Title: Menagerie House|Luxury City Cottage|Walk Score 98|8min from Shambles Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Menagerie House|Luxury City Cottage|Walk Score 98|8min from Shambles Riverfront cottage in York with kitchen ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84520000/84516400/84516373/9f3ad998.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84520000/84516400/84516373/54ebfe8f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84520000/84516400/84516373/c2f263cc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84520000/84516400/84516373/54270e58.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84520000/84516400/84516373/5bed3d6e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Close to Shambles and York Minster, Menagerie House|Luxury City Cottage|Walk Score 98|8min from Shambles provides a garden, laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 61227 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Outdoor space - Kitchen - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Menagerie House|Luxury City Cottage|Walk Score 98|8min from Shambles Exquisite decor & attention to detail ★"Easily the most beautiful AirBnB we have ever stayed in." ★"Above & beyond in every aspect" Note, 2 night stays + receive discounts @MenagerieHouseYork Restaurants & attractions mins away on foot ☞ 8min to Shambles ☞ 3min to Bar Walls ☞ Private lit courtyard w/ BBQ ☞ Free basic breakfast ☞Washer/Dryer ☞Easy self-check in ☞Bluetooth speaker & 42" Smart TV ☞Complimentary toiletries Add our listing to your wish list by clicking the ❤ in the upper-right corner. See our IG for more photos& videos: @MenagerieHouseYork as well as our FAQs The accommodation is spread over three richly detailed floors, each beautifully decorated and curated. Authentic period features such as dramatic high ceilings, sash windows and striped wooden floors are paired with colourful tones and bespoke artwork by local artists. And of course, you’ll find all the 21st-century comforts and luxuries needed for a memorable stay and our reviews are testament to this. There’s plenty of space for guests to relax and unwind in the main living area, which has comfy velvet sofas, board games and a 42” Smart TV. The home features a fully equipped kitchen and guests have complimentary use of the breakfast pantry during their stay. This is fully stocked cereals, barista-quality coffee and more. Menagerie House has three gorgeous bedrooms, a master king suite with an ensuite wet room, a double room and a twin that can be set up as a king. Each room boasts sumptuous beds with deep mattresses and the Egyptian cotton linen. Along with the ground-floor WC and master ensuite, there is a shared bathroom with a roll-top bath and overhead shower. The home also has a secluded courtyard with outdoor seating, festoon lighting and BBQ facilities. It’s a lovely spot to spend sunny afternoons and alfresco summer evenings with a glass of your favourite tipple. The house is in Bishophill, one of the most historic and desirable parts of the city. You’ll be spoilt for choice with things to do and sights to see right on your doorstep, including the magnificent York Minster, Bar Walls, York races, Museum Gardens and Abbey. There are plenty of great places to eat and drink within walking distance, or you could make up the picnic hamper and make use of the many green spaces. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Service animals only (pets not allowed) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the city centre - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping centre - On a river ### Things to do - Cycling nearby - Motor boating nearby ### 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,227 square feet ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95460000/95456200/95456199/0550caf9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Escape 2 Unwind, Minster retreat - Sleeps 5 Bootham - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Parking available 9.6 Exceptional 7 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-15&endDate=2025-10-16&selected=95456199&PinnedHotelID=95456199&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![2 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91170000/91164700/91164652/03e22c8f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### NEW 5\* Luxury City View Apartment, stunning 2 bed 2 bath in Central York City Centre - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Parking available [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-15&endDate=2025-10-16&selected=91164652&PinnedHotelID=91164652&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102090000/102082500/102082411/249fcb75.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Emerald House - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms The Groves - Kitchen - Washer - Outdoor space - Parking available 9.2 Wonderful 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-15&endDate=2025-10-16&selected=102082411&PinnedHotelID=102082411&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83930000/83929900/83929852/0b881734.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stonegate Retreat - a family break that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms City Centre - Kitchen - Dryer - Parking available - Microwave 9.8 Exceptional 24 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-15&endDate=2025-10-16&selected=83929852&PinnedHotelID=83929852&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74690000/74687800/74687733/1780cb69.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Tower View @ Ryedale House - a premium stay that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms City Centre - Kitchen - Dryer - Parking available - Microwave 9.4 Exceptional 18 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-15&endDate=2025-10-16&selected=74687733&PinnedHotelID=74687733&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/59000000/58190000/58189400/58189371/f8289253.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 49 Scott Street - a family break that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms South Bank - Kitchen - Dryer - Parking available - Microwave 9.8 Exceptional 26 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-15&endDate=2025-10-16&selected=58189371&PinnedHotelID=58189371&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35710000/35702900/35702871/b5f73773.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 21 River Street Beautiful York Period Property | Pass the Keys South Bank - Washer - Free WiFi - Fireplace - Living/dining area 9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-15&endDate=2025-10-16&selected=35702871&PinnedHotelID=35702871&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33700000/33697100/33697099/2b1cfe23.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 58 Marygate. 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. 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¢er=53.957584,-1.08793&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:_njhIpns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key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=7OtLzExrnErdj3jAK4QoZFaZFNA=) York, England #### What's nearby - York Christmas Market - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles - Jorvik Viking Centre - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles - York City Walls - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles - Shambles - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles - York Minster - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles #### Getting around - York Station - 8 min walk - Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 64 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Tank & Paddle - ‬2 min walk - ‪The Falcon. - ‬3 min walk - ‪Golden Ball - ‬3 min walk - ‪Red Chilli - ‬3 min walk - ‪No 84 Sandwich Bar - ‬2 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Menagerie House|Luxury City Cottage|Walk Score 98|8min from Shambles pet-friendly? > No, only service animals are welcome at the property. ### What time is check-in at Menagerie House|Luxury City Cottage|Walk Score 98|8min from Shambles? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Menagerie House|Luxury City Cottage|Walk Score 98|8min from Shambles? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Menagerie House|Luxury City Cottage|Walk Score 98|8min from Shambles located? > This family-friendly York cottage is located on a river, within a 10-minute walk of Yorvik Brass Rubbing Centre and Shambles. York Dungeon and Yorkshire Museum Gardens are also within 10 minutes. York Station is 8 minutes by foot and York (QQY-York Train Station) is 8 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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