Kingfisher House Apartment
About the home
• Located literally a stone's throw from Walmgate Bar on York's medieval city walls, this is an ideal base for anyone wanting to explore the attractions of York and the surrounding environment. The city centre, York Minster and The Shambles are easily accessible by foot and some of York's finest restaurants, in Fossgate, are only a five-mute walk away. The free parking space is a useful facility since parking in York itself is often difficult.
• The apartment offers a comfortable stay for two couples. It has two double bedrooms and a Futon in the living room which converts to a four-foot wide bed. The well-equipped kitchen makes it easy to self-cater for four and there are excellent Waitrose and Morrison's supermarkets within a few yards walk of the property.
• The history of York has evolved through the Roman, Viking, Medieval, Georgian and Victorian eras to the present day. For history enthusiasts, York is rich in buildings from each era and there is the National Railway Museum. the Jorvik Viking experience, the York Castle museum, the York dungeon and other attractions to interest children.
• The city centre has some wonderful shops and just outside the city are some excellent Designer discount retail opportunities. Also close to the apartment is the York Race Course where numerous meetings are held throughout the year.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 4, 2 bedrooms |
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| Nearest beach: | Bridlington, 65km |
| Will consider: | Corporate lets House swaps Long lets Short breaks |
| Access: | Car not necessary Nearest amenities: 500m |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for over 5s only Unsuitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | No pets allowed No smoking at this property Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Internet access, DVD player |
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| General: | Central heating, TV, CD player, Telephone, Satellite TV, Wi-fi available |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Clothes dryer, Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 2 Bedrooms, 1 family bathroom |
| Furniture: | Sofabeds (1), Double beds (2), Dining seating for 4, Lounge seating for 5 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided |
| Outdoors: | Balcony / Terrace, Shared garden |
| Access: | Parking space |
Further details indoors:
• beautifully furnished in contemporary style
• oak and tiled floors,
* generous sized open-plan living space
• two good-sized double bedrooms
• futon in living room converts to double bed if extra bed needed
• bathroom has a full-size bath with shower over
• kitchen is well-equipped
• video-entry phone.
• 32 inch high-definition flat screen TV
• high-definition DVD/CD player
•radio and ipod dock in each bedroom
•hairdryer provided
Further details outdoors:
• There is a secure bicycle store if needed.
• The apartment block has its own car park to the front of the building and communal gardens to the rear.
• allocated parking space
• The balcony has its own bistro table and two chairs.
• balcony gets morning and evening sun and looks out over well-maintained gardens
Further details
• Welcome pack on arrival
• Meet and greet service and bags carried
• English speaking person will show you how appliances/services work and point out local amenities/places of interest
• This is a second floor flat with no lift but the stairs are not arduous for anyone, young or old, in reasonable health.
Conditions
• Deposit of 25% of rental required to secure booking
• Full payment required in advance
• Strictly no smoking
• Refundable breakages deposit of £100 required on arrival, to be refunded within two weeks of your departure (subject to satisfactory property inspection).
The Northern England / Yorkshire/Yorkshire Dales region


York is one of the most visited tourist destinations in the UK. The city itself is rich in history and contains some beautiful old buildings and historically-themed attractions, in particular, York Minster, one of the finest Gothic cathedrals in Northern Europe with stunning stained glass windows. Another ancient and beautiful cathedral nearby is Selby Abbey.
Yorkshire has some of the most beautiful scenery in the UK and is a joy to tour. Other places of interest include Harrogate and the seaside resorts of Bridlington and Scarborough.
The York / Central York area
York holds many festivals throughout the year. To name a few there is an Early Music Festival between in July, the National Book Fair and a food festival in September. York race course holds several events throughout the year. York also holds a Christmas Market which is hugely popular given the atmospheric setting that the city provides.
There are plenty of cultural activities in the area and many places to visit including historical attractions and some wonderful shopping, including Designer Outlet stores. Further afield Yorkshire has some great walking country. This offers scope for as active or relaxing a holiday as you choose!
How to get there
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| Nearest Travel Links | |
| Airport: | LeedsBradford: 39 km |
| Railway: | York: 1.2 km |
Easy to reach by road. Own secure parking space provided free of charge.
Close to mainline rail station.
Bus link available from airport.
Activities near York
City breaks
Reviews
![]() 03 Feb 2012 |
Right from the very beginning I couldn't have asked for better service and friendliness - from the booking, meet up at location, to checking out. Location of Kingfisher is excellent with center... more |
![]() 18 Jan 2012 |
We had a great stay at this apartment. It was exactly as it is described very clean with everything you need for your stay. A great location for all that York has to offer - not even a ten minute walk away. Great having a secure parking space with supermarkets close by too. Would definitely stay again. |
![]() 16 Jan 2012 |
Lovely apartment 1 minute's walk from the city walls (Walmgate) and a very nice 10 minutes' slow stroll past lovely shops, pubs and restaurants to the Minster and all the other delights of York. We could not fault the apartment in any way and the person who met us was extremely helpful and took the time to explain heating, best routes to take, etc. |
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: British £ | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 4 | ||||||
| Period | From![]() | To![]() | Weekly![]() | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| UK schools half-term | 10 Feb 12 | 20 Feb 12 | £ 560 | 90 | 100 | 3 Nights |
| 20 Feb 12 | 31 Mar 12 | £ 490 | 80 | 90 | 3 Nights | |
| UK school holidays | 31 Mar 12 | 16 Apr 12 | £ 560 | 90 | 100 | 3 Nights |
| 16 Apr 12 | 2 Jun 12 | £ 525 | 85 | 90 | 3 Nights | |
| UK schools half term | 2 Jun 12 | 11 Jun 12 | £ 560 | 90 | 100 | 3 Nights |
| 11 Jun 12 | 21 Jul 12 | £ 525 | 85 | 90 | 3 Nights | |
| UK school holidays | 21 Jul 12 | 3 Sep 12 | £ 560 | 90 | 100 | 3 Nights |
| 3 Sep 12 | 27 Oct 12 | £ 525 | 85 | 90 | 3 Nights | |
| UK schools half term | 27 Oct 12 | 5 Nov 12 | £ 560 | 90 | 100 | 3 Nights |
| 5 Nov 12 | 22 Dec 12 | £ 490 | 80 | 90 | 3 Nights | |
| Christmas and New Year | 22 Dec 12 | 5 Jan 13 | £ 560 | 90 | 100 | 3 Nights |
The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Rates decrease with number of nights booked. Seven nights or longer are between £70 and £90 per night, 4-6 night stays are between £75 and £95 per night, 3-night stays are between £80 and £120 per night depending on number in party and time of year. Higher charges may apply during school holidays, Christmas and New Year and Easter. Lower charges may apply during winter months outside of Christmas and New Year, for bookings of 4 weeks or longer, and for couples at certain times of the year.
Refundable £150 security deposit required with final balance payment.
We can accept payments by PayPal, cheque or bank transfer in GBP. There is a 3.9% charge added for PayPal transactions.
Availability
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Contact the owner
* Required fields Please check the following errors: | 2 years listed You are contacting Olwen Mason
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Languages spoken ![]() The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2009. This apartment has received 21 reviews from previous guests. ![]() |
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