Title: The Walmgate Retreat - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Walmgate Retreat Family-friendly vacation home in York ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111720000/111712500/111712468/f3338ea9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property video](https://mediaim.expedia.com/video/9A1CB9973399C0715D59CB4C219CD018/a4bd0b25-07a4-4cb8-a9b1-69bc51a0b26a-thumbnail.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=608) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111720000/111712500/111712468/e3bce8ad.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111720000/111712500/111712468/6d8902fe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111720000/111712500/111712468/1d331ea4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Close to Shambles and York Minster, The Walmgate Retreat provides amenities like laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 8.0 Very good ### Entire home 5 bedrooms3 bathrooms2200 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Parking available - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Walmgate Retreat An amazing 4 Bed, 3 Bath Historic Grade 2 listed Boutique town house over 2,200 square feet located in the heart of the city. Just off Walmgate, best known for its restaurants and cafes, and a few minutes walk in to the city centre. Arriving by car is not a problem as the house has 2 parking permits included. Looking for the perfect family holiday get together to see the history that York has to offer, or that special occasion such as a birthday gathering this is the perfect place to stay. The space This stunning house, surrounded by 2000 years of history is a superb 5 star holiday property is on ground floor level within a superb grade 11 listed property. It is located within the city walls and has to be one of the most marvellous locations in York. The property has been completely re-designed and refurbished offering a beautiful, modern and welcoming 5 star interior, giving guests incredibly high standards of accommodation with two sumptuous bedrooms. The George Street Boutique house is just a couple of minutes’ walk from the city centre down walmgate and have every convenience to hand with shops, delis, restaurants, history and more close by. A completely stunning property and a stunning location. The property is beautifully furnished throughout, offering excellent sleeping accommodation across four sumptuous bedrooms. The property can accommodate up to twelve guests extremely comfortably with an additional two sofa bed, with lots of space. The building is made up of 2 apartments with an interlinking door offering the property as one whole house. Heading into the front door of the property, you will enter through the apartment’s entrance hall the property opens up into a stunning hallway with kitchen , bedrooms and living room all opening up off this. There is a large designer corner sofa , chess set and board games for adults and children alike. There is also a Smart TV, wi-fi and a blue-tooth sound system. The fully equipped ,designer kitchen is separate from the living area and has a wonderful dining table that seats up to 6 guests and can be transformed into a snooker table !!. With granite work tops, oven, hob, microwave, dishwasher, washer-drier and more it offers guests everything they could need during their stay. The main bedroom has large period windows and offers a luxuriously comfortable king sized bed that can be split into singles if required, wardrobe, and Smart TV. The second bedroom has a superbly comfortable double bed. The pristine master bathroom has a fantastic walk in shower. This really is a stunning, high class and superb holiday property offering guests one of the best locations to stay, and from which to explore the city. Heading through the interlinking door and up the staircase to the second apartment, you enter into a stunning hallway with kitchen, bedrooms and living room all opening up off this. Again, the living room offers a large designer corner sofa and board games for adults and children alike. There is also a Smart TV, wi-fi and a blue-tooth sound system. The fully equipped ,designer kitchen is separate from the living area and has a wonderful dining table that seats up to 6 guests. With granite work tops, oven, hob, microwave, dishwasher, washer-drier and more it offers guests everything they could need during their stay. The main bedroom has large period windows and offers a luxuriously comfortable king sized bed that can be split into singles if required, wardrobe, and Smart TV. The en-suite has a large walk in shower. The second bedroom has a superbly comfortable king sized bed. The pristine master bathroom is simply stunning ! with a free standing bath and separate shower cubicle. There is an outside patio area with this apartment that can be used for barbecues al fresco to enjoy the best of the English weather ! This really is a stunning, high class and superb holiday property offering guests one of the best locations to stay, and from which to explore the city. As a whole, this property is the perfect place for a stay in York city centre for group bookings! ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Games - Stereo - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the city center ### Things to do - Billiards/pool table ### 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) ### General - Unit size: 2,200 square feet ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92820000/92811000/92810959/dfc3aacc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### York Luxury Apt, Bishopthorpe Rd, Sleeps 12 South Bank - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Microwave 8.0 Very good 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-11&endDate=2025-11-12&selected=92810959&PinnedHotelID=92810959&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103760000/103755900/103755803/62026fc1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Bishophill Gathering - Sleeps Up To 12 | York South Bank - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Microwave 7.4 Good 3 reviews CA $301 CA $301 total includes taxes & fees Nov 3 - Nov 4 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=103755803&PinnedHotelID=103755803&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV, fireplace, offices](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119060000/119053900/119053867/e6f07a8f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Walpole House - Hot Tub, Games Room, Sleeps 12 The Groves - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer CA $699 CA $1,332 total includes taxes & fees Nov 2 - Nov 3 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-02&endDate=2025-11-03&selected=119053867&PinnedHotelID=119053867&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95700000/95695400/95695307/w1980h1331x20y0-35a6f60b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 7 Longfield Terrace · Gorgeous Central 5 Bed House in York with Parking I Pass The Keys Clifton - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi - Outdoor space [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-11&endDate=2025-11-12&selected=95695307&PinnedHotelID=95695307&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103760000/103755900/103755876/w1200h616x0y0-7d10a7df.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Clifford Gathering - Sleeps Up To 10 | York South Bank - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space CA $230 CA $230 total includes taxes & fees Nov 3 - Nov 4 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=103755876&PinnedHotelID=103755876&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![7 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33600000/33598300/33598250/eb07abd6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Converted farmstead that sleeps 26; 6 showers, 2 baths;table tennis; sauna; gym. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C53.95616%2C-1.07508&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=nzCDlBbtpiJ184S3qpvpgG1r5I4=) York, England #### What's nearby - Jorvik Viking Centre - 5 min walk - 0.4 km - York City Walls - 5 min walk - 0.4 km - York Christmas Market - 6 min walk - 0.6 km - Shambles - 6 min walk - 0.6 km - York Minster - 11 min walk - 0.9 km #### Getting around - York Station - 18 min walk - Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 70 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Brew York Craft Brewery & Tap Room - ‬3 min walk - ‪The Postern Gate - ‬3 min walk - ‪The Red Lion - ‬3 min walk - ‪Piccadilly Tap - ‬4 min walk - ‪Turning Point Brew Co Outpost - ‬4 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Walmgate Retreat pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### Where is The Walmgate Retreat located? > Located in the center of York, this family-friendly vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of National Centre for Early Music and Shambles. York Minster and University of York are also within 1 mi (2 km). York Station is 18 minutes by foot and York (QQY-York Train Station) is 19 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Walmgate Retreat Reviews 8.0 ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8/10 Good #### Dawn M. Oct 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Very well appointed house. Comfy beds and good sized rooms. Great Tapas bar nearby. Walking distance of centre. ##### Dawn M. 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