Original places to stay

There are plenty of accommodation options in York for every kind of visitor. Travelling with family, as a couple, or taking a lone adventure – anyone will be able to find a suitable

place to stay. Accommodation in York ranges from hotels to self-catering. York is also the only city in Yorkshire where you can find a five star hotel. So be it luxury or budget, York

has plenty to offer…

IN YORK

Hotels and B&Bs

In 1806 the building was bought as the official Judges’ residence in York, for use when they were attending the quarterly sessions at the Assize Courts at York Castle. The rooms on the top floor of this building were allocated to the Judge’s own staff and the rooms in the wing were kept for resident housekeepers. Rooms 1 and 3 were reserved for the Judges and were the only ones to have private bathrooms. It remained the official Judges’ residence until 1976. Situated in an enviable position right in the centre of the City of York, the Judge’s Lodging is a Grade I listed Georgian townhouse full of history and character. The Judge’s Lodging are known for their characterful rooms, locally sourced food and fantastic range of real ales, gins and whiskey – they offer the perfect mix of character and 21st Century luxury and elegance.

www.judgeslodgingyork.co.uk

The Judge’s Lodging

Grays Court York is possibly the oldest continuously occupied house in the United Kingdom. Dating back in part to 1080 and commissioned by the first Norman Archbishop of York to provide the official residence for the Treasurers of York Minster. Grays Court York is now an upmarket hotel, with one of the most beautiful surroundings in the city. It is a boutique hotel and historic heritage property in York’s city centre that boasts over 900 years of colourful history. Amongst many others it was once owned by the Duke of Somerset, Queen Jane Seymour’s brother, and visited by King James I, James II and the Duke of Cumberland. The hotel has eleven individually designed bedrooms, furnished with an eclectic mix of period elegance and modern luxury. All bedrooms have views of either gardens, the walls or the courtyard of the Minster.

www.grayscourtyork.com

In eighteenth century York, as in the rest of England, county courts held by magistrates dealt with civil and criminal matters – from licensing to petty theft. More serious crimes were referred on to the Assize courts where a jury and professional judges sat in judgement. These high-ranking judiciary figures, often aristocrats, knights of the realm or holders of government office, came to York twice a year in March and in August to sit. From 1720 to 1806, the lodging for these visiting judges was a smart Georgian townhouse in the very centre of town: Judges’ Court. This building now features contemporary design and a nostalgic quality of centuries gone by. The rooms are individually designed bedrooms with bespoke furniture, deep Georgian colours, original panelling and polished woods with availability of a deluxe king, deluxe twin or luxury room with four poster bed.

www.judgescourt.co.uk

Grays Court Hotel

Judge’s Court

The Golden Fleece has a long history going back to 1503 standing right across from York’s most historic and picturesque street, The Shambles. The Golden Fleece is best known for being the most haunted pub in York – one of the most haunted sites in England. The Fleece has four rooms to offer – Lady Pecketts, The Shambles, St. Catherine’s and Minster; all of them furnished with antique and traditional furnishing. The most famously haunted is St. Catherine’s room which was visited by ‘Most Haunted’ TV programme. The Golden Fleece is believed to have been named after guild members of the nearby Merchant Adventurers’ Hall who used to drink in the pub and traded in fleeces and wool.

www.thegoldenfleeceyork.co.uk

The Bar Convent is England’s oldest living convent, founded in 1686 and still active with a resident religious community. It was established by Frances Bedingfield as a school for girls to provide a base for their mission. The Convent has a rich and fascinating history of social change, perseverance and faith in action. The community of nuns who still reside at the Bar Convent belong to the Congregation of Jesus which was founded by the Yorkshire woman, Mary Ward (1585-1645). The fine 18th Century building now houses a museum, library, archives and a gift shop, together with well-equipped meeting rooms, guesthouse accommodation with free Wi-Fi and a Café. There are twenty guest bedrooms, most of which are en-suite and recently refurbished. Included in the price of each room is a choice for guests of either a Full English or Continental breakfast, for which The Bar Convent received a Visit England Breakfast Award in 2015.

www.bar-convent.org.uk

The Golden Fleece

The Bar Convent

The Staymor in the City is a guesthouse with a difference in the vibrant ‘Bishy Road’ area of York, within easy walking distance of the city centre and the railway Station with free on street parking. At the Staymor visitors can enjoy the laid-back atmosphere - perfect for a relaxing stay in York. The Staymor in the City are passionate about using local businesses and being eco-friendly. The eggs in their breakfast are from their ‘truly free-range’ chickens, the organic coffee is harvested just 200 yards away, and even the eco-mattresses are made less than 19 miles away!

www.thestaymor.co.uk

The Staymor in the City

Self-catering

With panoramic views over the City of York this spectacular 700 year old Ancient Scheduled Listed Monument is ideal for holidays, family celebrations or short-term executive lets. Lendal Tower dates back to the reign of Richard I (Richard the Lionheart) and has stood next to the River Ouse since 1299. Built as part of the City of York’s new medieval wall defences - symbolic of its growing importance as England’s then second city, the function of Lendal Tower (previously known as St Leonard’s Tower) was primarily to protect the city’s river entrance in times of war.

www.lendaltower.com

Lendal Tower

The scent of malt and hops may be long gone but these two apartments within The Old Brewery still harbour echoes of their former industrial past. The Hop Store is built around the original cast-iron winch, used to haul sacks of grain to every level of the building. Across the courtyard, the former brewery office, re-named the Malt House, sits upon medieval foundations. They are situated in the Minster Quarter, where it’s easy to sense history, from the cobbled alleys to the seasoned roofscapes.

