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'The Snug' nr York: stunning self-contained studio @ Old Station Master's House.

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1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Point of interest
Fridge, oven, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Dryer
    Dryer
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Riccall, England
  • McArthur Glen Designer Outlet
    11 min drive
  • University of York
    16 min drive
  • York Racecourse
    18 min drive
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)
    61 min drive

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About the neighborhood

York

With a stay at this apartment in York, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Skipwith Common National Nature Reserve and Selby Abbey. .This apartment is 9.4 mi (15.1 km) from University of York and 9.5 mi (15.3 km) from York City Walls.

What's nearby

  • McArthur Glen Designer Outlet - 11 min drive - 7.3 miles
  • Shambles - 15 min drive - 9.8 miles
  • University of York - 16 min drive - 9.4 miles
  • York Minster - 17 min drive - 10.4 miles
  • York Racecourse - 18 min drive - 12.1 miles

Getting around

  • Selby Station - 11 min drive
  • Doncaster (DSA-Sheffield) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Drovers Arms - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The George Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Three Swans - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Mr C's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Riccall's Pizzas & Grill - ‬6 min walk

About this property

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You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

'The Snug' nr York: stunning self-contained studio @ Old Station Master's House.

A stunning self-contained studio in the village of Riccall, with its own private entrance, modern kitchen and bathroom. Just 8 miles from the beautiful, historic city of York, Riccall contains everything you might want for your break away, with a wonderful restaurant, two pubs, a Post Office, tearoom and shop but it is also a perfect base for easy access to York; buses leave from the end of the road every 15 minutes or so. Stop at the Designer Outlet en-route, where the shopping experience draws people from all over the country.

A combination of sleek modern with quirky vintage, 'The Snug' offers the perfect getaway. Your own private studio, 'The Snug' has its own perfectly formed and well equipped kitchen with oven/hob, washer, welcome basket with breakfast items, including bread, butter, cereal, tea/coffee/hot chocolate, along with milk/ orange juice in the fridge.

Shampoo, conditioner and shower gel are provided in the modern bathroom, complete with powerful 'rain' shower. Freshly laundered towels, cosy bedding, blankets and robes will be ready for your arrival. Free Wifi is available throughout your stay. Choose from a variety of DVDs or Freeview is available through Amazon Fire. The kingsize sofa bed with mattress topper has been declared super-comfy by visitors to 'The Snug'.

'The Snug' is a chic extension to the old Station Master's House (dating back to the 1860s) where we live; the old East Coast Mainline that was behind the house is now the road to York. The cycle track (to York or Selby) is also close by and wonderful for a lovely walk too.The village is easily accessed via the major road networks so getting here will be no problem. You can eat in (or we can recommend takeaways if desired), enjoy a meal in the village (our favourite is the italian restaurant in a converted Mill) or take a bus into York (they run regularly and the last bus leaves York after 11 so plenty of time for wining and dining!)

York has an incredible wealth of things to see and do all year round, with the ancient walled centre offering more attractions per square mile than any other UK destination.

You will have your own private entrance to 'The Snug' and small outside area (see picture attached). I am usually here to welcome you, pass on your keys and answer any questions. We have a keysafe so please contact if you might need to use this.


No smoking please
Check-in time is 2PM - late

Check out by 10AM

Other things to note:

Distant road noise could be heard.

All reviews of 'The Snug' have been 5* including the following:

'Me and my partner stayed at the snug for the weekend just before christmas, the snug it self is wonderful. It is beautifully decorated, it is cosy but not cramped. Perfect for a romantic weekend away. The location is away from the noise and hustle of the city centre , but close enough to drive or take the bus to york city centre. The extra touches provided are lovely, from flap jacks and hot chocolate to a Christmas card and cracker in the breakfast hamper. Great host , very attentive and helpful with any questions and queries. It was an unforgettable stay and me and my partner will definitely be back in the summer.'

'We were astounded by how nice The Snug was. Host was second to none, and made us feel very very welcome. Nice little touches like the Xmas card made our stay absolutely awesome. Would highly recommend. We will be back! Thank you once again!'

'One of the best BNB we ever been, everything clean and tidy, precise with all information; the place was perfect, modern and glamour! She gave us an extra; she has a fridge with all the stuff for breakfast! Cosy and comfortable, a proper SNUG to us! We really really recommend it!'

'We had a lovely time at The Snug for a weekend visit to York. Stylish and homely with lots of thoughtful things from host including a breakfast hamper. Couldn’t have asked for a nicer place to stay! Also perfect recommendation for food at Burro which was just over a five minute walk away. Thanks again!'

“The Snug” was the perfect place for my weeks training course in York! Comfortable, Great location, Clean, Spacious, A great hamper and a selection of bits in the fridge! Perfect little home away from home! If im training in York again I would certainly return!'

'We had a fantastic stay at the snug. It had lots of personal touches and was very comfortable. Perfect for a mini break to York which is only 30 minutes away by bus. We cannot recommend the Snug enough. Thank you for making us feel so welcome. :)'

'Cosy, lots of attention to detail, clean and comfortable. Don't need to go into York in the evening, as there are pubs, restaurants, and shops in the village. Great host, not intrusive, but on hand for any queries. What more could you want!'

'Lovely stay here! Lots of nice touches and very homely. Would definitely recommend to anyone wanting to stay near York, very near to the centre and easy to access with a car.'

'Fabulous accommodation- beautifully decorated, very clean. Lots of lovely additional touches including a welcome hamper with delicious homemade flapjack! Followed host's recommendations for a meal at Burro a wonderful italian restaurant in a 13th century windmill just a short walk away where we were warmly greeted and had a wonderful meal. Such a friendly and pretty village.'

