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Georgian Townhouse Near York Minster - sleeps 5 - near everything

Family-friendly holiday home in York

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Back of the property from the city walls
Sitting room with high ceilings and large bay window overlooking Gillygate
Kitchen - diner - with view of the Minster whilst washing up - & a dishwasher !
Main bedroom with 4 poster bed
Single bedroom with view of the Minster from in bed !

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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  • Place, York Minster
  • Place, Shambles
  • Place, York Christmas Market
  • Airport, Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Loft twin room

2 Single Beds

Main bedroom with 4 poster bed

1 King Bed and 1 Crib

Single bedroom - see York Minster from in bed!

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Georgian Townhouse Near York Minster - sleeps 5 - near everything

Minster View is an elegant Georgian townhouse superbly located in a conservation area adjacent to the city walls at Bootham Bar and only 2 minutes walk from York Minster and York's bustling city centre with its many places of interest, cafes, restaurants and boutique shops.
It consists of 3 floors of a 4 storey 18th century townhouse. (The ground floor is a chiropractors and totally quiet). All windows have views of the Minster (leaves on the trees permitting) or Gillygate. The rooms are elegantly proportioned with high ceilings and original doors and mouldings.
This stylish holiday home has been decorated and furnished with great care and attention to detail to combine a period style and antique furnishings with comfort and practicality. Decoration and furnishings are to a high standard and have been chosen with an eye to character and ambiance. Crockery, linen etc are of good quality and were selected to complement the decor.
Minster View has been managed by the lovely and helpful Toby and Bee since 2004.
If you want a comfortable, historic base where you can easily walk to all the sites and pop back for a cup of tea when you want one - then this is the place for you....!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Barbecue
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

York

Located in York, this holiday home is in the city centre. York Minster and Shambles are notable landmarks, and if an activity is on the agenda, check out York Racecourse. Travelling with kids? Consider Yorkshire Museum Gardens, or check out an event or a game at Bootham Crescent Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby power boating, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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York, ENG

What's nearby

  • York St. John University - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • York Minster - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Shambles - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • York Christmas Market - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Jorvik Viking Centre - 11 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • York Station - 11 min walk
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bootham Tavern - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Eagle & Child - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bean & Gone Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hole in the Wall - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ye Olde Starre Inne - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Georgian Townhouse Near York Minster - sleeps 5 - near everything pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Georgian Townhouse Near York Minster - sleeps 5 - near everything?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Georgian Townhouse Near York Minster - sleeps 5 - near everything?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Georgian Townhouse Near York Minster - sleeps 5 - near everything located?

Located in the heart of York, this family-friendly holiday home is steps away from Bootham Bar and York Minster. Exhibition Square and De Grey Rooms are just steps away. York Station is 11 minutes by foot and York (QQY-York Train Station) is 11 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 133 out of 156 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 156 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 156 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 156 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 156 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house in a fab location just by the city walls.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, lots of old world English charm, very responsive host.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul R.

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

Perfect location for the city centre

A superb property in a perfect location for the sights and restaurants of the city centre. We were absolutely delighted with it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gillian S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A delightful stay, feeling part of the community in this Georgian property in the centre of York with view of the Minster and hearing of the bells
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Anna and John (owners) were very responsive to questions. Toby and his partner were equally quick to be in touch, both proactively and in response to queries. The home is wonderful - 4 beds, 3 bedrooms, a washer/dryer, dishwasher, etc. Also includes drying racks if you want things to dry the “natural” way. The place is delightfully historical, with old door hardware, windows that open but are a touch finicky, and stairs to be careful on, as well as a fully capable but older-looking microwave oven and stove. But the dishwasher, laundry,
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Dean T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a location, absolutely brilliant.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lillian M.

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

Always a great stay

We've had another fabulous break at Minster View. The apartment is so central and has everything we need. The hosts are super communicative and provide lots of thorough information. I can't recommend Minster View enough.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great Location, comfortable apartment

Perfect place to explore York and locations farther afield, as the train station is just minutes away. We took full advantage of this feature for multiple day trips during our stay. Bus lines are also close by.If you’re traveling from the states, you’ll be very comfortable here. We spoke with a British family that was familiar with the place, and stays there on holiday, but that is a longer story lol.The view of York Minster is very cool, and you’re only a few minutes walk away. Many restaurants and pubs right outside your door - Tesco & Sainsbury are also close by.When we return, this is where we will try to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caren S.

