10 Smales Street, York, YO1 6EW, United Kingdom
#321 of 891 Holiday rentals in York
Guests' ChoiceBased on 59 hotel reviews
9.0Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.5
Location
9.5
Facilities
9.2
Staff
9.1
Value for money
8.6
Free WiFi
9.4
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Reviewed: 30 April 2024
Dominic
United KingdomVery cosy, comfortable, lovely cottage decor and close to the centre!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 17 April 2024
Olivia
United KingdomMy only observation is that the stairs are very steep which could pose a problem for young children or elderly visitors.
Location was brilliant, near station and town but in peaceful side street. Cottage contained everything we needed for our short stay and appliances were easy to use.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 28 March 2024
Dr
AustraliaAs expected. Small, central very comfortable. Unlocking the key safe difficult in wet windy weather.
No breakfast provided.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 20 March 2024
Diane
United KingdomNothing was perfect
Property was 5 mins walk to the centre of York
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 26 February 2024
Neil
United KingdomThe internal stairs were quite steep.
The location was superb; close to the historic centre of York, but quiet as well.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 11 January 2024
Leanne
AustraliaBeautiful accommodation in a very quiet neighbourhood. We appreciated the Christmas decorations as we stayed over Christmas.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 5 January 2024
Joanne
United KingdomThere is nothing we disliked and don’t want to be unfair but could have done with some cleaning products ie Surface spray, bleach for the toilet? Just like to keep it up to standard! Also the heating timing needs sorting as was coming in in the night and was too warm!!
Location, very clean and lovely traditional features. Very cosy Good WiFi
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 22 December 2023
Steve
CanadaNot enough toilet paper, not enough dish washer soap not enough coffee or tea for length of stay. Need more garbage bags - more streaming platforms with accessibility (with password)
Location, clean nice to have Christmas tree
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 10 December 2023
Diane
United StatesWe just needed extra toilet paper. Otherwise, excellent stay!
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 4 December 2023
Lauren
United KingdomGreat Central location.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 19 November 2023
Debbie
United StatesThe stairs.
The location was walking distance from the train station and the center of town. Very cute and clean place!
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 6 November 2023
Ryk
United KingdomThere is something dripping outside you hear whilst lying in bed when it rains. Needs some little bowls for nibbles!
Nicely decorated, well equipped and lovely and warm. Great location too.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 11 September 2023
Trudie
United KingdomClean, great location, comfortable, very well presented
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 26 August 2023
Eileen
United KingdomStairs are narrow and steep for an older person.
Very central for exploring York on foot. Very clean. Like that it was dog friendly.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 23 July 2023
Jo-marie
United KingdomMore towels provided: 1 per person for a 5 night stay isn’t enough!
Great location, great space for a base in York, good for our dog, too, a nice quiet street.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 4 June 2023
Samantha
United KingdomBeautiful property. In an amazing location with parking included.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 3 June 2023
Natalie
United KingdomCurtains, beautiful as they were, in the front bedroom, were not blackout and let in the morning light. If you wake with the sunrise, this won't be a problem. At night time, it was perfect, as no light came in from the street.
Beautiful Cottage, had all the ModCons and a beautiful little hamper on arrival with tea and coffee etc. To get you started which was a lovely touch. Compfy beds and setting and plenty of storage. Great location for the city, sights and train station. Quiet street and very well looked after. Slept very well. Stay York kept in touch prior to check In, which was reassuring and check in details were as stated and easy
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 30 May 2023
Carol
United KingdomI think you could warn that the stairs are quite steep and the steps not very deep. The little starter hamper was very nice but maybe it shouldn't be advertised as containing milk because it was just a couple of sachets in there. The main bedroom has 2 lovely wall mirrors. The second bedroom does not have a wall mirror at all despite there being two empty walls and one of those with a perfectly placed plug. I found it very difficult to do my hair and make-up in there.
The house was just what we wanted for a 3 night stay in the city of York. Everything we needed was there. Very nicely decorated and furnished. Lovely clean kitchen and bathroom. All rooms comfortable. Constant hot water. Central heating we could control ourselves. We weren't asked to do much when leaving other than put rubbish in bins. Parking was easy outside of the house but we did need to supply our car reg so that a e-parking permit could be applied for.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 25 May 2023
Marsh
United KingdomKitchen could do with a salad bowl & a couple of serving dishes. Perhaps more loo rolls & washing up tabs. A few more hangers in the wardrobe & a lightweight bed cover for when a duvet is too hot.
The house, decor, cleanliness. Ideally situated for local attractions & very quiet. Great communications & info. Appreciated the welcome hamper.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 13 April 2023
Jessica
United KingdomNothing
Beautiful house. Very clean and comfortable. The location was excellent too, very quiet but close to everything.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 22 December 2022
Claire
United KingdomNot staying for longer
Spotlessly clean, beautifully furnished. Wonderful Christmas trimmings. Everything we need. Super welcome hamper.
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 14 December 2022
Diane
United Kingdomno parking, but this was clear at booking time, everything else great
great location, very clean lovely welcome pack
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 26 August 2022
Ed
United KingdomBed got very warm in the night even with the window open
Very comfortable bed Consistent period features Amazing location Quiet streets Great layout
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 25 July 2022
Linda
United StatesBeautiful house in a wonderful city.
Stayed in June 2022
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