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Duncan M.
1 Jan 2026
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Duncan M.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2025
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Vavasour - a cosy two bedroom historic cottage on the Red House Estate near York
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Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4
Popular amenities
- Private pool
- Onsite parking available
- Dog-friendly
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Garden
Explore the area
Moor Monkton, England
- Tockwith Motor Sports CentrePlace, Tockwith Motor Sports Centre21 min drive
- York RacecoursePlace, York Racecourse26 min drive
- York MinsterPlace, York Minster27 min drive
- Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)Airport, Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)58 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
Vavasour - a cosy two bedroom historic cottage on the Red House Estate near York
Vavasour is part of the main building on the historic, private Red House Estate only 7 miles from York and 14 miles from Harrogate. Seasonal use of a large, shared, outdoor heated swimming pool, grass tennis court and croquet lawn, all open from the end of May to September. Wonderful walks along the River Ouse, just a 45 minute stroll to a choice of eateries in the nearby village of Poppleton.
Pet friendly with secure garden.
Pet friendly with secure garden.
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About the area
York
York is home to this holiday home. Notable landmarks in the area include York Minster and Shambles. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at York Barbican or LNER Community Stadium.
Moor Monkton, England
What's nearby
- Tockwith Motor Sports Centre - 21 min drive - 13.6 km
- York St. John University - 26 min drive - 18.6 km
- York Racecourse - 26 min drive - 17.4 km
- York Minster - 27 min drive - 18.0 km
- Shambles - 28 min drive - 19.6 km
Getting around
- Hammerton Station - 10 min drive
- Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 56 min drive
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 14 min drive
- The Bengal York - 12 min drive
- KFC - 15 min drive
- Hickory’s Smokehouse - 12 min drive
- The Lord Nelson - 11 min drive
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