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....!
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Barbecue
Fireplace
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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
About the area
York
Located in York, this holiday home is in the city centre. Notable landmarks in the area include York Minster and Shambles. Travelling with kids? Consider Yorkshire Museum Gardens, or check out an event or a game at York Barbican. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby power boating, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
Is Georgian Townhouse Near York Minster - sleeps 5 - near everything pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Georgian Townhouse Near York Minster - sleeps 5 - near everything?
As of 8 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Georgian Townhouse Near York Minster - sleeps 5 - near everything on 30 May 2026 start from AU$237, 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 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. Exhibition Square and York St. John University are just steps away. 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.
This was our second stay, and will continue to be our prefered location for visits to the region.Incredibly convenient & comfortable - has everything required for your stay - also very accommodating in the event of unexpected delays such as the one we experienced.Just brilliant, really.
My (now adult) daughter & I have traveled all over North America & Europe, and yet, this flat was one of our top favorite stays anywhere. It was like staying with family. The rooms are very comfortable and well appointed. The location cannot be beat. We loved York and hope to return. What charm.
What a wonderful place to stay! The location couldn’t be any better, since the historic city center is just a short walk away.Managers Toby and Bee were great! Toby made sure we had all the information we would need before check-in, and Bee (who was lovely!) was kind enough to watch for our arrival.The townhouse is beautiful and a very comfortable size. We were so pleased that we chose this property.
Victoria W.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Oct 2025
Well what a beautiful review - thank you for taking the time to write it and we are really pleased that you had such a good stay.
Lovley quaint apartment, very centrally located. extremely comfy beds spotlessly clean plenty of towels. Great communication with property manager. Fabulous bistro restaurant next door. Five stars all round
We enjoyed our stay in this quaint old house from which we could hear the York Cathedral bells chiming in the mornings and evenings. The beds were all comfortable and we all managed to sleep well. My favorite feature was the overhead grill in the kitchen. I had forgotten what wonderful toasted things you can easily make with them.
We had a wonderful stay in York at this charming townhouse. It had lots of room and oozed with character. The location was great, within easy walking distance to everything. The road noise was noticeable at the front but the back bedroom and top floor bedroom were quieter. The noise was not an issue for us.The kitchen was so inviting and was extremely well stocked. It felt like being at home. We would stay again in a heartbeat.
Anna and John (owners) were very responsive to questions. Toby and his partner were equally quick to be in touch, both proactively and in response to queries. The home is wonderful - 4 beds, 3 bedrooms, a washer/dryer, dishwasher, etc. Also includes drying racks if you want things to dry the “natural” way. The place is delightfully historical, with old door hardware, windows that open but are a touch finicky, and stairs to be careful on, as well as a fully capable but older-looking microwave oven and stove. But the dishwasher, laundry,
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.
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!
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.
Fantastic little flat over three levels. Unrivalled location, pubs and restaurants at the bottom of the stairs and literally a stones throw from the city wall walk. Great communication with the factor too. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay there.
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
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!
Howard S.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
About the host
Hosted by Anna Ward and John Willer
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.
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