Jolly Sailor

Location

Hotel needs a complete refurbishment. Carpets were dirty and smelly. Bathroom was clean kitchen facilities adequate. My husband got lots of insect bites ? Bed bugs or fleas after our stay very upsetting.

The staff were welcoming, friendly and the hospitality was great.

Loved the village and friendly welcoming from staff and locals. Great walks and very dog friendly inside. Food available, good selection of food and drinks, real ale was fab! We joined in with bar games in the evening which was fun. Clean room, shared bathroom and kitchen but only 2 rooms so didn't bump into anyone else.

Parking outside was all taken so we had a short walk but it didn't spoil our stay.

The pub was open, I enjoyed the Sailor Gold ale and the Japanese beer. The garden is well maintained, creating a good mood. The host was very helpful. Thank you.

It was impossible for me to find a parking place in the evening.

Hospitality , staff excellent , food brilliant

Lack of parking

I picked the Jolly Sailor because I wanted an untainted English Inn to stay in with pub downstairs and I got exactly what I wanted and more. The local atmosphere of family and friends at crossroads on the banks of the River Ouse provided a great jump off spot for York. Plus, the evenings in the pub were great considering the local clientele embraced outsiders. I was invited to play in the Wednesday night bingo, but I was rather tired and regret not participating. I ate the Homemade Jolly pie, chips and peas for dinner and was very happy with the hardy meal. The beer was exceptional, I chose the Hop, Stock & Barrel sessions IPA from Jolly Sailor Brewery. The room was upstairs and small, but had wonderful street view, a good working radiator that doubled as a clothes drier. The bed was very comfortable, there was a desk and little table for two and small closet. The bathroom was down the hall with the shower and both were excellent. Parking was off site, but not hard to find a place and there is a carpark along the river. Everything is in walking distance in the village of Cawood. The village may lack some convinces such as laundry facilities, but the charm of the village is within its inergetic community. A daycare is next door and so youth keeps this village with history with King Charles III and Cardinal Wolsey in a state of constant vibrant.

I had trouble with the key and lock on the door, however, I was unfamiliar with this style of key, a traditional English key. But I was fine. I wish I had explored more of the community, such as the church nearly behind the main street.