Welcome to Moatside Gate. A Stunning Detached Two-Bedroom Property in the Heart of York.
Located just a minute's walk from York city centre, this beautifully presented home offers a rare combination of convenience and unique features for its central location. With private parking for two cars and a charming garden area, it's the perfect city retreat.
The property is stylishly and tastefully presented throughout, featuring two well-proportioned bedrooms. Off-street parking is available for two cars, and the enclosed garden area provides an ideal space for relaxing outdoors. Situated in a prime city centre location, this property also welcomes one well-behaved pet.
Property manager
Stays York
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Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
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Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
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On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
York
Bootham, a neighbourhood in York, is home to this cottage. Notable landmarks in the area include York Minster and Shambles, and travellers wishing to experience a bit of culture can try Jorvik Viking Centre. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at York Racecourse or Bootham Crescent Stadium.
York, York
What's nearby
York St. John University - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
York Minster - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Shambles - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
York City Walls - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
Jorvik Viking Centre - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
Getting around
York Station - 15 min walk
Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 64 min drive
Restaurants
Love Cheese - 4 min walk
Bootham Tavern - 6 min walk
The Gillygate - 3 min walk
North South - 6 min walk
Bootham Bar Hotel - 5 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Moatside Gate - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
Where is Moatside Gate - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms located?
Located in Bootham, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of York St. John University, York Minster and Shambles. Jorvik Viking Centre and York City Walls are also within 15 minutes. York Station is 15 minutes by foot and York (QQY-York Train Station) is 15 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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10/10 Excellent
Moira S.
4 June 2025
A lovely stay here at Moatside Gate.So convenient for walking around York…a hidden gem
Our stay was most enjoyable for us and our doggie friends. Only downside beds not big enough for us.
Moira S.
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10/10 Excellent
18 March 2025
2night stay in York
4 ladies stayed for 2 nights at Moatside. Lovely accommodation with everything we needed. Parking was ample for a larger car under the archway plus a smaller space within the gates. Location is great, short walk to the city gate. Would definitely stay here again
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8/10 Good
jane m.
26 January 2025
Ideal location
The property is conveniently placed and parking is a bonus. We have stayed here on a previous visit and plan to book again next year. Says it all really.
jane m.
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10/10 Excellent
Kate e Simon Y.
17 May 2024
Excellent property
This is a great little house for us as two couples to meet up. Location is so convenient for exploring York, we were able to park the cars and walk everywhere. Glorious weather helped our experience, and the garden meant we could sit outside. Highly recommend.
Kate e Simon Y.
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10/10 Excellent
12 June 2024
Perfect - comfortable and convenient!
What a gem hidden away by the old city walls. Well equipped, very clean, comfortable and a perfect location just a short walk to the main sites in York. On-site parking a bonus too.
Great communication with Stays York helped everything go smoothly. Highly recommend
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10/10 Excellent
jane m.
28 January 2024
Highly recommend this property.
Very pleased we chose this holiday home. Five minute walk to city centre with good parking. Very well designed and equipped. A pleasure to spend a week here. Stays York staff excellent, going the extra mile to help. Our thanks to Julie, the owner, and agency staff. Very happy visitors, we will return.
jane m.
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10/10 Excellent
Robert D.
13 February 2024
Don’t tell anyone !
A beautiful property in an ideal location. I don’t want to tell anyone, though, as I would like to keep it for myself !
Robert D.
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10/10 Excellent
Nick B.
4 January 2024
Another fabulous experience in York
Moatside Gate is a winner on location, being minutes away from the centre of York. The property is warm and cozy, with the interior layout providing almost two separate double en suite rooms. Add to that a fully equipped kitchen, and there is nothing to fault with this beautiful little holiday getaway.
Nick B.
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10/10 Excellent
10 January 2024
Perfect in every way
The cottage is in an ideal location, was perfect for two couples and a dog and the parking available was a bonus.
Close enough to plenty of cafes and restaurants (many dog friendly) but well equipped for cooking at home as well. The cottage was cost and warm when we arrived which was lovely.
The courtyard and gates were great for the dog as there was safe outdoor space.
Would definitely visit again!
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6/10 Okay
13 December 2023
Previously had an excellent stay, unfortunately cleanliness let it down this time.
Great location
Ideal for two couples
Parking for two vehicles
Previously had an excellent stay, felt let down this time due to the cleanliness of the property.
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8/10 Good
David M.
19 October 2023
Relaxing short stay in the beautiful city of York
Lovely small cottage situated just outside the city walls a brisk 10 minute walk from the heart of York. The cottage has all the facilities you will need and we found it warm and comfortable. There is parking for 2 cars but you may struggle if you had 2 large cars. The cottage is bright and modern with a small seating area outside. Would certainly consider staying again if we return to York.
David M.
