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The Luxury Townhouse - Bootham - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms

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A living room with a fireplace, a television, and a dining area with wicker furniture.
A view through a window of a stone building with a lawn and trees in the background.
A staircase with white railings and wooden handrails, leading to a landing with a door and a view of greenery outside.
A well-maintained garden with a paved path leading to a stone wall.
A neatly made bed with white linens, a mustard-colored throw blanket, and two white pillows. There is a framed picture of a bird on the wall above the bed.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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York, York
  • Place, York St. John University
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, York Minster
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Shambles
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)
    ‪64 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Luxury Townhouse - Bootham - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms

York city centre period townhouse

6 guests, 3 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, drawing room, independent entrance

Priestley House is a distinguished nineteenth century town house on the handsome Georgian thoroughfare of Bootham close to York City Walls, Minster and Railway Station. The location is second to none being a few minutes' stroll from York city centre's amenities, museums, galleries and recreational spaces including the riverside and botanical gardens.

A smart entrance gives private access to the maisonette on the upper first and second floors from which cityscape views can be enjoyed towards Bootham Bar and the Minster's central tower, the highest point in York. Newly refurbished throughout in October 2021 its interiors are luxuriously appointed, stylish and very much on trend, blending period and contemporary pieces. Built into the precinct walls of an old Benedictine Abbey, its private balcony provides guests with unbroken south facing views across York Art Gallery, and ‘Edible Wood' in the Museum Gardens.

Comfortably designed for up to six guests the maisonette provides generous living space with a dining table that seats six as well as a breakfast bar for two in the contemporary, fitted kitted. The bedrooms have king or double beds with sumptuous mattresses, all of which are UK manufactured, and the principal bedroom is generously sized with a period features and en suite shower room. There is both a bath tub and shower in the family bathroom.

Priestley House has been carefully designed to offer its guests every luxury:-
Kitchen fitted with oven, dishwasher and hob… Everything you need to entertain Large flat screen TV with Virgin Media package Superfast Internet - Virgin Media Indulgent dual-control rainwater showers Luxurious nights with Snuggledown goose & duck feather pillows and duvet.
This cottage's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from York Minster. You'll find features like laundry facilities. The cottage offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • The cottage offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Within a 15-minute walk of York Minster and Shambles
This cottage offers its guests laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This York cottage is smoke free.


Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

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The Luxury Townhouse - Bootham - sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 73 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Laura c.

Lovely Stay

Gorgeous property, close to everything you could need! Thoroughly enjoyed our stay, would definitely reccomend to future travellers!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Laura c.

Great for sightseeing

Really great place and perfect for sightseeing, would highly recommend!!! Very central and perfect for popping to town, location was perfect for our party
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alice T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastically located apartment that was clean, warm and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Laura c.

Great location and host is very responsive

Great location and host is very responsive Responsive Host Clear instructions Easy to find Easy to get inside
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Laura c.

Great stay!

Would come back to visit at this property, great location with a short walk into town, lovely property!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Laura c.

Wow what a place

Stunning listed building, the views are stunning, I loved this place so much I have booked it again for next year
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Laura c.

Fab location, ideal stay!

Great location for visiting York and close to York Minster and all the sites. View over museum gardens from back balcony. 3 beds and 2 bathrooms super convenient for our stay!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Laura c.

Excellent Stay!

Excellent location, nicely appointed and actually part of the historic York walls. Great place for a family catch up.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Laura c.

Gorgeous house

can't wait to book to go next year with family, comes with free parking which is a bonus and is very clean and the hosts are so friendly and helpful!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Laura c.

Lovely Place to stay

Lovely place, close to shops and all attractions. Restaurants and Bars all within walking distance Very clean and easy to find with the check in details sent prior to our stay
Verified

10/10 Excellent

tim W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

perfect location in York

full of character, amazingly close to downtown, perfect getaway for York.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Sheila H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Had little contact with hosts but were helpful when we did call them
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Laura c.

Excellent apartment in an excellent location

Excellent apartment in an excellent location. Will definitely be back We loved that you could see the Museum Gardens from the landing window
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Laura c.

Gorgeous Apartment

Finished to a high standard, clean and contemporary. Really loved staying here and access to town was great. nice and quiet on a night and bed super comfy. would love to come back another time!!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Laura c.

Fantastic Stay!

We had a fantastic stay. The location was perfect for waking to all the major attractions (15 minutes to the York Dungeon for example). The apartment was spacious, warm and comfortable.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Laura c.

Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous!!

Nothing not to like! Perfect location, decorated to the highest standard, great communication with staff, short walk to everything you could possibly need. Beds really comfortable and property super clean. would definitely reccomend!!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Laura c.

Lovely, everything we needed

We loved it. Parking 2 mins away opposite the flat. Walking distance from the town centre. The flat was really comfortable with all possible amenities. It was easy to access. Excellent stay ☺️
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Laura c.

Great Stay!

Great location and would definitely stay again. The benefit of free parking is an added bonus. The house had everything we needed and we will return when we plan another trip to York
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Laura c.

Great House!

Lovely house and very close to the centre of York only a short walk away, very clean and the hosts are very helpful when needed.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Laura c.

Excellent Property!

Gorgeous property located in a very good spot and only a short walk into the city centre! already looking at booking to come back to the property again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Laura c.

Beautiful property close to the centre

Really nice property close to bootham Bar with everything we needed for a great weekend. Parking within York was an added bonus for our group. Highly recommend
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Laura c.

Nice house

As described a lovely apartment in a great location Nice and clean and spacious Would come back if ever in York again
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Laura c.

Great periodic house

Beautiful House, it has some stunning features inside, the view is beautiful too It was clean and comfy
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Laura c.

Fabulous time

Had a great time here and would recommend staying at this property! will be coming to visit again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Laura c.

Great Stay

Great central apartment near the bar walls. Close to everywhere in the City and some great restaurants close by. The House had everything we needed for our stay in York