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Walmgate Cottage - a family break that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms

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In the heart of York, Walmgate Cottage offers a unique retreat. Relax in one of two individually furnished double bedrooms, unwind in the beautiful bathroom with walk-in shower or enjoy relaxed seating and dining for four in the well-appointed living space.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

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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.

Walmgate Cottage - a family break that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms

**Quality in Tourism - 4 Star Silver Award 2019/20**

Tucked away in a Grade II listed development, Walmgate Cottage has been recently renovated and finished to a very high standard. Combining quirky original features with modern conveniences and a secluded city centre location, Walmgate Cottage is perfect for exploring York. 2 good sized, individually furnished double bedrooms, one of which can be made as a double or a twin room have lots of natural light, and plenty of all important storage. The bathroom with has a beautiful walk in shower, and again has been finished to a very high standard.

The well appointed living space, has relaxed & dining seating for 4 and after a busy day a flat screen smart TV for relaxing in front of. The bright, modern kitchen has all the modern conveniences to make any stay easier.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Laundry facilities

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
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 indicated 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

Property is also known as

The Cottage - 2 Bedroom Cottage by the River York
Cottage 2 Bedroom Cottage River House York
2 Bedroom River House York
The Cottage 2 Bedroom Cottage by the River
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Cottage 2 Bedroom Cottage River House
Cottage 2 Bedroom Cottage River York
Cottage 2 Bedroom Cottage River

About the neighborhood

City Centre, a neighborhood in York, is home to this cottage. Shambles and York Minster are notable landmarks, and if an activity is on the agenda, check out York Racecourse. Yorkshire's Winter Wonderland and York Dungeon are also worth visiting.
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What's nearby

  • Jorvik Viking Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • York City Walls - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • York Christmas Market - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Shambles - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • York Minster - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • York Station - 16 min walk
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brew York Craft Brewery & Tap Room - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Red Lion - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Piccadilly Tap - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Watergate Inn - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cosy Club - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Walmgate Cottage - a family break that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Walmgate Cottage - a family break that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Walmgate Cottage - a family break that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Walmgate Cottage - a family break that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms located?

Located in City Centre, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Yorkshire's Winter Wonderland and Shambles. York Minster and University of York are also within 1 mi (2 km). York Station is 16 minutes by foot and York (QQY-York Train Station) is 16 minutes.

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Walmgate Cottage - a family break that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tony B.

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

Nice place - Great location

The location was really convenient and easy to walk to restaurants, The Shambles, etc. The place was nice and clean, but it does have a very noticeable slant that made walk through the place sometimes feel like a fun house.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty S.

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

Character cottage in great location

Property was clean and well equipped. Very convenient to the main shopping centre and restaurants. Host was excellent communicator.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine C.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice stay great location

Loved the cottage very comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Walmgate York

Excellent clean and tidy accomodation and very close to all the amenities in the centre of York. Would definitely recommend this accomodation
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10/10 Excellent

Helen J.

Fantastic place to stay

We loved our stay at Walmgate cottage, it’s in a great location and has a lot of character. Highly recommended.
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10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Lovely stay in York

Could not have a better location everything was just what we needed quirky accommodation we all enjoyed fantastic shower and comfy beds could not fault it only tricky thing was parking we arrived on a Friday night and took us a little while to find the best place to park with the permit supplied but we got there. Thanks guys
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8/10 Good

Central York

Amazing location and a nice quiet house. Comfortable and well equipped. The kitchen had everything we needed to allow up to cook "at home".
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10/10 Excellent

Fantastic location and cottage bang in the centre of York.

Great location, within walking distance of everything the City of York offers. We loved the fact that we parked the car up and were able to enjoy walking everywhere, taking in the history. Even though it was centrally located, we had access to a lovely courtyard garden if we just wanted to sit and relax after our day out and about.
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10/10 Excellent

Wonderful location for a fabulous long weekend.

Accommodation was located just a 5 minute walk from The Shambles and all of the attractions and sites of York. Accommodation was clean, comfortable with a lovely welcome pack. Many thanks indeed.
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10/10 Excellent

Amazing!

Everything was so clean! Lovely welcome package with tea bags, coffee etc. Location was perfect, 15 minute walk to train station, 5 minutes to Shambles and Minster. Beds were comfortable and it was brilliant to have a smart tv, really felt like home from home. Cottage is on a slant but you get used to it after a while. Will definitely recommend and stay again!
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10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

Great location

Lovely cottage, just lacking some little finishing touches. Eg. Towel rail in toilet, nice welcome hamper, more kitchen utensils, just small things that make a difference!
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10/10 Excellent

Jo B.

York gem!

Walmgate cottage was perfect for us (family of 4) right in the centre of York, walking distance to all the attractions and shops and restaurants on the doorstep. Once the car was parked we didn't need it again and the parking permit provided saves ££s. Walmgate cottage was everything we wanted. Clean, quirky, cosy, beautiful and everything we needed. Stays York were amazing - we booked Christmas day, they confirmed booking on boxing day and we arrived a day later. Thank you. And the welcome goody bag was the best we have had at any holiday cottage ever.

