“A chic B&B offering a superb location just minutes from York's historic city walls. Light and airy rooms are simply dressed with soft hues, light pine furniture and modern bathrooms. Hearty breakfasts are served. The perfect base to explore the city on foot.”
“A chic B&B offering a superb location just minutes from York's historic city walls. Light and airy rooms are simply dressed with soft hues, light pine furniture and modern bathrooms. Hearty breakfasts are served. The perfect base to explore the city on foot.”
Hotel Review
Turn off busy Bootham Road along leafy St Peter’s Grove to this large B&B, and the hustle and bustle of the city instantly slip away. And yet York Minster and city sights are only a 10- to 15-minute walk. The impressive, red-brick Victorian house - built for a tobacco merchant - has been carefully converted into one of the city’s best-value B&Bs. Bedrooms are light and modern in creams, taupes and pale greys, and carefully furnished in a simple, uncluttered style while bathrooms are shower-only (except for two rooms) and can be a squeeze in some. It’s worth upgrading to the bigger double rooms or opting for a room in one of the two new-build annexes at the rear for more space. The latter also make a good choice for groups of friends or family gatherings.
Breakfast in the airy and light dining-room offers a freshly cooked choice including omelettes, eggs Benedict and a full cooked Yorkshire grill with vegan and vegetarian options. Staff are friendly and helpful with excellent local knowledge including good suggestions for evening meals. Throw in free car parking, help-yourself hot drinks, and happy hour at the bar and this makes a good choice for people who want a homely base for city sight-seeing.
Written by Helen Pickles
Recommended For
- Local exploring
- Situated just a few minutes from the historic York walls this property is perfectly positioned for exploring the city by foot
- Short break
- York has a wealth of cultural & historical sites yet it is contained in a small area making it ideal for a weekend getaway
- Families
- A selection of family rooms that sleep up to four means this is an easy stay for families
- Museums
- The Jorvik Viking Centre, which transports visitors back to the year AD960, is a fun day out with the family
- Sights nearby
- Visit York's main attraction, York Minster, the impressive 1000 year-old cathedral
- Great walks
- Take a stroll along the York city walls and admire the historic city from above
- Other Activities
- Boat trips on the River Ouse
- No restaurant
- Breakfast served
- Intimate
- Sit-out Terrace
- Less £
- Charming
- Disabled access
- Child friendly
- Pet friendly
- B&B
Facilities
- Parking
- Parking available for a small daily fee
- No restaurant
- Breakfast served
- Wifi
- Sit-out Terrace
- Bicycle hire
- Bar
- Concierge
- Disabled access
- Room service
- Child friendly
- Pet friendly
- Garden
Activities
- Museums
- The Jorvik Viking Centre, which transports visitors back to the year AD960, is a fun day out with the family
- Sights nearby
- Visit York's main attraction, York Minster, the impressive 1000 year-old cathedral
- Great walks
- Take a stroll along the York city walls and admire the historic city from above
- Other Activities
- Boat trips on the River Ouse
- Theatre
- York Theatre Royal
Map & Location
