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The Walmgate Retreat

Family-friendly holiday home with kitchen, 6-minute walk to Shambles

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Close to Shambles and York Minster, The Walmgate Retreat provides amenities such as laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathrooms204 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
The current price is NZ$1,430
includes taxes & fees
2 Feb - 3 Feb

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Walmgate Retreat

An amazing 4 Bed, 3 Bath Historic Grade 2 listed Boutique town house over 2,200 square feet located in the heart of the city.
Just off Walmgate, best known for its restaurants and cafes, and a few minutes walk in to the city centre. Arriving by car is not a problem as the house has 2 parking permits included.
Looking for the perfect family holiday get together to see the history that York has to offer, or that special occasion such as a birthday gathering this is the perfect place to stay.
The space
This stunning house, surrounded by 2000 years of history is a superb 5 star holiday property is on ground floor level within a superb grade 11 listed property.
It is located within the city walls and has to be one of the most marvellous locations in York. The property has been completely re-designed and refurbished offering a beautiful, modern and welcoming 5 star interior, giving guests incredibly high standards of accommodation with two sumptuous bedrooms.
The George Street Boutique house is just a couple of minutes’ walk from the city centre down walmgate and have every convenience to hand with shops, delis, restaurants, history and more close by. A completely stunning property and a stunning location.
The property is beautifully furnished throughout, offering excellent sleeping accommodation across four sumptuous bedrooms. The property can accommodate up to twelve guests extremely comfortably with an additional two sofa bed, with lots of space.

The building is made up of 2 apartments with an interlinking door offering the property as one whole house.
Heading into the front door of the property, you will enter through the apartment’s entrance hall the property opens up into a stunning hallway with kitchen , bedrooms and living room all opening up off this.
There is a large designer corner sofa , chess set and board games for adults and children alike. There is also a Smart TV, wi-fi and a blue-tooth sound system.
The fully equipped ,designer kitchen is separate from the living area and has a wonderful dining table that seats up to 6 guests and can be transformed into a snooker table !!. With granite work tops, oven, hob, microwave, dishwasher, washer-drier and more it offers guests everything they could need during their stay.
The main bedroom has large period windows and offers a luxuriously comfortable king sized bed that can be split into singles if required, wardrobe, and Smart TV. The second bedroom has a superbly comfortable double bed.
The pristine master bathroom has a fantastic walk in shower.
This really is a stunning, high class and superb holiday property offering guests one of the best locations to stay, and from which to explore the city.

Heading through the interlinking door and up the staircase to the second apartment, you enter into a stunning hallway with kitchen, bedrooms and living room all opening up off this.
Again, the living room offers a large designer corner sofa and board games for adults and children alike. There is also a Smart TV, wi-fi and a blue-tooth sound system.
The fully equipped ,designer kitchen is separate from the living area and has a wonderful dining table that seats up to 6 guests. With granite work tops, oven, hob, microwave, dishwasher, washer-drier and more it offers guests everything they could need during their stay.
The main bedroom has large period windows and offers a luxuriously comfortable king sized bed that can be split into singles if required, wardrobe, and Smart TV. The en-suite has a large walk in shower. The second bedroom has a superbly comfortable king sized bed.
The pristine master bathroom is simply stunning ! with a free standing bath and separate shower cubicle.

There is an outside patio area with this apartment that can be used for barbecues al fresco to enjoy the best of the English weather !
This really is a stunning, high class and superb holiday property offering guests one of the best locations to stay, and from which to explore the city.

As a whole, this property is the perfect place for a stay in York city centre for group bookings!

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible parking space
  • In-room accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 2,200 square feet

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Policies

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events 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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Located in York, this holiday home is in the city centre. Notable landmarks in the area include Shambles and York Minster. Travelling with kids? Consider Yorkshire's Winter Wonderland, or check out an event or a game at York Barbican. Visit our York travel guide
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York, England

What's nearby

  • Jorvik Viking Centre which includes interior views
    Jorvik Viking Centre
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • York featuring heritage architecture
    York City Walls
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Shambles featuring a small town or village, heritage architecture and street scenes
    Shambles
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • A christmas market stall
    York Christmas Market
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • York Minster featuring a square or plaza, heritage architecture and a church or cathedral
    York Minster
    11 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • York Station
    18 min walk
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)
    70 min drive

Restaurants

  • Brew York Craft Brewery & Tap Room
    3 min walk
  • Coppergate Kitchen
    5 min walk
  • The Postern Gate
    3 min walk
  • Piccadilly Tap
    4 min walk
  • The Red Lion
    3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Walmgate Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Walmgate Retreat ?

As of 1 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Walmgate Retreat on 2 Feb 2026 start from NZ$1,429.56, 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.

How much is parking at The Walmgate Retreat ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is The Walmgate Retreat located?

Located in the centre of York, this family-friendly holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of National Centre for Early Music and Shambles. York Minster and University of York are also within 1 mile (2 km). York Station is 18 minutes by foot and York (QQY-York Train Station) is 19 minutes.

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The Walmgate Retreat Reviews

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Reviews

8/10 Good

Dawn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very well appointed house. Comfy beds and good sized rooms. Great Tapas bar nearby. Walking distance of centre.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025