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18 Dove Street - a family break that sleeps 7 guests in 4 bedrooms

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A table set with breakfast items, a vase of yellow flowers, and a blue door in a brick building.
A bedroom with a bed, colorful pillows, a nightstand with a lamp, and a floral wallpaper.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a chair, a TV, and a window with blinds.
A living room with a sofa, a chair, a coffee table, and a vase with flowers.
A teal double door with a wreath, a number '18' on the wall, and a brick wall.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to York Christmas Market

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Internet
  • Refrigerator
  • Dryer
  • Onsite parking available
  • Bathtub

Explore the area

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York, North Yorkshire
  • Place, York Christmas Market
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, York City Walls
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Shambles
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom #1

1 King Bed

Bedroom #2

1 King Bed

Bedroom #3

1 King Bed

Bedroom #4

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom #1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom #2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

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About the area

York

South Bank, a neighbourhood in York, is home to this holiday home. York City Walls and Shambles are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit York Christmas Market. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at York Barbican or Bishopthorpe Tennis Club.
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York, North Yorkshire

What's nearby

  • York Christmas Market - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • York City Walls - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Jorvik Viking Centre - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Shambles - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • York Minster - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • York (QQY-York Train Station) - 10 min walk
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Punch Bowl - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪FortyFive Vinyl Café - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Mae - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Micklegate Social - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Falcon. - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 18 Dove Street - a family break that sleeps 7 guests in 4 bedrooms pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 18 Dove Street - a family break that sleeps 7 guests in 4 bedrooms?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 18 Dove Street - a family break that sleeps 7 guests in 4 bedrooms?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 18 Dove Street - a family break that sleeps 7 guests in 4 bedrooms?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 18 Dove Street - a family break that sleeps 7 guests in 4 bedrooms located?

Located in South Bank, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Bar Convent Museum, York City Walls and York Christmas Market. Shambles and York Minster are also within 1 mile (2 km). York (QQY-York Train Station) is 10 minutes by foot and York Station is 11 minutes.

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Property was clean and size wise good for our party. However negatives are:- First flight of stairs very dangerous with no handrail.Bathroom on first floor too cramped.Rug under the table wrinkled and bit of a trip hazard.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was an ideal location, just 15 mins into York, and closer to the nearby local shop.and restaurants.Suitable for 3 generations, and my 90 year oldManaged the stairs, as narrow so he could hold onto the walls either side.We had everything we needed for a York stay for a wedding.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Mostly positive

Great location, comfortable beds, cleaned well. However, carpets and rugs very grubby and stained and walls scuffed badly - could really do with a freshen up to continue to justify the rental cost. Also, bins in bedrooms and bathrooms would be helpful.
Response from VrboOwner on 13 June 2026
Hello, Thank you for the review! I am glad to hear that you enjoyed the location and found the beds comfortable! I apologise that you found the carpets and walls in need of maintenance. We will look into this with the maintenance team and see what we can do to improve. Kind regards, Stays York
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

18 Dove street

I enjoy staying in this beautiful house. The location is wonderful, the house is very close to city centre.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cosy, comfortable, quiet location

We were staying in York for a family wedding. Our group was a mix of adults and children. We loved the big TV and comfy sofa. It was very useful having access to a hairdryer and ironing board. We enjoyed the seating area outside. It was lovely being in such a peaceful location. There were plenty of comfortable beds for us all, and the kitchen was well equipped (though the cafetière needs fixing!) it was beautifully clean throughout the property with lots of lovely towels available. Complete with soap and shower gel (although this needed refilling before we arrived), and also washing up liquid etc was all provided which was great. The house is close to shops, pubs and cafes which was really handy, and there was always on street parking available nearby. If the house is open to families staying, perhaps in future providing a few board games/books etc might be a useful addition! All in all, we had a really cosy, comfortable, time in the house - thank you so much.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Last minute

this lovely house is close to the city centre , Everything you need for a short stay Would stay here again
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house, exactly as described and pictured.The only negatives, no water filter, no pint glasses no oven glove and no kitchen cupboard space. Couldnt find a broom or dustpan and brush, other than that perfect location for the town restaurant and Shambles.Beds were comfy, shower size was fine, WC a bit squishy but cant be helped, rooms were a nice size, house was lovely and warm. Outside space was lovely, inside was perfectly clean, easy to park.I wouldnt hesitate to return, thankyou for a lovely easy stay :)
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
From a partner site

8/10 Good

70/100

Very nice place for a short time staying in York. Good location. The patio was just perfect ! The mattresses could be better. The stairs are a little of a trouble, especially for older people (should have a handle!) The contact was very good with the people of Stays York. Thank you!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

A great place to stay.

