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10/10 Excellent
June M.
13 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Apartment
Luxury City Retreat sleeps 4 w/ free secure EV parking. 7 min walk to cc
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Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Highlights
- Even better in personGuests say this property exceeds expectations.
- On-site fitness centreA rare find - enjoy convenient access to fitness facilities during your stay.
- Discover nearby landmarksNear York Minster
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4
Popular amenities
- On-site fitness centre
- Air-conditioning
- Kitchen
- Internet
- Washing machine
- Non-smoking
Explore the area
Heworth, England
- York St. John UniversityPlace, York St. John University7 min walk
- York MinsterPlace, York Minster15 min walk
- ShamblesPlace, Shambles15 min walk
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
About this property
Luxury City Retreat sleeps 4 w/ free secure EV parking. 7 min walk to cc
City Retreat really has those extra touches to make your stay special; bedroom 1 hosts a king bed with EMMA mattress and en-suite. Whilst bedroom 2 provides a choice of 2 twin beds or 1 super king with memory foam mattress toppers.
This home from home has high-quality touches such as local artwork, quality toiletries, cotton linen, instant hot water quooker tap, , bespoke lighting, Laura Ashley duvets, Samsung smart TV’s, Bauwerk limewash painted walls and antique furniture will ensure you won’t want to leave, and give you a cosy York feel.
City Retreat offers the perfect location, situated close to a variety of supermarkets, shops and amenities such as Waitrose, Morrisons & Lidl but only a short walk into the city centre. Situated on the same side of the city as the Shambles and the famous Golden Fleece public house this high end apartment has everything to offer to make your stay in York unforgettable.
City Retreat is available for a minimum of 2 night stays and offers discount for long stays, for those staying for a week or longer your accommodation offers full service including cleaning and linen change per week.
This home from home has high-quality touches such as local artwork, quality toiletries, cotton linen, instant hot water quooker tap, , bespoke lighting, Laura Ashley duvets, Samsung smart TV’s, Bauwerk limewash painted walls and antique furniture will ensure you won’t want to leave, and give you a cosy York feel.
City Retreat offers the perfect location, situated close to a variety of supermarkets, shops and amenities such as Waitrose, Morrisons & Lidl but only a short walk into the city centre. Situated on the same side of the city as the Shambles and the famous Golden Fleece public house this high end apartment has everything to offer to make your stay in York unforgettable.
City Retreat is available for a minimum of 2 night stays and offers discount for long stays, for those staying for a week or longer your accommodation offers full service including cleaning and linen change per week.
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 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
Property # 11771990
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
York
Layerthorpe, a neighbourhood in York, is home to this apartment. Shambles and York Minster 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 Bootham Crescent Stadium.
Heworth, England
What's nearby
- York St. John University - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
- York Minster - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
- Shambles - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
- York City Walls - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
- York Christmas Market - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Getting around
- York Station - 13 min drive
- Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 70 min drive
Restaurants
- Black Swan Inn - 7 min walk
- The Last Drop Inn - 11 min walk
- The York Roast Co - 11 min walk
- The Cross Keys - 10 min walk
- The Old White Swan - 12 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Luxury City Retreat sleeps 4 w/ free secure EV parking. 7 min walk to cc pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Luxury City Retreat sleeps 4 w/ free secure EV parking. 7 min walk to cc?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Luxury City Retreat sleeps 4 w/ free secure EV parking. 7 min walk to cc?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Luxury City Retreat sleeps 4 w/ free secure EV parking. 7 min walk to cc located?
Located in Layerthorpe, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of New School House Gallery, Shambles and York Christmas Market. York Minster and York City Walls are also within 15 minutes. York Station is 24 minutes by foot and York (QQY-York Train Station) is 24 minutes.
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Response from VrboOwner on 29 September 2025
We really appreciate this lovely review June, thank you. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay with us :)
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