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

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, Internet
Flat-screen TV

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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York, York
  • Place, Jorvik Viking Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, York City Walls
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Shambles
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)
    ‪66 min drive‬

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About the area

York

At this cottage you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of popular attractions like Shambles and York Minster. .Accommodation features a dryer, a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop.
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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
  • Shambles - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • York Christmas Market - 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
  • ‪Cresci Pizzeria - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Red Lion - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Rise - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Hop - ‬3 min walk

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.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • 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

  • Smoke-free property

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets 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
On-site 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 that 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Walmgate Cottage - a family break that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms have a pool?

No, this cottage doesn't have a pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Walmgate Cottage - a family break that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?

No, Walmgate Cottage - a family break that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms does not offer an airport shuttle service.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Walmgate Cottage - a family break that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?

No, pets are not allowed.

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

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Leigh P., Glasgow

The cottage is very central, and Walmgate—especially in autumn—is a lovely short walk. We really appreciated being so close to the shops, and there are so many restaurants nearby. With children aged 10 and under, we didn’t want long walks, so it was ideal to feed the boys and get back to the house at a decent time.The cottage itself is set back from the road behind the main building, which we liked as it felt secluded even though we were so central. The rooms are nicely decorated (though we’re not big Queen fans!).York itself was great and we had a brilliant time. The car parking was much appreciated as York isn’t the easiest city for driving.Overall, it’s a lovely place to stay in a fantastic location, and we may well be back in the future.Small gripes:Only 3 knives (why?)Only 4 tumblers – we didn’t really want the kids using wine glassesThe kitchen is quite minimally equipped; we’d have struggled to cook full meals, so it’s best suited to breakfast and lunch rather than full family dinnersThe TV remote buttons have worn off, so you’re guessing what you’re pressingOn arrival there was a cotton bud on the master bedroom floor and half a glass of water on the nightstand, which suggests the clean wasn’t thorough
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming Cottage

We loved the Cottage. It was in a great location to walk anywhere. We would rent again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Bev W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stay in old York

Kitchen was well supplied. The host provided a welcome package which was a very nice touch! There was a helpful booklet giving need to know information about the flat. The advertisement notified us about the sloping floors so we were not surprized about that - we had some laughter watching each other walk like drunken sailors! However, it would be nice if the bed in the main bedroom would be leveled- we felt as if we might roll off during the night. Also maybe level the dresser in that room - when i placed items on top they rolled/fell to the floorto. Also, we noticed that the shower wall leaks and it seems there are water stains on the ceiling in the room below. You may wish to have that fixed to prevent additional maintenance problems. Thanks for an overall pleasant stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony B.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

Daniel P.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dale W.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

6/10 Okay

Linda M.

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

Lorraine C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice stay great location

Loved the cottage very comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024