If you're looking to dive headfirst into Yorkshire's history, a good place to start is York Dungeon, which uses a mix of dramatic live storytelling and special effects to create a unique hour-long journey into the past. When you are staying in a York vacation rental, it would be criminal not to visit York Minster, a popular spot for vacationers and often considered one of the world's most beautiful places of worship. Afterwards, it would be a shame to miss Clifford's Tower, a 12th-century castle that sits upon a hill in the center of the city.
If you need a little more excitement than hitting the shops, you've got the whole of Yorkshire and all its national parks and moorland right on your doorstep. If you're looking for all-guns-blazing activities like racing around on 4x4s, throwing yourself out of a plane – with a parachute, of course – or hurtling down through the parks on mountains bikes, Yorkshire's got your covered. Alternatively, for something a little more sedate, you can take gentle walks through the rolling hills, or find a sunny riverside bank to cast in your line, before returning back to your York vacation rental.
The summer season sees the biggest influx of travelers from around the world coming to stay in York vacation rentals and discover a true slice of old England. Though you can never quite tell with British weather, you've got your best chances in the height of summer, between June and August. With high season comes the highest prices, but if you score a rental in one of the shoulder seasons, not only will you save a few bucks, you'll also skip the local attraction queues. Just remember to bring your umbrellas, you'll likely need it here anytime you come.
Other than the odd pigeon, you're not going to find a whole host of critters in York itself. If wildlife spotting is important, you shouldn't worry. Head out in your rental car to the nearby rolling North York Moors National Park and you've got your best chance of close wildlife encounters. If you visit at the right time, you may spot the odd humpback or mink whale, as well as seals on the beach. Up on the moors, keep your beady eyes out for peregrines and buzzards, while badgers rustle around on the forest floor.
The nearest airport is in Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford), located 24.3 mi (39.2 km) from the city center. If you can't find a flight that's convenient for your trip, you might consider flying into Doncaster (DSA-Robin Hood), which is 32.8 mi (52.8 km) away.
If you prefer to travel by train, York Station, York Poppleton Station and Hammerton Station are the main stations in the city.
Our 2021 property listings offer a large selection of 768 vacation rentals around York. From 346 cottage rentals to 473 house rentals, find a unique house rental for you to enjoy a memorable holiday or a weekend with your family and friends.
Vrbo offers a large selection of vacation rentals near lovely places in York. From Vrbo travelers, the top most popular points of interest to stay for a holiday trip or just for a weekend are:
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