6/10 Okay

Linda M.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Walmgate Cottage

Walmgate Cottage is a pretty house in a great location. The sloping floors were part of the charm for us though levelling the bed in the first bedroom might be helpful. We noted that previous requests for more than one tea towel and a little more basic kitchen equipment had not been taken up. Our party of four adults for three nights were given a tiny amount of an old loo paper roll and I did ring the office in a nice way to request a couple of new ones but this was not acted upon. I think it was a pity to have to spend a holiday weekend shopping for this - perhaps the office agrees?
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dale W.

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

Amazing location, quirky cottage

The location of the Cottage is 5* easy walking distance to the Jorvik, York museum, Shambles, river cruise and lots of restaurants and pubs. York Minster is also nearby. The photo of the Cottage at the back of the building is accurate and can be accessed through the main building (it has steps down) or side entrance (all flat) Previous reviews have said the cottage floors slope, and yes they do, we got used to this quite quickly and it added to the quirkiness of the Cottage. The Cottage was well equipped and comfortable, bigger than the photos suggest. The windows do open onto the river. I really recommend this Cottage for anyone who likes old buildings and comfy accommodation, if you want a square box hotel room, it’s not for you! We parked our car up for the duration of our stay and walked everywhere. Finally I wanted to share that I stayed here with my parents aged 87years and 81 years, they use walking sticks and loved the cottage and location! Well done Stays York for the great service too!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
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8/10 Good

A quaint apartment in the centre of York

On entering this property, we found it to be clean and comfortable. This property however has markedly sloping floors which affect the stairway and the upper level. Although my friend and I are active 70year olds, we found this to be a problem , and we were certainly at risk of losing our balance….or even falling. We were surprised that this issue had not been highlighted on booking. The doors upstairs tend to swing unexpectedly and because they are not straight, they are heavy. This apartment is not really suitable for older people, young children, or anyone with mobility issues. We did however enjoy the central location of this property.

10/10 Excellent

David A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel P.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

jo d.

Sunshine and kindness

A delightful cottage on the Floss river where we would watch a family is Swans glide by daily .Truely idillic the cottage had everything we needed. The cleaners did and amazing weekly clean. The space was large and quiet but right in the middle of all the activity. Stays management we’re very responsive to everything we required. We totally recommend .
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10/10 Excellent

Overall, excellent.

Overally very pleased. The property definitely has character and quirky features but we liked it. Rooms were clean and decor nice too. Couldnt really find fault other than to say parking can be a problem. Inaumed for George street as suggested which was full so had to drive around. Took me about 20 mins of searching the council website to find parking allocated to r18 permit - would be useful to include this i feel in your welcome pack.
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10/10 Excellent

Kay Louise C.

Lovely comfortable cottage

I stayed in the cottage for three months and I was very sad to leave. It's very comfortable, private and secure. The team at stays york were really nice to communicate with. Always quick to reply to emails and answer questions. Would definitely recommend this cottage and this company if looking for a short term rental property. It's right In the centre of York with everything needed on the doorstep
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6/10 Okay

Emma I.

Beautiful cottage - shame about the smashed window!

This is a beautiful cottage in a great location but unfortunately the beginning of our stay was spoiled by arriving to a smashed window. After paying over £200 per night for our stay, we certainly weren't expecting this. This issue was made worse by the fact that we weren't told the truth by the agent when I called to report the problem. I was firstly told thank you for reporting the problem, then told it was too late in the day to fix it. When I queried why the cleaner hadn't reported it earlier, I was then told they had only been aware of the problem for 2 days!! In no way is it acceptable to have guests arriving into a property with a window smashed through which has been known about for 2 days!! The excuse used was that the glass needed measured which I imagine would have taken 5 minutes? This issue was eventually partially solved after I asked to speak to a manager and mentioned complaints and refunds. However we then ended up in a property with a boarded up window for the duration of our stay. It is a real shame we encountered this issue as the property was otherwise lovely, but this extremely stressful start to our holiday means I won't be booking through York Stays again.
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8/10 Good

Mike P.

Very good property would fully recommend it.

Wonderful property, fantastic position,close to everything. Quiet and peaceful in the centre of the city. Loved the geese swimming by in the river Foss below the window.
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6/10 Okay

Jane P.

Needs some improvement

Very good location. Extremely clean. Really good interior design. Car parking not easy at least a 5 minute walk to the parking zone difficult to find in the dark. Bedroom windows won’t open so rooms stuffy. Most of the window blinds broken. Chair in the bedroom broke when I sat on it I went flying! Washing machine didn’t work, shower only worked ( just) after I reported it! No access to fuse box or internet modem I had a power cut when I was there.