Moatside Gate - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms

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A brick building with a window, a table with chairs, and a tree in the background.
A modern living room with a glass dining table, grey sofas, and a fireplace.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and two windows.
A modern kitchen with a central island, a dining area with a chandelier, and a living space with a fireplace.
A light grey sofa with matching cushions, a brick accent wall, a kitchen with black cabinets, and a white door.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to York Minster

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Internet
  • Refrigerator
  • Dryer
  • Onsite parking available
  • Garden

Explore the area

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York, York
  • Place, York St. John University
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, York Minster
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Shambles
    ‪9 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom #1

Bathroom #2

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

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10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (24 reviews)
A premium stay that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms

About the area

York

Bootham, a neighbourhood in York, is home to this cottage. York Minster and Shambles are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit York Christmas Market. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at York Barbican or LNER Community Stadium.
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York, York

What's nearby

  • York St. John University - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • York Minster - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Yorkshire Museum Gardens - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Shambles - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • York Christmas Market - 11 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • York Station - 14 min walk
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bootham Tavern - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Côte - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Cross Keys - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Gillygate - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Guy Fawkes Inn - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Moatside Gate - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Moatside Gate - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Moatside Gate - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Moatside Gate - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Moatside Gate - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms located?

Located in Bootham, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of York St. John University, York Minster and Shambles. York Christmas Market and York City Walls are also within 15 minutes. York Station is 14 minutes by foot and York (QQY-York Train Station) is 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 82 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 82 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 82 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 82 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 82 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exactly as advertised, and all on ground level.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect place to stay

Lovely little one storey house. Extremely comfortable, well equipped and clean. The parking was extremely convenient and everything to see and do was within walking distance. Wouldn’t hesitate to book again and have already recommended it to friends.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely visit

In a great location near the Minster and centre, very comfortable and a relaxing environment as a base.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

70th Birthday weekend

Beautiful property in an excellent location. Always spotless clean and well stocked. Parking and allowing dogs in the centre is such a bonus. Lovely paved garden for stays in the summer months. We always stay at Moatside when in York.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Another wonderful stay.

Our third visit to Moatside Gate and just as good as the previous two. Lovely property and ideally located. Full marks to the person who cleaned and prepared the place for our arrival.
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Feb 2026
Hello, Thank you for your wonderful review! Your comments regarding the housekeeping will be passed on to the team. We look forward to welcoming you back again in the future! Kind regards, Stays York
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A lovely stay here at Moatside Gate.So convenient for walking around York…a hidden gem

Our stay was most enjoyable for us and our doggie friends. Only downside beds not big enough for us.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A first class stay in York!

Whats not to like about Moatside Gate, from the moment we arrived it was warm and inviting. The property has everything you would need for two couples to stay comfortably. Its location is brilliant being just a few minutes walk to the city centre. There is parking for two cars as well.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

2night stay in York

4 ladies stayed for 2 nights at Moatside. Lovely accommodation with everything we needed. Parking was ample for a larger car under the archway plus a smaller space within the gates. Location is great, short walk to the city gate. Would definitely stay here again
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Mar 2025
Hi Louise, We are so glad you and your group had a fab stay with us! Thank you for treating the property with respect and following the house rules, we would love to host you again should you wish to return to York. Kind regards, Molly Stays York
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Ideal location

The property is conveniently placed and parking is a bonus. We have stayed here on a previous visit and plan to book again next year. Says it all really.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a little gem for one or two couples with up to two cars to stay so close to York city centre. The parking in tandem for two 5m long cars was safe, easy and I believe secure. The courtyard provided private and pleasant outside entertaining space. The beds & furniture were comfortable and the two shower rooms ideal for two couple as we were. The wooden floors were easy to keep clean, especially suitable for a pet and warm under foot. There was only one slight down side and I believe that was because of the long dry spell, but the ensuit shower room had a dusty smell I believe from the drain that was managed by ventilating the room and didn’t detract much from it being an ideal place/ space for four people right next to the attractive city wall. I’m sure we’ll stay there again especially as the host(s) were so helpful & great communicators. We stayed for 9 nights and absolutely loved our time there in walking distance of everything, yet private
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Excellent property

This is a great little house for us as two couples to meet up. Location is so convenient for exploring York, we were able to park the cars and walk everywhere. Glorious weather helped our experience, and the garden meant we could sit outside. Highly recommend.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect - comfortable and convenient!

