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Moatside Gate - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms

Cottage with kitchen, 7-minute walk to York Minster

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Close to York Minster and Shambles, Moatside Gate - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms provides a garden, laundry facilities, and more.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

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About this property

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

Moatside Gate - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms

Welcome to Moatside Gate. A Stunning Detached Two-Bedroom Property in the Heart of York.

Located just a minute's walk from York city centre, this beautifully presented home offers a rare combination of convenience and unique features for its central location. With private parking for two cars and a charming garden area, it's the perfect city retreat.

The property is stylishly and tastefully presented throughout, featuring two well-proportioned bedrooms. Off-street parking is available for two cars, and the enclosed garden area provides an ideal space for relaxing outdoors. Situated in a prime city centre location, this property also welcomes one well-behaved pet.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Laundry facilities

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
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Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Property is also known as

Superb 2 bed Heart York House
Superb 2 bed Heart House
Superb 2 bed Heart York
Superb 2 bed Heart
Superb 2 bed in the Heart of York
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About the neighborhood

Map
York, York

What's nearby

  • York St. John University - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • York Minster - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Shambles - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Yorkshire Museum Gardens - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • York Christmas Market - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • York Station - 14 min walk
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bootham Tavern - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Eagle & Child - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bean & Gone Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Hole in the Wall - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bennetts - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Moatside Gate - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Moatside Gate - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Moatside Gate - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Moatside Gate - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms located?

Located in Bootham, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of York St. John University, York Minster, and Shambles. Dean's Residence and Minster Library are just steps away. York Station is 14 minutes by foot and York (QQY-York Train Station) is 15 minutes.

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Moatside Gate - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 76 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 76 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 76 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 76 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 76 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Moira S.

A lovely stay here at Moatside Gate.So convenient for walking around York…a hidden gem

Our stay was most enjoyable for us and our doggie friends. Only downside beds not big enough for us.
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10/10 Excellent

2night stay in York

4 ladies stayed for 2 nights at Moatside. Lovely accommodation with everything we needed. Parking was ample for a larger car under the archway plus a smaller space within the gates. Location is great, short walk to the city gate. Would definitely stay here again
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8/10 Good

jane m.

Ideal location

The property is conveniently placed and parking is a bonus. We have stayed here on a previous visit and plan to book again next year. Says it all really.
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8/10 Good

Great base for exploring York

Perfectly located, great to have parking and an outdoor area. Short walk into the city but tucked away. Fab to have two shower rooms although these could benefit from having bath mats. No Hoover or broom to use during our stay. Comfortably sized for 4 adults and a dog.
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10/10 Excellent

Third time stay

We like it because we can have two bathrooms though I miss the bath after a days cycling. I would have rated the location excellent but Gillygate is always full of polluting traffic.York is too crowded but there are good walks and cycle rides away from the city.I will stay here again next year if we ca
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10/10 Excellent

Joanna I.

Very good property

A very good location and lovely accommodation. Parking on site preferably for small car. All facilities were good - only criticisms (if I had to give some) were a need for more small plates and a lighter weight duvet. We had hot weather and the duvet was rather warm! Otherwise an excellent stay and would recommend.
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10/10 Excellent

Kate e Simon Y.

Excellent property

This is a great little house for us as two couples to meet up. Location is so convenient for exploring York, we were able to park the cars and walk everywhere. Glorious weather helped our experience, and the garden meant we could sit outside. Highly recommend.
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10/10 Excellent

Perfect - comfortable and convenient!

What a gem hidden away by the old city walls. Well equipped, very clean, comfortable and a perfect location just a short walk to the main sites in York. On-site parking a bonus too. Great communication with Stays York helped everything go smoothly. Highly recommend
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10/10 Excellent

Christmas in York

We have been coming to York for Christmas shopping for several years now and spent the last 3 here at Moatside. Lovely little cottage within easy walking distance from the city so we can just park up the car for the few days we are here. Always nice and clean and with all the amenities you need.
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10/10 Excellent

jane m.

Highly recommend this property.

Very pleased we chose this holiday home. Five minute walk to city centre with good parking. Very well designed and equipped. A pleasure to spend a week here. Stays York staff excellent, going the extra mile to help. Our thanks to Julie, the owner, and agency staff. Very happy visitors, we will return.
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10/10 Excellent

Nick B.

Another fabulous experience in York

Moatside Gate is a winner on location, being minutes away from the centre of York. The property is warm and cozy, with the interior layout providing almost two separate double en suite rooms. Add to that a fully equipped kitchen, and there is nothing to fault with this beautiful little holiday getaway.
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10/10 Excellent

Robert D.

Don’t tell anyone !