www.yorkhopstore.co.uk

With a warm Yorkshire welcome guaranteed, The Dovecote Barns offer you a taste of country living in the sumptuously furnished surroundings of converted historic barns near York, the centre of historic and cultural Yorkshire. Their three beautiful barn conversions have retained all the natural material period detail you would expect to find in an old barn, giving their visitors a rural bolt-hole in which to relax. Regular winners of accolades for best self-catering accommodation in York, Yorkshire and England, visitors can be reassured they will be looked after with an exceptional quality of accommodation and customer service.

www.dovecotebarnsyork.co.uk

The York Hop Store and Malt House

Dovecote Barns

Situated just 25 miles from York, The Black Swan at Helmsley has a history dating back five centuries. Now a four-star boutique hotel, it combines antiques alongside contemporary art in its colourful interior. A stay there gives you time to unwind and savour delicious menus in the hotels newly refurbished three AA-Rosette restaurant, The Gallery, where seasonal Yorkshire dishes are given a creative and cosmopolitan twist. The hotel is also home to a gem of a Tearoom where you can enjoy an afternoon tea, or take your tea beside one of the many log fires.

www.blackswan-helmsley.co.uk

The Black Swan, Helmsley

Described as ‘eco-chic boutique camping’, this multi-award winning camp is a haven for hotel-lovers who want to be closer to nature. In beautiful surroundings, Jollydays Glamping offers a range of tented lodges and bell tents, all providing a luxurious camping experience. With hot showers and fully-equipped kitchens, Jollydays is ideally situated just 10 miles from York city centre close to the Yorkshire Wolds and North York Moors National Parks.

www.jollydaysglamping.co.uk

Jollydays Glamping – ‘eco-chic boutique camping’

IN NORTH YORKSHIRE

Hotels

Self-catering

Located near Bishop Wilton, these two fantastic shepherd’s huts can be booked separately or as a pair, each sleeping three people. Both Springdale and Cowdale are beautifully unique and fantastically quirky. Each hut has super comfy beds and a cute log burner for warmth and relaxation after touring the Wolds by bike or on foot. Just outside your hut you will find seats and a table to enjoy those glorious long summer evenings.

www.snughuts.co.uk

Located 30 miles from York near the market towns of Thirsk and Ripon, Camp Kátur Glamping Village includes Safari Tents, Tipi, Bell Tents, Hobbit Pods and Unidomes nestled amongst breath-taking meadow and woodland. It’s a retreat with a cocktail mix of fun, relaxation, tranquillity and adventure. It is a place that is special to families, couples and groups of friends who want to experience back to basics way of living and quality time with one another whilst discovering true outdoor happiness.

www.campkatur.com

Skipwith Station Holidays offers stylish self-catering holiday accommodation in three refitted railway carriages and a converted loading bay within the grounds of the original station, just outside The City of York. Skipwith Station was originally on The Derwent Valley Light Railway line, which was established to provide transport for the agricultural community of this rural part of Yorkshire. The entire 16 mile route was opened in 1913, and was closed in 1985.

www.skipwithstation.com

Snug Huts – stay in a fantastically quirky Shepherd’s Hut

Camp Kátur – an off-grid glamping site

Skipwith Station Holidays – stay in a refitted railway carriage

Griffon Forest Holiday Lodges are hidden in the heart of 100 acres of tranquil woodland. Visitors can simply unwind in the comfort of their own lodge or use it as a base for days out with family to visit historic York, the Yorkshire Dales, Moors and the beaches of the Yorkshire coastline. A natural haven of birds, animals and plants will be right on the doorstep! Guests can explore the woodland trails and walks or just watch from the Outdoor Hot Tub where they will see some of Griffon Forest’s special residents! To explore further afield visitors could hire one of the mountain bikes or try pony trekking over the stunning North Yorkshire countryside.

www.griffonforest.co.uk

On the outskirts of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, this three-bedroom, contemporary, burnt-wooden haven has a quirky mix of original and unusual details which blend together to form a peaceful, yet inspirational environment, perfect for the discerning holiday maker.From all aspects of the property guests can view the 15 acres of park and woodlands, you are surrounded by nature and amongst an outdoor space which is ideal for entertaining or quiet relaxation. Enjoy their own private, log-burning wooden hot-tub, the Patagonia Grill Station for some al fresco dining and a children’s wooden lookout tower, complete with viewing balcony with views across the surrounding area. The exterior of the house is finished with an unusual burnt cedar cladding which adds to the mystique of the property.

https://www.holidayathome.co.uk/accommodation/new-york-public-library

Griffon Forest Holiday Lodges – luxury hideaway in the woodland

New York Public Library – uber-modern architecture at the Yorkshire Dales

Right in the middle of the Vale of York, guests staying at Cawood Castle benefit from its relative seclusion whilst never being more than 15 miles away from Selby, York and Leeds and all they have to offer. The late medieval rooms in this gatehouse are all that survive of Cawood Castle, once a residence of the Archbishops of York. Here Cardinal Wolsey was dramatically arrested for treason on Henry VIII’s orders. It was Archbishop John Kempe who built the adjoining gatehouse using the distinctive creamy white stone from a nearby quarry at Huddleston. The Civil War saw it change ownership several times before it ended up in the hands of the royalists and ultimately Parliament.

www.landmarktrust.org.uk

Cawood Castle – stay in your very own Castle!

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