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2 bedroom Apartment - Fossgate Bridge York
The location was perfect, easy to find and walkable to lots of shops and restaurants. We will definitely be back.

The Cacao Suite - City - River View
Great location in the heart of York! Walking distance from Shambles and York Minster. Perfect for a weekend away.

The Flat, Shepley secure parking & welcome hamper
We had a wonderful stay in Shepley. The accommodation is beautiful and has everything required for a great stay. Suzanne and Ian are very friendly and helpful and we will definitely use again.

Watersedge Lodge by 5 Rise Locks
We loved our stay at Watersedge Lodge, which has superb views of the valley and the nearby canal. There is a range of seating outdoors - perfect for relaxing in the evenings. The appartment was tastefully decorated and impeccably clean. The kitchen was stocked with good utensils/pans for home cooking, and we were grateful of a fridge and a freezer. What made our visit extra special was the hosts. They were quick to respond to messages and very understanding and accommodating of our needs. They are kind, considerate and supportive. We highly recommend Watersedge Lodge. It’s a perfect bolt hole for those needing a quiet retreat, or if you want to explore walks and bike rides on the nearby canal, or farther afield in the Yorkshire Dales. There are also lots of cultural and historical adventures to be had nearby in Leeds, Bradford, Saltaire, Keighley, Haworth and Skipton. Finally, as mentioned by all the guests…. The Yorkshire Tea loaf is a winner! ❤️

Boutique York City Centre Studio-Free Parking inc
Brilliant little studio apartment with everything we needed for a few days stay. Easy walking distance to the city centre. York is just gorgeous. Super host, very quick to respond and helpful. Thank you for a great stay.

Last Min Discounts l Luxury City Centre 2BR2BA Apt
Lovely stay thank you for the help & communication and for letting us stay on short notice.

Paddock View Apartment
Lovely place just like the photos clean and simple Great views close to walks for the dogs Really appreciated the tea / coffee milk, cereal etc seems simple but not everyone leaves welcome items ❤️

Modern Loft, Open Plan in Leeds City Centre
I stayed at Keith’s place for a few weeks after a nightmare Airbnb situation at a nearby flat with another host. To my luck, Keith had availability for the nights I needed accommodation, and I don’t have enough good things to say about my entire experience there. Keith was super communicative, was quick to respond to my questions, checked in to make sure I was comfortable, and was overall just a lovely person to speak to. The place looks exactly like the photos, but more spacious in person. The location was very walkable to the train station, city centre, and nearby Sainsbury’s. It was a great place to people watch during the day, but became very quiet, yet still safe, in the evening. I’m already looking into booking my next stay here, and would highly recommend this place for anyone visiting Leeds!
Waterfront house rentals

Modern Luxury Cottage based in Holmfirth
Me and my partner had a lovely stay here! As soon as you walked out the front door you had a lovely stream, plenty of pubs within walking distance and the town had plenty of amenities also! The place itself was stocked with everything you could need (we stayed for 3 nights). The bed was comfy and it felt very ‘home away from home’ which is just what we wanted. Host was very communicative and check in was extremely easy (we arrived late evening due to work commitments during the day). Overall extremely happy with our stay! Would very happily stay again!

Stone cottage overlooking River Wharfe
We had a great stay in this lovely house, which was clean and well-equipped. Beds were comfy with quality bedding, and the bathroom is fab. We loved sitting at the bottom of the garden watching the river and listening to the birds. Henrietta was a friendly and helpful host. It’s a perfect location for exploring the lower Dales.

Chantry Cottage, Newby Hall, Ripon North Yorkshire
An absolutely idyllic place to stay. Beautiful peaceful surroundings and wonderful walks from the cottage. The cottage itself was spotlessly clean, very well equipped and very comfortable. Lovely beds and linen. A spacious yet cosy holiday home with lovely decorative touches. The view out of the back of the cottage is fabulous. Feels a million miles away from anyone but actually very close to Ripon and local attractions. Shanie and Tom are welcoming and friendly hosts, yet left us in peace while staying. The welcoming touches to settle in and the information pack provided were really excellent. We also enjoyed using the garden and play area which was fine for kicking a ball around in! Thank you for a lovely few days. I would love to return and would definitely recommend.

