Location and Transport

The house is located approximately 2 miles from the city centre and the Rawcliffe Bar park and ride is just half a mile away with regular buses to the city centre.
It is also very convenient for the ring road around York which can be accessed by car within 2 minutes

The city can be reached by foot along the A19 and takes about 30 to 40 minutes.

A taxi to the centre will take about 5-10 minutes and cost approximately £7 to £10 depending where you wish to go.
Local taxi firm numbers are in the house along with the various attraction leaflets.

The Tesco Extra is about a 5 to 10 minute walk depending on you pace.  

The Lysander Arms is but a short stroll. 

Facilities Nearby


Just off the A19 towards Skelton the Riverside Farm pub,  restaurant and play barn are worth a visit.  The food is fantastic value and quality with friendly helpful staff.  This is a very popular venue.

There is a childrens play area within 3 miles which has indoor and outdoor facilities including a small farm area.  Creepy Crawlies is a superb facility.

There are also 2 retail outlets on the outskirts of York both within 5 minutes drive and McArthur Glen Designer Outlet which is about 15 minutes drive.

In the house there are various leaflets giving you more details of attractions, restaurants etc.