21 River Street · Beautiful York Period Property – Pass the Keys

York

Ian Tyrrell
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Type
House
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Accomodation
5 Guests
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2 Bedrooms / Beds
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Bathrooms
2 Full

About this listing

Located just a minute from the charming Bishopthorpe Road and a short 10-minute stroll along the River Ouse to the city centre, this beautiful and modern historic property is ideal for couples, small groups, or families looking to explore York.

Enjoy a peaceful, relaxing stay in this serene spot, offering a quiet retreat from the hustle and bustle while still being close to all the attractions. Don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions!

Our charming terraced home offers a blend of original features, including a fireplace and plenty of natural light, creating a peaceful retreat in the heart of York.

The front living room features a double sofa, armchair, and Smart TV for relaxation, while the open second reception room offers an industrial chic vibe with additional seating, a dining table, and another TV.

The well-equipped kitchen includes a fridge, freezer, oven, electric stove, dishwasher, and washing machine. A bathroom with a shower completes the space.

Upstairs, you’ll find two spacious double bedrooms, one with an en-suite bathroom, and original features like stripped floorboards and fireplaces. All linens and toiletries are hotel quality for your comfort. Outside, enjoy a small courtyard for summer relaxation or bike storage.

🏛 Local Attractions 🏛

Our home is perfectly located to explore the best of York! Here are the top 5 attractions just a short distance away:

🙏 York Minster (20-minute walk) – A stunning Gothic cathedral, known for its breathtaking architecture and history, offering panoramic views from its tower.

🛍 The Shambles (15-minute walk) – A historic, narrow street lined with beautiful 14th-century buildings. It’s one of the most photographed places in York and offers a charming mix of shops and cafes.

⚔️ Jorvik Viking Centre (20-minute walk) – A fascinating museum where you can immerse yourself in Viking history, with a ride through a recreated Viking city and galleries displaying authentic artifacts.

🏰 York Castle Museum (15-minute walk) – Known for its Kirkgate Victorian street exhibit, this museum offers a unique peek into life in 19th-century York and its many other engaging exhibitions.

🚂 National Railway Museum (25-minute walk) – A family-friendly museum that is home to a vast collection of historic trains and offers interactive exhibits that both adults and children will enjoy.

These attractions are easily accessible and provide a wonderful mix of history, culture, and entertainment, making them perfect for a visit while staying in York.

There will be some complimentary tea/coffee waiting for you which I am sure will be useful for those arriving after a long journey! Fresh white bedding and towels are provided (hand towel and bath towel per person), as well as miniature travel sized bottles of shampoo, shower gel and soap.

All our toiletries and linen is up to hotel standards so you’ll fine nice and rest during your stay. Other items included are a washing-up pack, toilet roll and kitchen roll, which will last a couple of days. If wish to purchase more for your stay there is a Sainsbury’s Local and Costcutters less than 5 minutes walk away on Bishopthorpe Road.

Managed by a professional co-host of Airbnb, this property is professionally cleaned and the linen/ towels are removed from the property after each stay and replaced with freshly laundered supplies. The property is set up to offer remote access with easy self check in and we also offer 24/7 guest support should you need any assistance during your stay.

Guests have access to the full property during their stay.

CHECK IN / CHECK OUT
Check-in time is after 4pm and check-out time is before 10am. A £30 charge will be requested if guests check themselves in early without permission or if guests do not check out on time as this will cause disruption to my cleaner’s schedule.
Please note that you will be charged £100 for lost keys, so please be careful with them.

LUGGAGE STORAGE
Need somewhere to store your luggage before check-in or after check-out? Get 10% off luggage storage with Stasher using code PASSKEYSYORK10 — just enter the code at checkout.

SOFA BED
If you wish to make use of the sofa bed, please request this when you book to ensure we can prepare this for you.

STAIRS
Please note that the stairs in the property are quite steep, as is often the case with these older terraced houses.

PARKING
We are, unfortunately, unable to provide parking as part of your stay due to council restrictions. The nearest 24/7 Car Park is located on Nunnery Lane and is a 9 minute walk from the property. Guests can find more information the York City Parking directory website.

