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The exterior of Minstergate, York, Yorkshire
The exterior of Minstergate, Yorkshire | © National Trust Images / Mike Henton
The sitting and dining room at Minstergate, Yorkshire
The double bedroom at Minstergate, Yorkshire

Minstergate

Set in the city of York, this characterful and quirky medieval cottage has views of York Minster.

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The sitting and dining room at Minstergate, Yorkshire
The double bedroom at Minstergate, Yorkshire
The exterior of Minstergate, York, Yorkshire
The kitchen at Minstergate, Yorkshire
The sitting and dining room at Minstergate, Yorkshire
The dining area at Minstergate, Yorkshire
The bathroom with shower over bath at Minstergate, Yorkshire
The dressing room at Minstergate, Yorkshire
The bedroom at Minstergate with a king-size bed (which can be made into a twin on request), wardrobe, armchair and original beams, Yorkshire
The Shambles, York
The area local to Minstergate, York
York Minster, York

© National Trust / Mike Henton

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Set in the city of York, this characterful and quirky medieval cottage has views of York Minster.

  • Guests

    2

    Bedrooms

    1

    Acorn rating

    5What's this?

    Number of dogs welcome

    0

    Reference

    020024

    For a city break with a difference, try this quirky medieval apartment. It sits in the historic city of York with views over the mighty York Minster. Brimming with character inside, you’ll find wonky beams, sloping floors and a Georgian staircase that was added at a later stage. 

    Step outside and get lost in York’s winding alleyways. Explore its array of shops, markets and restaurants as well as the Theatre Royal, Castle Museum, York Art Gallery and Minster. You’ll also be close to the overhanging buildings and narrow cobbled streets of The Shambles. Definitely a must see. Treasurer’s House, the first house ever given to the National Trust with a collection, and its award-winning garden is literally on your doorstep, and is perfect for an afternoon exploring.

    With so much to do in York you might struggle to leave, but it’s worth the effort. Just a half hour drive will take you into the heart of the Yorkshire countryside. Don’t miss the picturesque towns of Helmsley and Thirsk.

    Layout

    Ground floor: Entrance and staircase to apartment.

    First floor: Kitchen. Large dining/sitting room. King-size bedroom (which can be made into a twin on request). Bathroom with shower over bath.

    What's provided in a National Trust holiday cottage?

    • Wi-Fi, not available
    • Garden, not available
    • EV charging, not available
    • Fridge, available
    • Freezer, available
    • Microwave, available
    • Open fire / wood burner, not available
    • Television, available
    • DVD, available
    • Washing machine, available
    • Dishwasher, available
    • Tumble dryer, available
    • BBQ, not available
    • Cot & high chair, available

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