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Georgian Townhouse Near York Minster - sleeps 5 - near everything

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Back of the property from the city walls
Sitting room with high ceilings and large bay window overlooking Gillygate
Kitchen - diner - with view of the Minster whilst washing up - & a dishwasher !
Main bedroom with 4 poster bed
Single bedroom with view of the Minster from in bed !

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Gillygate10, York, ENG, YO31 7EQ
  • York Minster
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Shambles
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Jorvik Viking Centre
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Loft twin room

2 Single Beds

Main bedroom with 4 poster bed

1 King Bed and 1 Crib

Single bedroom - see York Minster from in bed!

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Georgian Townhouse Near York Minster - sleeps 5 - near everything

Minster View is an elegant Georgian townhouse superbly located in a conservation area adjacent to the city walls at Bootham Bar and only 2 minutes walk from York Minster and York's bustling city centre with its many places of interest, cafes, restaurants and boutique shops.
It consists of 3 floors of a 4 storey 18th century townhouse. (The ground floor is a chiropractors and totally quiet). All windows have views of the Minster (leaves on the trees permitting) or Gillygate. The rooms are elegantly proportioned with high ceilings and original doors and mouldings.
This stylish holiday home has been decorated and furnished with great care and attention to detail to combine a period style and antique furnishings with comfort and practicality. Decoration and furnishings are to a high standard and have been chosen with an eye to character and ambiance. Crockery, linen etc are of good quality and were selected to complement the decor.
Minster View has been managed by the lovely and helpful Toby and Bee since 2004.
If you want a comfortable, historic base where you can easily walk to all the sites and pop back for a cup of tea when you want one - then this is the place for you....!

Property manager

Anna Ward and John Willer

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Barbecue grill
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

York

Located in York, this holiday home is in the city centre. York Minster and Shambles are notable landmarks, and if an activity is on the agenda, check out York Racecourse. Travelling with kids? Consider Yorkshire Museum Gardens, or check out an event or a game at Bootham Crescent Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby power boating, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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York, ENG

What's nearby

  • York St. John University - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • York Minster - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Shambles - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • York City Walls - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Jorvik Viking Centre - 11 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • York Station - 11 min walk
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪House of the Trembling Madness - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Love Cheese - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Côte York - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bootham Tavern - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Brew & Brownie - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Georgian Townhouse Near York Minster - sleeps 5 - near everything pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Georgian Townhouse Near York Minster - sleeps 5 - near everything?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Georgian Townhouse Near York Minster - sleeps 5 - near everything?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Georgian Townhouse Near York Minster - sleeps 5 - near everything located?

Located in the heart of York, this family-friendly holiday home is steps away from Bootham Bar and York Minster. Shambles and Jorvik Viking Centre are also within 15 minutes. York Station is 11 minutes by foot and York (QQY-York Train Station) is 11 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 140 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Dean T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a location, absolutely brilliant.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lillian M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Always a great stay

We've had another fabulous break at Minster View. The apartment is so central and has everything we need. The hosts are super communicative and provide lots of thorough information. I can't recommend Minster View enough.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location, comfortable apartment

Perfect place to explore York and locations farther afield, as the train station is just minutes away. We took full advantage of this feature for multiple day trips during our stay. Bus lines are also close by.If you’re traveling from the states, you’ll be very comfortable here. We spoke with a British family that was familiar with the place, and stays there on holiday, but that is a longer story lol.The view of York Minster is very cool, and you’re only a few minutes walk away. Many restaurants and pubs right outside your door - Tesco & Sainsbury are also close by.When we return, this is where we will try to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Debora C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Minster View - York

Four of us stayed at this property and it was a good location. We could walk almost anywhere we wanted to go - shops, pubs, restaurants, tourist sites, etc. There was plenty of space for us. The rooms were also clean. Drawbacks however were the lack of parking as we had a car. Dropping off and picking up luggage was a challenge. The Wi-Fi was spotty and seemed to only work in the main living area if you were close to the modem. Also, the many steep stairs were a challenge for one of our group with knee issues and a walking cane. There was an issue with the heating which the host offered to resolve but the temperatures were warm enough that we did not need it.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfectly Placed & Great Value

My friends and i couldn't have been happier with this place and my rating is a reflection of expectations. The apartment is perfectly located just outside the city walls with everything in walking distance.It is clean and spacious, we loved relaxing in the front room (where if you forget your book you will have of plenty of choice!) and liked being able to pop in and out of town during the day.If you're looking for the corkscrew it IS in the cutlery drawer (it is the large bullet-shaped thing!)If you love cheese .. BEWARE ... Love Cheese just a few doors down the road is dangerous! (And also for lovely wines!) Read the reviews:The stairs to the upstairs room are steep, the front room is on a secondary road so there may be occasional sirens or noise (York IS a city) and the back rooms have a view of the Minster - so you will hear its bells .. which we loved waking up to. Highly recommend eatimg at Forest.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

J P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

three nights tween Christmas and New year

Gorgeous roomy icture perfect comfortable stay in a vintage terrace House Just outside the city walls. Easy to walk to just about everything, shops and train close by
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay near the York Minster

A perfect location, a two minute walk to inside the city gate. A lovely and very comfortable stay. Hosts were very easy to deal with . Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Howard S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent property in great location

It couldn't have been better: good sized property in excellent location and very clean and well equipped. All correspondence with property manager was super friendly and helpful. Great!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay

We enjoyed our stay in York. Wonderful city. The house is exceptionally well placed near the city wall. We could not have found a better place.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caren S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location for a wonderful York experience!