Georgian house with hot tub right on the River!
Had a night away with my girls and we absolutely loved this place! The interior design is spectacular and we had everything we needed and more. Fabulous communication from Fiona We will definitely be looking to stay here again! Xx

Riverside Retreat at High Bridge Court
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this property. It was perfect for our needs. It was very clean and comfortable with free parking and a nice private, central position. The bathrooms were lovely and the kitchen had everything we needed to self cater. Finding the property and checking in was easy thanks to John's clear instructions. We loved being right on the river front and enjoyed lots of walks along the river. We recommend Marigold's Cafe and The Ugly Duckling cafe. We went to Mother Shiptons which was quite magical and drove out to Yolk Farm. It was easy to walk into town and up to the castle. We hope to come back one day as we loved Knaresborough and John's property!

Hessle Foreshore 2 Bedrooms Amazing Views Humber
Shoreline is such a lovely calm and relaxing house to stay in. Beautiful interiors and a wonderful view over the estuary. Well equipped throughout and most comfortable. It was the perfect place to relax and unwind, with strolls along the foreshore and under the magnificent Humber Bridge.

Classic Riverside Townhouse in city centre
This is a wonderful rental property. It is perfectly situated on the river but only a very short walk from the centre of York. The property is beautiful inside- spacious bedrooms with lovely antique furniture in all the rooms. The kitchen is very well equipped with absolutely everything you could think of. The hosts were exceptionally helpful and kindly left us chocolates , wine and fresh flowers!! This is a wonderful property!
Waterfront condo rentals

Riverside 2 bed apartment in York centre; sleeps 4
Great accommodation - nice apartment with river view, very nicely furnished, comfortable and central location. Enjoyed our stay - thanks very much

Luxury apartment on river Wharfe, Ilkley.
A spacious, sumptuous apartment, finished to a high standard with all mod-cons, and the added bonus of outside space. The sizeable balcony is a great place to enjoy a morning cuppa or a sun-downer whilst enjoying the peace, and listening to the river across from the apartment. An ideal base for exploring Yorkshire. One point to note, take your own shampoo. Although this is listed as an amenity there wasn’t any provided, and we had to pop to a nearby shop to buy some. During a brief chat with the owner he confirmed this is something they don’t provide. For the price point, it would have been nice to have this provided. All-in-all, a great stay and would recommend.

Juliet balcony city river view - free parking
We had a lovely stay in York at Karen’s place! It was ideally located so close to everything. The flat was lovely and really perfect for what we needed. Would definitely recommend for exploring York. The milk / tea / coffee was a lovely touch. Thank you!

2 Bed Leeds Dock Apartment Balcony and River View
We had a great stay here! The apartment was immaculate and the location was lovely along the docks. Syed was a fantastic host - extremely approachable and helpful with great recommendations for the local area and readily available to address any queries / issues. Looking forward to staying here again if we return to explore more of Yorkshire!

48 Cocoa Suites, York City Centre
Lovely studio apartment with everything you need. Brilliant location, will definitely be back.

Modern Apartment, Central & Convenient
We had an amazing time. The accommodation had literally everything you need or could want! Superb quality. Super comfy beds and all the little details were great. Communication was quick, friendly and efficient and couldn’t recommend more. Didn’t want to come home! So quiet all night and felt safe.

The Courtyard @ Whitfield Mill
A fantastic little apartment. Lots of amenities and very comfortable. We hit a good weather day so it was great to sit outside with a cup of coffee!

The Riverside Haven - Quirky Riverside Apartment
The flat was in a wonderful place - very easy to find. We love the bar down the street, The Slip Inn, and easy to get to from the train station. It's close to Shambles market and the old town and the Main Street on this side of the river too. The host, Olivia, was a great communicator, very helpful and quick to respond to questions. It was clean, had everything you needed for a comfortable stay with all cleaning and cooking products. It was just right for a couple. I recommend it!
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40 properties
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