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Escape 2 Unwind, Minster Retreat - Sleeps 5

Apartment

11 Gillygate Apartment 2

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Why people book this hotel

Great location
16 mentions

Location location location and modern facilities 👍

The apartment was only 5 min walk from York centre so ideal location for everyth…

Comfortable rooms
11 mentions

Stylish and comfortable apartment

Flat was spotless, very comfortable and very well presented

Clean rooms
7 mentions

Great location, clean lovely apartment

The apartment was immaculately clean too

Friendly staff
2 mentions

Hosts were lovely and checked in with us to see eveything was okay

Easy access and excellent communication from the host made check-in straightforw…

Good value
2 mentions

Overall, we really enjoyed our stay — it felt like a stylish boutique apartment,…

Worth the climb

Overview

Located in the centre of York, Escape 2 Unwind, Minster Retreat - Sleeps 5 provides accommodation with free WiFi in a historic building. This recently renovated apartment is located less than 1 km from York Railway station and a 6-minute walk from York Minster. The property is non-smoking and is situated 33 km from Bramham Park. The 2-bedroom apartment is equipped with 2 living rooms with a TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, and 2 bathrooms with a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are provided in the apartment. Harrogate International Centre is 35 km from the apartment, while Royal Hall Theatre is 36 km away. The nearest airport is Leeds Bradford International Airport, 47 km from Escape 2 Unwind, Minster Retreat - Sleeps 5.

Traveller reviews

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Andrew

couple

June 19, 2026

8

Really enjoyed York and the property added to the experience

Location location location and modern facilities 👍

J

Janice

solo_traveller

June 14, 2026

8

The apartment was only 5 min walk from York centre so ideal location for everything.

S

Sarah

solo_traveller

May 24, 2026

10

Great location, clean lovely apartment

K

Kirkio

family_with_children

May 14, 2026

10

Wonderful first time city break for our 10 month old baby. Real home away from home feel

The communication from the owner with check-in instructions, and that she provided us with a high chair and baby bath as well as cot for our little one. The apartment was immaculately clean too.

S

Susan

solo_traveller

April 30, 2026

9

Stylish and comfortable apartment. Good location. Good facilities.

S

Susan

extended_group

April 19, 2026

10

Perfect location

D

Debbie

solo_traveller

April 13, 2026

10

Great location

Excellent location, 5 minutes walk from York minster, 15 minutes to train station. Flat was spotless, very comfortable and very well presented. Hosts were lovely and checked in with us to see eveything was okay. Could not get a better location for visiting York.

T

Tessie

family_with_children

April 12, 2026

10

Bijou beautiful property in York centre.

Easy access and excellent communication from the host made check-in straightforward. The apartment is beautifully styled, with excellent amenities, and is perfectly located right in the centre of York. There are plenty of bars and places to eat nearby, and having a Tesco just around the corner was really convenient. The apartment was very well equipped with everything we needed, including towels, shower gel, shampoo, cleaning products, and fully stocked cupboards with glassware and kitchenware. The tea and coffee provided were a lovely touch. The fridge freezer is on the smaller side, so I’d avoid buying too many fresh items if staying for a few days. There was also an ironing board, clothes airer, and lots of thoughtful storage throughout. The top bedroom was especially light and bright, and the space had been used really well. A helpful tip for future guests: the lockbox at the entrance gives access to the stairwell, and there’s a slow-release light switch on the left, which took us a moment to find. You then leave the key in the lockbox for the other apartment and use a code to access your room. There was also a single bed in the living room, which was useful. It was a little noisy at times because the apartment is on a main road, but that’s to be expected with such a central location. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay — it felt like a stylish boutique apartment, and we thought it was very reasonably priced. Thank you for hosting us.

J

Joanne

family_with_children

April 10, 2026

9

lovely, comfortable and clean. Everything we needed

N

Neil

extended_group

April 7, 2026

7

Great stay and great location

Great location and comfortable

M

Maria Bianca

family_with_children

March 22, 2026

10

Beautiful and well appointed apartment, very central- fully recommend!

Amazing facilities. It was steep steps to the apartment… you open the door and… WOW! Worth the climb! Comfortable beds and everything you need to have a home from home break. Beautifully decorated. We loved it!

C

claire

extended_group

March 6, 2026

10

Lovely apartment in a great location with a few small things letting it down.

The location was excellent. The check in details were easy and prompt. The standard of the interior was excellent

H

Helen

extended_group

February 22, 2026

10

Great location and comfortable accommodation which had everything we needed.

J

Jo

family_with_children

February 8, 2026

10

Great location, very clean and welcoming apartment. A perfect spot for a weekend trip to York.

S

Shauna

family_with_children

January 19, 2026

10

It is in a great location near the shops, pubs and restaurants, so ideal for people who don't drive as the supermarket is about 20-minute walk away from the apartment.

G

gordon

extended_group

December 11, 2025

8

The location to town is perfect the flat is lovely

S

Susan

couple

December 2, 2025

10

Lovely apartment in a great location.

Warm, cosy and comfortable

R

Rachel

extended_group

November 23, 2025

10

Lovely flat in a great location

Lovely flat in a wonderful location. Very comfortable , well decorated and high quality.

A

Amanda

extended_group

November 19, 2025

9

Very clean and comfortable. Excellent location .

G

Gillian

family_with_children

November 17, 2025

9

|Great place to relax and unwind, does exactly what it says.

a lovely well kept and well furnished to make our stay as easy as possible. The beds were really comfortable and the on suite was great. a great location for anybody wanting to visit and see the sights of York city, a very central apartment

Facilities

Cleanliness & disinfecting

Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays

Entertainment and family services

Board games/puzzles

General

Heating, Non-smoking throughout, Designated smoking area, WiFi available in all areas

Internet

WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services

Physical distancing

Contactless check-in/check-out

Reception services

Invoice provided

Safety & security

Smoke alarms, Fire extinguishers, Carbon monoxide detector

Safety features

First aid kit available

Apartment

Guests will have a special experience as the apartment features a spa bath. This spacious apartment consists of 2 living rooms, 2 separate bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Guests can make meals in the kitchen that is equipped with a stovetop, a refrigerator, a dishwasher and kitchenware. The apartment provides a washing machine, a tea and coffee maker, a high chair for children, heating, as well as a TV. The unit offers 2 beds and 1 futon.

Max 5 guests 61 2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 16:00 to 23:59
Check-outFrom 00:00 until 10:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printThis property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Last updated: Apr 10, 2024, 7:15 PM

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Escape 2 Unwind Minster Retreat Sleeps 5 in York