“Spacious and spoiling luxury apartments in a converted historic building close to the river with a mix of original features and glamorous contemporary furnishings, pampering bathrooms, sleek kitchens and most with hot tubs. Unique art work & impressive modern amenities make this a spoiling choice.”
“Spacious and spoiling luxury apartments in a converted historic building close to the river with a mix of original features and glamorous contemporary furnishings, pampering bathrooms, sleek kitchens and most with hot tubs. Unique art work & impressive modern amenities make this a spoiling choice.”
Hotel Review
From the outside, it looks a sturdy, red-brick Victorian building but step inside and the rich colours, low-level lighting and expensive diffuser scent indicate this former villa (originally belonging to Leeds Minster opposite) offers something altogether more sultry. Spread over four floors, the eight loft-style apartments are extravagantly large and combine original features of exposed-brick walls, iron girders and copper pipework with vintage and contemporary furniture. Vast leather sofas in striking colours sit on parquet or polished-concrete-style floors; industrial-style lights hang from ceilings; while quirky vintage pieces – perhaps an old school desk – are dotted around.
Bedrooms are dark and sultry with soft carpets, heaps of cushions and big velvet headboards while fully fitted kitchens have vast fridge-freezers (stocked with wines, spirits and Champagne).
Six apartments have hot tubs – in the penthouse suite it’s on the rooftop – one has a steam room, another a private cinema, two have balconies and all have good Minster views. It’s an old building, so care has to be taken with noise levels. Plenty of bars and restaurants are within a 10-minute walk if you don’t feel like cooking.
Written by Helen Pickles
Recommended For
- Local exploring
- Fab location from which to base yourself when exploring Leed's buzzing nightlife, great shopping & endless restaurants
- Romantic Break
- Private hot tubs, fireplaces & striking city views make this well-suited to adult-only weekends away 'a deux'
- Groups
- Five apartments come with two bedrooms & sleep up to four very comfortably with plenty of living space
- Sights nearby
- The property is located within the grounds of Leeds Minster. Listen out for the church bells on Sunday mornings
- Great walks
- Offers access to the city's regenerated riverside wharf & riverside walkway
- Hotel Entertainment
- There's a complimentary drinks hour on Friday & Saturday evenings
- Museums
- Designer Shopping
- Close to nightlife
- Historic
- 17th century building offers striking period features including Gothic windows, stained-glass windows & the original flooring
- Roof terrace
- The Penthouse Suite boasts its own private rooftop with a hot tub & amazing panoramic views over Leeds & the Minster
- Rooms with balcony/terrace
- While Old Tom features a balcony, Emmanuel & Great George apartments offer private terraces complete with hot tubs
- Views
- Gerat George, Old Tom, Emmanuel, Little John & Liberty apartments offer amazing views over Leeds Minster
- Luxury
- Expect the best of the best; Molton Brown bath products, Sono music systems & Dualit kitchens
- Self catering
- Unusually for apartments, daily cleaning with linen / towel changes are included
- No restaurant
- Apartments come with complimentary tea, coffee, milk & cooking condiments
- Sit-out Terrace
- Riverside
- Boutique
- Artworks
- Full of character
- Lively area
- Opulent
- Quirky
- Contemporary
- Charming
- Intimate
- Romantic
- Chic
- Downtown
- Family Suites
Facilities
- Self catering to rent
- Feel right at home. Kitchens boast ovens, hobs, kettles, toasters & coffee machines as well as a dishwashers & washing machines
- Private Hot Tub
- Six of the eight apartments come with private hot tubs
- Walking distance restaurants
- Staff will be happy to give recommendations to a myriad of local options including brasseries, cafes, pubs & restaurants
- Roof terrace
- The Penthouse Suite boasts its own private rooftop with a hot tub & amazing panoramic views over Leeds & the Minster
- Rooms with balcony/terrace
- While Old Tom features a balcony, Emmanuel & Great George apartments offer private terraces complete with hot tubs
- Views
- Gerat George, Old Tom, Emmanuel, Little John & Liberty apartments offer amazing views over Leeds Minster
- Not suitable for disabled guests
- Lots of stairs make this an option only suited to those without mobility options
- No restaurant
- Apartments come with complimentary tea, coffee, milk & cooking condiments
- Car not required
- Walk easily to the city's train & coach stations
- Garden
- Adult Only
- Airport transfer
- No pets
- Sit-out Terrace
- Laundry
- Sitting Room
- Suites
- Concierge
- Satellite / Cable TV
- In room music system
- Fireplace
- Wifi
- Air conditioning
- Safe
- Bath robes
- Family Suites
Activities
- Sights nearby
- The property is located within the grounds of Leeds Minster. Listen out for the church bells on Sunday mornings
- Theatre
- Walk to Leeds Grand Theatre & Opera House as well as the West Yorkshire Playhouse
- Great walks
- Offers access to the city's regenerated riverside wharf & riverside walkway
- Hotel Entertainment
- There's a complimentary drinks hour on Friday & Saturday evenings
- Museums
- Close to nightlife
- Designer Shopping
Map & Location
What's Nearby
Other Reviews
The Bells Serviced Apartments
The Bells is a collection of six beautifully restored self-contained apartments within a historical building framed by stately trees. It offers a seriously stylish base from which to explore the independent shopping opportunities, dining and nightlife offered by one of Yorkshire's buzziest cities.
Originally published by The Telegraph
