York Minster famous stained glass window

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!:

Living room | York City Monkgate, York

York City Monkgate, York, Yorkshire, YO31 8RH.

Within walking distance of York, there are attractions for all ages from the Minster to the Jorvik Viking Centre.

  • Enclosed Garden/Patio
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Dishwasher
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Highchair
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Cot Available
  • Washing Machine
  • Pets – not allowed
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Wisteria and Rusty’s Cottages - Wisteria Cottage, Buttercrambe, nr. York

Wisteria Cottage, Buttercrambe, near York, Yorkshire, YO41 1XU.

Wisteria Cottage is a lovely romantic retreat, with open fire in the living room and pretty garden. Easy access into York via park and ride, 10-minute drive.

  • 1 Pet welcome
  • Enclosed Garden/Patio
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Dishwasher
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Highchair
  • Pets – no charge
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Cot Available
  • Washing Machine
  • Bath/Shower Seat
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Attractive holiday property | Wisteria and Rusty’s Cottages - Rusty’s Cottage, Buttercrambe, nr. York

Rusty's Cottage, Buttercrambe, near York, Yorkshire, YO41 1XU.

Enjoying views over open countryside, this cosy cottage has wood burner, wooden floor and patio doors to south facing patio.

  • 1 Pet welcome
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Dishwasher
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Highchair
  • Pets – no charge
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Cot Available
  • Washing Machine
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Seclude single storey barn conversion | Haddock’s Nook, Aldwark, near Alne

Haddocks Nook, Aldwark, near Alne, Yorkshire, YO61 1TY.

Complete seclusion, this romantic barn with beams and wooden floors, is surrounded by fields, woodland and wildlife.

  • Enclosed Garden/Patio
  • Golf nearby
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Dishwasher
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Rural Location
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Washing Machine
  • Pets – not allowed
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Exterior | Rising Sun Cottage, Aldwark, nr. Tollerton

Rising Sun Holiday Cottage, Aldwark, near Tollerton, Yorkshire, YO61 1TY.

Countryside views, from this cottage with picture windows, beams and wood burner, coarse fishing on three lakes, York nearby.

  • 1 Pet welcome
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Dishwasher
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • 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.