Awarded the "Best accommodation in York 2009" by York Tourism and previously voted for by international travel journalists. Quoted as having "rewritten the benchmark for 5 star self-catering accommodation" and "in the best location possible", "with all the luxury of top-rated hotels but with more space, privacy and freedom". We offer a luxurious 5 star one bedroom split-level apartment at 6 Stonegate Court; furnished to an exceptional quality, with its own private patio and located on a beautiful, secluded and private open 1st floor piazza in the historic heart of York and overlooked by the ancient Minster.
Relax in Luxury INSIDE or
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Galleried bedroom with cosy robes waiting
Sumptuous living area with gallery above
Stunning view from Stonegate Court
GeorgianYork-yards from the peace of the apartment
With accommodation for 2 adults, you will holiday in a unique area, a private oasis centred around a stylish 1st floor open piazza within the walled city, where the views are stunning. Majestic during the day and floodlit at night, the Minster provides a dramatic backdrop to an enviable holiday location. Through the light & airy hallway into a warm and welcoming living room you can sink into the leather sofa & chairs & absorb your wonderful new surroundings. Here you will find a TV-combi with freeview, videos and DVDs, together with a wide choice of CDs to play on the high quality sound system. With dining for four, you have a wonderful environment for entertaining & relaxation. In the designer kitchen you will find everything to make your stay easy & restful.
In the pristine bathroom you will find your every need anticipated, from candles & welcome toiletries to plush towels and cosy robes to curl up in. Walk up the stairs to the beautiful balconied bedroom overlooking the lounge. With its windows facing the piazza & a skylight in the roof you can gaze over the ancient pan-tiled roofs nearby. When you have unpacked why not explore the city. From the back-stairs you can enter one of York’s many ‘Snickleways’ leading you straight on to Stonegate – arguably the finest street in York, a place where history, culture, shopping & fine-dining are close companions.
The racecourse, founded in 1731, is just 1 mile away & all other means of entertainment are in the close vicinity. Then, return to your apartment, relax again & enjoy your perfect surroundings indoors or step out on to your furnished patio, sit back and enjoy. Complimentary wine or Yorkshire gift, tea, coffee, milk, sweets and flowers. Free carparking & wi-fi.
Facilities for this holiday apartment in York, Yorkshire
Property
Type:
Apartment
Nearest Airport:
Leeds/Bradford - 40 miles
Location Type:
City, Golfing, Good Nightlife, Quiet, Riverside
Bedrooms:
1 Double Bedroom. Large galleried bedroom overlooking the living-room, with king sized bed.
Bathrooms:
1 Bathroom. Full english bath with power-shower over. Plush towels, luxury toiletries, candles and cosy robes.
Kitchen:
Cooker, Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine, Iron. Designer kitchen with everything you could possibly need.
General:
Central Heating, Telephone, House Linen, Towels Provided. Bedding includes duck-feather & down duvets, pillows and all crisp fresh linen for king sized bed and sofa-bed. Anti-allergy bedding available if required. Sumptuous towels & robes also provided.
Dining:
Seating for 4. Seating for 4 dining inside or alternatively seperate dining for 4 outside on terrace.
Entertainment:
Terrestrial TV, Video, DVD, Radio, CD System, Board Games. TV with freeview, DVD player also with selection of DVDs, videos and CDs provided. Books, games, mags.
Outside:
Terrace, Garden, Balcony, Garden Furniture. The front of the property is on a secluded piazza overlooked by the Minster. The gardened terrace is at the back of the property, with furniture, heater, candles and coloured lighting. Free parking.
Suitability:
Children Welcome, Not Suitable For Wheelchairs, Suitable For Elderly, Sorry - No Pets Allowed, Sorry - No Smokers.
Local activities in and around York, Yorkshire
Too much to list as needless to say there are hundreds of activities literally on the doorstep. Refer to website for full local details including numbers of minutes walk from the apartment, web-links and telephone numbers.
York Minster
less than 1 minute walk from Stonegate Court is the largest medieval gothic cathedral north of the Alps with a history spanning nearly 2000 years
10 mins walk away. Tells the tale from the Rocket to Eurostar with its vast collections including Mallard (the world's fastest steam locomotive), and the Royal saloons from the Victorian era.
3 mins walk away. Explore York's Viking history. Take a tour through a reconstruction of the Viking-age streets which stood on this site 1000 years ago.
5 mins walk away wander through a modern day Dante's inferno with a bloodcurdling visit to the York Dungeon, an animated medieval horror museum. Not for the faint-hearted!
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Owner joined site on:
29 June 2004
Property listed since:
29 June 2004
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England
York & North Yorkshire
15 Stonegate Court - Luxurious 5 star 2 bedroom apartment
City, Golfing, Good Nightlife, Quiet, Riverside -
2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4
Holiday Apartment in england - Yorkshire - York & North Yorkshire - York
