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Self-catering accommodation in York and holiday cottages close by to rent

What can – or rather can’t – be said about the majestic walled city of York, with its Roman roots and a Viking past, famed for its magnificent Gothic cathedral, one of the largest of its kind in Northern Europe. With the national Rail Museum located there (there is a total of thirty world-class museums in the city to explore), a chocolate factory with a 3,000 year tour of chocolate making, the Jorvik Viking Museum, York Racecourse and the wonderful retail experience that is the Shambles, with its narrow cobbled streets and ancient, preserved architecture throughout.

Holiday houses in York city and cottages in villages close by are listed below. Some quiet rural locations as well as vibrant historic city accommodation. Browse the selection and if you still need help deciding, contact us!:

Last minute dog friendly short break in Stillington, near Easingwold with 1 bedroom, sleeps 3. Golf nearby, Pub within 1 mile, Short Breaks All Year.

Open plan living space | 1 Croft Cottage - Croft Cottage Holidays, Stillington, near Easingwold

Very comfortable

Croft Cottage Uk, North Yorkshire

This cosy cottages is perfectly placed for visiting Helmsley, Harrogate and the vibrant city of York with its myriad of attractions.

  • 2 Pets welcome
  • Golf nearby
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Dishwasher
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Highchair
  • Grouped Properties
  • Rural Location
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Cot Available
  • Washing Machine
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Cottage for rent in York with 3 bedrooms, sleeps 6. Enclosed Garden/Patio, Hot Tubs, Short Breaks All Year, Hot Tubs - Private.

Hot tub | Gilbertson Cottage, York

Fabulous

Gilbertson Cottage, North Yorkshire

Welcoming guests on a luxurious stay in the countryside, the beautiful Gilbertson Cottage enjoys a peaceful rural location just 8 miles from the historical city of York.

  • Enclosed Garden/Patio
  • Hot Tubs
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Hot Tubs - Private
  • Dishwasher
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Highchair
  • Rural Location
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Cot Available
  • Luxury Collection
  • Washing Machine
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Cottage for large groups in North Duffield, near York with 7 bedrooms, sleeps 14. No pets allowed. Hot Tubs, Short Breaks All Year, Hot Tubs - Private.

Stylish open plan living room complete with mini grand piano | The Lodge, North Duffield, near York

Great choice!

The Lodge, North Yorkshire

This stunning property has everything you will need to keep everyone entertained, with a fabulous games room and a relaxing hot tub.

  • Hot Tubs
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Hot Tubs - Private
  • Dishwasher
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Highchair
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Cot Available
  • Luxury Collection
  • Washing Machine
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Staying in York City

Aside from its incredible history heritage and culture, it’s a self-caterer’s delight as a centre. There is all you would expect from a major European city on the retail, epicurean, entertainment, culture and drinks front. Yet at the same time, it is compact enough to be able to walk. You can imbibe where old seamlessly and relaxingly meets new. The city is also well known for hosting a festival of some description – music, theatre, food, drink, arts - each month of the year. City apartments in York, especially the large ones that accommodate eight plus people get booked far in advance during the holiday season,

Location-wise, it’s also hard to beat, placed as it is half-way between the two capital cities of Edinburgh and London. The North Yorkshire Moors, Yorkshire Dales and the Wolds start but a few miles outside the city boundaries.