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

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Private kitchen
Interior
Room
Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to York Minster
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Dryer
  • Onsite parking available
  • Bathtub
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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York, York
  • Place, York Minster
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Shambles
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, York Christmas Market
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)
    ‪64 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.

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House Rules

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

Property # 10455163
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 - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Shambles - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • York Christmas Market - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • York City Walls - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Jorvik Viking Centre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Bootham Tavern - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪York Explore Library - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Eagle & Child - ‬1 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.

How much is parking at The Brierley - a family break that sleeps 5 guests in 2 bedrooms?

On-site parking is available at the 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 Dean's Park 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

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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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

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful flat great location. Having parking was really great. View of Minster was bonus.

This is a second visit. Positives are the position to York centre, seeing and hearing the Minster. Flat was beautiful, comfy beds. Big lounge/diner/kitchen. Own parking space but no electric charger. Needs teaspoons in kitchen which i mentioned after last visit, also bath tap/plug still is leaking after use. These are minor things. Would definitely stay again and recommend to others.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paige D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location is the best in York, and the parking is amazing. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Brierley

We had a lovely stay, the apartment was very nice. Some of the cutlery/crockery was not very clean and running a bath took a while. But we thoroughly enjoyed our visit and will be back.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 February 2026
Hello, Thank you very much for taking the time to leave your review, it is much appreciated. I am sorry to hear that the cutlery/crockery was not very clean, this will be looked into further with the housekeeping team. Thank you for staying with us and we hope to welcome you back soon! Kind regads, Stays York
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Michele S.

The Brierley

Exceptional! The apartment is first class; a real home from home. It is fully equipped with quality equipment - everything one could possibly want or need for a stay of what ever length. It is situated in a quiet location with stunning views of The Minster and within very easy reach of the city’s shops and eateries. This was our third visit and we have already booked again for next year.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda

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

8/10 Good

Angela L.

Brilliant location

This is a lovely apartment in a wonderful location. You can see the Minster from the lounge and the bells ringing on a Sunday morning are memorable. There are lots of restaurants and bars. We would recommend the Forest and the Ivy. You need to book wherever you go.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely Apartment & Fantastic Location

We have stayed here three times now & we’re pleased to go back. The apartment has got to be in one of the best locations in the City, with a rare & privileged view of the Minster.
Verified

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
Verified

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
From a partner site

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.
Verified

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
From a partner site

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.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great Apartment

I've been to York many times now and stayed in apartments around the city but I must say this one tops the lot. I have to give it 10/10. As soon as my daughter and I entered it was very homely and all of the above that I have tick off. Yes I would definitely recommend 100%. Many thanks to the owner for letting us stay.
From a partner site

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.
From a partner site

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.
From a partner site

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 .
From a partner site

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.
From a partner site

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.
From a partner site

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.
Verified

8/10 Good

Collum L.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 19 January 2023
Dear Collum, Thank you for your feedback. We are glad to hear you had a nice stay despite the issues with the washing machine and the TV. We hope to welcome you back again soon! Kind regards Rosie
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Another great stay

We have stayed at The Brierley several times and always enjoyed it. The location, with safe, gated parking, is superb. The apartment is tastefully decorated and all furnishings, appliances and household goods are of a high quality. The property has always been cleaned to a high standard but, on both the last time we stayed here in 2024 and again this year, we were disappointed at the state of the windows in the sitting room, which were very dirty on the outside. This is no doubt in part due to ongoing building works in nearby properties. As one of the major selling points of this property is the amazing views of the Minster, it was a shame about the partially obscured view, especially with the sunshine showing up every bit of dirt.
From a partner site

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.
From a partner site

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.
From a partner site

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.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Susan A.

Excellent apartment and location.

Really fantastic apartment with a superb view of the minster and easy to walk everywhere. Having an allocated parking space was also a real bonus. Everything in the apartment is top quality and really comfortable beds. The only minor problem was there was no cafetiere as listed and Stays York didn’t follow up on this after our request to provide one. Highly recommend a stay here.

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