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

Great location for a wonderful York experience!

Lovely apartment with 3 bedrooms in a great location! Close to the Minster and tour buses. The hosts are friendly and helpful. The neighborhood lends itself to a nice vacation!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil B., London,Ontario

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

Great place excellent location

Great place very short walk to minster
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth G.

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

Cozy and comfortable

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Minster View. It was convenient to everything we wanted to see in and around the city and had all the comforts we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judith Q.

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

Perfectly Placed & Great Value

My friends and i couldn't have been happier with this place and my rating is a reflection of expectations. The apartment is perfectly located just outside the city walls with everything in walking distance.It is clean and spacious, we loved relaxing in the front room (where if you forget your book you will have of plenty of choice!) and liked being able to pop in and out of town during the day.If you're looking for the corkscrew it IS in the cutlery drawer (it is the large bullet-shaped thing!)If you love cheese .. BEWARE ... Love Cheese just a few doors down the road is dangerous! (And also for lovely wines!) Read the reviews:The stairs to the upstairs room are steep, the front room is on a secondary road so there may be occasional sirens or noise (York IS a city) and the back rooms have a view of the Minster - so you will hear its bells .. which we loved waking up to. Highly recommend eatimg at Forest.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

CLARE P.

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

Home from Home

Loads to do, flat beautiful with high ceilings, everything you need for your stay. Very clean and definitely recommend. Ideal location.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

John T.

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

Gorgeous

My only wish would be that I had more time there.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Avril O.

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

Gillygate stay

Always been a favourite location for us. We were very much at home in this welcoming little house. Well run and cared for,thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mandy B.

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

Amazing

Minster View is fabulous. To stay so close to the Minster in a building more 100 years old is so special. The home has everything you need. The b da were comfy, the kitchen well equipped and spotlessly clean. It was warm so a fan in the lounge would be nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian C.

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

Ideally located to visit York Minster and the city

The property is exactly as advertised. It is a 2 minute walk to York Minster which makes it a great base from which to explore the city. Hosts are great communicators I would recommend it to anyone who is able to handle stairs.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy B.

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

Perfect location

Roomy and comfortable. Because property is Georgian decor reflects age of property which appears dull when first entered. However it was ideal for exploring York which we very much enjoyed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eyvind A.

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

Superb location and well appointed property

This is a lovely period property in a brilliant location for all the York central sights. The secure parking and views of the Minster were highlights. It didn't trouble us but one thing that some might find off-putting is that people on the top of the double-decker buses queuing on the road at the front are on a level with the living room window. The property manager was very helpful and accommodating, and picking up/leaving keys was easy. A great trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Carolynn H.

Fantastic visit to York

Minister View is delightful property in within minutes walk of the centre of York. The children enjoyed exploring the 3 stories and we enjoyed the amazing views. A clean, well equipped, welcoming property a home from home experience. Beautifully decorated, high ceilings, warm and comfortable. A great base to relax in between museum visits, shopping, a ghost walk and discovering York. There is some road noise particularly heard in the front bedroom, however, this would not stop us coming here again. York has much to offer for all ages, we had a fantastic time at Minister View.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nancy O.

Great location to explore York.

A lovely apartment. Kitchen was well stocked with crockery and utensils. The sitting room was pleasant. The bedrooms were comfortable. Only downside was that there was just one toilet/bathroom which was a bit limiting with 5 people staying but as we are one family we were able to work out usage. Might be more of an issue for unrelated guests. Very convenient for the city attractions and the Minster. We were met on arrival and made to feel comfortable. Lots of pubs/cafes etc nearby. Great location - met our expectations.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Roy B.