What a gem hidden away by the old city walls. Well equipped, very clean, comfortable and a perfect location just a short walk to the main sites in York. On-site parking a bonus too. Great communication with Stays York helped everything go smoothly. Highly recommend
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Christmas in York

We have been coming to York for Christmas shopping for several years now and spent the last 3 here at Moatside. Lovely little cottage within easy walking distance from the city so we can just park up the car for the few days we are here. Always nice and clean and with all the amenities you need.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great base for exploring York

Perfectly located, great to have parking and an outdoor area. Short walk into the city but tucked away. Fab to have two shower rooms although these could benefit from having bath mats. No Hoover or broom to use during our stay. Comfortably sized for 4 adults and a dog.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Definitely will return

Managed to book in early and have found Stays York to be a very efficient company. I have used them before. Moatside was everything we hoped it would be, clean and very welcoming. Our three day break was to celebrate a friends birthday and Moatside was in an excellent position to visit the centre and the Christmas market.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Highly recommend this property.

Very pleased we chose this holiday home. Five minute walk to city centre with good parking. Very well designed and equipped. A pleasure to spend a week here. Stays York staff excellent, going the extra mile to help. Our thanks to Julie, the owner, and agency staff. Very happy visitors, we will return.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Very good property

A very good location and lovely accommodation. Parking on site preferably for small car. All facilities were good - only criticisms (if I had to give some) were a need for more small plates and a lighter weight duvet. We had hot weather and the duvet was rather warm! Otherwise an excellent stay and would recommend.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Another fabulous experience in York

Moatside Gate is a winner on location, being minutes away from the centre of York. The property is warm and cozy, with the interior layout providing almost two separate double en suite rooms. Add to that a fully equipped kitchen, and there is nothing to fault with this beautiful little holiday getaway.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Don’t tell anyone !

A beautiful property in an ideal location. I don’t want to tell anyone, though, as I would like to keep it for myself !
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Previously had an excellent stay, unfortunately cleanliness let it down this time.

Great location Ideal for two couples Parking for two vehicles Previously had an excellent stay, felt let down this time due to the cleanliness of the property.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect in every way

The cottage is in an ideal location, was perfect for two couples and a dog and the parking available was a bonus. Close enough to plenty of cafes and restaurants (many dog friendly) but well equipped for cooking at home as well. The cottage was cost and warm when we arrived which was lovely. The courtyard and gates were great for the dog as there was safe outdoor space. Would definitely visit again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Exactly as advertised.

This property was exactly as we hoped it would be from the cleanliness of the rooms to the perfect location for York city centre. The only downside was that the weather was hot for a couple of days during our stay and so a portable fan in the bedrooms would have been welcomed.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Third time stay

We like it because we can have two bathrooms though I miss the bath after a days cycling. I would have rated the location excellent but Gillygate is always full of polluting traffic.York is too crowded but there are good walks and cycle rides away from the city.I will stay here again next year if we ca
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Relaxing short stay in the beautiful city of York

Lovely small cottage situated just outside the city walls a brisk 10 minute walk from the heart of York. The cottage has all the facilities you will need and we found it warm and comfortable. There is parking for 2 cars but you may struggle if you had 2 large cars. The cottage is bright and modern with a small seating area outside. Would certainly consider staying again if we return to York.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Central, comfortable, cosy, complete

Everything you need for a short stay in York - park the car and explore on foot. The chimes of the Minster bell awake you in the morning (8am), you can then prepare for your day of exploring York. Easy with each bedroom having ensuite facilities. Leave the car where is it safely parked under cover ( room for 2). When you are footsore - wander back to your cosy cottage, plenty of facilities to cook, watch telly, read a book and snuggle up on the sofa. Moatside Gate met our needs and we plan to return.
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