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Menagerie House|Luxury City Cottage|Walk Score 98|8min from Shambles

Riverfront cottage in York with kitchen

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3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib - Menagerie House|Luxury City Cottage|Walk Score 98|8min from Shambles (York)
Close to Shambles and York Minster, Menagerie House|Luxury City Cottage|Walk Score 98|8min from Shambles provides a garden, laundry facilities, and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 61227 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Menagerie House|Luxury City Cottage|Walk Score 98|8min from Shambles

Exquisite decor & attention to detail
★"Easily the most beautiful AirBnB we have ever stayed in."
★"Above & beyond in every aspect"
Note, 2 night stays + receive discounts @MenagerieHouseYork

Restaurants & attractions mins away on foot
☞ 8min to Shambles
☞ 3min to Bar Walls
☞ Private lit courtyard w/ BBQ
☞ Free basic breakfast
☞Washer/Dryer
☞Easy self-check in
☞Bluetooth speaker & 42" Smart TV
☞Complimentary toiletries

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The accommodation is spread over three richly detailed floors, each beautifully decorated and curated. Authentic period features such as dramatic high ceilings, sash windows and striped wooden floors are paired with colourful tones and bespoke artwork by local artists. And of course, you’ll find all the 21st-century comforts and luxuries needed for a memorable stay and our reviews are testament to this. There’s plenty of space for guests to relax and unwind in the main living area, which has comfy velvet sofas, board games and a 42” Smart TV. The home features a fully equipped kitchen and guests have complimentary use of the breakfast pantry during their stay. This is fully stocked cereals, barista-quality coffee and more. Menagerie House has three gorgeous bedrooms, a master king suite with an ensuite wet room, a double room and a twin that can be set up as a king. Each room boasts sumptuous beds with deep mattresses and the Egyptian cotton linen. Along with the ground-floor WC and master ensuite, there is a shared bathroom with a roll-top bath and overhead shower. The home also has a secluded courtyard with outdoor seating, festoon lighting and BBQ facilities. It’s a lovely spot to spend sunny afternoons and alfresco summer evenings with a glass of your favourite tipple. The house is in Bishophill, one of the most historic and desirable parts of the city. You’ll be spoilt for choice with things to do and sights to see right on your doorstep, including the magnificent York Minster, Bar Walls, York races, Museum Gardens and Abbey. There are plenty of great places to eat and drink within walking distance, or you could make up the picnic hamper and make use of the many green spaces.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Motor boating nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,227 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: A travel cot is available if required.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the neighborhood

Located on a river, this cottage is in Bishophill, a neighborhood in York. Shambles and York Minster are notable landmarks, and if an activity is on the agenda, check out York Racecourse. Traveling with kids? Consider York Dungeon and Yorkshire Museum Gardens. Discover the area's water adventures with motor boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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What's nearby

  • York Christmas Market - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Jorvik Viking Centre - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • York City Walls - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Shambles - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • York Minster - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • York Station - 8 min walk
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tank & Paddle - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Golden Ball - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Falcon. - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Red Chilli Supermarket - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Ackhorne Inn - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Menagerie House|Luxury City Cottage|Walk Score 98|8min from Shambles pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Menagerie House|Luxury City Cottage|Walk Score 98|8min from Shambles?

As of Oct 26, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Menagerie House|Luxury City Cottage|Walk Score 98|8min from Shambles on Nov 23, 2025 start from $372.69, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Menagerie House|Luxury City Cottage|Walk Score 98|8min from Shambles?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Menagerie House|Luxury City Cottage|Walk Score 98|8min from Shambles?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Menagerie House|Luxury City Cottage|Walk Score 98|8min from Shambles located?

This family-friendly York cottage is located on a river, within a 10-minute walk of Yorvik Brass Rubbing Centre and Shambles. York Dungeon and Yorkshire Museum Gardens are also within 10 minutes. York Station is 8 minutes by foot and York (QQY-York Train Station) is 8 minutes.

