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Host & Stay | The Railman's House

Host & Stay | The Railman's House

York, United Kingdom4.40 (154)
1 bedroom · 1 bed · 1 bathroom · Sleeps 2
House

Where you’ll sleep

King
Bedroom 1

The Railman’s House is a beautiful Victorian-built house, perfectly designed for couples and solo travellers to explore the vibrant city of York. The property has been completely renovated yet holds great character with the retaining of original features, such as cast-iron fireplaces.

About this property

When you need some downtime, The Railmans’ House has everything you need. In the living room you can get cosy on the comfy teal blue sofa. Well-equipped for full relaxation, the room features a flat-screen TV with Freeview channels, creating the perfect environment to curl up and watch your favourite shows. You’ll also find an original cast iron fireplace which adds charm to the property.

At the rear of the living room is where you’ll find the property’s fully-equipped, stylish kitchen. The kitchen will provide a wide selection of items you can use for preparing and enjoying a home cooked meal.
In the centre of the room you will find a dining table and chairs, perfect for two.

From the kitchen, you can head straight outside to the ‘yarden’. Sit back and relax in this lovely south-facing area which features decking, two seating areas, and three raised flower beds. The garden features festoon lights which create a romantic atmosphere in the evening.

The king size bedroom at The Railman’s House is a comfortable and welcoming space. It comes with ample storage space for your belongings and offers a homely and tranquil environment for you to relax in.

The bathroom is yet another generously sized space. Refurbished to an immaculate standard, it has a freestanding bath tub and a separate shower, as well as a wash basin and WC.

The area

The Railman’s House is located just a short 20-minute walk from York City centre so you’ll be well placed to explore all that the city has to offer.

Placed perfectly half-way between London and Edinburgh, York is a stylish hotspot with more attractions per square mile than any other destination in the UK.

Discover over 30 world-class museums as well as hidden attractions off the beaten track. Enjoy amazing restaurants, bars and pubs along with independent boutiques and big-name stores.

From the ancient walls of Roman York to the grandeur of Georgian York, the city is packed with history and charm. Explore The Shambles - a cobbled street which is lined with Elizabethan buildings – where you’ll find a mixture of shops and eateries. Be amazed by the 7th century York Minster and the stunning views from the Central Tower which leads to the highest point in the city.

Step outside of the centre and you’ll uncover a haven of woodland and moorland. The beautiful Yorkshire Dales, North York Moors and Wolds are right on the doorstep so you can enjoy long walks in the countryside.

If you fancy venturing further afield, Leeds is easily accessible via the A64. Alternatively, you could hop on the train and be there in around half an hour. Harrogate can also be reached easily by rail in under 40 minutes.

Getting around can be done on foot very easily and pleasantly from The Railman’s House.

Why not hop on the York City Sightseeing bus for the perfect way to explore every corner of the city.

York train station is a short walk away from the property and has direct routes to Leeds, Harrogate, Manchester and London. A number of connecting routes can also be found from these stations so getting to other locations around the UK could not be easier.

Notes from your host

We’re always available for our guests so please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

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Guest Reviews

4.4★ · 154 reviews
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★★★★★

“We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this cottage. It was perfect for what we needed, a rest stop to explore York. It was a quiet location with easy parking. It was a lovely walk by the river to York but if you are walking at night it did feel slightly intimidating so you might need to factor in an Uber. We didn’t use any of the kitchen facilities as mostly ate in York so unable to comment. Shower temp was temperamental but we got the hang of it. Host was really responsive. The only thing I found was the cleaning wasn’t up to my personal standard. We found dirty used tissues in the bedroom under the chaise lounge which was off putting. Nevertheless we would definitely use this accommodation again when visiting York. Thank you for a lovely stay!”

Guest · May 2026

★★★★★

“We loved our 3 night stay! We were hoping for a little more on the amenities side of things just for that extra special feel but I overall we had everything we needed! The home itself is comfortable, clean & welcoming. We found a direct route to walk into the city centre and enjoyed the sites along the way. Took us about 25-30 minutes and became an enjoyable part of our experience! Definitely felt like a home away from home. We would stay again.”

Guest · Mar 2026

★★★★★

“Everything was great, felt like a home away from home, lovely setting. Just two little things that weren’t really an issue but more preference. One being the shower would be nicer being able to get it a bit hotter. The other was the bedroom radiator was locked on 0 so wouldn’t warm up when changing the thermostat. Wasn’t a massive issue and we didn’t enquire about it to see if there was a fix, as the bedding was really warm, but for somebody else staying there you might want to enquire about it.”

Guest · Mar 2026

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