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

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A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a window with curtains.
A view of a Gothic-style cathedral through a window, with a clear sky and bare trees in the foreground.
A living room with two sofas, a coffee table, a flat-screen TV, a fireplace, and large windows with curtains.
A black door with a white frame, a brick wall, and a metal gate.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a sofa, and a large arched window.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Convenient parking on-site
    Guests appreciate the top-rated parking for a hassle-free stay.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to York Minster

Popular amenities

  • Internet
  • Refrigerator
  • 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

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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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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

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bootham Tavern - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Côte - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪York Explore Library - ‬4 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 York Art Gallery 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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Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 38 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

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

Ideally situated

I have stayed at this property a few times. It’s in a perfect location behind the minster, giving the lounge an uninterrupted view. It comes with private parking and is extremely well appointed.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The flat was beautiful and comfortable, and the location couldn't have been better.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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

great location

loved the bells and the impromptu concert
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
From a partner site

8/10 Good

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.
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10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.
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.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

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

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

8/10 Good

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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