Guests say
The Penthouse in York is a well-received apartment with stylish presentation, comfortable beds, and a spacious living area. It is situated in a convenient location close to amenities and attractions. Guests appreciate the high-quality fixtures and the property's cleanliness. Some minor issues with facilities and maintenance have been noted, but overall, guests have had enjoyable stays and would recommend the property.
The property is consistently described as clean and well-presented, with one review specifically mentioning it as 'immaculately clean'. No negative comments about cleanliness were found.
The location is praised for being close to attractions and amenities, with good access to dog walks and village shops. No significant complaints about the location were mentioned.
Comfort is generally rated highly, with comfortable beds and a spacious living area. However, several reviews mention hard pillows and a hard sofa bed, which slightly lowers the score.
Facilities are well-regarded, with high-quality fittings and good showers. However, issues with WiFi, parking, and a lack of some kitchen essentials like a chopping board and a bread knife have been raised, affecting the score.
There is no mention of gifts or special thoughtful touches provided by the hosts in the reviews, so it is not possible to assess this category.
About this property
Nestled in the central location of Boroughbridge in York is this stunning second-floor duplex apartment, The Penthouse. Boasting reverse-level accommodation, Smart TVs and an open-plan living space, The Penthouse welcomes up to six guests to relish a tranquil break in North Yorkshire. Be impressed by the immaculately-presented bedrooms upon entering your new home, a double and king-size both boasting Smart TVs and one with its own en-suite shower room ideal for completing your morning routine. Ascend the staircase to the contemporary living space hosting a kitchen with all the necessary appliances where the designated chef of the group can whip up a tasty feast to enjoy at the dining table; pop open a bottle of fizz and toast to a fantastic get away with loved ones.
If you prefer to spend your evenings alfresco, move to the communal garden and relish a late-night tipple as the sun sets in the distance. When the sky grows dark, retreat inside, and curl up on a sumptuous sofa with your nearest and dearest to enjoy a movie marathon with all your favourite snacks. The space is also home to a sofa bed for a flexible sleeping arrangement. If you can tear yourself away, amble into the vibrant city of York homing a wealth of attractions to keep you entertained throughout your stay; The York Minster is a stunning and imposing Gothic cathedral and a must-see, while the York Shambles also awaits close by with its narrow and picturesque lined old buildings boasting plenty of charming boutique stores where you can pick up a souvenir or two.
If you prefer to immerse yourself in the supernatural, head to York Dungeon for a fun-filled afternoon ahead of treat yourself to a sweet experience at York’s Chocolate Story or have a day at the races at York Racecourse. Closer to home the River Ure and adjacent canal are right next to the property which is perfect for an afternoon stroll. Further afield, traverse the breadth of the North York Moors National Park which is peppered with a plethora of walking, hiking and cycling trails or journey to Knaresborough and tour the grounds of Knaresborough Castle, amble along the River Nidd and experience Mother Shipton’s Cave ahead of indulging a hearty meal and cold beer at one of several pubs or restaurants to be found here.
Whisk your family away on a memorable trip to The Penthouse in North Yorkshire.
A small town and civil parish in North Yorkshire, England's Harrogate area is called Boroughbridge. Historically a part of Yorkshire's West Riding, it is located about 16 miles northwest of the county seat of York. The town is home to a fantastic selection of cafes, eateries, and quaint pubs. There is easy access to the canal, and the River Ure offers lovely hikes with many boats and the chance to go fishing. Nearby Staveley Nature Reserve's exceptional wetland ecosystem offers frequent opportunities to see birds, otters, and a number of orchid species. You may easily stroll to the village of Aldborough, where there are numerous Roman ruins. The Northern Aldborough Festival is one of the most famous classical music festivals in the nation, and the yearly Aldborough and Boroughbridge Show is a fantastic family day out. Knaresborough, Harrogate, Ripon, and York are all incredibly accessible from Boroughbridge.
Accommodation
Second-floor duplex apartment.
Reverse-level.
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size with Smart TV and en-suite walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail, and WC, 1 x double with Smart TV.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
First-floor cloakroom.
First-floor open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with sofa bed
Electric central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, coffee machine & boiling water tap.
3 x Smart TVs, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Designated parking space for 1 car, additional parking on a first come first served basis.
Rear garden with lawn, patio, and picnic bench.
One dog welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop, pub, and river 0.1 miles.
Around 20 minutes from York & Ripon Racecourse.
Note: There are steep steps in the property which may not be suitable for those with limited mobility.
Note: Two of the guests will need to sleep on the sofa-bed if six guests are attending.
Reviews (9)
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Andrew
However, there are a number of issues with it: - the worst one is the hit and miss nature of the WiFi. One could occasionally download emails and WhatApp messages and access Google and the signal was never strong enough to download newspapers, watch iPlayer or any other internet TV. It is the worst WiFi of any property we have ever stayed at. - the coffee machine would not work without descaling but the disc to enable this was missing. So we had no coffee for the entire 3 weeks. - there is no chopping board or breadknife, despite this being reported by previous guests. - the fitted sheet in the main bedroom did not fit the bed. It was too small to stay on overnight. We made two calls to Sykes early in our stay about both the WiFi and the coffee machine but nobody came back to us and both issues remained a problem throughout our stay.
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Wendy
Beds comfortable, lovely big televisions in each room. Showers very good. Good position for dog walking and shops. Booked canoeing in the river which worked really well. No issues with parking, had designated space and other car parked in visitors spot. Would definitely recommend the property.
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Rachel
There remain however several irritations in this luxury and not inexpensive apartment. There were 5 guests staying in an apartment accommodating 6 people. Only 4 towels, 4 bowls and no bedding provided for the sofa bed (this happened last time so we were prepared with our own bedding). Not equipping the apartment with basic crockery, utensils and linen for the maximum number of guests it accommodates is however inexcusable. We have been in the holiday letting business ourselves for over 20 years and always over supply on cutlery, crockery and glasses to accommodate the inevitable breakages. We also missed the following kitchen basics - bread board, bread knife, grater & chopping board. The Internet was non existent - we couldn't get the TV or anything to work without hot spotting to our phones. I see this has been raised in other reviews but remains an issue and difficulty for anyone needing to work whilst away. We also had the same experience as other guests in relation to parking. On arrival we parked our two cars in tandem in space 6 to unload. We did not use the other apartment vacant spaces, we were not blocking anything but within half an hour we had a nasty and passive aggressive sticker on our windscreen. Not the owners fault but I think the listing could be more explicit about the parking challenges on site, near the apartment and in the town generally. Had we not tandem parked temporarily unloading with a child and elderly parent would have been impossible. A suggestion perhaps would be to provide a disc for town parking for the use of guests - we have had this in the past in other properties we have rented and it certainly alleviated the parking stress on arrival.