If there's a slightly sweet smell lingering in the air around this home, it's because for many years this site was the Rowntrees factory. Specifically, the building this home is part of is the former cocoa warehouse on the wharf. Recently converted, and still so new it practically sparkles, it's a fabulous little base for a couple or a solo traveller. The name of the game here is practicality and comfort, so while it's not exactly huge, it is perfectly formed. We love the arched window and the exposed brick wall it sits within. There's a comfy, wall-mounted Murphy bed, a seating area and a modern shower room, while the smart kitchen even finds room for a dining table. Step outside and you're on the riverside, just a five-minute stroll from the city centre, The Shambles and many of York's biggest attractions.

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