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The Brierley - a family break that sleeps 5 guests in 2 bedrooms

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Interior
Private kitchen
Interior
Room
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Dryer
    Dryer

Explore the area

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York, York
  • York Minster
    1 min walk
  • Yorkshire Museum Gardens
    5 min walk
  • York St. John University
    5 min walk
  • Harrogate (HRT-RAF Linton-on-Ouse)
    24 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom #1

1 King Bed

Bedroom #2

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom #1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom #2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

The Brierley - a family break that sleeps 5 guests in 2 bedrooms

Locations don't come any better than this. The view of the west front of York Minster is breathtaking and one of the finest in the city.

This first floor apartment is set in the peaceful development of Purey Cust. An ideal place to relax yet is just a few steps away from all the attractions that the city offers.

The open plan living area is the perfect place to unwind with it's large sofa and LCD Tv complete with Blu-Ray DVD player and Virgin cable TV.

The dining area seats 6 for dinner and is complimented by a high end kitchen complete with granite work surfaces, gas hob and coffee machine.

The master bedroom has a luxurious kingsize bed and an ensuite complete with walk in shower. There's also a TV in the room complete with Virgin cable TV.

The twin room also has the nice additional feature of a TV complete with Virgin cable TV along with high quality bedroom furniture.

The main bathroom is equipped with a bath with an overhead shower.

The property comes compete with private parking for 1 car.

Property manager

Stays York
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Languages

English, Italian, Polish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

York

City Centre, a neighbourhood in York, is home to this apartment. York Minster and Shambles are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit York Christmas Market. Yorkshire Museum Gardens and Yorkshire Museum are also worth visiting.
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York, York

What's nearby

  • York Minster - 1 min walk
  • York St. John University - 5 min walk
  • Shambles - 6 min walk
  • York Christmas Market - 7 min walk
  • York City Walls - 10 min walk

Getting around

  • York Station - 10 min walk
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪House of the Trembling Madness - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Love Cheese - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Côte - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bootham Tavern - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Brierley - a family break that sleeps 5 guests in 2 bedrooms pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Brierley - a family break that sleeps 5 guests in 2 bedrooms?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Brierley - a family break that sleeps 5 guests in 2 bedrooms?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Brierley - a family break that sleeps 5 guests in 2 bedrooms located?

Located in City Centre, this apartment building is steps away from Bootham Bar and York Minster. Shambles and York Christmas Market are also within 10 minutes. York Station is 10 minutes by foot and York (QQY-York Train Station) is 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paige D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous York property
This is the second time I’ve stayed at this property and it is fantastic. Very sorry the owners will no longer be renting.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Return Visitor
We love the Brierley. Our third visit and it won't be our last! Great location in centre of York with own private parking. The apartment is well fitted out with good quality fixtures and fittings and has everything you could need, apart from a full length mirror!! Which we overlook as it offers everything else we want.
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8/10 Good

Karen T.

Excellent location in York with parking.
We recently had our second stay here. It is a generously sized flat overlooking the frontage of the Minster. We pre booked and visited all the major attractions with a simple 5-10 minutes max walk from the accommodation. It is well furnished and the kitchen has every modern/traditional gadget you would ever need. I am pleased to see the main bedroom now has side table. There are so many good places to eat within a very short walk. It backs onto a couple of pubs, one had a live music night while we were there. The good thing was we didn’t get disturbed by the pubs or music at all, unlike the brewery delivery early morning. Sadly there were also builder totally renovating the house opposite who started up heavy machinery at 8am and then tree surgeons on the other side of the flat cutting the trees. Having said all that it is usually a peaceful place to stay. I would suggest the windows really need some maintenance and a really good window clean.
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10/10 Excellent

Beautiful apartment in wonderful location
We have stayed at The Brierley several times over the years and keep going back because of the excellent location, offering secure parking, the comfort and cleanliness. The Minster bells on Sundays have to be heard to be believed - wonderful! The only negative comment I have is that several of the window frames are now showing their age and need some repair/repainting but this didn't detract from our enjoyment of another excellent visit.
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10/10 Excellent

Great location wonderful view of York Minster. Very well equipped accommodation.
Better than we expected. Flat good size and great view from main living area. Ideal location for the city. Great to have secure parking. Quite area very relaxing stay. We would stay again.
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10/10 Excellent

The Brierley
Our third stay here! Such a lovely homely apartment. Excellent location right next to the Minster. Excellent safe parking within a gated car park - you can see the car from the apartment. Small things that need to be addressed: the double bed is a beautiful sleigh bed but needs a new mattress. There is a bit of a drain smell around the bedrooms/bathrooms. The sofa isn’t terribly comfortable. Having said that we love it here and will return.