INTERNET
Everyday browsing broadband, average download speed 2Mb/s. Ideal for 1-2 devices and smooth HD live streaming.

PETS
A dog is welcome at an additional minimum fee of £30 to cover extra cleaning. Please message me in advance with the details of your pet (type/breed/age). If you have a second dog, this may be considered on a case by case basis. Please kindly consider my house rules if you bring your dog.

– Dogs must be well behaved and house trained.
– Dogs must be strictly kept downstairs and off the soft furnishings.
– Any fouling on premises must be cleared up without delay.
– Muddy paws should be cleaned before allowed in the house.
– Dogs must NOT be left alone in the property.

INCLUDED IN THE STAY: For each stay we provide a bath towel and hand towel for each guest, a bath mat and a tea towel. We also provide a welcome pack to get guests starting including tea, coffee, milk, biscuits and sugar. A dishwasher tablet, washing capsule, sponge scourer, J-cloth, bin bags and toiletries including soap and body wash.

My property management team will be available 24/7 via email, or phone to provide any
assistance my guests may need.

Pass the Keys® provides a hotel standard of service for short-let properties. The property is
professionally maintained and cleaned, and professionally cleaned linens and toiletries are
guaranteed.

24/7 guest support is also available before and during your stay. The local community-based Pass the Keys® team personally inspects the property and certifies my home has met the Pass the Keys® Property Readiness Standard.

IMPORTANT: On behalf of our host at Pass the Keys, bookings are subject to a verification process carried out by our trusted partner, Truvi.

In rare cases where a booking is flagged during this process, we may need to request additional information or cancel the reservation.

Sam

Hi, I am Sam, City Manager of Pass the Keys® in York. With a passion for property and service-led delivery, I am proud to manage a diverse portfolio of properties all over York. I have a thorough knowledge of the local property sector and how to make your property thrive in this magnificent city. I have lived in York for 10 years and have a wealth of knowledge of what this beautiful city has to offer.  

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Details

  • ID: 73553
  • Guests: 5
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Rooms: 2
  • Check-in After: 16:00 PM
  • Check-out Before: 10:00 AM
  • Type: House

Features

Amenities

  • bath with shower
  • Bed Linen & Towels
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Contactless check-in and checkout is available.
  • Crockery & Cutlery
  • Dishwasher
  • Dog Friendly
  • double bed
  • double sofa
  • electric kettle
  • fridge / freezer
  • gas/electric hob
  • Heating
  • Iron & Ironing Board
  • No parties
  • No Pets Allowed
  • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
  • Oven
  • shower
  • Smart TV
  • Smoke Detectors
  • sofabed
  • Toaster
  • TV
  • Washing Machine
  • Wireless Internet

York

Terms & rules

  • Smoking allowed: No
  • Pets allowed: Yes
  • Party allowed: No

Availability

  • Available
  • Pending
  • Booked

51 Reviews

4/5

  • Ellen Boyd Green 23/12/2024
    The house was clean, and comfortable and everything was easy. But a few things didn't work - light in the main bedroom and a few other small things. The main problem was that both the bins and the recycling were already full when we arrived so we didn't have anywhere to put our rubbish. Having said that I'm sure we'll stay again next time we're in York. ... Read full reviewClose

