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York Heights @ Ryedale House

York Heights @ Ryedale House

4.7
out of 5
Ratings from 12 reviews
92% of guests
recommend
Cleanliness
4.6
Comfort
4.8
Condition
4.8
Location
4.9
Value
4.3
Customer
Service
4.8

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A simply stunning 2 bedroom property featuring some of the best views over York Minster that the city has to offer.

Our 6th Rydale House accommodation

Review submitted on Wed, 04 Nov 2026
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
The flat was very comfortable, clean and well presented. Our major quibble was the the lack of wardrobe accomodation in the master bedroom. The beds were very comfortable but another television would have helped.
There was an issue with the plug in the sink in the master bedroom but otherwise OK. The welcome pack was probably the poorest we have ever had compared to our previous 6 stays.
However we will continue to use Stays York when we visit York.


John from Glasgow stayed at York Heights @ Ryedale House for 7 nights in October 2026


A lovely apartment in a great location

Review submitted on Tue, 06 Oct 2026
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
This is the third property I have stayed in at Ryedale House and the second booked through Stays York. The location of the building is great for exploring the city and a free private parking space is a big plus! If you have an electric car there is also a charging point at the designated space.
The apartment is on the 6th floor with a view of York Minster from the living area. There are two lifts in the building which area always available so access to the apartment is easy. As the building also has residents there is a polite notice to move around the building quietly so there is no noise from others in the building. The ladies on the concierge are friendly and the communal areas are very well kept. They have a cleaning team ensuring all areas are in pristine condition.
The apartment itself is very spacious in the living area and plenty of space for sitting in the living area for 4 people despite the photographs looking like there are only 3 soft seats. The sofa will accomodate 3 larger people easily and you could get 2 people comfortably on the smaller couch. The windows shut properly at this property so although close to Spark the noise is minimal. The good thing about this property as it does not get full sunlight in through the windows. As the windows in this buiding are full length other properties we have stayed in, in this building have been like staying in a greenhouse and are too warm, even with the supplied fans. This apartment is more comfortable. The only downside to the property is that the appliances are not checked for wear and tear regularly. We were staying for a week so used many items that were included in the property. The kettle was full of limescale as was the extra one in the kitchen cupboard which was a little off puting. The ironing board was broken. We managed to get it up but it took a retired engineer to do it. The washing machine/tumble dryer needs replaced as it does not dry clothes, potential condenser issues, the airer also needs replaced as broken section. The rug in the living area needs cleaned or replaced as there were large stains following previous occupants stays. Once these issues are resolved it would be a perfect stay. It was still a great stay but replacement of the items would make it perfect.

Karen from Glasgow stayed at York Heights @ Ryedale House for 7 nights in September 2026


STAYS YORK replied 30 days ago
Hello, Thank you so much for your detailed and thoughtful review, and for choosing to stay with Stays York again. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the fantastic location, private parking, Minster views, spacious living area and the comfort of the apartment. It’s also great to know that you found the building, concierge team and communal areas so well maintained. We really appreciate you taking the time to highlight the issues with some of the appliances and furnishings. We’re sorry that these aspects fell short of the standard we aim to provide, particularly during a longer stay when you naturally make greater use of everything in the apartment. Your comments regarding the kettles, ironing board, washer/dryer, airer and living room rug have been noted and will be followed up with our maintenance and housekeeping teams. We’re particularly grateful for the detailed feedback, as it helps us identify areas that may otherwise be overlooked. We’re pleased that, despite these issues, you still had a great stay, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back to York and provide an even better experience next time. Kind regards, Stays York

Another top stay in York

Review submitted on Fri, 19 Sep 2025
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Yet again working with Stays York we had great, and very comfortable trip. Ryedale House is an excellent property, located within a couple of minutes walk to the center of town. Comfortable, clean, convenient.

Martin from Schwetzingen stayed at York Heights @ Ryedale House for 6 nights in September 2025


Awesome place!! Lovely view!!!!!! I love York and the people here. From my room i had great view's.

Review submitted on Thu, 19 Dec 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Its a beautiful home. Great Location. Very neat and clean place. Would really like to come back. Tesco is just next door
Primark is close by
Restaurants are all walking distance
Great views from our place

Radhika from Singapore stayed at York Heights @ Ryedale House for 1 nights in December 2024


Perfect location!

Review submitted on Sun, 08 Dec 2024
4.2
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
3.0
This was our second time staying in this beautiful apartment complex, but our first time in this specific apartment. The styling of the apartment is absolutely stunning, with a perfect blend of modern aesthetics and comfort. The location couldn’t be better—everything you need is within easy reach. We especially appreciated the super king bed, which was incredibly comfortable, and having a dedicated parking space was a huge convenience.

However, our experience wasn’t without some drawbacks. We had chosen this apartment looking forward to enjoying the large sliding door in the living room, only to discover it was broken and couldn’t be used. At this time of year, we really enjoy the cold fresh air against a warm room, so it was disappointing not to have this feature available.

Additionally, the cleanliness left something to be desired. While the apartment appears clean on the surface, it was clear that it’s not given a thorough deep clean. Dust gathered in corners, the showers showed signs of mould and could benefit from a proper bleach and scrub, and there were grubby marks on the walls. The overall aesthetic is so impressive that it does help to overlook these issues, but a bit more attention to detail in cleaning would elevate the experience.

The welcome pack was a thoughtful touch and much appreciated. That said, customer service wasn’t great. For example, I emailed to ask about activating the EV charger associated with our parking spot and received no response.

