This property is exceptional. The owners have put so much care and thought into every detail. We enjoyed our stay here so much.

Whimsical house, full of charm. Nothing cold or sterile about its design, but it’s amazingly clean. Walkable to everything. My teenaged kids and I enjoyed searching for all the mice to go with one room’s theme. My only regret is not booking more nights!

Great location, friendly and communicative hosts, wonderful property. Our stay was everything we hoped for and we will return.

Exactly as described and close to all amenities

The initial description of location, quirkiness and facilities attracted us. In practice, the house was even better for a mixed generation family at Christmas. The Christmas wreath, decorations & lovely tree, plus starter food & drink made us feel very warm & welcome instantly. Thank you so much for your thoughtfulness, Sarah & Chris. The house is very well located and equipped. We loved the animal stencils which amused the two year old, too! The attention to detail was also reflected in very helpful notes of what/how to do things and local attractions. (For instance, we knew the pub already & were happy to find it as friendly & a true ‘local’ as ever.) The expression ‘small but perfectly formed’ could be applied to the property. The owners have been meticulous in use of space, colour and fittings to make it feel like a home not just a house. We loved it!

We loved the Menagerie house so much! It is even more beautiful in person. We loved looking at every detail from the wallpaper to the art work and furnishings, to the quirky little details. It was so much fun to walk around and admire everything. There were six of us that stayed there: 4 adults, a 13 year old and a 9 year old. The beds were all comfortable, the house was impeccably clean, and it had everything we needed. The location was fantastic, and we spent the days exploring York and the evenings relaxing in this beautiful house. The hosts were very quick to answer any questions, and provided lots of suggestions for things to see and places to eat. We tried a few of their suggestions and were very happy with everything! We wished we had more time to spend there and we did not want to leave. If we are lucky enough to make it back to York one day, we will definitely stay there again! Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful house with us! We will not forget it!

We loved this property! Everything was perfect - comfortable beds, walking distance to the tourist sights, easy access to the train station. I would definitely stay here again. The decor was fun and whimsical.

Very nice property - exceptional decor, clean with many amenities. Located within easy walking distance to central York. Also close to train station for excursions further afield. Communication was prompt and friendly. Highest recommendation.