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Historic British Cities: York

The Jewel in Yorkshire’s Crown

To the Romans it was Eboracum, and to the Vikings Jorvik. But to many today it is simply the finest city in the whole of the United Kingdom.

York Minster is, by some way, the largest gothic cathedral to be found in northern Europe, and dominates the skyline of the city. Built between the 13th and 15th centuries, it itself stands upon the foundations of previous Roman structures. Meanwhile, The Shambles (a medieval thoroughfare) has been called the most picturesque street in England.

The city is also home to the National Railway Museum and the Yorvik Viking Centre, while the Castle Museum (formerly two prison buildings) is where the famous highwayman Dick Turpin was hanged in 1739.

Furthermore, it is also ideally located for sampling the natural delights of North Yorkshire which boasts some of the finest walking routes in the country.

Period Places to Stay in York

The Guy Fawkes Inn. Set below the magnificent Minster on High Petergate, the name of this atmospheric hotel (it even has gas lighting) derives from the fact that the notorious Gunpowder Plotter was supposedly born in the courtyard cottage in April 1570. It offers 12 en suite rooms in total, a bar, restaurant and an enviable central location.

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The Judges Lodgings. Dating from the 1700’s, this superb Grade-I listed building stands upon the site of a Roman ‘interval tower’. Immaculately restored and remaining true to its period origins, it has been the recipient of positive independent reviews and should appeal to the true heritage-traveller. It offers 14 guest rooms in all and benefits from a central location within a minute’s walk of the Minster.

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Middlethorpe Hall. Constructed in 1699, this attractive country house offers a total of 29 rooms and suites split between the main property and the adjacent 18th century courtyard. It boasts a swimming pool & spa, a traditional panelled dining room, and plenty of antique furnishings. Located close to York racecourse, the hotel has been the recipient of many positive independent reviews.

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The Churchill Hotel. This late-Georgian mansion features 32 guest rooms (some classically styled, others more contemporary) including a suite named after the Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII) who stayed in the room in July 1898.

The hotel also features a ‘Piano Bar’ and restaurant.

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The Waterfront. Overlooking the River Ouse, the Waterfront is a listed building which dates back around four centuries.

Independently owned, it features its own restaurant that specialises in seafood and steak dishes. The establishment is officially rated as three-star.

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Coach House. Said to be three hundred years old, this privately-owned old coaching inn is situated on Marygate and just a short walk away from the magnificent York Minster.

It offers 14 rooms in total, all of which are individually furnished and en suite.

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Also see...

There are many other period properties offering accommodation in the county of Yorkshire

It might not yet be the definitive list, but there are some fabulous places to discover in our Beautiful Villages of England section.

If you prefer a holiday or break under your own steam, there are plenty of Historic Holiday Cottages throughout the country (and lots within easy reach of York). Moreover, we keep the ones we feature to those said to have been built before 1700, too.

We believe that the likes of The Judges Lodgings and the Guy Fawkes Inn represent some of the best hotels in York for the history enthusiast. However, we have almost certainly overlooked somewhere special in our research and would thus love to hear from anyone with information regarding period accommodation in, or immediately around, the city. Indeed, suggestions for any section of the site are welcome - we very much hope to continue to develop it over coming years to make it one of the best travel sites on the web. Thank you for visiting.