From the moment you set foot inside the foyer of this exclusive riverside apartment complex, nestled within the medieval walls of York’s city, you know this isn’t your average city bolthole. Open the apartment door to reveal considered, elegant interiors of the highest standard with jewel-coloured velvets and statement lighting adding a dash of luxury. Curl up with a coffee on the plush sofa to savour charming scenes of river life unfolding below. And when the sun shines, take things outside onto the balcony with a glass of something chilled as the boats go bobbing by. Should you ever tire of the views (doubtful), there’s Netflix at the ready too for some downtime. In the bedrooms, you can expect five-star hotel standard beds with crisp, snow-white linens and darkening shades so you can bank a peaceful night’s sleep - we’ll let you decide who lucks out on the ginormous master suite with a stylish chaise longue. And when it’s time to explore the city’s spider web of charming, narrow streets, you’ll find all the must-sees within easy walking distance, including York Castle, just a six-minute hop, skip, and a jump over the Floss River. Or for a change of pace, the River Ouse is just a seven-minutes away for brisk walks or a jog, if you must.

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