'Wonderful host and 'the snug' was perfect for us. It is a self-contained studio flat with it's own modern bathroom and kitchen. The sofa bed was remarkably comfy and the flat was very clean. It's exceptionally well-equipped with lots of thoughtful touches. The breakfast hamper was great with fresh milk and orange juice in the fridge. Homemade marmalade was delicious!'

'I had a lovely stay in the Snug, Made me feel really welcome and I love all the vintage touches. I had everything I needed, the space was private but host was just next door if I needed anything. I was comfortable here, and the location for me was great for what I needed. A short drive to the Designer Outlet and A64, there is a bus into York that takes about half an hour, although I ended up driving it was nice to have the bus as an option. I hope to stay again. Oh and the bread was delicious!'
Make yourself comfortable in this apartment, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A kitchenette is outfitted with a stovetop. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected.
This smoke-free apartment offers books, games, and a video library.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Claire

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Snug' York Stunning Modern Studio Old Station Master's House

'The Snug' nr York: stunning self-contained studio @ Old Station Master's House. Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 29 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

michael w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Well located and clean
Well located and clean
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway
3 night stay in this lovely little hideaway
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness
In the area for a wedding
I stayed 2 nights for a friends wedding in the village. The Snug is a nice little place. The accommodation is comfortable and the hosts were superb.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Madhavan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good and convenient for us. A microwave could have a good addition to the property. Also the heating was not excellent especially the bathroom was too cold. Additional fan heater was helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful little apartment
The property had everything we need d as we were in the gone lot. Property was clean and stocked when we first checked in. Lots of wonderful little extras. Fresh bread, butter jam and marmalade. The owners had a bunch of other breakfast items available. Just a wonderful place. We spent 2 weeks total there on and off. Communication was timely with the owner. We will definitely stay again when we come back!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Scott D., Edmonton Canada

Disliked: Cleanliness
Lovely
Everything was as posted. Beautiful village. Great property. Nice little touches on arrival. Great communication. Public Transit is exceptional. Didn’t need a car. 20 -30 minutes to York. Just an overall great experience. Will stay here again
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Snug in name, very cosy.
We were very impressed with the snug. The owners were really nice. Ideally situated for visiting York. Went to the local pub, smashing atmosphere. Would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

carole z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short stay
The property is as described and in a lovely village location. The additional thoughtful touches made our stay very enjoyable and we will definitely be booking to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alexander F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great accommodation for couples in and around York. Lovely Village.
Stayed here several times over the years and keep coming back
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Megan T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love stay!
We stay here for 5 days and it was amazing, everything was clean and tidy!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dawn H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful accommodation for short break
Accommodation was brilliant. The host was great and thought of everything you would need to make your stay special. Providing provisions well above normal standards. The Snug was beautifully clean and definitely had the home from home feel. I would definitely recommend staying here
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
5* Break away
Wonderful host, beautiful space to stay like home from home which had everything you need. Lovely area but very few places to eat likely due to covid and the restrictions. But nothing stopped us jumping on the bus into York City centre. 5* highly recommended

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
5* . Brilliant value. Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tim G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Such a pleasure to stay again in this cosy snug with such a generous host.
A little way out of York the snug is a little gem of a place to stay the hosts are so thoughtful & generous and the area is lovely. Will definitely stay again ... and again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful stay and Claire went the extra mile to ensure all are needs were catered for
Wonderful trip
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was quirky and loved the fresh breakfast and snack goodies left by Claire
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ann C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Superb cottage
One of the best cottages I have stayed in and Claire really had thought of everything. Provisions were first rate. And much appreciated. Wonderfully equipped and the toiletries were fabulous. Very comfortable especially the bed. Highly recommended. I only wish I was staying longer. I would definitely return. Thank you Claire!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alexander F.

Love this wee gem.
The Snug is well named and I need look no further when staying in this area. Everything you need is at hand to make the stay most enjoyable. Top marks!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely, cosy studio room with room to sit down and eat at tables plus excellent kitchen and bathroom with everything you might need . Welcomed with a hamper of lovely food, including delicious home made flapjacks plus cereal and milk of our choice, plenty of tea, coffee, butter, sugar, eggs, cheese, even croissant, bread and pain au chocolat, beers and orange juice. Claire, the owner, made us feel so welcome and provided all the info we wanted on the area, where to eat, where to visit, where to run, would highly recommend the 'Snug'.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kevin H.

Very clean and tidy.
We were very surprised with the additional items that Claire had waiting for us at The Snug. While our main focus was on visiting York, we really enjoyed the interaction with the local community as we travelled on the route 415 bus. Dining in Riccall was also a treat, The Italian Restaurant was top class and The Hare and Hounds was a great local. Claire was a great host and looked after all our needs.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lynne M.

A Real Gem
My partner and I felt truly blessed with our experience of 'The Snug'. It's exactly as described. A fantastic location to explore the area.The locals are extremely friendly. Claire is an amazing host. A very smooth booking process and excellent communication from Claire regarding our stay and directions etc.The accommodation was first class. Had everything we needed and a whole lot more. So cosy and relaxing. Many thanks Claire. We will definitely be repeating the experience.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Alexander F.

Great find !
Superb accomodation in a lovely quiet village situated 15 minutes from York. Claire a lovely host who attends to your every need and couldn't be more friendly or helpful. Accomodation is spacious, clean and has everything you need ( and more ! ) Already booked for 2 stays next year says it all really 👍👍
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

philip s.

Fabulous!
Very welcoming hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Michele B., Redhill, Surrey, UK

Warm welcome
The Snug is just as described. Claire was helpful from the first enquiry thru to after we left. The complimentary breakfast and other supplies were of the best quality. When I return to the area I will definitely rebook the Snug. Michèle.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018