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9.2 / 10 Guest Rating

Escape 2 Unwind, Minster Retreat - Sleeps 5

11 Gillygate Apartment 2, York, gb

Escape 2 Unwind, Minster Retreat - Sleeps 5 - main view

About the Property

Central Location in Historic Building
Escape 2 Unwind, Minster Retreat - Sleeps 5 offers a charming stay in the heart of York. Situated near the York Railway station and York Minster, this recently renovated apartment provides a comfortable retreat in a non-smoking environment.

Spacious and Well-equipped
Featuring 2 bedrooms, 2 living rooms, a fully equipped kitchen, and 2 bathrooms, this apartment ensures a relaxing stay for up to 5 guests. Enjoy modern amenities including a TV, dishwasher, and complimentary WiFi. Towels and bed linen are also provided for your convenience.

Convenient Dining and Nearby Attractions
With dining options nearby, indulging in local cuisine is a breeze. Explore attractions like Harrogate International Centre and Royal Hall Theatre, easily accessible from the property. Book your stay at Escape 2 Unwind, Minster Retreat - Sleeps 5 for a memorable experience in York.

Facilities & Amenities

Non-smoking throughout
Board games/puzzles
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Fire extinguishers
First aid kit available
Contactless check-in/check-out
Invoice provided
Smoke alarms
Free wired internet

Important Information

Check-in & Out

Check-in
Check-out10:00 AM

Property Notes

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties. A deposit may be required at the property.

Check Room Availability

1 night Ā· 2 adults

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Guest Reviews

9.2
Exceptional82 verified reviews
AI Summary

Guests highly rate the perfect location and frequently praise the clean and comfortable accommodations.

Categories

Cleanliness9.3
Service9.8
Location9.7
Room Quality8.8
Amenities8.8
Value for Money8.8
Food and Beverage8.8
Overall Experience9.5

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DebbiegbGB
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 13, 2026

"Great location"

10.0

Excellent location, 5 minutes walk from York minster, 15 minutes to train station. Flat was spotless, very comfortable and very well presented. Hosts were lovely and checked in with us to see eveything was okay. Could not get a better location for visiting York.

Nothing to dislike.

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TessiegbGB
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family_with_children
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 12, 2026

"Bijou beautiful property in York centre."

10.0

Easy access and excellent communication from the host made check-in straightforward. The apartment is beautifully styled, with excellent amenities, and is perfectly located right in the centre of York. There are plenty of bars and places to eat nearby, and having a Tesco just around the corner was really convenient. The apartment was very well equipped with everything we needed, including towels, shower gel, shampoo, cleaning products, and fully stocked cupboards with glassware and kitchenware. The tea and coffee provided were a lovely touch. The fridge freezer is on the smaller side, so I’d avoid buying too many fresh items if staying for a few days. There was also an ironing board, clothes airer, and lots of thoughtful storage throughout. The top bedroom was especially light and bright, and the space had been used really well. A helpful tip for future guests: the lockbox at the entrance gives access to the stairwell, and there’s a slow-release light switch on the left, which took us a moment to find. You then leave the key in the lockbox for the other apartment and use a code to access your room. There was also a single bed in the living room, which was useful. It was a little noisy at times because the apartment is on a main road, but that’s to be expected with such a central location. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay — it felt like a stylish boutique apartment, and we thought it was very reasonably priced. Thank you for hosting us.

Nothing.

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JoannegbGB
Verified booking
family_with_children
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 10, 2026

"Exceptional"

9.0

lovely, comfortable and clean. Everything we needed

A little noisy at night, but to be expected staying in the centre of York.

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NeilgbGB
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extended_group
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 7, 2026

"Great stay and great location"

7.0

Great location and comfortable

Stairs too high up as top floor flat

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Maria BiancagbGB
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family_with_children
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 22, 2026

"Beautiful and well appointed apartment, very central- fully recommend!"

10.0

Amazing facilities. It was steep steps to the apartment… you open the door and… WOW! Worth the climb! Comfortable beds and everything you need to have a home from home break. Beautifully decorated. We loved it!

As my daughter has a disability, the stairs were healed for her, but the owners let us use the cupboards at the bottom to store the collapsible wheelchair. She was very accommodating and helpful. It’s not a dislike regarding the stairs- just a challenge for us in particular. But it was worth it as the apartment was fabulous- we didn’t want to leave!

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clairegbGB
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extended_group
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 6, 2026

"Lovely apartment in a great location with a few small things letting it down."

10.0

The location was excellent. The check in details were easy and prompt. The standard of the interior was excellent

The mattresses were rock hard and not comfortable The fridge was small and hard to get into with it being inside the under stairs cupboard. The fridge door should match the opening direction of the cupboard door. Didn’t appreciate the vetting and deposit system

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HelengbGB
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extended_group
Standard Room
Stayed in Feb 22, 2026

"Exceptional"

10.0

Great location and comfortable accommodation which had everything we needed.

All good

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JogbGB
Verified booking
family_with_children
Standard Room
Stayed in Feb 8, 2026

"Exceptional"

10.0

Great location, very clean and welcoming apartment. A perfect spot for a weekend trip to York.

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ShaunagbGB
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family_with_children
Standard Room
Stayed in Jan 19, 2026

"Exceptional"

10.0

It is in a great location near the shops, pubs and restaurants, so ideal for people who don't drive as the supermarket is about 20-minute walk away from the apartment.

There is nothing I didn't like about the apartment.

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gordongbGB
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extended_group
Standard Room
Stayed in Dec 11, 2025

"Excellent"

8.0

The location to town is perfect the flat is lovely

The beds are way to hard

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