'Minster Bells' - 5 Bed City Centre Townhouse
House in York
9 guests · 5 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Internet / Wifi and more
About this house rental
This beautifully restored Victorian townhouse with it’s fine period features is set in the heart of York. The famous York Minster is a 2 minute walk away along with a selection of fine restaurants, designer / gift shops and pubs within a few metres.
Nearby Millers Yard (10metres) is a centre for positive living, offering treatment rooms for health and beauty and complementary therapies. High Heels can easily be worn at Minster Bells as the bars/restaurants are on your doorstep. In fact the house is closer to town than the actual car parks. Minster Bells is also ideal for family holidays, it is close to the art gallery, the National Railway Museum transfer terminal, Theatre Royal and Bootham Bar (with access to the walled walk). Bootham Bar leads you into the famous narrow cobbled streets full of a quirky mix of curio shops and cafes with street entertainers, the Shambles, museums, the Yorvik Viking centre and so much more within a short distance.
Nearby Millers Yard (10metres) is a centre for positive living, offering treatment rooms for health and beauty and complementary therapies. High Heels can easily be worn at Minster Bells as the bars/restaurants are on your doorstep. In fact the house is closer to town than the actual car parks. Minster Bells is also ideal for family holidays, it is close to the art gallery, the National Railway Museum transfer terminal, Theatre Royal and Bootham Bar (with access to the walled walk). Bootham Bar leads you into the famous narrow cobbled streets full of a quirky mix of curio shops and cafes with street entertainers, the Shambles, museums, the Yorvik Viking centre and so much more within a short distance.
Amenities
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of York
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Reviews
Summary of reviews
Great location, spacious house, well-equipped kitchen, helpful host. Plenty of amenities provided. Highly recommended for families and friends.
10.0
A central location within a short walk to anything you might want to see in York
10.0
2nd visit to this property, great location and everything we need for our party of 7 ladies. Hope to return next year.
10.0
Once again we enjoyed this lovely property. It's in a wonderful location, it's warm, cozy and just right for a city break. The host is super helpful. Highly recommended
10.0
This was an excellent stay and the location is unbeatable. Janet was excellent and you can’t beat a basket of goodies when you arrive. Coming in late and having a few thing’s waiting for you like pop bread and milk is precious. Janet we will definitely be back the next time we come. Thank you for everything you did.
10.0
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Minster Bells. The location in the city centre was fantastic and the house was ideally appointed with everything we needed for our stay. Janet, our host, was wonderful, always on hand to answer our questions quickly. We can highly recommend this property - suitable for family and friends alike.
10.0
The location was amazing! Very roomy, very clean exactly as listed. Lots of amenties ex: cups,plates,towels, etc. Would stay here again!!!
10.0
Beautiful building in a perfect location. Very spacious for a large group-even with 9 of us it was ample big enough. Plenty of car parking, local shop, pubs and food nearby. Host friendly and responsive. Would recommend.
10.0
A lovely property, well equipped, homely and the best city location. Great for our annual winter break.
10.0
Excellent property and location. Comfortable, warm and well equipped.
Access to the property both back and front and to the bedrooms involved a lot of stairs of which we were aware of. Fortunately we are a fairly physically fit party of senior ladies who are not challenged by stairs. Highly recommend .
8.0
Great location with parking for 2 cars. Short walk to the Minster and other attractions. Large kitchen table ideal for the entire group to use together and the kitchen has everything that is required though is a little cramped. Mattresses were ok but could do with replacing. Light in main bathroom is poor.
8.0
Lovely townhouse, within walking distance of just about everything and doesn't cost the earth.
10.0
This property was amazing. The location, amenities, detailed instructions, was just perfect. If coming back to York, we will stay here again!
10.0
Great location with the Minster just round the corner which proved a great landmark to get your bearings from. A real bonus having the space for two vehicles which proved extra useful when came to unpacking the cars as the street was very busy. The downstairs space was fine as we were rarely all in the house together. The property was chosen for its number of bedrooms, location and parking. All the guests (8) said they would stay there again. Only downside was that the street could be very noisy so perhaps anyone that isn't used to too much noise at night should choose a room at the back of the house.
8.0
Lovely host, great location.
6.0
The owner of the property was extremely helpful and happy to help if/when needed. The property is in reasonable order but would benefit from a refresh in terms of decor, fixtures and fittings eg improve lighting in 1st floor bathroom, install power shower to compensate for poor water pressure. Being able to park securely was a major bonus.