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10/10 Excellent
19 April 2024
Gen close to town
We loved our stay at Moatside Gate, York. Just outside walls. Was easy to walk to everything. Place was quiet and comfortable. Has parking inside property gate if you have a small car but there is still a designated safe parking spot just outside entrance gate for a larger car.
Highly recommended.
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10/10 Excellent
Gill P.
20 October 2024
Highly recommend
Moatside Gate is an excellent property in an ideal situation only 10 mins. walk from the Minster. Benefits from having 2 parking spaces
Only negatives - no tea towel or bathmats and only 4 small plates!
Boiler switched off when we arrived, but very comfortable once we had realised and put it back on.
Our 2nd visit and we will definitely return.
Many thanks
Gill P.
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10/10 Excellent
9 July 2024
Biking and on foot..
For me-great location for cycling.For George-secure parking.
me-Don’t like York,it is too busy.Don’t like Gillygate constant traffic and pollution.Love the outskirts-flat quiet roads for cycling.
Love walking away from York by the river..
Great property but onSunday night/Monday morning homeless person sleeping in undercroft.Thursday after noon/evening somebody ( not visiting us)packed in under Croft so our car could not be parked inside our gate
Would stay again. But missed the bath.
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10/10 Excellent
Dave P.
12 October 2023
Nice little hidden gem
Tucked away in the middle of some apartments is this little cottage. Good level of equipment with everything you should need for a mini break. The main town is just over 5 minutes away, The parking area is for smaller cars (which is stated in the property description) but driven very carefully I managed to fit our F-Pace in.....just!!
Very minor issues I know but the mattress in the bedroom felt like it was a cheaper sprung one and the skylight, while having a blind fitted was too high to reach so we couldn't close it.
Dave P.
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10/10 Excellent
Joanna I.
12 May 2025
Very good property
A very good location and lovely accommodation. Parking on site preferably for small car. All facilities were good - only criticisms (if I had to give some) were a need for more small plates and a lighter weight duvet. We had hot weather and the duvet was rather warm! Otherwise an excellent stay and would recommend.
Joanna I.
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10/10 Excellent
4 March 2025
Great little cottage in great location
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10/10 Excellent
31 July 2024
Exactly as advertised.
This property was exactly as we hoped it would be from the cleanliness of the rooms to the perfect location for York city centre.
The only downside was that the weather was hot for a couple of days during our stay and so a portable fan in the bedrooms would have been welcomed.
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10/10 Excellent
11 December 2023
Christmas in York
We have been coming to York for Christmas shopping for several years now and spent the last 3 here at Moatside. Lovely little cottage within easy walking distance from the city so we can just park up the car for the few days we are here. Always nice and clean and with all the amenities you need.
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10/10 Excellent
12 January 2023
York family trip
We stayed at moatside gate for 1 week cottage is gorgeous very warm close to town centre. It is nice and private lovely and clean plus modern . We really enjoyed our stay and will definitely return thank you
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10/10 Excellent
12 December 2022
Our Annual Shopping trip to York
My Husband, Daughter and I come to York every December for the Christmas experience. This is our 3rd stay at Moatside Gate. It is convenient for the shops and restaurants. It has always been clean and well equipped. This year they have made some improvements to the bathrooms, installing a shower in one instead of a bath and overhead shower and upgraded the shower in the other, which are much better. We will be back again next year, all being well, and hope to stay here again.
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8/10 Good
Hayley M.
6 December 2022
Weekend in York
Accommodation was fine. Comfy beds/good bathrooms, lovely and warm. Could have done with dish cloth in welcome pack. Position re York really good. Parking we did have someone block us in for a while (something to be aware of) . Reason for low score on customer service was WiFi not consistent. Was told router would be replaced (as WiFi not working ) during in stay if left key for access which we did( told would happen Friday , it didn’t then told would be Saturday but that didn’t happen either). Had temporary Wifi which didn’t work very well initially and then stopped completely on second day of stay and I had a teams meeting about my son in residential care which disconnected mid meeting.
Hayley M.
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10/10 Excellent
9 October 2022
Geniune A+
A excellent place to stay in all areas providing location,quality and luxury.
Return here quiet often because its exactly what's required on a holiday.
Can't praise enough.
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8/10 Good
6 August 2022
Short but sweet
Lovely cottage with well thought out use of space including the outside area! I felt the write up could have been honest about it’s location. Felt I was staying in a courtyard garden of a bunch of flats. The blinds in the room are pointless (bedroom ones let in too much light, others aren’t complete blinds). Very noisy but expected being where it is. Lovely cottage, fairly clean, really close to most areas. Just shame about the wrap around flat scenario
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10/10 Excellent
12 July 2022
Moatside
Great place if you want to go cycling every day.Yorkis too busy and crowded,The walk into town via Gillygate is disappointing because of the traffic and the constant traffic jam causes pollution.Moatside court property is fine.Little garden.Small car can be parked within the gate. Don’t know if we will stay here next year.
About the host
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