From
$481 / night
Total guests, Nights

Outstanding 18th C. townhouse next to York Minster – Home 2250492 Townhouse

  • 4 bedrooms
  • 8 sleeps
  • 3 nights min stay

Outstanding 18th C. townhouse next to York Minster – Home 2250492

  • Townhouse
  • 4 bedrooms
  • sleeps 8
  • 3 nights min stay

Key Info

  • Suitable for children age 5+
  • Car not necessary
  • Pet Friendly
  • Private garden

Description from owner

Description

No. 2 Precentor's Court is a exceptional four bedroom, 300 year old Georgian townhouse, with a courtyard garden. it can accommodate from 2-8 guests. The rental comprises of the entire house, thereby offering privacy and space, and it is arguably the best located holiday property in York being situated right next to York Minster. Ideal for families and mixed groups of friends.

It has just undergone a complete yet sympathetic restoration, with care being taken to retain its many original features. Modern facilities seamlessly blend with an eclectic mix of high quality antique and contemporary furnishings, resulting in an elegant yet relaxed and comfortable residence with an abundance of charm. Awarded VisitEngland's highest rating of 'Five Star Gold' and also selected as one of Sawday's 'Special Places'.

(Important. Please note that Precentor's Court is in a quite and sacred part of the city, and out of respect for our the church and our neighbours (several have young children) we do not accept bookings from single sex/stag/hen parties).

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Families

  • Children 5+ years old
  • Pets welcome
  • High chair

Bed & bathroom

  • 2 King Beds, 3 Full beds, 2 Twin beds
  • 1 Full bath, 1 Half bath, 1 Shower

Amenities

  • Wireless Internet
  • Private garden
  • Internet access
  • Central heating
  • Stove
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Clothes dryer
  • Iron
  • High chair
  • TV
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided

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Access

  • Parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Policies

Payment
This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Smoking
No smoking at this property

Cancellations

Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.

Booking confirmed

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

24 hours after booking

50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

4 weeks before

No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.

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* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support

About the owner

Boxing Hare L.
Average reply time:
3 hours 31 minutes
Response rate:
100%
Calendar last updated:
27 Apr 2024
Years listed:
9
Overall rating:

Languages spoken: English

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Reviews

Excellent
8 reviews

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“7 old girls visit york”

Reviewed 16 May 2019

Amazingly atmospheric old house . Well equipped and comfortable. Loved the proximity to the minster and all the bell ringing. A wonderful city with lots to see and do.

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Response from the owner Dear Alison, thank you for your review - much appreciated. Delighted you enjoyed your trip to York.

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“Lovely house and so central.”

Reviewed 31 Jul 2018

Very helpful and flexible booking process. Thanks so much. Beautiful house and courtyard. Thanks for putting up the extra bed in one of the upstairs bedrooms.

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“Stay September 2017”

Reviewed 11 Sep 2017

Our stay was excellent. The house is well positioned, adjacent to York Minster and within a minute of the Shambles and main shopping area. Beautifully renovated and maintained; with quality fittings and utensils. We had a brilliant time. We would definitely recommend this property. We will be using this company again and will definitely stay at this property in the future.

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“The single best holiday home I've ever had”

Reviewed 7 Sep 2015

Absolutely superb - a lovely house, in a terrific location, with great attention taken by the owners to ensure a great experience. The home is located right next to York Minster, with convenient acces… More

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“Simply the best!”

Reviewed 18 May 2015

An immaculate, historical, homely and welcoming property in an ideal position for relaxing and exploring York. Faultless. Already thinking about booking up for next year.

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“Luxurious accommodation in superb location.”

Reviewed 4 Jun 2014

Booked this house as a place to meet up with friends for a city break in York. The location is superb. Right next to the Minster and within walking distance of all the shops, restaurants and sights. T… More

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“Best location in central York”

Reviewed 2 Jun 2014

2 Precenter's Court is an absolute delight. Full of old world charm, but with stylish and bang up to date 'mod cons'. The location, in a private corner looking right out on York Minste… More

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“Charme and style next to York Minster!”

Reviewed 1 Jun 2014

Out of five stars I would readily give five and a half to this fantastic place where we (my auntie and I) have spent a couple of wonderful days! We immediately felt at home... I particularly liked the… More

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FAQs

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How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?

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How do I pay for my vacation?

Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Boxing Hare (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.

If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.

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Why can't I call Boxing Hare (the owner) before booking?

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If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.

How do damage deposits work?

In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.

Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

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How can I withdraw my booking request?

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Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

How do I make changes to my booking?

You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Boxing Hare (the owner) a message.

If Boxing Hare (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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