We had a lovely time in York, the flat is very stylish and the living area very comfortable.There were a few things to be aware of though.There's a bad smell downstairs in both bathrooms (at it's worst in the ensuite). We couldn't figure out whether it was the plumbing or the fan/aircon. I alerted Host & Stay to this, so hopefully it will have been dealt with.The clothes horse only has 3 legs. It still functions if you prop it up, but it only just qualifies as the advertised drier.The knife set is not fit for purpose, they're dreadful - especially the bread knife, which is actually pointless. The pan set is really scratched and the frying pan doesn't work on an induction hob, so can't be used. The instructions for the hob are only in Spanish. This all meant we ended up eating out more than intended (tricky and expensive). All 3 of us have different dietary issues which is why we book self catering holidays - this property feels like it isn't intended for families or anyone wanting to be away for longer than a weekend, despite saying it is.A cheese grater and some sort of measuring receptacle would be beneficial at the property - I wouldn't agree that there are "ample utensils".There was no cupboard for guests to put their food, which if you're staying longer than a couple of nights you really need. Not enough hand towels and waaay too many texts from the host leading up to the stay.The beds were comfortable and the flat is lovely and spacious, with a nice feel to it.