Lovely apartment with 3 bedrooms in a great location! Close to the Minster and tour buses. The hosts are friendly and helpful. The neighborhood lends itself to a nice vacation!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Outstanding Home from Home

Extremely clean with every facility you could wish for. Beautiful attention to detail and so well situated for all the main attractions
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandro B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just perfect

Fully equipped apartment close to Minster and Old Town. We couldn't ask for more. Looking forward to coming back soon
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darcy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Minster view

Wonderfully central historic property.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

JAN S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Jan's Birthday Weekend

My 3 cousins and I made this trip as a way of celebrating my birthday, and we just loved this house. Plenty of room for us 4, beautifully clean and very well presented. We had a marvellous time exploring York; Castle Howard was our fave, and we loved all the quirky shops, many restaurants & bars, old streets, the majesty of the Minster, even walking the walls! Such a great time. Thought we might have a problem with 2 radiators that would'nt come on BUT we were lovely and warm without. Missed a hairdrier, but feel Im being very fussy now... would definitely come back, just loved it!!! Many thanks for a weekend of lovely memories.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very comfortable stay

Lovely property and it is such a great position.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Neil B., London,Ontario

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place excellent location

Great place very short walk to minster
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great home and location!

We loved this home for our stay in York. It is in a great location and had plenty of room for our family. The hosts were also great to work with and went above and beyond to get us the keys for check in and help look for a lost item. Highly recommend this VRBO!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy and comfortable

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Minster View. It was convenient to everything we wanted to see in and around the city and had all the comforts we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mandy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

Minster View is fabulous. To stay so close to the Minster in a building more 100 years old is so special. The home has everything you need. The b da were comfy, the kitchen well equipped and spotlessly clean. It was warm so a fan in the lounge would be nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stefan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A beautiful place to stay

A beautiful place to stay. A second time we visited York. Our children wanted to stay at this place again and we too. It is not a luxury stay. This place however is authentic York. If you realy want to see and experience York than you must stay here. The contact with the owner was great. We wii be nack in York a third time amd we will try to book it again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Wedding in York

My mom, dad, and I travelled to York for a wedding and could not have been happier with the accommodations. Communication was clear, the check in process was painless, and the location was amazing, near everything! The house itself had everything we needed. The bathroom and kitchen were fantastic, and the beds comfortable. The place was clean with plenty of room. I cannot recommend this place enough! Check out the Fat Badger/Secret Garden pub as well, literally a 3 minute walk around the corner 😀 needed, with
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colin C., Scotland

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

York break

The property was everything we hoped it would be. We all had a lovely time and will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patti R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Highest Recommendation

This property is excellent and the location is perfect for walking to all attractions. Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

John T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous

My only wish would be that I had more time there.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lillian M., Blackpool, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Brilliant apartment in the heart of York

This was our second stay at Minster View, it's our favourite place to stay in York! The apartment has everything you need and is clean and comfortable. It's so central - getting around by foot is so easy - it was the perfect base. Communication and check-in was spot on, with quick response times and a straightforward procedure.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

About the host

Hosted by Anna Ward and John Willer

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We both have long links with Yorkshire. Anna was born in Hull and John has run marathons over pretty much all of it. We keep up our connection by spending some time every year here at Minster View in York. We really enjoy strolling round the city, we get to go to the arts cinema on the river on a near daily basis and we top up our marmite supplies. (If you're puzzled by the last point it's because we live in Granada in Spain the rest of the year.)
For us, spending time between Granada and York is pretty much perfect - and we know how lucky we are...

Why they chose this property

York is a great city for strolling, with everything easily accessible within a few minutes walk. We really like the fact it has so much history and the whole area within the city walls is full of boutique shops and people just generally having a good time. Because we are right in the centre we can pop out, have a look around, and then nip back for a cup of tea….. Perfect.
We also enjoy the wide range of restaurants, pubs and cafes nearby and Gillygate has some great indie shops. Walking in the nearby Botanic gardens and along the river is always a pleasure.

What makes this property unique

What we love about Minster View is pretty much summed up in the name! We have views of York Minster from all of the rooms at the back of the house, at least in winter when there are less leaves. I particularly like looking at the Minster when doing the washing up. (Don't worry - we also have a dishwasher.)
We also enjoy people watching on Gillygate from the large bay window in the first floor sitting room.
We love that it is so central and that it is a Georgian property with lots of character.

Languages:

English, French, German, Spanish