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'Mallard' is the ideal base for a city break in beautiful York. It is a peaceful non-smoking ground floor 2-bedroom apartment, tucked away in a modern development close to the city centre. The River Ouse, Museum Gardens and Minster are just a short walk away, and it is very close to the National Railway Museum. Fully-equipped, modern, and with full gas-fired central heating, 'Mallard' is a great choice all the year round.
House Rules
Pets not allowedKid friendlyNo smoking
Bedrooms
1 Full2 Twins
Bathrooms
1 Full bath1 Attached (ensuite)
Meet the host
Richard L
Hosting since March 2012
Languages spoken: English, French
Response Rate: 100%
Response Time: Within a few hours
Interaction with guests: We handle all aspects of booking, and answer any questions you may have, by email or phone. Our housekeeper Simon will normally meet guests at the flat, show them round, and explain how everything works.
we were greeted by a lovely gentleman called peter who showed us where everything was etc
It was a lovely comfy flat with all modern amenities you'd need microwave, cooker, washer, dryer etc.2 of us stayed so my friend had one bedroom whilst I had the other both really spacious, including 2 bathrooms which was handy.
Also small touches were lovely milk in fridge for our arrival and bread, and butter and beds made up ready so nice.
Only short stroll into town of central york about 15 to 20 mins.
Nice quiet area and felt very safe and secure with separate outside main doors too. Nice and quiet any time of day or night.
Lovely warm flat with gorgeous hot showers after walking round york all day!!
Beds comfy too with ample spare pillows/covers etc.
All in all I would thoughrely recommend Richard's flat and peter who let us in helped too..
Would definitely stay here again.
Visited March 2023
Written March 28, 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
jess j
London, United Kingdom10 contributions
Superb Apartment
Our family of 3 had a wonderful stay at the Mallard. A superb, fully equipped apartment. We had everything we needed for our week's stay. Great location, within walking distance to City centre and v close to railway museum. Bonus too in having your own designated parking space so no need to drive to/park up in City (which looks to be quite expensive). York Castle Museum definitely worth a visit, so much to see and do, we spent several hours exploring there. Would highly recommend the Mallard to anyone who's looking for a base to stay when visiting York. Excellent communication with Richard, the owner. Peter, the chap who showed us around the apartment, v polite and informative. Thanks both for a great stay!
Visited October 2022
Written November 6, 2022. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Roam528169
Manchester, United Kingdom14 contributions
A welcoming flat just a short walk from York centre
We were travelling as a family group of 3 adults and one child. The apartment was very well located, just beyond the Railway Museum and within easy walking distance of the city centre (10-15 mins depending on your pace). The flat was a great size; clean, extremely well equipped for self-catering and missing nothing that you might need for a few nights to a few weeks stay. Having parking included was a huge advantage as this can be a deciding factor for us when travelling to popular tourist destinations. Communication with Peter, who provided the welcome and handover was prompt and we would not hesitate to stay here again. An excellent trip from start to finish. Thanks too for providing provisions to get us started, you can't beat a cup of tea after a long drive.
Visited August 2022
Written August 29, 2022. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Joseph A
1 contribution
Mallard Flat - York
Excellent flat, perfect for our needs with 2 children. Ideal location to York centre (10 min walk with the children, 3 min walk to the rail museum).
Will take the opportunity to return in the future.
Visited April 2022
Written April 21, 2022. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
kathleen242017
London, United Kingdom5 contributions
Great Flat. Great Location
We have just returned from a wonderful few days in sunny York. Cannot recommend the mallard flat enough. Excellent communication we were warmly greeted by Peter when we arrived. The flat was spotlessly clean, very well appointed and comfortable, and very quiet. We really appreciated the milk, bread etc on arrival and being able to have a cup of tea straight away. A long easy walk into town we did it with a 6 and 3 year old. Thank you for our stay we will be back!
Visited April 2022
Written April 15, 2022. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Uberflooze
5 contributions
Marvellous Mallard Flat
Fantastic flat, great location, well equipped, very helpful gentleman showed us in, definitely recommend and hope to return as had to cut trip short
Visited February 2022
Written February 22, 2022. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Sonja H
1 contribution
Outstanding
Spent five days here, such a lovely home from home perfect flat. Close to city centre and train station. Will definitely visit again and recommend to others.
Visited February 2022
Written February 16, 2022. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Nigel P
25 contributions
Very good flat,and very relaxing.
We didn't stay here,we stayed at Foss Flat,which is also owned by Richard.We stopped at Mallard last year,and was lovely,so we decided to give Foss Flat a go.
We stopped at Foss for a total of 6 weeks,over December,January.The stay was great,a nice relaxing flat,and in a quiet area.Secure parking,which is ideal.A short walk into York.First port of call was the Royal Oak Pub.( good pub).
The flat has everything you need.Nice and cosy.Many thanks to Simon,for his charming manner,and top class customer service skills.Nothing's too much.If you want anything,want to know anything,he knows, as he knows York very well.
Thanks again.We'll be back.So,if you can't get into Mallard for a holiday,try Foss Flat.They are both as good.( Sorry,can't find Foss Flat on tripadvisor.)
Visited December 2021
Written February 12, 2022. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Gertcha C
1 contribution
Mallard is worth the quack!
A lovely 2 bedroom flat, right on top of York centre and station yet in a quiet road. The Train Museum is literally round the corner on the way to the city centre. The beds in the flat are comfortable and and the linen clean and fresh.
Visited January 2022
Written February 7, 2022. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Tracy C-H
1 contribution
Lovely spotless apartment
Booking was so easy and the gentlema (Richard) who I booked with was always quick with replying to my requests and was very helpful. Also the gentleman (Peter) who was waiting for us on our arrival was very polite and approachable. Between them both an excellent service all round.
The apartment was spotless and was very well equipped. Loved it and will definitely 100% would recommend the apartment and the booking process. Well done guys. Thank you for our pleasnt stay 😁
Visited December 2021
Written January 4, 2022. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
York is full of history, having been a settlement at least since the time of the Romans. York Minster is one of the great cathedrals of the world, and dates from 1220. There are many museums, including the Castle Museum with its famous Victorian Street, and the popular Jorvik Viking Centre.
Access
Car not needed
How to get there
York is easily reached by train from all parts of the U.K. Just two hours from King's Cross in London. The apartment is ten minutes' walk or a short taxi ride from York rail station.
Activities nearby
Golf course (within 30 mins drive)
Things to know
Cancellation policy
100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
50% refund* if you cancel at least 4 weeks before check-in
No refund available if you cancel thereafter
*Booking fee is excluded from refund amount
Notes from owner
Bookings can start on any day except Sunday.
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