A couples retreat that sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedroom

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

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York, North Yorkshire

York Minster
‪8 min walk‬
Shambles
‪12 min walk‬
York City Walls
‪13 min walk‬
Harrogate (HRT-RAF Linton-on-Ouse)
‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom #1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom #1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

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Deck or patio

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About this property

Welcome to The Dukes Townhouse. Tucked away from the hustle and bustle of York City Centre, which is only a 5 minute's walk away, sat in a leafy street in York, this beautiful Victorian Townhouse has recently been renovated into 5 fabulous 1 bedroom apartments. All have access to unlimited super-fast WIFI and have been fully furnished with your comfort and enjoyment in mind.

On entering through the front entrance you are immediately drawn in via the beautiful hallway, with both original York stone floors and staircase. This lovely one bedroom Retreat is the perfect hideaway. Descending down the spotlit, original York Stone staircase, you are immediately cocooned in this beautiful space. There is a master bedroom, complete with a king-size bed to snuggle down into, a big en suite complete with double sink, walk in shower, hanging space and toilet. There are french doors leading out from the bedroom into a small courtyard. Complete with a bistro table and chairs this is perfect for sitting and having your morning coffee.

Moving on to the open plan living area, you have a fully fitted kitchen with everything that you will need to prepare a holiday breakfast or romantic meal. There is a lovely dining table by the window at which you can sit and enjoy your meal. When you are ready to snuggle down and watch a film, the sofas are perfect for your evening's entertainment.

For that added touch of luxury, tucked away behind double doors is a large double ended bath - set the lights on low, fill the bath full of bubbles, pour yourself a glass of something lovely and relax! A little indulgence whilst you are on your break in York, that will leave you both refreshed and ready to go.

This luxury couples' escape has everything that you need - perfect! King size bed Complimentary Gift bag included with every booking - including Prosecco En suite shower room Wine Fridge Double ended bath Fully fitted kitchen Washer/dryer 5 Minutes walk form the Railway station Wine Fridge Smart TV's in both the lounge and the bedroom Paid parking only a 2 minute walk away at St Mary's Car Park

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English, Italian, Polish

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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

On-site 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

About the area

York

Bootham, a neighbourhood in York, is home to this apartment. York Minster and Shambles are notable landmarks, and if an activity is on the agenda, check out York Racecourse. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Bootham Crescent Stadium or York Barbican.

York, North Yorkshire

What's nearby

York Minster - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
York St. John University - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Shambles - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
York City Walls - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Jorvik Viking Centre - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

York Station - 8 min walk
Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

‪Costa Coffee - ‬7 min walk
‪Love Cheese - ‬6 min walk
‪Bootham Tavern - ‬4 min walk
‪Brew & Brownie - ‬7 min walk
‪PizzaExpress - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is A couples retreat that sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedroom pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A couples retreat that sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedroom?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A couples retreat that sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedroom?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A couples retreat that sleeps 2 guests in 1 bedroom located?

Located in Bootham, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of St Mary's Lodge and York Minster. Shambles and York City Walls are also within 15 minutes. York Station is 8 minutes by foot and York (QQY-York Train Station) is 9 minutes.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

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10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

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10/10 Excellent

11 March 2025

Birthday stay in York

Perfect little stay for a birthday getaway. Super location with everything you’d need around and within the apartment. Apartment was clean, comfy and just what we wanted. Couldn’t fault anything.

10/10 Excellent

Marianne B.

26 August 2024

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Great Retreat

Things we loved: the bed! It was soft and at first we had doubts but it was perfect- we called it “The cloud bed” because it felt like we were getting into a big soft cloud and we loved it, the bath! Just lovely and not where we expected it to be!, the washer/dryer which was very useful and saved us time not having to find a laundry service, and the welcome basket was a lovely surprise. What could be improved- the little patio is small and at the base of a chute really but it could be made more inviting with a few plants or inexpensive decor. We were missing a few small items like soap for the dishwasher and a scrub pad for dishes. We ran out of toilet paper quite quickly and we also needed to buy washing machine detergent - not a big deal but these were all short supply or just not there. Instructions for most things were readily available and very clear - including manuals for the various appliances. The location was perfect for us coming from the train and just a short stroll to all the things we wanted to visit. We could hear people above us a little but nothing excessive and really had a quiet, lovely stay. We would definitely return and recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

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8/10 Good

19 August 2024

The Retreat

A great location. a comfortable apartment. Unfortunately every footstep heard from the floor above.

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10/10 Excellent

Sarah D.

13 July 2024

Our favourite getaway

Our stay at the retreat was absolutely perfect. The apartment was in an excellent location to the town centre and train station. The hamper on arrival was a lovely touch, and we loved working our way through all the snacks! We stayed for two nights and wanted to stay for longer. This was our perfect relaxing couples getaway. There’s a Sainsbury’s around the corner where you can easily pick up anything you need. I loved that the bath had its own little room in front of the tv! The bed was so comfortable and we loved having the doors open to the terrace. I’d recommend this stay to anyone! Perfect in every way. We loved this stay so much, all we’ve been talking about is when we can return. Hopefully won’t be long!!

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8/10 Good

Katherine W.

