The Nest

York Racecourse is directly across the way, making The Nest convenient for race days, but the real draw is the location itself. The historic city centre lies less than a mile away—close enough to walk, or reach easily by bus or cycle. Shops, pubs and restaurants dot the immediate area, and the wider city offers York Minster, the Jorvik Centre, two theatres and year-round events and festivals.

The property is a first-floor conversion with a contemporary open-plan living space containing a television and DVD player, plus a kitchen equipped for cooking proper meals rather than heating takeaways. One bedroom has a double bed, the other two singles; the bathroom includes both a bath and shower. Roof-level windows flood the bedrooms with light. A lawned courtyard with patio catches the afternoon sun, and there is parking for one car on site, along with bike storage for exploring the cycle paths that loop through York.

The essentials—heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and wifi—are included. The property is no-smoking throughout. Eleven steps lead to the entrance.