The property is in a great location and easily walkable to the centre of York. Lots of pubs and restaurants near by, and a very good butchers. The property has a parking permit provided, as parking in York is pretty tricky. Very comfortable and in a decent condition. There is a lack of hanging space in the bedrooms, although plenty of drawers. They have a log burning stove, but don’t provide even a small amount of wood to have a fire with, which would be a nice touch.
The most disappointing issue was that the property was not cleaned upon our arrival and it was not ready until almost an hour after our check in time. Not useful when you have 2 small children trying to manage with cleaners everywhere. We requested Christmas decorations at the time of booking and reconfirmed these on paying the invoice. Both times told it would not be a problem and they will organise. But these were not in the house, and after complaining, arrived late the next day. Again not good when with small children the week before Christmas. The issues were sorted out eventually but they should never have happened, and the cleaning company shouldn’t be arriving at the check in time to clean the whole house.
This is our third visit to North Parade and it is a very nice little house, shame about the poor organisation on our arrival this time.