The complex itself is fantastic—secure, stylish, and well-maintained. The concierge and reception area are truly stunning, and there’s a strong feeling of safety throughout.

Despite the drawbacks, we would definitely return to this apartment complex next time we’re in York, and we’ve already recommended it to friends. With a few improvements, this place could easily be perfect!

Stewart from Cahir stayed at York Heights @ Ryedale House for 5 nights in December 2024


Very comfortable apartment, couldn’t be handier for centre.

Review submitted on Tue, 03 Dec 2024
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
York Heights is a very modern, comfortable and well equipped apartment with great views over to the Minster.
The restaurants in Walmgate are a 2 minute walk and the Shambles can be reached in 5-10 minute walk.
We loved the underfloor heating, the large TV, the comfortable seating areas and beds and the facility of 2 en-suites (although design of shower base causes a very wet floor).
We didn’t need to open the lounge full length window but if we had, it would have been annoying to find the locking mechanism was broken.
Also a minor detail - please provide proper hangers that are in keeping with this level of luxury apartment!

Stays York’s communication was very good and I would definitely go to their website first in future!





Dawn from Ayr stayed at York Heights @ Ryedale House for 3 nights in November 2024


Good location but cleaning regime not up to expected standard

Review submitted on Sat, 23 Nov 2024
4.2
out of 5
Guest doesn't recommend this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Having stayed at other apartments at Ryedale House we had a good understanding of what to expect at York Heights.
Great location, very friendly reception staff and well cared for common areas.
The apartment itself was generally fine however the cleaning and maintenance regime was not up to the expected standard.

Floor tiles in wet room shower not clean, toilet seat loose and dirty around the fitting
Some carpets not hoovered properly and some surfaces in lounge not cleaned e.g. coffee table.
Fridge had half-used pint of milk in it and not properly wiped out.
Dish washer not fully emptied and three out of the five mugs in the cupboard had significant black tea stains so had to be washed by hand before use.

We dealt with the issues ourselves rather than call for assistance.

Unfortunately York Heights didn't match the other apartments we had stayed in at Ryedale House.

Mark from Kings Lynn stayed at York Heights @ Ryedale House for 3 nights in November 2024


Fabulous Apartment with amazing view.

Review submitted on Tue, 12 Dec 2023
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
My 83 year old mother and I had a wonderful stay at York Heights and would highly recommend it to anyone visiting York. The apartment was extremely well appointed to a very high standard and the communication from Stays York was excellent. We arrived to find a lovely Christmas tree, welcome pack and a lovely, warm flat which was well received. The flat was comfortable and the view amazing. Minor things - I did have a problem with the bath in the main bedroom as the bath was so slippery I could not stand to have a shower. I highlighted this to York Stays the morning I left and suggested a bath mat which although unsightly, would avoid a very nasty accident. The other shower also flooded on to the floor which I also fed back. We felt the shower room also needed a shelf above the sink as no where to put toiletries and the mirror was strangely above the toilet instead of the sink. Although this is not something the owner of the apartment can remedy as it is the building's owner that is responsible, it is worth noting that there is absolutely NO access for wheelchairs of for those unable to do steps of any kind. The front has a small step and the car park has 2 steps. This nearly caused me a problem as I specifically searched for apartments without stairs/steps. Other than that, we would definitely return.

Tracey from North Church stayed at York Heights @ Ryedale House for 3 nights in December 2023


Modern apartment close to city center with parking

Review submitted on Tue, 12 Dec 2023
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Nice modern apartment close to city center with parking.
Only downside is the lack of some basics in the kitchen, e.g. paper towels, etc. that one should not need to supply and the fact that one cannot open the shower in the smaller bedroom too much without the risk of flooding the room carpet.

Antonio from Semblana Almodovar stayed at York Heights @ Ryedale House for 3 nights in December 2023


Nearly perfect stay

Review submitted on Mon, 12 Jun 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
The best thing about this apartment is the location. It is minutes away from the centre of York with excellent parking and ev charging.
The apartment itself is everything you would want with some tiny omissions. It would be lovely to have hooks on the back of doors, somewhere to put essentials in the shower. More crockery would be helpful. That being said, we would definitely use this lovely apartment again.

Jane from Ludlow stayed at York Heights @ Ryedale House for 4 nights in June 2023


York in December

Review submitted on Wed, 08 Dec 2021
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Great weekend. Accommodation perfect. Good location - 20 minutes walk from the railway station. Excellent restaurants nearby.

Ronald from Edinburgh stayed at York Heights @ Ryedale House for 3 nights in December 2021


Very good.

Review submitted on Sun, 22 Aug 2021
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Overall, very good and very pleased we chose this accomodation. Location was superb with secure parking. Flat itself was lovely, very clean, spacious and modern and compared to other properties in the area, to me the value vs what was on offer was excellent. Would recommend and stay again and liked the touch of a welcome gift, thank you.

My improvements which is better suited than a negative left for no other reason than for the company to perhaps use as constructive feedback for future guests, although appreciate one of these is perhaps out of control on a new build appartment. No locks on either bathroom/shower doors (maybe not allowed, not sure?). For many i dare say not an issue, for families with young children, locks give you your 10 minutes peace to unwind in the bath/shower undisturbed. Tele was on occasion temperamental, each night it froze. Solution was off at the wall then restart. Easy fix, just a niggle. Finally although the beds and pillows were extremely comfortable, the duvets were very warm coupled with a new, well insulated build. Maybe the options of a summer and winter duvet in the rooms….But again, picky but feedback nonetheless.


Tim from Crewe stayed at York Heights @ Ryedale House for 3 nights in August 2021