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Alba House - Sleeps 8 with 2 Car Parking and Garden - 10 minute stroll into York

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
York, ENG
  • Shambles
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • York Minster
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • York City Walls
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Harrogate (HRT-RAF Linton-on-Ouse)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Living room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Alba House - Sleeps 8 with 2 Car Parking and Garden - 10 minute stroll into York

Situated in Heworth Green, our very well appointed house has all you will need for a relaxing stay in York. With master double (en suite), double and twin rooms- all dressed with new and stylish bedding on pocket sprung mattresses. "Alba House" has comfortable seating for 8 in the lounge with flatscreen TV and wireless hub. The kitchen is very well appointed with dining area for 8. Outside there are patios to rear with out side dining space along with drive for parking for 2 cars. A ten minute stroll takes you inside Monkgate and to the Minster.

Our newly appointed house has 3 bedrooms, a master double (en suite),double and twin . The house sleeps 6 comfortably with room for 2 extra on our sofa bed in the lounge .It is set in Heworth Green, a very pleasant area of York. Our home offers free WiFi, free parking, just 10 minutes’ stroll from the historic centre of York. It is on a frequent park and ride bus service route, which picks up and drops off right at the front door. Alba House is perfectly located to explore the vibrant city centre, and has easy access to York’s outer ring road for visiting other nearby attractions. York Racecourse is 11 minutes' drive away and the property is just 20 minutes' walk from Betty's Tea Rooms.

Property manager

Alistair Budd
Premier Host

Languages

English
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

York

Located in York, this holiday home is in the city centre. Shambles and York Minster are notable landmarks, and if an activity is on the agenda, check out York Racecourse. York Dungeon and Clarence Gardens are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing and other activities like golfing.
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York, ENG

What's nearby

  • York St. John University - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Shambles - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • York Minster - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Jorvik Viking Centre - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • York City Walls - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • York (QQY-York Train Station) - 13 min drive
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Morrisons York - Foss Islands Road Cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Royal Oak - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Black Horse - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Alba House - Sleeps 8 with 2 Car Parking and Garden - 10 minute stroll into York pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Alba House - Sleeps 8 with 2 Car Parking and Garden - 10 minute stroll into York?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Alba House - Sleeps 8 with 2 Car Parking and Garden - 10 minute stroll into York?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Alba House - Sleeps 8 with 2 Car Parking and Garden - 10 minute stroll into York located?

Located in the heart of York, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of White Cross Court, Shambles and York Minster. Richard III Museum and York St. John University are also within 15 minutes. York Station is 25 minutes by foot and York (QQY-York Train Station) is 25 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tracey M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

The accommodation offered everything we needed to meet the needs of our group and for a short break with our service users
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house near York

The house was amazing. Great place for us to spread out. It was a short walk to the town center which made it super convenient to leave the car at the house. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Meghann T.

Home from home stay for new year

Lovely clean homely house, perfect for our family new year in York. Great location short walk to the shambles. Easy and helpful booking process. Thank you would stay again.

10/10 Excellent

John P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Alba Excellence

Superb property and only 10 minute stroll to the Minster. Everything about property as described and nothing at all to complain about.I would recommend staying at Alba house.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kay N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Would definitely stay again.

Beautiful property, well appointed and convenient to everything York has to offer. The kitchen is beautiful, quiet location and very easy to find. Lots of basic supplies (however there wasn’t any salt). Beds are very comfortable and bathrooms clean. I would highly recommend this unit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leila C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

We had a great stay, house was perfect for our needs, very comfortable and everything we needed. Parking a plus and right on the bus route into York, bus easy to navigate. We also walked into central York from the house which was pleasant and manageable. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheena G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house & location

Property was clean & very comfortable & about a 20 min walk from the centre. Everything we needed was there, towels, bedding, kettle, toaster etc. We ate out so did not use hob or oven or washing machine but great to have. Communication with Owners was good re access & I would recommend a stay in this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy H.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful break before christmas

Wieked out very well. Everything was as listed. Christmas tree to make it festive.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Chris H., Louisville, KY USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay

We loved our stay in York and this house was great. A short walk to all of the main places to see, plenty of room, and very well appointed. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

JOHN M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Had all we needed for a short stay

Very clean and comfortable. Appreciated the festive touches for our toddler Would book again
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great accommodation for visiting York

This property was perfect for our group weekend away to York, located close to the centre. Plenty of space for everyone, big table in the kitchen for us all to socialise and eat together. Very clean and well equipped. Great communication from the very start and throughout our booking.

