Nestled beside the River Foss, this charcoal grey and zesty lemon yellow studio apartment is an excellent choice for those visiting York for a weekend break or business trip. In the living space, a nifty fold-away bed ensures ample space for socialising in the daytime. Start your mornings at the dining table for two with a tasty breakfast put together in your well-appointed kitchenette. After a cup of tea on the comfy tufted sofa, hit the streets and discover the city’s best bits. Begin at York Minster, a fifteen-minute walk away, then weave through the historic streets to the medieval Barley Hall and crooked Shambles. When dinner time rolls around, you’re spoilt for choice with a fine selection of restaurants and bars – though in this neck of the woods, it’s got to be a roast with proper Yorkshire puddings. The menu at The Rattle Owl, a fifteen-minute stroll from your doorstep, comes highly rated.

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