10.0
40th birthday
We rented the property as a family for a 40th birthday and it was absolutely perfect! Lots of space for us all and the location can’t be beaten! Janet was a great help and super responsive with queries.
8.0
Ideal location
Ideal location . Perfect size house for our party . Heating was on when we arrived which was a blessing as it was chilly outside . 👏
10.0
Great Birthday Weekend
Great house central to everything.
10.0
A Christmas Shop
Spotless ly clean, very spacious, well equipped apartment, great location we all loved our stay will be back
10.0
We traveled by train, walking distance to accommodation. Easy access to centre of York .
Excellent accommodation.
10.0
York short stay
It was great to be near so many places we wanted to visit and plenty of local information was available at the house. We were very comfy and didn't need to argue about which bedroom to have! Everything you'd need for a break has been thought about in great detail and provided. Quick reply from owner when needed.
The main road is quite noisy so take earplugs- this wouldn't put me off staying there again.
8.0
Mister Bells
Very close to York centre and has private parking.
10.0
Lovely house in great location!
Really good house in a great location in the centre of York. Janet was a great host and was very helpful when we were looking for parking and also during our stay. We would definitely recommend the house to anyone looking for a place to stay!
8.0
Minster Bells, Gillygate
Lovely, spacious townhouse with excellent city centre location and parking. Thoughtful provisions, including books, dvds and games. Everything you could want is within walking distance (museums, shops, restaurants and the theatre). A little bit noisy with traffic to the front of the house and deliveries first thing in the morning at the rear, but that's not unexpected for such a central property. Would definitely stay again.
10.0
Amazing festive property for a magic Xmas weekend.
Very very close to the city walls and Minster, perfect walking distance. Lovely clean and beautiful house. We’d love to visit again. Free parking in a secure garden was a real bonus.
10.0
Great location and good facilities
This is a great house which is only a few minutes from the centre of York, in an area with lots of interesting shops and cafes. We had great communication from the owner and everything we needed was there.
10.0
Excellent stay.
Had everything you could possibly need and more. Thank you. Will be back.
10.0
Lovely
Lovely house perfect for a large party brilliant location
10.0
Family break
Very well situated, well equipped, clean and tidy
8.0
Minster Bells ring sweetly!
From initial communication to leaving property, this is a superb place. Conveniently situated in the historic heart of York, it is a comfortable, well equipped Town House with a helpful, engaging owner. Superb!
10.0
Fabulous location and a lovely house with everything you could need.
A real home from home
10.0
York break
Very enjoyable.
8.0
Girls weekend
Rented this property for a friend's birthday, property manager was excellent and very helpful with our surprise preparations. Great location very central to all amenities, had a fab weekend break.
10.0
Excellent property and location
well located for exploring York and the local food establishments
10.0
Family get together
Very good Lots of rules Central location
10.0
Holiday at Minister Bells
The property was warm, clean and comfortable and suited the whole family ages ranged from 2 to 87, although the stairs might be a challenge for some older people. My grandson had a wonderful time with all the 'new' toys he had to play with and his parents were impressed with the organisation of the bedrooms which allowed them to keep him safe, have their own space as well as being with the rest of the family.
Sadly my husband and I needed to leave early because my father-in-law was rushed to hospital and died on the Friday but it was wonderful to have had such a lovely last few days with him in York. We have many photos of him with the family laughing, eating, walking and reading books. He died within 24 hours of leaving York but it was due to a stroke no one could have predicted. We are very grateful to have had our last few days with him in such homely surroundings. The neighbours at number 35 were also very chatty, friendly and welcoming - such lovely people!
10.0
York...friends getaway
We loved this house...plenty of room for 6 people. Close to the historical sites, food, shopping, and pubs
10.0
Minster Bells
We had a fun stop in York on our way back to London. The lovely Victorian house was a stone’s throw from the wall, Minster and the quaint streets and shops. Despite a misty rain, we enjoyed the Chocolate Museum Story tour experience and walking along the wall. Yummy bakeries! The bells of Minster were lovely to hear on Saturday and again on Sunday.
We had more than enough room. Wifi, DVD movies, well equipped kitchen and a garage.
A great end to our school break holiday!
10.0
Lovely house in a brilliant location.
The house is was perfect for a large group and had all the facilities you could need.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in York?
The average price for a rental in York is R 3,005 per night. This rental is R 3,354 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at 'Minster Bells' - 5 Bed City Centre Townhouse. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is 'Minster Bells' - 5 Bed City Centre Townhouse pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at 'Minster Bells' - 5 Bed City Centre Townhouse?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, parking, and laundry.
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