Host & Stay | The Railman's House

Entire home in York, United Kingdom

2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bed · 1 bathroom
The Railman’s House is a beautiful Victorian-built house, perfectly designed for couples and solo travellers to explore the vibrant city of York. The property has been completely renovated yet holds great character with the retaining of original features, such as cast-iron fireplaces. The Railman’s House is in a quiet residential area, with the centre of York just a short 20-minute walk away so you can explore all that this great city has to offer.
The space
When you need some downtime, The Railmans’ House has everything you need. In the living room you can get cosy on the comfy teal blue sofa. Well-equipped for full relaxation, the room features a flat-screen TV with Freeview channels, creating the perfect environment to curl up and watch your favourite shows. You’ll also find an original cast iron fireplace which adds charm to the property.

At the rear of the living room is where you’ll find the property’s fully-equipped, stylish kitchen. The kitchen will provide a wide selection of items you can use for preparing and enjoying a home cooked meal.
In the centre of the room you will find a dining table and chairs, perfect for two.

From the kitchen, you can head straight outside to the ‘yarden’. Sit back and relax in this lovely south-facing area which features decking, two seating areas, and three raised flower beds. The garden features festoon lights which create a romantic atmosphere in the evening.

The king size bedroom at The Railman’s House is a comfortable and welcoming space. It comes with ample storage space for your belongings and offers a homely and tranquil environment for you to relax in.

The bathroom is yet another generously sized space. Refurbished to an immaculate standard, it has a freestanding bath tub and a separate shower, as well as a wash basin and WC.
Guest access
Guests have access to the full property. The keys to the property are accessed via a secure key safe and full details will be provided shortly before your arrival date.

Free on-street parking is available outside the property on a first come, first served basis.

Please note that the cast iron fireplaces are only ornamental and are not for guest use.

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Bedrooms

Bedroom

1 king bed

Amenities

  • Bath
  • Shampoo
  • Hot water
  • Washing machine
  • Essentials
  • Hangers
  • Bed linen
  • TV
  • Wifi
  • Dedicated workspace
  • Kitchen
  • Free parking on premises

4.61 · 105 Reviews

Hannah
Hannah
7 years on Airbnb
2 weeks ago

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this cottage. It was perfect for what we needed, a rest stop to explore York. It was a quiet location with easy parking. It was a lovely walk by the river to York but if you are walking at night it did feel slightly intimidating so you might need to factor in an Uber. We didn’t use any of the kitchen facilities as mostly ate in York so unable to comment. Shower temp was temperamental but we got the hang of it. Host was really responsive. The only thing I found was the cleaning wasn’t up to my personal standard. We found dirty used tissues in the bedroom under the chaise lounge which was off putting. Nevertheless we would definitely use this accommodation again when visiting York. Thank you for a lovely stay!

Gareth
Gareth
5 years on Airbnb
3 weeks ago

Location was quiet/peaceful with limited noise. The walk to York centre was only about 20 minutes along the river and it was lit after dark. House itself - perfect for our needs. York is a great hub to visit other areas, the Dales, Thirsk and Robin Hood's Bay. The sofa and bed were comfortable, kitchen had everything we needed and bathroom good. The negatives, the shower could only get luke warm, despite boiling hot water in sink and bath. Kitchen ceiling and wall showed water stains from previous leaks in the bathroom above. Wall behind kitchen sink had peeling paint/signs of damp. Large crack in the wall by back door. Horrible damp and peeling paint marks above the light switch up the stairs. Bathroom was let down by some poor fit and finish. Matte paint showed dust and water splashes. Blinds need dusting. Back gate would not open easily, broken and jammed on the loose step slab. Shed had rubbish and old microwave.

Delanye
Delanye
2 years on Airbnb
1 month ago

We loved our 3 night stay! We were hoping for a little more on the amenities side of things just for that extra special feel but I overall we had everything we needed! The home itself is comfortable, clean & welcoming. We found a direct route to walk into the city centre and enjoyed the sites along the way. Took us about 25-30 minutes and became an enjoyable part of our experience! Definitely felt like a home away from home. We would stay again.

William
William
2 months on Airbnb
1 month ago

Everything was great, felt like a home away from home, lovely setting. Just two little things that weren’t really an issue but more preference. One being the shower would be nicer being able to get it a bit hotter. The other was the bedroom radiator was locked on 0 so wouldn’t warm up when changing the thermostat. Wasn’t a massive issue and we didn’t enquire about it to see if there was a fix, as the bedding was really warm, but for somebody else staying there you might want to enquire about it.

Megan
Megan
3 years on Airbnb
2 months ago

lovely home, good for our 2 night stay

Location

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House Rules

  • Check-in after 16:00
  • Checkout before 10:00
  • Self check-in with lockbox
  • 2 guests maximum
  • No pets
  • No parties or events
  • No smoking
  • Additional rules
    Host & Stay are committed to our owners that their homes are protected during bookings. For this reason, we require all of our guests to transfer a £250.00 Damage Deposit (subject to a £10.00 administration charge) or, to purchase an Accidental Damage Waiver for £25.00 which will cover you for up to £500.00 of accidental damage during your stay.

Safety & Property

  • Carbon monoxide alarm installed
  • Smoke alarm installed

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