I spent 6 happy nights here, and it was splendid! A beautiful, stylish clean home base for my explorations of York. It was quiet and safe, convenient with a Sainsbury's a few feet from the door, and Bootham Bar was right around the corner-- you couldn't want a better location. I had everything I needed, including laundry facilities.
A couple of suggestions: it was be nice if the owners provided a mini-bottle of shampoo and conditioner for guests to start out with on arrival. I know Sainsibury's is handy, but after a long day of travel, the last thing I wanted to do was go back out after unpacking. Small complaint I know, but it would a nice, easy touch of welcome.
The bed-- though spotlessly clean-- was uncomfortable and cheap. It felt like sleeping on a marshmallow, and it was hard to roll over! The bedding was very cheap too. Decent pillows are essential: 4 pillows were much appreciated, but they were obviously from a Pound Shop. Those will age quickly. Please invest in good bedding. You have a wonderful place and the bed is letting it down. Also, you MUST use pillow protectors under the pillowcase as well as a mattress protector for your guests peace of mind. It's still clean... for now! But beds get used for more than sleeping. ;) I could also feel the unpleasantly rough surface of the mattress through the ill-fitting bottom sheet. I suggest a proper fitted sheet. Maybe Stays York should set that as a very basic set of standards for the owners of the flat's they use.
I would stay again in a heartbeat if I knew the bed had been improved!
Ruth
Stratford, Ontario