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The Book Club, York.

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Living area
Exterior detail
Bathroom
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2731.9 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

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York, North Yorkshire
    York Barbican
    5 min walk
    Shambles
    5 min walk
    Jorvik Viking Centre
    6 min walk
    Harrogate (HRT-RAF Linton-on-Ouse)
    30 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Living area
Exterior

About this property

The Book Club, York.

THE BOOKCLUB

This property has been sympathetically renovated to retain the character and history of the original well-loved book shop, The Bookclub is a unique place to stay in the heart of the City. The original book shop, Stone Trough Books, was run by the late bookseller and publisher George Ramsden for over 30 years. A true character who made the headlines back in 2006 when his collection of books by American author Edith Wharton was sold (reportedly worth millions). The bookshop was also featured in the star-studded film 'Mad to be Normal' back in 2016 where scenes were shot inside. The film starred former Doctor Who actor David Tennant as well as Elisabeth Moss (The Handmaids Tale), Sir Michael Gambon and Gabriel Byrne.

Every thought has been given to the comfort and enjoyment of the guests. Sharon McDonagh, the interior designer on this project, has given a great deal of thought to everything that has gone into the property. Sharon already has her own property with Stays York - The Arthouse - so she has a great understanding of what makes a memorable City break or holiday in York. Both 5 Precentors Court and The Smithy, are also part of the same group of fantastic properties. Again providing a great understanding of what it takes to make your time in York as comfortable as possible.

As you walk into the property you step into a fabulous living area, with a seating area and smart TV, bookshelf (books provided of course!), artwork on the walls and quirky signs, you immediately feel like you have booked something special.

In the lower ground floor you are then treated to the perfect space to kick back, relax and listen to one of the many great albums provided on the vintage record player or play the retro video games console. Or even just to take in your favourite show on the smart TV. Whatever you decide to do with your time in this fantastic property, you know that you are there to relax and enjoy.

On the first floor is the master bedroom - Designed for comfort - complete with a king size bed, double ended bath and walk in shower - it provides a level of luxury equivalent to any high end hotel.

Back on the ground floor you have a fully equipped kitchen, including a Nespresso machine and breakfast bar - however as Walmgate is awash with fantastic place to eat and drink you may never need to use the kitchen!

The kitchen leads to the rear of the property which has a table and chairs, ideal for when you wish to dine "al fresco" . Looking over you will see a signpost to "The Naughty Corner" follow this and you will discover yet another cosy out door area - perfect for enjoying morning coffee or pre dinner drinks in your own private space.

THE BOOK CLUB is something very special - just for 2. Outdoor Space, Central Location and Private Parking. The Perfect Treat for when you visit York - unlike any other English city. With thirty world-class museums to explore, the best racecourse in the country and a thriving cultural scene - not forgetting, York is voted the best place to live in the UK by the Sunday Times, you have the perfect combination.

Please note that the parking space for the property is in a private garage. If you have a larger car it may not fit. The dimensions of the garage are as below:

1.97 Meters Height
2.15 Meters Width

Property manager

Stays York
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Languages

English, Italian, Polish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets 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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

York

City Centre, a neighborhood in York, is home to this vacation home. Jorvik Viking Centre and York National Railway Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Shambles and York City Walls. Yorkshire's Winter Wonderland and York Dungeon are also worth visiting.
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York, North Yorkshire

What's nearby

  • Shambles - 5 min walk
  • Jorvik Viking Centre - 6 min walk
  • York City Walls - 6 min walk
  • York Christmas Market - 7 min walk
  • York Minster - 11 min walk

Getting around

  • York Station - 17 min walk
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Postern Gate - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Red Lion - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Piccadilly Tap - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Walmgate Sandwich Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Masons Arms - ‬6 min walk

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

8.0/10

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10/10

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10/10 Excellent

barrie g.

Anniversary Weekend
We have stayed in York many times but always in a hotel. This time around we came across the Bookclub and took the plunge to try something different. What an amazing place, the extra space and facilities were perfect for us. Perfectly located as only 5 minute walk into the Shambles but lots of restaurants, cafes etc right on the doorstep. We will hopefully stay again on our next visit. I should also add that the garage parking was very well located near the house. For those with a larger car we fitted a Volvo V90 in the garage albeit it was a tight fit!

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
York adventure
I’m a northern guy showing my London wife a place I’m proud of. We stayed in a place that the owner should also be proud of 👍
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Lovely stay
Property was as given and all amenities were very clean and easy to use .. the snug was a perfect place to spend and evening watching movies .. only slight niggle was the student noise early hours of the morning .. but overall a fantastic stay .. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Bookclub stay
Lovely place to stay, clean and tidy, incredibly convenient location (lots of great places to est nearby) and really handy to have somewhere to park. The Snug was especially great in the hot weather as a cool place to escape and chill out! Two points for improvement: - the location of the entrance to the garage area could have been made clearer, pictures are provided but it isn't clear where on Walmsgate it is. Reference points such as the shops either side would have been useful. - as much as the open plan bedroom/bathroom is nice, as that includes the toilet a sliding frosted screen would be nice for some privacy. There were also some workmen in the back area on the morning we left, wouldn't have been an issue as they were outside except that all the windows were open due to the hot weather and they were using a ladder next door, so not great for privacy. An advanced warning would have been appreciated.
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10/10 Excellent

A fantastic find! Perfect base for exploring York
We loved The Bookclub for our 4 day trip to York. Beautifully furnished with everything you need, and in an ideal location for exploring the delights of York. We were max. 15 mins walk from everything. The Snug was fantastic for retreating to for a movie. We’ll definitely look to book this again on future trips to York

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