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location for visiting York and surrounding area.

House was ideal , clean, well appointed and is recommended for staying in the area.

10/10 Excellent

Crystal H., Seattle, WA USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Place to Stay on York

We traveled from the USA in August 2019. The house is absolutely gorgeous! Very clean, easy to access, in walking distance to downtown York. Was great to have a parking space, loved the outside patio area, crisp linens and well-equipped kitchen. Would definitely stay again. Thank you for having us!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good clean and convenient set property

Very good experience, excellent communication lines, easily the best one yet in rented property

10/10 Excellent

Vicky W.

Lovely Home in a perfect location.

I highly recommend the house , the location is ideal. A 10min stroll into the city.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gladys H.

Weekend in York with family

The property was ideal for our short stay. Clean and comfortable accommodation and not too far from the centre of York.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great location very clean and tidy could do with more information regarding boiler and hot water situation. With z few improvements eg. None of the bedroom or the living room doirs shut and with a baby that doesnt sleep very well everyone was woken as none if the doors shut also travel cot couldn't get one side up and thats how it was keft for us
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

MARK G.

Birthday Family Weekend away

We thought that the house was very comfortable. Lots of spacious rooms, superb for 3 families to share. House was warm even when heating was off. Very good location to town which was a 10 minute walk. Throughly enjoyed our weekend in York and the house contributed to that in a huge way. Would look to stay at your property again if we were to stay in York in the future. Thank you, Mark Gannon
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Beverley R.

Lovely house. 10-15 minutes walk into York. 7 of us stayed for the weekend.

I would definitely stay again. Couple of small points- shower head wouldn't stay up and the downstairs toilet seat didn't seem to fit properly. Other than these 2 minor things, it was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Irene O.

Great location

Nice house in a great location. Easy walking into York (10mins flat walking) and all the attractions. Loads to do and see in York and the surrounding area. Castle Museum and Castle Howard worth a visit. The house was clean and tidy when we arrived and suited our needs for the week. Comfy beds and beautiful bedding and towels The house does need some TLC though due to wear and tear. None of the bedroom doors shut completely. Shower door doesn’t close completely and the shower head only stays up facing one way with the knob to turn it on and off a mission with wet hands. Loo seats need attention. Shame that previous comments about having a shower curtain in the main bathroom not taken up as it was a pain not having one. However the + outweigh the - so please don’t be put off booking this property
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie P.

Perfect location for visiting York

Lovely clean and well equipped house perfect for a get together of friends. Nice and close to the centre of York allowing us to come & go as we wished. Would definitely recommend and will book again when we return.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dallas D.

Recent Stay in York

We stayed in York this past July on a trip from Edinburgh to London (A family of Texans). We absolutely loved this home and its location!! Walking distance from the York Wall and Minster. The home was perfect for the 5 of us with the kitchen and all the rooms perfect in size.. The owner and team were always available when we had questions and even made a stop by when we could't figure out how to lock the door (felt really stupid about that - Handle up not down ;-). ) There was a nice Costa coffee a couple of blocks away and lots of restaurants right at the wall. Again, plenty of space, lots of ventilation in the hot season, and nearby to everything in York. Thanks again all! See you in a couple of years! Dallas
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lesley A.

Great location

My mother, sisters and I enjoyed our stay. The house was comfortable and clean. The location was perfect for our stay in York.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

About the host

Hosted by Alistair Budd

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My wife and I love York. We have visited many many times over the years. We love the whole atmosphere of a safe city with great nights out alongside the fabulous history and culture.

An opportunity to buy a property arose in 2016. We looked around at 9am and had an offer accepted by 9.15 am, we knew the house was perfect for our needs. and had no hesitations in purchasing, "Alba House". The style and finish of the house is excellent. But primarily the location is great. We can park the car and not use it again all week!!

Our children love the property and so do we. I am sure you will also.

Alistair and Josephine

Why they chose this property

Alba House has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a downstairs cloakroom. This alongside parking and terrace for eating out made the house perfect for short breaks in York. The fact that the house is new means it meets guests high standards.

What makes this property unique

Alba House is a brand new home with all new fittings, it truly is immaculate.

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