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Menagerie House|Luxury City Cottage|Walk Score 98|8min from Shambles Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Martin F.

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

Family Stay In Feb

Exactly as described and close to all amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cornelia S.

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

Super central location, lovely place

Stayed at Sarah and Chris’ property for a wedding and was impressed with the level of thought and detail that went into the property. Very central location, great for first time visitors
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lucy S.

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

Great Place

Cottage is beautifully decorated, really quirky. Very well stocked and so centrally located. Plenty of space for the 6 adults we had staying there. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna P.

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

Fabulous!

This property is exceptional. The owners have put so much care and thought into every detail. We enjoyed our stay here so much.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate D.

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

Wonderful Home

We loved this property! Everything was perfect - comfortable beds, walking distance to the tourist sights, easy access to the train station. I would definitely stay here again. The decor was fun and whimsical.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison J.

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

Fabulously quirkie, perfectly placed

Wonderful property, clean, excellently situated. Hosts were so hospitable and helpful, communication great! Group of friends celebrating a birthday, wonderful memories would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Larry G.

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

Highly recommended

Very nice property - exceptional decor, clean with many amenities. Located within easy walking distance to central York. Also close to train station for excursions further afield. Communication was prompt and friendly. Highest recommendation.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

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

Stunning house in the centre of York. The owners couldn’t do enough for you. Just perfect

The property is absolutely stunning, such eye for detail. The owners couldn’t do enough to help. Lots of personal touches in every corner. Would 100% recommend and will definitely be going back
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jayne C.

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

Weekend in York

This a beautiful quirky house. The attention to detail is amazing and it is so close to the centre of York. There were a couple of things, the single beds were quite narrow for adults and even though the heating was on the downstairs was a little nippy. The upstairs was lovely and warm. We would return again and recommend to all.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chad C.

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

A special and unique place to stay

We loved the Menagerie house so much! It is even more beautiful in person. We loved looking at every detail from the wallpaper to the art work and furnishings, to the quirky little details. It was so much fun to walk around and admire everything. There were six of us that stayed there: 4 adults, a 13 year old and a 9 year old. The beds were all comfortable, the house was impeccably clean, and it had everything we needed. The location was fantastic, and we spent the days exploring York and the evenings relaxing in this beautiful house. The hosts were very quick to answer any questions, and provided lots of suggestions for things to see and places to eat. We tried a few of their suggestions and were very happy with everything! We wished we had more time to spend there and we did not want to leave. If we are lucky enough to make it back to York one day, we will definitely stay there again! Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful house with us! We will not forget it!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carla P.

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

We loved it!

We loved your home, wish we could have been there longer!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel J.

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

Perfect location

Whimsical house, full of charm. Nothing cold or sterile about its design, but it’s amazingly clean. Walkable to everything. My teenaged kids and I enjoyed searching for all the mice to go with one room’s theme. My only regret is not booking more nights!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie D.

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

We will be back!

Great location, friendly and communicative hosts, wonderful property. Our stay was everything we hoped for and we will return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vivienne P.

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

Just perfect, especially for our circumstances

The initial description of location, quirkiness and facilities attracted us. In practice, the house was even better for a mixed generation family at Christmas. The Christmas wreath, decorations & lovely tree, plus starter food & drink made us feel very warm & welcome instantly. Thank you so much for your thoughtfulness, Sarah & Chris. The house is very well located and equipped. We loved the animal stencils which amused the two year old, too! The attention to detail was also reflected in very helpful notes of what/how to do things and local attractions. (For instance, we knew the pub already & were happy to find it as friendly & a true ‘local’ as ever.) The expression ‘small but perfectly formed’ could be applied to the property. The owners have been meticulous in use of space, colour and fittings to make it feel like a home not just a house. We loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne H.

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

Lovely House

Lovely house, close to shops. Will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022