8.1/10

  • Scott Donaldson 14/04/2026
    The user rated as 4 stars.
  • Kevin Potter 07/04/2026
    I liked: The Location. I did not like: No car parking or permit.
  • Liz Morris 02/04/2026
    I liked: The property was in a great location, 15 min walk to city centre and train station. The house had a well equipped kitchen, clean bathrooms and plenty of hot water. I did not like: The property was advertised as ‘dog friendly’ however we were told we wouldn’t be able to leave our dog here unattended. Although Pass the Keys were brilliant with communication and came back to us saying we could, it shouldn’t really be advertised as something it’s not. The fire doors throughout the property are incredibly heavy and for someone who is young and fit - even I struggled to open them. It may be worth noting this property would not be suitable for someone with dexterity issues. The bed in the room with en-suite was incredibly noisy and creaked everytime you moved - this made for a challenging nights sleep. The handrail on the stairs is coming away from the wall and every time you held onto it, it moved. The private garden area is just decking and again not very dog friendly - might be worth noting this for future guests. We checked out on the day BST started and actually lost an hour of our stay, whilst this was minor, we asked if we could check out an hour later and this was declined. The property was freezing when we arrived and took about 12 hours to warm up. We did inform Pas the Keys of our arrival time and it would have been nice to arrive in the property pre heated. Summary: Great convinent and practical property - but if you’re looking for something comfortable and actually dog friendly, look ... Read full reviewClose
  • Rachel Jenkins 26/03/2026
    The user rated as 5 stars.
  • Vivian Poku 18/02/2026
    I liked: It felt like home! The actual first stay where I didn't want to leave. It was just perfect!...even the location was top! Few minutes walk by the romantic river with the most stunning bridge to all the spots you want to see in York, and the flat itself was located in the most pleasant neighbourhood... honestly, this place really took me by surprise and I was very sad to say goodbye. I did not like: Absolutely zero dislike...it was a perfect city stay and I will defo be going back the first chance I get! ... Read full reviewClose
  • Joanne McCallum 03/02/2026
    I liked: Great location just over the bridge a five minute walk into the town. I did not like: Damp in areas around the house (bedroom and bathroom). ... Read full reviewClose
  • Robert Kielty 21/01/2026
    I liked: Close location to the city centre and a really nice local high street nearby. I did not like: Nothing in particular. ... Read full reviewClose
  • Joanne KORRISON 02/01/2026
    I liked: Warm and cosy Clean I did not like: Could have provided a pint of fresh milk Salt and pepper Washing machine capsule ... Read full reviewClose
  • Frost Julie 09/12/2025
    The user rated as 3 stars.
  • Cameron Bannatyne 08/12/2025
    I liked: Lovely interior and design and modern I did not like: I think the need for the door closes on all the internal doors and none on the doors that actually led outside is a bit much. If you had kids they wouldn’t be able to open the door or the bedroom doors could easily knock you over and maybe down the stairs. Maybe sorting a parking permit could benefit a lot of people to use Summary: Lovely building but stay there was ok ... Read full reviewClose
  • Karen Barratt 24/11/2025
    I liked: Good location near city centre. Pleasant decor. Decent kitchen. Very quiet street. I did not like: The front two rooms and bathroom couldn’t cope with the winter temperatures- the sitting room was unusable and needed some kind of portable heater. The fire doors were so heavy they were difficult to open - wouldn’t work with children. Summary: Attractive house, good location. ... Read full reviewClose
  • Agnese Cusmano 04/11/2025
    I liked: Very clean and cozy flat. Quite part of the town and easy access to city centre. We missed some towels and the staff promptly dropped them to us. I did not like: Nothing ... Read full reviewClose
  • Anna Ashworth 04/11/2025
    I liked: Well equipped and comfortable house just outside the city walls. Excellent value for money. Surprisingly spacious terrace property, with two sitting areas, a good sized kitchen and two large double bedrooms. The location was excellent a 10 minute walk into the city centre and less than 5 minutes from the buzzy and popular Bishopthorpe road area with its shops, bars and restaurants. The host provided clear and timely communication about accessing the property and information about my stay and responded quickly to a question I had about the heating. I did not like: Nothing - it's a great little property in a brilliant location. Summary: Well equipped and comfortable house just outside the city walls. ... Read full reviewClose
