“This large and handsome B&B in a peaceful and well-heeled part of the city offers rooms with a rich designer style and a flair for the quirky. With a garden and sitting-room, there’s plenty of space to relax too.”

Hotel review

Down a leafy residential street in the well-located Clifton area – just 10 minutes to the city walls – this smart B&B has been created out of two adjacent Victorian villas. Original features of tiled and polished-wood floors, and high ceilings form the backdrop to a rich decorative style of bold statement wallpapers, dark-hued walls and a mix of antique and bric-a-brac finds. A collection of artworks – some deliciously irreverent – covers the walls. This decorative style continues in the 28 bedrooms which are spread over three floors, with several on the ground floor. Some are cosier in size than others, but all have a club-like feel, quality fabrics and individually chosen furniture. You might find a vast four-poster bed, a chandelier, a chaise-longue or an Arts and Crafts wardrobe. Bathrooms (all but one are shower-only) mix statement wallpapers and bold-coloured tiling. A separate garden room is designed like an Alpine chalet, with a steam-room and shower. With a walled garden, bar and comfortable sitting-room, it makes for a peaceful retreat after a day’s sight-seeing.

Helen Pickles
Helen Pickles Review published: 02/26/2024

Recommended for

  • Short break

    • York has a good choice of attractions but it is also compact making it a great option for a quick weekend break
  • Families

    • Several pairs of adjacent rooms are in self-contained areas of the two buildings - well suited to families
  • Local exploring

    • Walking distance to York's many attractions including York Minster and several museums
  • Museums

    • Visit the National Railway Museum, known to be the best in the world
  • Great walks

    • Walk along the old walls of the city and enjoy the fantastic views
  • Sights nearby

    • Visit the iconic Gothic-style medieval cathedral of York Minster
  • Pet friendly

    • Dogs are allowed in some of the rooms at a charge of £20
  • No restaurant

    • Breakfast served
  • Four poster beds

  • Full of character

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Family Suites

  • Quiet

  • Romantic

  • Charming

  • Traditional

  • Child friendly

  • Antiques

  • Boutique

  • Townhouse

Facilities

  • Rooms

    28 rooms in this hotel
  • Parking

    On site private parking available. Limited spaces are available on a first come first served basis for a daily fee
  • Pet friendly

    Dogs are allowed in some of the rooms at a charge of £20
  • No restaurant

    Breakfast served
  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Bar

  • Family Suites

  • Four poster beds

  • Wifi

  • Suites

  • Child friendly

  • Garden

Activities

  • Museums

    • Visit the National Railway Museum, known to be the best in the world
  • Great walks

    • Walk along the old walls of the city and enjoy the fantastic views
  • Sights nearby

    • Visit the iconic Gothic-style medieval cathedral of York Minster

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See what they say

Why do people love staying in your hotel? We have just launched Clementine's Townhouse Hotel this summer, and we have had such wonderful positive feedback from both new guests checking in and those who have checked in before we made our transformation. Our customers are telling us how they love the unique decor with bold, bright colours and are surprised and delighted by their rooms being so design-led. We also love hearing great feedback about our teams who work so hard to make sure everyone stays are enjoyable.
What is there to do in the area? With just a short stroll you're in the heart of York city centre with an abundance of historic attractions, boutique shops, bars and restaurants.
What kind of breakfast do you offer? We offer a full Yorkshire breakfast and a continental breakfast, all homemade and something for everyone.
Do you offer other meals? And can you recommend good places to eat out locally? We offer bed and breakfast but we have two sister restaurants just a stone's throw away; The Lamb & Lion Inn and The Guy Fawkes Inn.
Which are your most popular room types, and why? All of our rooms are individually decorated and with an abundance of style and character. Our two most popular rooms are the four-poster with balcony and our brand new Ski lodge-style garden suite complete with steam shower and outside area.
What facilities do you have for children and can you fit extra beds in your rooms? We have a selection of rooms where we can add an extra bed in.

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A homely Victorian townhouse bursting with original Georgian and Edwardian antique furniture and endowed with an award-winning restaurant. This charming hotel just a short stroll away from the city centre is perfect for weekenders looking to explore the many wonderful sights York has to offer.

Originally published by The Telegraph

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