23 April 2024

High quality accommodation let down by the heating/water system

A beautifully appointed apartment in a great spot in York. Very comfortable bed , good quality bedding and towels. Extremely clean and York Stay service courteous and helpful as always. Now onto the heating/water system. This has been mentioned in previous reviews and it really does need sorting out. Heating is run by a smart device which has no instructions by it or in the welcome/instruction pack that we could find. It was cold in the apartment when we arrived so of course we tried to turn the heating up but it appeared to be quite complex (and we are reasonably tech literate) and after a while we gave up and called Stays York who kindly came out. They showed us how to work the heating dial, but even then, some radiators stayed off, some on and blasting out, some stayed on and then went off seemingly at random. The radiator dials were also hit and miss, some worked, some didn't. We - or the people who came out from Stays York - must have inadvertently altered the water setting on the dial. Either way, there was little hot water that evening and none the next morning. So, on a cold April morning we had a freezing cold shower and had to boil kettles to wash up and shave etc. We rang Stays York but it was a Sunday so there was only an emergency number and by then we were checking out anyway. Lastly, the bathroom underfloor heating did not come on the entire time (Stays York explained that this was 'remotely controlled') so that was pretty uncomfortable. Bear in mind that this is a basement flat - these tend to have pretty cold floors anyway. Yes, this is a lovely, high spec apartment. But we wouldn't stay again without assurances that the heating/water issues had been properly addressed. Guests should not be spending their precious holiday time scratching their heads and trying to work out how to stay warm/have a decent shower let alone a bath.

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10/10 Excellent

15 February 2024

Wonderful stay

The apartment was lovely and quirky, and equipped with everything we needed for a relaxing few days. A short walk away from the restaurants, shops, city walls and minster meant it was conveniently placed for everything we wanted. The welcome pack full of delicious treats was a lovely surprise.

10/10 Excellent

Joan U., Colorado

13 October 2023

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Lovely York apartment in great location

We loved our beautifully appointed apartment in York, within walking distance of everything you’d want to see and do in this historic town. The welcome basket of foods and Prosecco was loaded with specialties from York and we enjoyed being able to easily walk to Yorkminster, take one of the free historic walking tours, the York museum, and of course the famous Shambles. So many wonderful pubs, restaurants and shops to enjoy. We really loved the apartment and can’t wait to return to this beautiful town for a longer stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

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8/10 Good

C C.

20 September 2023

2 night stay in York

The property was decorated to a high standard and very comfortable. However we unfortunately had some issues - with the shower (was not draining properly), bathroom heating (could not be turned on) and a living room radiator made loud noises meaning it had to be turned off. Whilst these were annoying the apartment is well worth it assuming these issues are fixed.

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10/10 Excellent

Donna L.

5 September 2023

Beautiful place

It’s a very beautiful apartment. I was very comfortable and had an amazing time. The only thing is there is no parking and it’s difficult to get parking at the car park. But other than that it is a wonderful little place.

10/10 Excellent

Georgia H.

4 August 2023

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Great stay

Lovely property; felt safe and was very central- great for sight seeing. A little noisy from the upper flat as this was a basement flat and you could hear everything above you. Other than that was lovely and would stay again

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

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10/10 Excellent

29 July 2023

Top class apartment

Beautiful apartment nothing not to like ,lovely inside and out great place to stay ,with lots of luxury extras ,would recommend it was amazing.

10/10 Excellent

Tracey T.

21 July 2023

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Beautiful property

Property has been presented beautifully Everything you needed was available

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

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10/10 Excellent

8 January 2023

new years eve stay

What a fantastic place! 5-minute walk from bars, restaurants and shops. The car park was accessible via a 2-minute walk from the back door through the rear alleyways behind the property, albeit a little pricy. The property had everything you could need and more for a stay for a few days (apart form a pizza cutter ha). Access to the unit was easy by just following the simple instructions provided. the only issue we experienced was in relation to the heating was a bit of a pain to use. The radiator in the living room needs bleeding, we had no hot water on New Year's Eve as it suddenly went off whilst using the shower, didn't contact the property manager as we where heading out and in a rush. The bath was a hidden gem. My only recommendations would be to put the tv in the bedroom on a swivel bracket to view better from bed, and maybe consider a larger sofa to lounge on for the nights you may look to stay in and relax.

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10/10 Excellent

13 November 2022

Gorgeous apartment

I can’t say enough lovely things about our stay here. It’s in an amazing location just a 10 minute walk and you’re in the city centre. The apartment is beautiful, very clean and so comfortable. The kitchen has absolutely everything you need which I find is rare when away from home. My partner had to drag me through it the bed it was comfy I couldn’t get out of it. Also we received the most beautiful hamper when we arrived with all kinds of treats in that really was a lovely touch. I Really would recommend staying here and definitely will be back in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Angela M.

22 October 2022

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Great location. Lovely apartment.

Great find. Perfect location. Lovely furnished and spacious apartment that exceeded our expectation:)

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane M.

9 September 2022

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Lovely York stay

My partner and I had a lovely 2 day stay and loved every minute of it .The apartment is tastefully decorated and had everything we needed for our stay . We would definitely stay here again if we visit again.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

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10/10 Excellent

Gillian R.

21 August 2022

Beautiful basement flat in an excellent quiet location, close to train station and Minster.

I had an extended stay in the Retreat for work reasons and enjoyed it immensely. All the facilities in the flat are top quality and the bath has to be seen to be believed -- so luxurious!

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Bedroom #1

1 bathroom

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