About this property

Spacious Accommodations: The Old Post Office in York offers a spacious holiday home with seven bedrooms and two bathrooms. The property includes a fully equipped kitchen, dining area, and a cozy seating space. Outdoor Amenities: Guests can relax in the private garden or enjoy the games room. Free WiFi is available throughout the property, ensuring connectivity during the stay. Additional Facilities: The holiday home features a hot tub, washing machine, and free on-site private parking. Reception staff speak English, providing assistance as needed. Local Attractions: York Minster, York Railway Station, and the National Railway Museum are 5.6 mi away. Other points of interest include Beningborough Hall (3.7 mi) and Red House Chapel (9.9 mi). Leeds Bradford International Airport is 32 mi from the property.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

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Ágnes
Hungary Hungary
It is only a 10 minute drive to York, and it has free parking possibilities on the spot. The house is absolutely spacious, it's comfortable for a big company, 10 people or even more. The beds are comfortable and there are 3 toilets and 2...
Rebekah
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The house was fab! The rooms were great, each bed was very comfortable and clean to a good standard.
Deb
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Lovely stay for 3 generations of family. Loved the facilities and enjoyed being able to sit together at the table . Really good size bedrooms and 12 of us enjoyed the hot tub and table tennis in the evening. Lounges were good and allowed quiet...
Rehanna
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Great space, was able to do sip & paint at dining room, people could chill in the lounge and the hot tub space was great also.
Eleanor
United Kingdom United Kingdom
On arrival the hot tub was too cold to use but we phoned the contact number and an engineer arrived within an hour and fixed it. He even arrived with 2 bottles of wine plus a large box of chocolates! Fabulous service which exceeded our...
Stephanie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
A wonderful stay! The house was welcoming and so comfortable. Perfect for our adult group and a bus ride from York (with a bus stop just down the road). The house is on a main road but we could not hear the traffic noise!
Anne
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The space in the house was fantastic. There were lots of bedroom options to suit our party . The hot tub was a fantastic bonus dining kitchen gives everyone a chance to sit and chat whilst having a meal and the sitting room offers space to relax.
Edward
United Kingdom United Kingdom
great value for money. Bedrooms were comfortable. Good kitchen facilities.

Managed by Sykes Holiday Cottages

Company review score: 9Based on 98,308 reviews from 20785 properties
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Sykes Holiday Cottages is an independent holiday cottage rental agency, with the finest selection of holidays across the UK and Ireland. Whether it’s a family-friendly holiday, a pet-friendly holiday or an activity and adventure-filled holiday, find your ideal UK break with Sykes Holiday Cottages. Our sister brands include Abersoch Quality Homes, Best of Suffolk, Carbis Bay Holidays, Character Cottages, Coast and Country Cottages, Coast and Country Holidays, Cornish Cottage Holidays, Dream Cottages, Heart of the Lakes, Helpful Holidays, Hideaways, Hogans Irish Cottages, John Bray, Lakes Cottage Holidays, Lake District Lodge Holidays, Lakelovers, Manor Cottages, Menai Holidays, Northumbria Coast & Country, Welsh Coast and Country Holidays and Yorkshire Coastal Cottages, and our family extends as far as Bachcare in New Zealand.

Property info

Beautiful multi-generational family holiday let. The Old Post Office consists of a kitchen/diner with range cooker, electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, fridge, dishwasher, washing machine, kettle, toaster, sofa, and dining seating for 16 people, sitting room with Smart TV, and snug with Smart TV. Games room. The bedrooms consist of a super-king-size, super-king-size and single, double, second-floor super-king-size, two second-floor twins, and a second-floor single, serviced by a shower room, second-floor bathroom, and cloakroom. Outside, there is a non-enclosed garden with patio and hot tub, with designated, off-road parking for two cars. Two well behaved pets welcome. Sorry, no smoking. You'll find a shop in 0.9 miles, pub in 0.1 miles, and river in 0.5 miles. WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen, and towels are all inc. in rent. The Old Post Office is a pleasant base for a North Yorkshire getaway. Note: No stag/ hen parties or similar at this property. Please note: There is an 9pm curfew at this property after which time all guests must stop using the hot tub and strictly observe the hours of rest and not cause any form of disturbance to neighbours, Guests found to be in breach of these rules will be asked to leave the property with no refund given. You will be asked to confirm the number of guests staying at the property when you book, When there is evidence of a potential over-occupancy and it is subsequently verified by the owner, this will result in all occupants being asked to leave the property, as this impacts the owner’s insurance as well as being a breach of the rental are kindly reminded - in line with the rental agreement - that at the end of the holiday the property must be left in the same or similar state of order and cleanliness in which it was found.

Neighborhood info

The Old Post Office is a pleasant, three-storey, semi-detached house situated in Shipton By Beningbrough, North Yorkshire. Once a bustling rural post office, it first opened in 1848 and closed its doors in 2006 amid nationwide closures. Just six miles from the vibrant city of York, it sits in a historically rich area with nearby National Trust attractions and stunning lavender fields in summer – perfect for a restful week-long getaway. This spacious property comfortably sleeps 14 and boasts a relaxing hot tub, two Smart TVs, and off-road parking for two cars. After a day of exploring, return to your charming haven and freshen up in the first floor shower room or second-floor bathroom, or take advantage of the additional ground floor WC. Unwind in the snug or lounge in the comfortable sitting room, where you can enjoy a film and cosy up with loved ones. The well-equipped kitchen/diner, featuring a range cooker, electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge, and fridge/freezer, makes it easy to prepare delicious meals to enjoy while you gather around the large dining table that sits 14. For an added touch of luxury, step outside and sink into the bubbling hot tub, watching the sun set over the picturesque village. Then, top off the day with a drink at The Dawnay Arms, the village pub - less than 0.1 miles away! As night falls, retreat to one of the beautifully appointed super-king-size, double, twin, or single beds, situated on the first and second floor, ensuring a restful sleep for all guests. During the day explore the local area or venture 10 minutes’ drive to the historic city of York, where history buffs can marvel at JORVIK Viking Centre, York City Walls, York Castle Museum, and the National Trust's Treasurer's House. If you’re up for more adventure, take a short drive to Leeds to admire the stunning collections at Leeds Art Gallery, explore Leeds City Museum, visit Leeds Cathedral, and catch a show at First Direct Arena. Scenic and city adventures wait at your...

Language Spoken

English

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Amenities of The Old Post Office

Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi

House rules

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Check-in
From 4:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
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Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
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Cards accepted at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

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Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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