8a Monkbar Mews

York's heart sits within its medieval walls, and 8a Monkbar Mews puts you right there—literally next to them. This ground floor studio is one of nine apartments in a brick development positioned at Monkbar, one of the four historic gateways into the city. From the entrance, Minster Yard lies only a few hundred metres away.

Inside, everything is on one level: an open plan living and dining area with a kitchen at one end, and a bedroom and shower room completing the space. The bed is a zip-and-link super kingsize, convertible to two singles if you prefer. The kitchen has an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge and dishwasher. A Smart TV provides evening entertainment. Essentials like electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi are covered; there's also private parking on site.

The city walls are your constant neighbour—visible from the windows and walkable in either direction. The Minster dominates the skyline, Cliffords Tower and the Castle Museum are close by, and the Jorvik centre is within easy reach. Museum Gardens and Rowntree Park, both beside the River Ouse, offer quieter spaces when you want to step away from the crowds. No smoking is permitted in the property.