  • Mehin Gasimli 07/10/2025
    I liked: Everything was perfect. Clean towels, very well fitted kitchen, dishwasher, washing machine. As described, 2 bedrooms both with double size bed, 2 bedrooms. Bedrooms are upstairs. The house is in walking distance to the central train station and city center. I did not like: More doorstoppers are needed, as the doors were very firm. Summary: York trip was even more beautiful thanks to this house ) ... Read full reviewClose
  • Sergei Stei 02/10/2025
    I liked: Die Lage war zentral I did not like: Kein Parkplatz
  • Aliyah Haji 06/09/2025
    I liked: Great location in a quiet area. I did not like: Toilets could have been cleaned better and more toilet roll provided Summary: Great stay and very enjoyable. Would stay again ... Read full reviewClose
  • Rebekah Fowle 19/08/2025
    I liked: Great location and well kept, inviting property. Good to have two bathrooms and two downstairs rooms. I did not like: Kitchen equipment a bit lacking. Cooking knifes a bit tatty, missing a cheese grater and tin opener. Bathroom window didn't lock - next to a roof felt a bit unsafe. Front door only locked with key, Yale not working. TV remotes not ready for use (may have needed batteries but would have hoped this would be checked). Notified property manager who were responsive but nothing sorted on our stay. Hopefully for next visitors. Summary: Great location. Nicely appointed and comfy house. Needs a few more checks between stays. ... Read full reviewClose
  • Skeldon Rachael 19/08/2025
    I liked: Location. Easy to find. Cleanliness. Easy booking. I did not like: Parking outside wasn't available. Had to park 10 minutes walk away. Bed settee not comfortable to sleep on, or to sit on. Summary: Would recommend staying, but depending who is with you. ... Read full reviewClose
  • Graeme Woodward 30/07/2025
    I liked: Accommodation was excellent.Very comfortable beds and lounge areas. 10 minute walk from City Centre and 15 minute walk to York racecourse. ... Read full reviewClose
  • Lauren De Banks 27/07/2025
    I liked: Bright, comfortable, clean and spacious. I did not like: The location of the second bathroom to the bedroom without en suite. Also the shower in this bathroom was very small and the bathroom ended up flooded every time. Summary: Really nice, convenient for our needs and ideal for our two families to share. ... Read full reviewClose
  • Claire Carroll 07/07/2025
    I liked: Great location, clean , nice quiet road. Great host I did not like: N/A Summary: Excellent stay, would highly recommend ... Read full reviewClose
  • Laura Smith 02/07/2025
    I liked: It was very almost a brilliant house. Great location. Brilliant space. Nicely decorated I did not like: The dishes and glasses were are a bit sparse. Most disappointing was that the sofa bed was not fit for purpose. We had booked as party of 5 and had to abandon sofa bed and sleep on sofa. Thought would be better with upgraded sofa bed in living room. Pass the keys service is also a total swiz. Option of paying £500 to be returned within 3 weeks of visit or non returnable £40. We felt had to go for latter option as didn't want to hand over that amount of money for prolonged period. Should have been made clearer before point over booking. Summary: Almost brilliant house ... Read full reviewClose
  • Helen Holt 28/05/2025
    I liked: Great location Clean Well stocked kitchen I did not like: Matress (ensuite bedroom) uncomfortable and bed didn't feel sturdy and room needed a blackout blind. ... Read full reviewClose
  • Kirstin Cushnie 19/04/2025
    I liked: Great location, well appointed I did not like: Sofa bed wasn’t comfy and the stairs are really steep Summary: Great property close to the city centre. ... Read full reviewClose
  • María Almudena Uranga 17/04/2025
    I liked: Nos gustó poder tener la experiencia de vivir en una de las muchas casas unifamiliares adosadas de York. Muy bonita y tranquila. Recomendable. I did not like: Las escaleras para subir a los dormitorios son muy empinadas. Nosotros las subimos sin dificultad pero a tenerlo en cuenta en personas con movilidad reducida Summary: Preciosa casa unifamiliar ... Read full reviewClose
  • Sherrick Hamilton 25/03/2025
    I liked: Location was fantastic to get into town. The house was very accommodating. The only issue is that it should be geared as a 4 person accommodation as the fold out bed from the sofa wasn't particularly nice but everything was amazing. I did not like: The fold out sofa bed wasn't great. There is nothing else bad to say about his property. Summary: A really nice stay for a group of friends. ... Read full reviewClose
