The B&B is in a corner end terrace in the northern Clifton district and no attractions are nearby. York Minster and the centre are a 20-to-25-minute walk. If you choose to walk to the city centre, you'll pass through Gillygate with its collection of quirky, independent shops and eateries.
By car: 50 minutes from Leeds, 1 hour 40 minutes from Manchester and around 4 hours from London. Free on-site parking available.
By train: London Kings Cross to York takes around 2 hours, after which, the hotel is 15 minutes by taxi. Book trains to York.
The solid exterior of this large, Victorian terrace house gives no clue to its bold and stylish interiors. There's a low-key touch of bling in the richly themed bedrooms - and so it suits people who want a touch of luxury but in a more intimate setting than a hotel.
It may be a B&B but the service is slicker than many hotels: a smartphone app lets you check in, control your room's heating, order breakfast and check the weather; while a free shuttle takes you to and from the city centre. Owners Tony and Diana are friendly, knowledgeable and really want guests to enjoy their stay.
- Breakfast room
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free Parking
All the eight rooms have been carefully themed but without losing comfort. The Versailles (room 1) and Rococo (room 3), for example, have extravagantly carved beds and mirrors; the oriental (rooms 2, 6, 7 and 8) rooms have exotic-patterned walls and fabrics; while the four-poster rooms (4 and 5) are classic country-house.
Room types: Room 1-8
Facilities include: ensuite bathroom, tea and coffee-making faciltiies, TV, free Wi-Fi
Breakfasts need to be ordered the night before but you can do this on the app. There's a nicely laid out cold buffet while hot dishes - cooked by Diana and served by Tony - include eggs how you want, eggs Florentine as well as a grill 'stack' with a pork and apple patty, and Monterey cheese, amongst other items.
Breakfast: cooked fresh to order, locall sourced ingredients. Dishes include full English and eggs benedict, with cold buffet of yoghurt, cereals, muesli and fresh fruit. Served daily 8-10am.
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