accommodation to several friends. It was unbelievable that breakfast was included in the price. Thank you very much. 5/5

Michael Short, November 2010: Would definitely stay there again and have recommended it to friends. 4/5

Angela Thurnham, November 2010: Great value thank you 5/5

Mr S Troughton, November 2010: A very pleasant stay, very good value. Will come again soon. A bus timetable in room would be useful. 5/5

Carolyn White, October 2010: Lovely clean rooms, good facilities, all in all a very pleasant experience. 4/5

Kareem Baddour, September 2010: good value for money. Would book again. My only complaint would be noise immediately outside the ground floor window of the room likely due to other conference travellers catching a cab early in the morning. 4/5

Valerie M White, September 2010: Stayed before for my godson`s` wedding. He went to York Uni. All the staff were very friendly . Porter was great. Very good value for money and email giving directions and time from city centre + bus info excellent. Many thanks ,Maggie White. 5/5

Chirstopher Davies, August 2010: With free internet and breakfast ( even with only 1 helping), and the price campared to other Uni's this is excellent value for money. Could you please be more specific with the "Standard of Service" - what are you referring too.? Shower cubicle is a little tight. Very pleased with your stay. 5/5

Holly Miller, August 2010: Everything was great. We were overall impressed! 5/5

Lesley Chami, August 2010: I had a great weekend and it was good value for money. The room was very clean and all the staff were friendly and helpful. I would certainly use this facility again and recommend it to friends. 5/5

Elizabeth Moloney, August 2010: This is a very good option, especially for a single traveller. You do feel a bit out-of-town but the bus service is good and the journey quite short - about 10 mins. 4/5

An-Ni Huang, August 2010: The porter was very helpful and sincerely. 4/5

Ms A M Costain, July 2010: Very good experience and excellent value for money compared with alternatives in York 5/5

Alicia Pawlowski, July 2010: I was very pleased with the room/facilities. Staff I spoke to were very helpful. I enjoyed my stay. 4/5

Rachel Warren, June 2010: Very pleased with the room and the service, although the tv was missing (I thought there would be one in the room). I would come back or recommend the service to others, it was really good value. Thank you very much! 4/5

Michelle Gibson, June 2010: We were all very impressed with the standard of the accommodation. The rooms were very comfortable and clean and we really enjoyed our stay. The breakfast was very filling and tasty and the on-site staff we met (the porter and the serving lady at breaksfast) were both very helpful and courteous. I though the on-line information in terms of car parking and public transport were extremely helpful. It was excellent value for money and we would defintely stay again the next time we're in York and would definitely recommend to others. Thank you! 5/5

Alison Mackiewicz, June 2010: excellent! 5/5

Jonathan Millar, May 2010: I accidentally left my shirt in the wardrobe and the cleaner found it and tracked us down to return it, we had a great stay and were provided with everything that we needed and wanted, beyond our expectations and the cost was a fraction of other options we explored. Thanks! Jonathan Millar 5/5

Stephen Gaughan, May 2010: Good value and excellent breakfast. 4/5

Miss J Bower, April 2010: Very comfortable accommodation in lovely setting. Would certainly stay there again. 5/5

Sandra Lees, April 2010: Room basic, but good value - ideal for a short stay. 4/5

Dwayne Boyers, April 2010: I was very pleased with the room in which I stayed. It was comfortable, warm and clean. Breakfast was excellent with a good range of options. I was happy to have chosen Wentworth college as i believe some of my course colleagues had quite an unpleasent experience at some of the other university accommodation 4/5

Alice Gruber, March 2010: My stay was really good, thanks - the only thing I did not like is the state of the kettle. Thanks. 5/5

Mrs L Richins, March 2010: We would use your facilities again. It was great as a weekend away and suitable if you just want one night stay even thought a few miles outside of York. Transport great getting in and out of York. thank you. 4/5

Brigid Wall, March 2010: Friendly and helpful staff on site; room clean and tidy 4/5

Magaret Tully, March 2010: We had a very pleasant stay and excellent ease of access for my daughter's interview. 5/5

Neal Sherwood, March 2010: I'm a regular visitor to York and use the uni's service on a regular basis. its always good and always great value, never had any problems. 5/5

Graham Gilbert, March 2010: My daughter enjoyed the university so much, she intends to spend the next 4 years with you... 3/5

Lynn Nichol, March 2010: My only comment would be that the TV had very poor reception and was unwatchable, this wasn't really a significant issue for me but it seems rather pointless having a TV if you can't watch it! Otherwise it was all very good. 4/5

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