7 Smales' Street, York, YO1 6EW, United Kingdom
#174 of 1,012 vacation rentals in York
Guests' ChoiceBased on 55 hotel reviews
9.4Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.4
Location
10.0
Facilities
9.7
Staff
9.4
Value for money
9.3
Free Wifi
10.0
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Reviewed: August 25, 2025
Lianne
United KingdomSuper place.... excellent location.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: July 17, 2025
Peter
United KingdomNo parking , nearest car park about 10 mins away and costs £22.00 a day. My friend slipped on the front door mat, its not fixed and very slippery, and hurt his knees and elbow. One wc/ shower room was a bit frustrating.
Very close to the centre of York and its amenities. Nice quiet area. The house was spacious and well appointed. Only one wc/shower room, so could be a bit congested. However, for two couples( good friends) sharing, this was an absolute gem and it boasts a cosy outside patio area for evening drinks.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 11, 2025
Rueben
United KingdomOur only real niggle was the parking situation. We were initially advised that overnight parking would be around £16, but it actually worked out to a rather pricey £22.50 per day. While getting to the car park was easy and it was only a brief 8-minute walk back to the accommodation, the cost was definitely higher than anticipated. Despite the parking cost, it absolutely would not stop us from revisiting! We would simply factor that into our budget for our next trip. The fantastic location and otherwise excellent accommodation make this a place we would happily return to.
We thoroughly enjoyed our 2-night stay in York! The accommodation boasts a truly great location, offering a leisurely ten-minute walk into the charming old town. This central spot provided easy access to a fantastic array of eating and drinking establishments, as well as the picturesque River Ouse, perfect for an evening stroll. The accommodation itself was good, clean, and felt wonderfully fresh – a real home away from home. We particularly appreciated the fans in the bedrooms, a thoughtful touch. While the bedding was geared for winter, we experienced some amazing warm weather during our visit, which did make for a slightly uncomfortable night's sleep. However, this minor point certainly couldn't fault the overall comfort and cleanliness of the place.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: June 1, 2025
Gemma
SpainBackyard had a lot of spiders webs. Place could do with a bottle of spray cleaner and a roll of kitchen roll.
Great gift bag on arrival. Space, and beds were amazing.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: May 18, 2025
Jessica
United KingdomMy mum & our daughter commented that bedrooms upstairs were extremely warm on a night time but they slept with the windows open to combat this.
The location was fantastic! So close to the town center & on a fantastic quiet street! We are a family of 4 adults & our 1yr old grandchild the house was the perfect size for us. We enjoyed the open plan kitchen & sofa room as it gave us quality time as a family plus the patio doors to the courtyard is a lovely addition. Myself & my husband slept on the sofa bed in the front room which was surprisingly comfortable. We brought along our own travel cot which fit comfortably in the front bedroom with our daughter. My mum & our daughter both commented that the beds are so comfortable “you sink into them”. The house had everything you could possibly need & the addition of the welcome hamper filled with lots of Yorkshire goodies was a wonderful surprise. We highly recommend property & for another future family stay in York we’ll definitely rebook! The customer service from Stays York about check in & any questions we had was also five stars
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: March 27, 2025
Deborah
United KingdomIt literally had everything you could possibly need from kitchen appliances/cutlery, even condiments! Every room had an Alexa and tv with fire stick. It was really close to the town centre. Everything was a short walk! They left us this lovely welcoming hamper and Prosecco with easily £50 worth of locally sourced goodies!
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: January 3, 2025
Robert
United KingdomCouldn’t fault it at all
Everything
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: November 18, 2024
Benedict
United KingdomLovely welcoming package of goodies, thank you. Amazing location - near station, city centre and Bishy Road, but quiet and tucked away. Well equipped throughout.
Stayed in November 2024
Reviewed: June 13, 2024
Vivian
United StatesThe bathroom is small, poor ventilation. Opened window to let the steam escape. Needs a shower door because the floor gets soaked.
So spacious! It was nice to spread out and have some privacy.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: March 12, 2024
Pauline
United KingdomThe sofa bed was not very comfortable. May have been OK for a child but not very comfortable for an adult.
We rented a house so breakfast question n/a. The location of the property was excellent.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: January 8, 2024
Debbie
United KingdomA dvd player would be nice for children and couldn’t get normal tv channels on tv . No parking but we still had an amazing time would stay again
Lovely and cosy TVs in every room . Nice enclosed terrace for dog . We really enjoyed our stay and very close to the centre .
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: December 20, 2023
Sarah
United KingdomCold light in front room. couldn’t work the hob. One loo.
Beautifully furnished, lovely welcome treats, super clean, great location. Super tvs near the station and the minster.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: November 5, 2023
Wilkinson
United KingdomWould have been better with another toilet. Property was not ready for 4pm..actually 6pm and had to go away and come back later!
Comfortable beds, great having two seating areas, open plan kitchen diner. Walking distance to the main attractions.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: October 1, 2023
Ian
United KingdomCar park was a little far to carry all the luggage
House was lovely, beds were very comfortable, facilities were great
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: September 26, 2023
Andydainty
MexicoThe only negative point was that there was a lack of storage for clothes in the bedroom. While I appreciate it's a limited space, for the longer stay that we had booked, it proved a bit of an inconvenience.
It was warm, welcoming, and everything was very well-equipped. We had everything we needed and more in the living spaces. It was not only comfortable, but very practical.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: September 15, 2023
Fi
United KingdomOur own fault but the bathroom shower was a bit too slippy for our elderly relative to confidently use. We should have been more thorough when we booked to check for any steps and a handrail.
Great location, dog friendly and a comfortable sofa bed that we ended up using for our elderly relative as the stairs were too steep for her. The hamper was so generous and plenty of comfort for our short stay.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: July 30, 2023
Lisa
United KingdomEverything was perfect
Perfectly located within walking distance of the town. Loved the house itself, the decor, the courtyard garden, facilities etc Great for a short stay for our family of 5. Even the sofa bed was comfortable!
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: July 3, 2023
Joanne
FranceLocation perfect, so close to york centre. Very comfy beds, lovely modern house with everything you could need. Even outdoor seating space sun trap.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: June 30, 2023
Sam
United KingdomThe only (tiny) thing I would suggest is the addition of a bread knife and some silicon cooking utensils
Great location, just a few minutes walk from most of the main attractions in the city. Spotlessly clean and comfortable accommodation.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: May 10, 2023
Sandra
United KingdomDid not like the rules in the information pack that we had to keep it clean and tidy during our stay and that we would get additional cost if we did not empty the bins,dishwasher,fridge freezer and tidy up
The location was really quiet
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: May 3, 2023
Deborah
United KingdomHard to find fault but damp smell in bathroom and slippy shower base were noted
Excellent location, well equipped, comfortable house. We appreciated the welcome hamper!
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: April 22, 2023
Emma
United Kingdomgreat location and very clean
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: April 19, 2023
Robert
United KingdomNothing
Maggie's place was even better than expected. It has the perfect location for an easy and short walk into the center of York. It is modern, clean and very comfortable. It has all the conveniences you could possibly want, pots, pans coffee machine, kettle, toaster etc. We also very much liked the welcome basket of local produce, unexpected but a very nice touch.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: February 19, 2023
Lesley
United KingdomReally quiet location very near the centre of town in a comfortable house
Stayed in February 2023
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