Brilliant location, clean and easy to access. communication was brilliant too. The kitchen could do with a few extra bits. A bigger pan and a caserole or baking tray. I couldn't make the shepherds pie or lasange I had planned as there wasn't a dish big enough. Its also kind of nice to have things like, salt, oil, sugar etc provided and maybe a couple of laundry pods.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Beautiful house

This is a beautiful and well kept house which is just a short walk to York City Centre. Do look at a map for walking directions to the Centre as it's quickest to walk through some side streets and lanes which took us a while to find. It's also an even shorter walk to the shops on Bishy Road. The house is really quiet and parking wasn't a problem at all with the residents' pass. The only improvement would be some glass tumblers as there were only goblets, like huge wine glasses, and, we had to keep watching the kids to stop them knocking them over.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

A very pleasant stay.

The house was spotlessly clean. The kitchen was excellently equipped, and the living-dining area was very comfortable. There were no problems with cooking smells. The bedrooms were comfortable with good beds. the area is very peaceful, with traffic calming measures. There is a corner shop very close, the shops of Bishopthorpe Road are 5 minutes away on foot, and it is an easy walk to the centre of York. On the down side: people keep putting their rubbish in the wheels bin; the washing machine broke down and was fixed, but the dryer still did not work; the fridge was often warm. The top floor shower is too small for large people. There is no handrail on the stairs from the ground floor to the first floor, making the house unsuitable for elderly people. The outside area feels sterile and is overlooked - we did not use it. We had a very pleasant stay, despite the appliance problems. I recommend the house.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Excellent location

We stayed for a month between selling and buying houses, and it worked really well for us. We were pleased with Stays York's customer service and how quickly they responded to queries. The lady who cleaned our house half way through did a brilliant job and was lovely. The location was fantastic, close to lovely cafes/pubs/shops on Bishy road as well as Micklegate and the brilliant Golden Ball pub. We have a little one and the street was quiet and peaceful despite being close to amenities. The main drawback for us was we ended up buying quite a lot of kitchenware. The knives in particular were bad! But we didn't raise this with Stays York given most people probably don't cook there much, we just bought what we needed. Also for those with young children, we needed to be careful about the window blinds as they were all blinds with long cords and not all blinds had a hook to tie it up with. The blind in the 1st floor front bedroom also had a broken slot that meant light came in on to the bed, so we had to use cushions to cover it. Overall it worked really well for us, thank you Stays York.
Response from VrboOwner on 27 March 2025
Hi, Thank you for your feedback, we really appreciate it. We are glad you were happy with the house and the cleaners, I will pass that on to them too. Thank you for letting us know about the cook wear for the property, since you have stayed we have carried out an audit of the property and have bought what is necessary. Kind regards, Molly
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

Very disappointed

The first we had was before we visited the property. The was a change to our party and we asked for the set up in one of the rooms to be changed. While this was quite last minute (the day before), we were told that there would be a charge for this. On arriving at the property was, we discovered that the rooms had been incorrectly described, which meant rearranging who slept where. This was particularly challenging as one of our party is 91, with limited mobility. The staircases were quite steep and there was no handrail to the first floor, making climbing the stairs a challenge for him. The property was lovely and in a great location, but there were a number of issues that spoiled our visit. There was only one bin in the property and it was filthy. The inside of the lid had obviously not been cleaned in some time. There was no recycling bin in the property. The recycling crates in the front garden were overflowing and could not easily be used. There were no bins in any other room, including the bathrooms. This made disposing of items such as feminine hygiene products and catheter bags a challenge. In terms of items supplied, there just wasn’t enough of anything. In a property that sleeps 7 people, there was not enough seating in either the living or dining areas. There were very few teaspoons and no glass tumblers at all, meaning we had to use cups or wine glasses. The hand soap in the kitchen was almost empty, as were the shower gel containers in the bathrooms. Our welcome pack contained four biscuits, some teabags and coffee bags and a couple of sachets of milk. This was not nearly enough for our party and wasn’t very welcoming. The property boasted the availability of Netflix, but this only worked for us on the first night, so we were unable to continue watching the programme we started. All in all, what should have been a lovely stay in a lovely property was really disappointing. We would not book again.
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