A beautiful property in an ideal location. I don’t want to tell anyone, though, as I would like to keep it for myself !
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10/10 Excellent

Exactly as advertised.

This property was exactly as we hoped it would be from the cleanliness of the rooms to the perfect location for York city centre. The only downside was that the weather was hot for a couple of days during our stay and so a portable fan in the bedrooms would have been welcomed.
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6/10 Okay

Previously had an excellent stay, unfortunately cleanliness let it down this time.

Great location Ideal for two couples Parking for two vehicles Previously had an excellent stay, felt let down this time due to the cleanliness of the property.
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10/10 Excellent

Perfect in every way

The cottage is in an ideal location, was perfect for two couples and a dog and the parking available was a bonus. Close enough to plenty of cafes and restaurants (many dog friendly) but well equipped for cooking at home as well. The cottage was cost and warm when we arrived which was lovely. The courtyard and gates were great for the dog as there was safe outdoor space. Would definitely visit again!
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8/10 Good

David M.

Relaxing short stay in the beautiful city of York

Lovely small cottage situated just outside the city walls a brisk 10 minute walk from the heart of York. The cottage has all the facilities you will need and we found it warm and comfortable. There is parking for 2 cars but you may struggle if you had 2 large cars. The cottage is bright and modern with a small seating area outside. Would certainly consider staying again if we return to York.
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10/10 Excellent

Gen close to town

We loved our stay at Moatside Gate, York. Just outside walls. Was easy to walk to everything. Place was quiet and comfortable. Has parking inside property gate if you have a small car but there is still a designated safe parking spot just outside entrance gate for a larger car. Highly recommended.
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10/10 Excellent

Gill P.

Highly recommend

Moatside Gate is an excellent property in an ideal situation only 10 mins. walk from the Minster. Benefits from having 2 parking spaces Only negatives - no tea towel or bathmats and only 4 small plates! Boiler switched off when we arrived, but very comfortable once we had realised and put it back on. Our 2nd visit and we will definitely return. Many thanks
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10/10 Excellent

Dave P.

Nice little hidden gem

Tucked away in the middle of some apartments is this little cottage. Good level of equipment with everything you should need for a mini break. The main town is just over 5 minutes away, The parking area is for smaller cars (which is stated in the property description) but driven very carefully I managed to fit our F-Pace in.....just!! Very minor issues I know but the mattress in the bedroom felt like it was a cheaper sprung one and the skylight, while having a blind fitted was too high to reach so we couldn't close it.
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10/10 Excellent

Biking and on foot..

For me-great location for cycling.For George-secure parking. me-Don’t like York,it is too busy.Don’t like Gillygate constant traffic and pollution.Love the outskirts-flat quiet roads for cycling. Love walking away from York by the river.. Great property but onSunday night/Monday morning homeless person sleeping in undercroft.Thursday after noon/evening somebody ( not visiting us)packed in under Croft so our car could not be parked inside our gate Would stay again. But missed the bath.
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10/10 Excellent

York family trip

We stayed at moatside gate for 1 week cottage is gorgeous very warm close to town centre. It is nice and private lovely and clean plus modern . We really enjoyed our stay and will definitely return thank you
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10/10 Excellent

Our Annual Shopping trip to York

My Husband, Daughter and I come to York every December for the Christmas experience. This is our 3rd stay at Moatside Gate. It is convenient for the shops and restaurants. It has always been clean and well equipped. This year they have made some improvements to the bathrooms, installing a shower in one instead of a bath and overhead shower and upgraded the shower in the other, which are much better. We will be back again next year, all being well, and hope to stay here again.
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8/10 Good

Hayley M.

Weekend in York

Accommodation was fine. Comfy beds/good bathrooms, lovely and warm. Could have done with dish cloth in welcome pack. Position re York really good. Parking we did have someone block us in for a while (something to be aware of) . Reason for low score on customer service was WiFi not consistent. Was told router would be replaced (as WiFi not working ) during in stay if left key for access which we did( told would happen Friday , it didn’t then told would be Saturday but that didn’t happen either). Had temporary Wifi which didn’t work very well initially and then stopped completely on second day of stay and I had a teams meeting about my son in residential care which disconnected mid meeting.
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10/10 Excellent

Geniune A+

A excellent place to stay in all areas providing location,quality and luxury. Return here quiet often because its exactly what's required on a holiday. Can't praise enough.
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8/10 Good

Short but sweet

Lovely cottage with well thought out use of space including the outside area! I felt the write up could have been honest about it’s location. Felt I was staying in a courtyard garden of a bunch of flats. The blinds in the room are pointless (bedroom ones let in too much light, others aren’t complete blinds). Very noisy but expected being where it is. Lovely cottage, fairly clean, really close to most areas. Just shame about the wrap around flat scenario