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10/10 Excellent
Lyn
8 September 2023
Apartment
Luxury Historic Apartment
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Reviews
8.4 out of 10
Very good
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Coventry, West Midlands
- Coventry Transport Museum2 min walk
- Coventry University3 min walk
- Coventry Cathedral5 min walk
- Coventry (CVT)12 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
Luxury Historic Apartment
Cook Street Gate is one of the two remaining medieval city gates, built around 1385. It has now been converted into luxury holiday accommodation, and provides a unique place to stay in the heart of Coventry.
The property retains the character of the medieval gatehouse now combined with modern luxury to provide high quality self-contained accommodation.
Cook Street Gate is a studio property with one large double bedroom, and sleeps two people. The property suits a couple or an independent visitor.
The property retains the character of the medieval gatehouse now combined with modern luxury to provide high quality self-contained accommodation.
Swanswell Gate is a three storey property with one large double bedroom, and sleeps two people. The property suits a couple or an independent visitor
Original features such as the unique historic stonework are combined with modern luxury to ensure a really comfortable stay.
A luxurious bed and plenty of hot water in a modern shower, along with all you need in the kitchen and living areas are available right in the heart of the city. With views over Lady Herbert’s Garden, Swanswell Gate is an oasis in this historic city.
Downstairs there is a modern kitchen-dining room, with Corian grey quartz worktops, modern Neff cooker with induction hob, integrated dishwasher, microwave, fridge with icebox, and quality cooking equipment.
On the first floor is a living room, with comfy modern sofa, flat-screen HD TV and dual aspect windows with a view over to Lady Herbert’s Garden. Guests can also view the original stone arch of the gatehouse from this floor.
On the second floor is a large double bedroom and a generously sized bathroom, with a large luxury shower.
The property retains the character of the medieval gatehouse now combined with modern luxury to provide high quality self-contained accommodation.
Cook Street Gate is a studio property with one large double bedroom, and sleeps two people. The property suits a couple or an independent visitor.
The property retains the character of the medieval gatehouse now combined with modern luxury to provide high quality self-contained accommodation.
Swanswell Gate is a three storey property with one large double bedroom, and sleeps two people. The property suits a couple or an independent visitor
Original features such as the unique historic stonework are combined with modern luxury to ensure a really comfortable stay.
A luxurious bed and plenty of hot water in a modern shower, along with all you need in the kitchen and living areas are available right in the heart of the city. With views over Lady Herbert’s Garden, Swanswell Gate is an oasis in this historic city.
Downstairs there is a modern kitchen-dining room, with Corian grey quartz worktops, modern Neff cooker with induction hob, integrated dishwasher, microwave, fridge with icebox, and quality cooking equipment.
On the first floor is a living room, with comfy modern sofa, flat-screen HD TV and dual aspect windows with a view over to Lady Herbert’s Garden. Guests can also view the original stone arch of the gatehouse from this floor.
On the second floor is a large double bedroom and a generously sized bathroom, with a large luxury shower.
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
Pets welcome, Pets by arrangement
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Coventry
Coventry City Centre, a neighbourhood in Coventry, is home to this apartment. Coventry Transport Museum and Belgrade Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Laser Quest Coventry and Warwick Golf Centre. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at National Exhibition Centre or Planet Ice Coventry. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including birdwatching.
Coventry, West Midlands
What's nearby
- Coventry Transport Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
- Coventry University - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Coventry Cathedral - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
- Coventry Building Society Arena - 7 min drive - 6.3 km
- University of Warwick - 9 min drive - 7.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 4 min walk
- The Flying Standard - 3 min walk
- Jinseon Korean BBQ Restaurant - 1 min walk
- Wok to Walk - 4 min walk
- Baskin-Robbins - 2 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
8.4
Very good
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6.0/10
Communication
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Location
2.0/10
Listing accuracy
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10/10 Excellent
Aaron
21 February 2024
Beautiful setting.
Aaron
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10/10 Excellent
Wayne
9 August 2024
Extremely privileged to stop in an old building.
Wayne
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10/10 Excellent
Mark
24 November 2023
Amazing place
Mark
2/10 Terrible
richard b.
26 January 2025
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy
cold
richard b.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Nick
25 July 2023
Wonderful, spacious, well equipped self-contained accommodation in an old tower
Nick
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6/10 Okay
Carmen Beatriz
9 May 2024
Unsafety
Carmen Beatriz
About the host
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Swanswell Gate was one of 12 original medieval city wall gates, and is one of only two remaining (the other being Cook Street Gate).
The building was completed around 1440 and was then known as Priory Gate, having originally served as the entrance to the prior’s land. Remains of Coventry’s city walls can be found in the adjacent Lady Herbert’s Garden.
The building was completed around 1440 and was then known as Priory Gate, having originally served as the entrance to the prior’s land. Remains of Coventry’s city walls can be found in the adjacent Lady Herbert’s Garden.
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