Gillygate

Gillgate is very busy noisy road and the Pizza shop right opposite kept us awake till 4 am at the week ends The elegance is a bit faded now It was a convenient location for town and bus
Stayed 7 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Daniel G., North Shields

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

Fantastic Home, Great Location

Fabulous property, very elegant, lots of books, games etc and thoughtfully presented home. Have seen some comments re parking - parking is an issue across York and is not down to the owners. There is parking very close by and you do have to add a few quid to the budget for your stay, so best to take this into account beforehand, or alternatively take the train as you won't need your car in York at such a central location. Might be a bit noisy from the street for some but best to embrace this as city centres aren't quiet anywhere. In summary, fantastic house, great location, would happily stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

4/10 Poor

Hector M.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Disappointing

Initially, we had to wait one hour after the agreed upon time to get in the house. The man kept saying "she will be there in two minutes". The house was disappointing. All furniture was old and deteriorated, requiring refurbishing. Cupboard closures did not work. It smelled musty on entry but on trying to open the windows, the sash window cords didn't work. The windows were dirty and the paint peeling off. The string light cord in the bathroom was very dirty, in fact, brown in color at the bottom, only white right at the top. We enjoyed our holiday despite the accommodation, but it would have been so much nicer to return to more pleasant surroundings.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael B., FISHERS

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, communication

In the middle of it all...

The flat is centrally located in York, minutes away from almost everything. The "Minster View" moniker is a bit of a stretch. You can glimpse the Minster out of the back windows, but that did mean it was very close, which was great. The flat itself was...disappointing. I don't know if the owner was trying to keep the place "period" or what. The four-poster bed was, I'm sorry to say, atrocious. My wife and I sat on the edge and, after climbing out of the "hammock", decided to sleep in separate beds. Sleeping diagonally across the mattress helped some, but I'd have gladly given up the charm of the 4-post for a little back support. The living room furniture was worn and a bit shabby. The kitchen, while having 26 wine glasses, did not have much else. The pans were old, scratched teflon skillets and the few pots that were there felt cheap. I couldn't find a cutting board. The refrigerator was half-sized. Fine for keeping our milk and butter cold, but the freezer was tiny. A pint of ice cream had to be wedged in sideways. My wife and I were excited to be located above a book shop...or, when we arrived...over a chiropractor's office. Nothing against the chiropractor, we just felt misled by the pictures. The street is a fairly busy road. While you are in a city and know that going in, the discovery that the street is a direct route to the hospital is a little jarring. There is a small grocery nearby as well as a nice Italian restaurant...and two Vape shops. I never felt unsafe...I'm comfortable in the city, but the flat isn't on a quiet back street. Parking was nearby and secure behind an electric gate. Getting the keys... I was concerned that, up to the day before we were to go to York, I still hadn't heard how we were to get the keys, or the remote for the parking gate. When I was contacted, I was asked (by someone other than the listed owner of the property) to come to their house to pick up the keys. They were very nice people, but it certainly made for some uneasiness, extra travel and inconvenience on my part.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

About the host

Hosted by Anna Ward and John Willer

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We both have long links with Yorkshire. Anna was born in Hull and John has run marathons over pretty much all of it. We keep up our connection by spending some time every year here at Minster View in York. We really enjoy strolling round the city, we get to go to the arts cinema on the river on a near daily basis and we top up our marmite supplies. (If you're puzzled by the last point it's because we live in Granada in Spain the rest of the year.)
For us, spending time between Granada and York is pretty much perfect - and we know how lucky we are...

Why they chose this property

York is a great city for strolling, with everything easily accessible within a few minutes walk. We really like the fact it has so much history and the whole area within the city walls is full of boutique shops and people just generally having a good time. Because we are right in the centre we can pop out, have a look around, and then nip back for a cup of tea….. Perfect.
We also enjoy the wide range of restaurants, pubs and cafes nearby and Gillygate has some great indie shops. Walking in the nearby Botanic gardens and along the river is always a pleasure.

What makes this property unique

What we love about Minster View is pretty much summed up in the name! We have views of York Minster from all of the rooms at the back of the house, at least in winter when there are less leaves. I particularly like looking at the Minster when doing the washing up. (Don't worry - we also have a dishwasher.)
We also enjoy people watching on Gillygate from the large bay window in the first floor sitting room.
We love that it is so central and that it is a Georgian property with lots of character.

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