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5 Rowntree House - sleeps 3 guests in 1 bedroom

Photo gallery for 5 Rowntree House - sleeps 3 guests in 1 bedroom

A staircase with ornate black railings and a white wall with framed pictures.
A modern living room with a dining area, a kitchen, and a large window with a view of buildings.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a dining table set, a blue armchair, and a large window with curtains.
A room with a bay window, a view of a historic building, and a black chair.
A bedroom with a bed, two bedside lamps, a window with curtains, and a radiator.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • At the centre of it all

    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.

  • Discover nearby landmarks

    Walk to Shambles
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Internet
  • Refrigerator
  • Dryer
  • Bathtub
  • Non-smoking
  • Microwave

Explore the area

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York, York
  • Place, Shambles
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, York City Walls
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, York Christmas Market
    ‪1 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom #1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom #1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

5 Rowntree House - sleeps 3 guests in 1 bedroom

This charming apartment sits within a grade 2 listed building which has been sympathetically renovated and manages to preserve the integrity of the wonderful original features.

Being the birthplace of Joseph Rowntree the building is adorned with old photographs and artefacts that give you a real sense of the history of the building.

Superbly positioned just opposite ‘The Shambles', you really couldn't be closer to all that the city has to offer. That being said the apartment has a great balance of being a quiet retreat away from any street noise.

Upon entering the hallway leads through to the kitchen/lounge and dining area. The kitchen is equipped with all the amenities you'd expect to find, such as a dishwasher, fridge freezer, Nespresso machine and washer/dryer. There is also a dining table to seat up to 4 for dinner.

The lounge is equipped with a sofa that can be converted to a bed to accommodate the occasional extra person.

The master bedroom is stylishly presented and features a king size bed and wardrobe alongside bedside tables. The bathroom of the property is very spacious and contains a freestanding, walk in shower and separate bath.

Although there is no parking with the apartment, paid for parking is available just a couple of minutes walk away at the Q Park where you can park for a full 24 hours for £19.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 10850222
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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

About the area

York

City Centre, a neighbourhood in York, is home to this apartment. Notable landmarks in the area include Shambles and York City Walls. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at York Barbican or Bootham Crescent Stadium.
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York, York

What's nearby

  • Shambles - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • York City Walls - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Jorvik Viking Centre - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • York Christmas Market - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • York Minster - 6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • York Station - 12 min walk
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Stonebow - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Market Cat - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ye Old Shambles Tavern - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Rise - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Spring Espresso - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 5 Rowntree House - sleeps 3 guests in 1 bedroom pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at 5 Rowntree House - sleeps 3 guests in 1 bedroom?

As of 20 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 5 Rowntree House - sleeps 3 guests in 1 bedroom on 10 Oct 2026 start from £471, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at 5 Rowntree House - sleeps 3 guests in 1 bedroom?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 5 Rowntree House - sleeps 3 guests in 1 bedroom?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 5 Rowntree House - sleeps 3 guests in 1 bedroom located?

Located in City Centre, this apartment building is steps away from Shambles and York City Walls. St. Crux Parish Hall and Margaret Clitherow House and Shrine are just steps away. York Station is 12 minutes by foot and York (QQY-York Train Station) is 13 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic apartment right across the street from Shambles. Apartment is well appointed and even has a washer/dryer combo. It is also situated so that you do not get the noise from the Shambles, just the adventure. Great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

York Stay

Ideal location in Shambles, car park just around the corner, near the shops,cafes and bars. Will book again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Rowntree Stay

Centrally located for your stay in York. We have previously stayed at this property will book again when we are next in York
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

DowntownYork

A lovely place to visit a great city.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely apartment
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Location

Apartment is in a great location within the city walls and an easy walk to attractions and great restaurants. In fact, The Shambles is literally right across the street. There was a M&S right across the street for all your grocery needs. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A great base in the centre of York

Very central - literally opposite The Shambles and with easy reach of all the places you'd want to visit in the city. Also close to several food shops. Well equipped kitchen area and comfortable seating. The downside is that the bedroom is quite small and with little space to unpack; and the flat is up two flights of stairs.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Rowantree House

Very clean well stocked apartment. Right in the heart of the Shambles. Great for exploring the beautiful city of York. Had everything we needed for a 2 day stay. Loved reading about the history of the property.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

5 days in central York

Delightful and well thought out flat. Perfect for a couple though there's a comfy sofa bed also. Good bed and linen. Great central location. Everything you need. Very quiet. Stays of York extremely helpful when we mislaid keys.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

So central and elegant!

Such a central location, opposite M&S Food Hall - couldn't be better. The property was so elegant and provided all we needed, comfortable and so quiet considering it's location. Everything was clean and well presented. As per other reviews the shower is so small with no room to move , no shelf to put shampoo etc on - yet the bathroom itself is very big. Also the blind at the big window in the bathroom was torn and falling down. However, we loved staying there and would not hesitate to do so again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful flat in heart of York

Really lovely flat situated in the heart of York just opposite the Shambles. I had originally booked a larger accommodation however a couple of our party pulled out and Stays York couldn't have been more helpful. They provided list of smaller alternative accommodation and changed our booking over without a fuss.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Perfect location

Plus: location, comfortable bed and very nice costumer service. Good size for 2 persons. Negative: The smell of the hallway coming into the building was not very pleasent. Drawes for knifes and spoons etc was full of bread crumbles, cabinet handles in kitchen was dirty, microvawe owen not very clean. Could not find tablett for the dishwasher.
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Mar 2026
Hello, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review, we really appreciate you sharing your feedback. I apologise that you found some problems with the housekeeping, this is certainly not the standard we expect to uphold and will be looking into this further. Kind regards, Stays York
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, spacious apartment directly across from The Shambles. Grocery store within a 5 minute walk. Shower space is incredibly small though, but overall bathroom is fine. Outfitted with all the necessities, except toiletries. Overall, great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, well equipped and close to everything. It was very quiet at night as well. Would recommend to anyone who is mobile and doesn't mind the two flights of stairs,
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location Central to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful place to stay

This apartment is in a great location within the city walls and near to all the attractions. It is exactly as it appears in the pictures. I have no complaints. Loved that there was an M&S right across the street. Would definitely stay there again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Even better than expected!

Fabulous location in York City Centre, yet blissfully quiet for sleeping. Spotlessly clean, comfortable and cozy. Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

New yearstay

Superb location and a lovely apartment. The only downside as others have mentioned is that the shower in the bathroom is really tiny, which is strange because there is plenty of space for a bigger one. Otherwise absolutely great
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great location

The flat is in a fantastic central location to explore York while at the same time being set back away from the road so there is no street noise. It has clearly been recently renovated and there are large windows to let in plenty of natural light.

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