Guests say
Baggergate House in York receives high praise for its cleanliness, prime location, and comfort. Guests appreciate the well-equipped facilities, including a hot tub, and the thoughtful touches such as welcome hampers. While there are mentions of minor issues, the overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, with many guests planning to return.
Guests consistently note the property's cleanliness, describing it as 'spotless' and 'immaculate'. The high standard of cleanliness contributes significantly to the overall positive experience.
The property's location is frequently highlighted as superb, with its proximity to the city centre, local shops, and attractions. Its convenience for sightseeing and shopping is a major plus for guests.
Comfort is a recurring theme, with guests finding the house welcoming and cosy. The provision of robes and slippers adds to the comfortable experience, although a few guests noted the beds in one room were low and the mattress soft.
The facilities, particularly the hot tub, are well-received, with guests mentioning the well-equipped kitchen and the inclusion of a welcome basket. However, a few guests mentioned the lack of instructions for the oven and the size of the crockery being too large for the dishwasher.
The thoughtfulness of the hosts is evident in the personal touches and welcome gifts, which include hampers and Prosecco. While these gifts are greatly appreciated, it is noted that such gestures are subject to the hosts' discretion and may not be guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Located in the heart of York, just a few minutes' walk to the city centre, is this stunning period property, Baggergate House. This three-storey terraced property is ideal for a family wanting to explore the city of York. The property is a short 10 minute walk from York train station with easy access links to the rail network and a 24 hour car park is located within a 5 minute walk for visitors arriving by car. Entering the property, you will find an immaculately-presented property with contemporary styling, beginning with the spacious living/dining room, with plush leather sofas and an arm chair to relax on, whilst enjoying the views from the stunning bay window, or enjoying your favourite programme on the TV. The dining table provides seating for the whole family, and is the ideal place to make plans for your stay and enjoy meals together, with patio doors that open up onto the decking area in the back garden, flooding the room with natural light. The high-spec, contemporary kitchen is fully-equipped for all of your culinary needs and styled with striking grey tiles and turquoise cupboards, a wonderful space to prepare delicious meals for the group. Upstairs there are two bedrooms, a double and a twin, both beautifully styled and presented, with plenty of space and storage with a convenient en-suite WC and basin, while the immaculate family bathroom has a shower over bath an separate shower cubicle, meaning you can choose how to best prepare for the day ahead. Leading up to the second floor is another twin adding to more flexibility for the guests. Outside, the rear garden has a decking area with furniture, ideal for alfresco dining or enjoying a glass of fizz in the sunshine, while you can end each day in a luxurious manner with a dip in the private hot tub. Baggergate House is perfectly placed for exploring York and accessing all of its amenities, with Bishopthorpe Road close by, a well-known street filled with deli's and shops, while the centre of the city is a short walk away, with further shops, café, pubs, bars and restaurants. Close to the River Ouse, you can enjoy a peaceful riverside stroll, or cross Skeldergate Bridge and be met with a host of attractions, including Jorvik Viking Centre, York Castle Museum, York Dungeon and The Shambles, the famous cobbled shopping street. Visit the stunning Gothic cathedral of York Minster and the National Railway Museum York, filled with railway history and artefacts and discover the National Trust's Treasurer's House, a well-preserved property filled with 17th and 18th century artefacts. For the foodies amongst you, York's Chocolate Story provides an insight into the history of chocolate and the city's confectioners, while Betty's café and tearoom may be the most popular of its kind in the UK, running for over 100 years. Venture further afield to visit the spa town of Harrogate or the city of Leeds, with vast shopping, wining and dining opportunities and venture into the countryside and enjoy endless walking opportunities through moorland, farmland and woodland. Baggergate House is a well-placed, family-friendly property from which to base your next adventure in York.
The city of York is filled with endless opportunities for tourists to explore and learn about its history; the Minster, its medieval walls, boat trips on the River Ouse, York Races, museums (including the famous National Railway Museum and the Castle Museum) and the internationally-renowned Jorvik Viking Centre, with its "time trip" experience. Explore York’s quaint streets and hidden corners, or take an excursion further afield to the Dales, Moors or the coastal resorts of Scarborough, Whitby and Filey. Yorkshire is rich in stately homes, with Harewood House and Castle Howard just two of several within an hour’s drive. A cycling city boasting two theatres, character pubs and great shopping, York has it all.
Accommodation
Over three floors.
Three bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite basin and WC, 1 x twin with en-suite basin and WC, 1 x second-floor twin.
Bathroom with shower over bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Ground floor cloakroom with WC.
Kitchen.
Utility.
Living/dining room
Gas heating.
Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, TV and WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
One parking space permit is available at request and there is the option of a car park nearby at £13 a day for additional cars.
Front garden patio with furniture, rear garden with decking, furniture and a hot tub.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop and pub within 0.1 miles.
Note: The fire in the living room is for decorative purposes only and is not in use.
Please note: This property is in a residential area, please ensure you are respectul towards the neighbours by keeping noise to a minimum after 10pm.
Please note there are a number of changes in levels and steps within the property, therefore not suitable for anyone with mobility problems.
Please note this property operates a no smoking policy throughout, including in the hot tub.
Nearby points of interest
- York Castle Museum
- JORVIK Viking Centre
- York Museum Gardens
- Yorkshire Museum
- York Art Gallery
- National Railway Museum
- Yorkshire Air Museum
- Burnbyhall Gardens and Museum
- Shambles
Reviews (43)
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Georgina
It was such a great location for easy walking access to the centre of York. Lovely, clean and comfortable. Heidi was really friendly and helpful with all questions answered very promptly. The hot tub was a real hit with the kids! Would highly recommend as a York citi break holiday home. Only negative we can think of is the unloading and loading of luggage as busy road but all the good far outweighs this inconvenience.
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Jan
Would highly recommend it.
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Paula
We loved the house and found it really comfortable and quirky. The top floor room with the two low divans was absolutely fine. Although the beds are low, they are full length and extremely comfortable. The bathroom is great and we just took turns for the shower ⦠after all, we knew there was only one when we booked and there are plenty of loos! The hot tub was good fun and very relaxing after a day walking round York. The owners were very accommodating and helpful regarding storing our luggage both on arrival and departure. All in all we had a lovely stay thank you. Paula