This stunning York townhouse with a basement cinema and games room is located immediately off Bishy Road (voted Britain’s Best High street). The house sits right by the ancient walls and it's just an eight-minute walk to the city centre.

Arriving at the house, you’re greeted with a freshly-baked cake and all the essentials for a cuppa. You can then snuggle up on one of the sofas in front of the wood-burning stove, or if it’s sunny sit out on the bistro seating in the private south-facing courtyard. In the bedroom, it's all about the finer details with an Egyptian cotton towel for each guest, pocket sprung mattresses, and original fireplaces adding a touch of Georgian charm.

The basement was once a pub cellar and has been transformed into a private, cosy cinema room and small games room with foosball. It is the ideal spot to wind down in the evening along with Netflix and a library of books.

Home truths:
*Your host can provide a free cot, high chair and baby bath on request
*Your host is happy to provide babysitter recommendations if you're travelling with children
*The attic bedroom can be arranged as two twin beds or one super-king-sized bed – please let your host know your preference
*All guests receive a House of York Craft Savvy Card providing discounts to over forty cafes
*The basement cinema and games room has a fairly low ceiling – but we think this just adds to the cosiness
*This home has access to a charging point for electric cars