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely property with a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paige D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Marvelous Minster Views
Wonderful location, parking was great. Apartment was very spacious and the beds were very comfortable, everything you would need was there.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023
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8/10 Good

Potential to be 5* but falls short
Apartment is in a beautiful location and building. Excellent secure parking. Peaceful and very quiet. Spacious apartment which has a lovely atmosphere. Two of the three smart televisions did not work despite the agent trying solve the problem. No full length mirror. Had to be careful in shower as there was no anti slip mat. The seal along the bottom of the shower screen in baththroom was very dirty. Items on kitchen window sill covered in dust. No user instructions for kitchen appliances and TV's No obvious switch for the standard lamps, thought they needed new bulbs. Eventually found the switch on the wall at the opposite end of the room. Couch is pilled and bit tired and the throw had hairs on it. Welcome pack very poor, 4 tea bags, 2 coffee bags, sachets of milk and 2 small packs of biscuits which were stale. Wrong Wi-Fi code in details emailed a few days before we arriived. As such spent an hour trying to get the Wi-Fi to work. Overall not as advertised and not value for money.
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10/10 Excellent

Perfect Location
This was our second visit to this property. We love it! Tucked away behind York Minster with it's own secure parking space it's the ideal place to be in York. Everything is easily accessible on foot from it so no need to move the car. The apartment is on the first floor but stairs are new, wide and easy to negotiate. Inside it is well equipped with good quality furnishings and equipment.
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10/10 Excellent

William K.

Second stay as good as the first.
Excellent location with dedicated parking in the heart of York. The apartment is beautifully decorated and well provided. The only criticisms are that it is lacking a full length mirror and non-slip mats in the showers, and the mattresses have soft edges which make you feel like rolling out of bed.
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10/10 Excellent

Perfect
Apartment was fantastic in a great location. Stay York were very good and in touch before we arrived to make sure we had all the relevant information. Lovely welcome pack and secure parking was fantastic. Thank you.
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10/10 Excellent

relaxation
my wife and i had a lovely stay i would recommend the brierly as a great place to stay when visiting york the decorating needs to be refreshed as it has to keep to the standards of local residents who maintain their property,s to a high standard but i do intend to go back also it was great to know our car was safe and secure in car park .

10/10 Excellent

Jane H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great location
loved the bells and the impromptu concert
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Collum L., OLYMPIA, Washington, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great York Location
The location is superb. The facility is great. The only problems for us was a lack of clear directions for 1) using the washing machine - who knew you had to slam the door to get it to work; 2) directions for running the dishwasher; 3) turning on the TV - had to have the "York Stays" rep come over to help figure that one out, plus let us know the slamming secret for the washing machine. Other than these specific issues, we really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Outstanding Property
A well appointed apartment in a wonderful position, close to minster and with it's own parking. A rare find in York.

10/10 Excellent

Joseph H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location, location, location
A great place to stay and the location can’t be beat. Everything about our visit was great. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deborah S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable apartment and great location
Right next to York Minster, a beautiful first floor apartment with quality furnishings and fittings. We loved the beds and the ceiling fan in the master bedroom. Televisions in the bedrooms didn't work but we had no time to use them anyway. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

A wonderful place to stay
What a wonderful place. The location is just brilliant. The view of the Minster is just amazing. The flat itself has everything you need. It is very comfortable and stylist. And it having secure parking right by the flat is a bonus. Especially with being in the centre of York. Just a wonderful place.
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10/10 Excellent

A wonderful stay
We spent 2 nights with our children (2 adults, 2 children and a baby) in this apartment. It is very well located, quiet. The bedding is very good and the apartment well furnished and very nicely decorated. We even had the surprise of finding board games and puzzles. Parking is a real plus (in a secure place near the apartment). We really liked the welcome kit (with treats, coffee, tea...). Just to know before renting: no shower gel or shampoo provided (fortunately I had taken what I needed with me) We highly recommend it and will be happy to rent it again for a future stay.
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10/10 Excellent

Phil B.

Location, location, location
This was our last stop on a 10 day tour of England and Wales, and by far the best place we stayed on the entire trip. A little difficult to find, but once inside, spacious, clean, views of the west end of York Minster, walking distance to everything. We would definitely come back and stay again.

10/10 Excellent

lynn o.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location, love the bells and great apartment
Loved that we could hear the bells :). We had a little issue with the TV to work but figured out to change the DVD cord to the internet and it was fixed. Out group really enjoyed the apartment and would come back again. Were in Love with York so will book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
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8/10 Good

Fantastic place to stay
We had a wonderful few days staying at The Brierley. Everything was of the best quality and very clean. Two complaints None of the televisions worked . We called the agents who sent someone out that evening but after working for 10 minutes after she had gone we had not picture again . Went around the next morning to the office and was told someone would come around to sort it out . We never heard anything else. It was a great shame for us as we wanted to watch the winter Olympics . We would have liked someone to be in touch and told us what was happening and to apologise for the lack of tv. We had after all paid for the use of 3 tv’s One other thing was that In the main bedroom there were no bedside tables or bedside lights . Very strange and very iconvenient .
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10/10 Excellent

Richard W.

Amazing Location
The city centre location was wonderful, it was so easy to get to all the tourist spots, and the great eateries! The apartment is beautiful, good sized and well appointed. The only thing missing is a charger point for shavers/electric toothbrushes, so bring an adaptor to use in a standard wall plug. We'll definitely look to stay here again if we come back up to York.
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10/10 Excellent

Liz H.

Central York stay
Great place to stay; fantastic location right next to the Minster, spacious, well equipped flat with everything we needed supplied.

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