Experience the charm of York’s rich chocolate heritage with a stay at Flour Mill Studio, a beautiful city centre flat in the iconic Cocoa Suites. Located in the historic Rowntree Wharf, a former flour mill once considered one of the largest in Europe, this Grade II listed building now offers spacious, high specification apartments in a prime riverside setting.
This stylish ground floor studio apartment is bathed in natural light through its large window overlooking the river, creating a tranquil retreat while keeping you just a 5-minute walk from York’s historic city centre. Pops of colour throughout the apartment add character and vibrancy and you can enjoy sitting by the window with a morning coffee while taking in the riverside view.
Inside, the apartment features an open plan kitchen and living space, completed to a high standard with quartz worktops and a fully equipped kitchen. The studio layout includes a wall mounted pull-down double bed and a bistro style dining area for two, making it ideal for a weekend getaway or a home from home stay for business.
The luxurious shower room is fully tiled and includes a walk in shower. Additional amenities include access to the building’s bike store. While parking is not provided, several paid options are available nearby- please enquire for further details.
Combining historic character, modern comfort and a prime riverside location, Flour Mill Studio offers the perfect York escape.
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About the area
York
City Centre, a neighbourhood in York, is home to this apartment. Notable landmarks in the area include Shambles and York Minster. York Dungeon and Yorkshire Museum are also worth visiting.
Is Flour Mill Studio - Sleeps 2 guests pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Flour Mill Studio - Sleeps 2 guests?
As of 9 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Flour Mill Studio - Sleeps 2 guests on 13 July 2026 start from AU$218, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
What time is check-in at Flour Mill Studio - Sleeps 2 guests?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Flour Mill Studio - Sleeps 2 guests?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Flour Mill Studio - Sleeps 2 guests located?
Located in City Centre, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Shambles and York Minster. New School House Gallery and St. Crux Parish Hall are also within 5 minutes. York Station is 16 minutes by foot and York (QQY-York Train Station) is 16 minutes.
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Everything was as described and expected, with a cool setting directly on the canal. Five minute walk to Shambles, and in fact we waked from the train station in twenty minutes. The studio apartment was self contained with all instructions in a handy binder. We cooked most of our meals in. Morrisons grocery a few minute walk away. The internet speed was quite slow, but enough to stream our ipads (only an issue of you are a heavy data user.) They had a smart TV and we were able to log into our Amazon and Netflix accounts. Will stay here again. Thanks
Mitchell S.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jan 2026
Hi Mitchell,
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review! We're really glad to hear you enjoyed your stay with us.
Thank you also for mentioning the speed of the WiFi, this is definitely something we will look into to improve.
We’d be delighted to welcome you back again in the future. Thanks for staying with us!
Kind regards,
Stays York
Studio apartment was perfect for our 4 days in York! The location was great! Ive been to York several times but always stayed at the Hilton on Tower St. I was afraid we wouldnt have the same proximity to everything! It was just as good if not better! So close to the Shambles, Fossgate, Stonegate, and the Minster. Would definitely recommend!
Bronson M.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Donna A.
20 June 2024
Great place to Stay
Very happy with the accommodation and the location. I would definitely recommend the Flour Mill Studio
Donna A.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
maryam
31 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful view and loved the swans and geese!
maryam
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Verna S.
22 Aug 2023
Definitely recommended.
A beautiful well presented apartment. Very clean, very comfortable fold down bed and wonderful location, quiet and peaceful but close to all York has to offer.
Verna S.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Rene v.
25 Oct 2023
Week to visit family in York
Small studio near center in York. Clean and perfect for visiting town or family in York. Quiet near the river and only the geese will keep you awake
Rene v.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
13 July 2025
Cocoa Suites
The location is easy to find and ten minutes walk to city centre. It is a clean,comfy and quiet stylish studio beside the river. Power shower and spacious enough to relax in property. The only thing that could be better is the oven and cooker. Couldn't get it working properly and didn't cook food well. Great everything else. Would recommend.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
3 July 2023
Cocoa Suites
The accommodation was an excellent temporary option for my house move.
My stay was extended due to problems with the conveyancing of my new property. Stays York were absolutely first class in helping even with the short term changes to my stay.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lona
13 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I loved staying at this nicely decorated and modern suite in an old cocoa factory. I love quaint and historical surroundings but I also like modern fixtures and fittings to come home to! The kitchenette saved me a lot of money on dining out. The view out of the window of the river Foss and the ducks, geese, and swans was marvelous. It was such a nice retreat to come home to at the end of a busy day, and a nice place to hang out and catch up on emails and work on a rainy day. One proviso, if you are visiting York without a car and have limited mobility, this might not work for you. The bus stop is a 7 to 10 minute walk away, the murphy bed is low to the ground, and the suite is at the end of a very long hallway.
Lona
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Lona M.
10 Oct 2023
Lovely studio overlooking a river!
I loved the fact that this clean and cute apartment with modern fixtures and fittings was in an old cocoa factory! The view out the window of the ducks, geese, and swans on the river was relaxing and charming. The kitchenette saved me money on eating all my meals out, and this was a great sanctuary to come back home to after a busy day in York. The building was quiet and you have the extra privacy of a door that shuts off the vestibule. Of course, many university students live around here and you can expect some street noise on the weekends. I would recommend it with two provisos: one, if you have mobility issues be advised there is no bus stop right nearby so you need a car, or taxi money. Plus the trek down the hallway to the suite is a long one. The stroll up to the city center is just about 15 or twenty minutes and it's all very picturesque, with pubs, restaurants, and shops along the way. There are also several grocery stores within walking distance. The second proviso is that when I was there, the internet kept cutting out. If you are relying on internet for online meetings or things like that, you might want to have a word with the managers first.
Lona M.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
nigel h.
9 Dec 2022
Loved it.
Really nice property, easy to find and enter, good details from management company, location was amazing to walk to everything, loved the geese outside the window but they did make a racket sometimes, the property was in very good condition, we did struggle with the heating instructions but sussed it eventually, was concerned about the bed but it was big enough and comfortable, would love to return.
nigel h.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Harry S.
31 Oct 2021
Great location and customer service
Really nice, right on the river, we had a small problem with the shower which we rang about and they got it fixed same day with no problem at all - can't ask for more than that really.
Harry S.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Andrew R.
7 Aug 2021
An enjoyable three day break
Really can,t fault this place, great location with a lovely view of the river. Very clean and modern with everything you need provided. Would love to stay again and would highly recommend it to anyone thinking of staying in York.