  • Daphne Crichton 16/03/2025
    I liked: Maravillosa casita en York, con una linda y muy bien equipada cocina
  • Olve Sæther 11/12/2024
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  • Vikki Reid 28/11/2024
    Very good. Location. Couldn’t find how to thorn hearing up or down!Property could have been cleaner, cleaner floors
  • Brent Simmonds 27/08/2024
    It was easy to access tourists sites and restaurants from the property.. The pdf explaining how to get into the property was self explanatory.. Explanations about using WiFi would be beneficial. ... Read full reviewClose
  • Thomas Dixon 20/08/2024
    Everything
  • wencan shen 31/07/2024
    厨房不错. 床太软太窄,楼板和楼梯隔音太差,踩着或嘎嘎响。花个两三天的房价就能换一床好的床了 ... Read full reviewClose
  • Debbie Bell 31/07/2024
    Superb location. Location was excellent. Only 10 minutes walk into the city centre. York was beautiful , so much to see and do. We was there for 3 nights 4 days and loved every minute! Would definitely go back to York and would be happy to stay in exact location again, but wouldn't stay in this house again , but only because of the damp/ mould/musty smell. Personally, I think the upstairs of the house could do with abit of a refurb as the downstairs is quite new and modern. The bed was lovely and comfortable tho.. The upstairs of the house was quite mouldy and smelt abit musty in the bedroom. Walls were paper thin so you could hear the neighbours at times. The description stated 2 bathrooms and a private bathroom which implied there were 3 bathrooms in total , but this wasn't the case. There was 1 ensuite and 1 shower room downstairs. ... Read full reviewClose
  • James Barany 28/07/2024
    Exceptional stay in New York, fantastic location, charming dwelling all around!. Fantastic charm, functional and assessable to many great locations.. Nothing, the stairs were a bit steep, but that added to the character. ... Read full reviewClose
  • 家羚 翁 17/07/2024
    像家的感覺,大推. 整體都很好,廚房、洗衣機,設備很齊全. 找了一會的門😭
  • Semra Colak 11/07/2024
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  • Iliyana Dimitrova 07/07/2024
    The location was great.. The appartment was dusty. There was bad smell in the leaving room from the carpet ot may he the sofa ... Read full reviewClose
  • Camilla Zamparini 02/05/2024
    Comfortable well located apartment, but absurd deposit request for possible damages. The property itself was perfect, we only had an issue the last night because the heatings downstairs stopped working. But the beds were comfortable and it had everything we needed.. The property is managed by a third party agency that kept relentlessly sending me emails and messages to confirm my identity etc… and they made me pay another non-refundable 47€ for possible damages after I already paid off the apartment booking. They offered the option to either take 500£ deposit from your card on the event of damages that they would supposedly refund, PLUS a completely unjustified fee of non refundable 12€, or you can pay the 47€ to pay off possible damages. this arrangement as it sounds a lot like scam. This was the only issue I had with this booking. ... Read full reviewClose
  • Michelle Barraclough 22/04/2024
    There are no comments available for this review
  • kerstin Nothnagel 14/04/2024
    There are no comments available for this review
  • Jacqueline Lennard 22/03/2024
    Nice property. Lovely house comfortable beds and clean. Lots of information left about York.. Very steep stairs to the 2 bedrooms,took some getting used to. Obviously it's a Victorian house so stairs cant be helped . If you have mobility issues ,then this wouldn't be ideal for you. ... Read full reviewClose
  • Andrew Crichton 03/03/2024
    Excelente alojamiento para ir en familia.. Excelente ubicacion! el lugar estaba muy limpio y ordenado, la casa es amplia y muy bien equipada. Recomendada para viajeros que están en familia, tiene una sala de estar muy cómoda. Alojamiento muy recomendado!. Nada! ... Read full reviewClose
  • Nikolaieva Olha 19/02/2024
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  • cody marshall 13/02/2024
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  • Rachel Hardisty-Hughes 11/10/2022
    Excellent little house in a fabulous location.❤.
  • Nicola Levillard 11/10/2022
    Great location. It’s in a quiet location about 15 min walk from the town centre which was perfect. Lots of space and everything we needed for our stay. ... Read full reviewClose
  • Amanda McCurrach 11/10/2022
    Fantastic location, comfortable enough. Great location. Very easy to communicate with throughout. Easy to check in and House manual was very clear. ... Read full reviewClose
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