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!:

Hot tub | Oak Lodge - Wilberfoss Holiday Park, Wilberfoss, near York

Oak Lodge - UK47484, Wilberfoss, near York, Yorkshire, YO41 5PF.

You will just love this lodge for two with a private patio area and large hot tub; perfect for a relaxing break away close to York.

  • Hot Tub
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Hot Tub - Private
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Television
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Washing Machine
  • Pets – not allowed
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Exterior | The Presidential Suite, York

The Presidential Suite, York, Yorkshire, YO30 7BZ.

An amazing location close to the city walls and within a 10-minute walk of York Minster. Just perfect for a city break!. Ground Floor: All on the ground floor. Open plan living space. Living...

  • Enclosed Garden/Patio
  • Golf nearby
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Dishwasher
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Luxury Collection
  • Washing Machine
  • Pets – not allowed
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Living area | Bootham Apartment 2, York

Bootham Apartment 2, York, Yorkshire, YO30 7DH.

A fantastic base from which to explore this magical city!. Ground Floor: All on the ground floor. Open plan living space. Living area: With Smart TV with Netflix and double sofa bed. Dining...

  • Golf nearby
  • Pub within 1 mile
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Washing Machine
  • Pets – not allowed
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Living room | Woodlea House, York

Woodlea House, York, Yorkshire, YO26 5JZ.

Woodlea House is a semi-detached holiday home that will accommodate up to eight guests, ideally located for exploring the wonderful city of York and all that the county of Yorkshire has to...

  • Golf nearby
  • Hot Tub
  • Short Breaks All Year
  • Hot Tub - Private
  • Dishwasher
  • Fuel and Power Included
  • Television
  • WiFi
  • Bed Linen & Towels Included
  • Washing Machine
  • Pets – not allowed
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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.