Grand Old Duke of York in York, North Yorkshire

Grand Old Duke of York Self-Catering

This studio apartment in the centre of York unabashedly embraces colour and whimsy. We couldn't get enough of the eclectic collection of artwork, art deco furnishings and swathes of calming green paint. Outside, there’s a private patio, ideal for breakfast on sunny mornings and gin and tonic on balmy afternoons. Cook up a storm in the kitchenette or sample the knockout eateries that cluster around the River Ouse, a five-minute stroll from your doorstep. Take a journey through time at the City Walls, Barley Hall and higgledy-piggledy Shambles – all well within a ten-minute walking radius. If you’d prefer to really stretch your legs, a thirty-minute drive places you within the Howardian Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. After a long yomp through the rolling countryside and a pint in a traditional pub, return home to rest your weary muscles in your supremely comfortable bed.

Home truths:
*A parking permit is available for one car
*Bicycle storage is available on-site
*This apartment is situated within a secure, gated development
*If you are arriving in York early, it’s possible to drop your bags in the hallway of your apartment – similarly on departure, you may be able to leave bags in the hallway for an hour or so
*The dining table can be used as a workspace for laptops
*This home does not have air conditioning
*York train station is a fifteen-minute walk from the building
*Mind the step as you exit through the patio doors