Apartment in York
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About this apartment rental
Welcome to Courtyard 1 at Preachers Yard, a newly furnished two-bedroom apartment set within a beautifully converted former Wesleyan chapel in the heart of York.
Arranged entirely over one floor, the apartment features an open-plan kitchen, dining and living area, a king bedroom, a second double bedroom and a modern bathroom.
The fully equipped kitchen includes everything needed for both short breaks and longer stays, while the private courtyard-style outdoor area provides a quiet place to enjoy a morning coffee or relax after exploring the city.
York Minster, The Shambles, Stonegate, restaurants, cafés, bars and shops are all within easy walking distance. Despite its central location, Preachers Yard is reasonably quiet and tucked away from the busiest streets.
The Space:
Courtyard 1 is a spacious two-bedroom apartment arranged entirely over one floor. It combines the historic character of Preachers Yard’s converted former chapel with comfortable, contemporary interiors.
The apartment includes an open-plan kitchen, dining and living area, a king bedroom, a second double bedroom and one bathroom.
The kitchen is fully equipped for both short breaks and longer stays, with an oven, hob, fridge, dishwasher, washing machine, kettle, toaster, cookware and dining essentials.
Guests also have their own private courtyard-style outdoor area, providing a peaceful place for a morning coffee or a drink after exploring York.
Guest Access:
Guests have private use of the entire apartment and its courtyard-style outdoor space.
Access is through self check-in using a secure key box. Your full arrival instructions and access code will be sent before check-in.
The apartment is reached through the shared entrance and courtyard area at Preachers Yard. There are no shared living spaces inside the apartment.
The Neighborhood:
Preachers Yard is located on Aldwark, in the historic centre of York. Although the apartment is within easy walking distance of the city’s main attractions, the immediate area is reasonably quiet for such a central location.
York Minster, The Shambles, Stonegate, the city walls, restaurants, cafés, bars and shops can all be reached on foot. The apartment is also well positioned for exploring York’s museums, independent shops and historic streets.
Getting Around:
Most of central York can be explored easily on foot from the apartment. York Minster and The Shambles are approximately a 5 to 10-minute walk away.
York Railway Station is around a 20-minute walk, or a short taxi journey, from Preachers Yard.
There is no private parking at the property, but several public car parks are available within approximately a 5 to 10-minute walk. Guests may stop briefly outside the property to unload luggage before moving their vehicle to a nearby car park.
Other Things to Note:
There is no allocated parking at Preachers Yard. Nearby public parking options will be provided with your arrival information.
Preachers Yard contains four separate apartments. You may occasionally see other guests within the shared entrance or courtyard access areas, but Courtyard 1 and its outdoor space are for your private use.
As this is a character property within a converted historic building, some original features and variations in floor levels may be present.
Interaction with Guests:
The apartment offers self check-in, allowing you to arrive independently from the stated check-in time.
We will send full arrival instructions before your stay and are available by message should you need any help. We respect your privacy but will respond as quickly as possible if you have a question or experience an issue during your stay.
