St Helens House- Georgian Townhouse with Stunning Minster Views

Summary:

St Helen’s House is the finest example of a traditional Georgian townhouse in the centre of York, just a few hundred metres from the Minster itself and St Helen’s Square.

Situated over 4 floors, with 4 bedrooms the house is spacious with so much character and history for you and your family and friends to enjoy during your stay.

We pride ourselves on outstanding hospitality and giving you a home from home experience as well as luxury finishing touches.



The Space:

St Helen’s House offers 4 large double rooms (one of which can be set up as a twin room on request), a kitchen diner and a traditional sitting room. Two ensuite bathrooms, a shower room and an additional toilet. 



You will find St Helen's House just off St Helen's Square, where you will find the famous Betty’s tea room and Stonegate, a historical shopping street. 

From a modest entrance, you will be wonderfully surprised by the house within. 



While the original, multi-paned, Georgian windows at the front of the house, allows light into the rooms the windows at the back of the house frame the views of York Minster and the communal courtyard below.



St Helen’s House has been bejewelled with antique furniture, complementing the history of the house. 

The staircase up, leads you up to the sitting room, with views of the street below. With comfortable sofas and a 50"TV with terrestrial channels, To relax at the end of a busy day of sightseeing. 

This beautiful room has original panelling and fireplace, with electric coal fire to keep you cosy. 



The kitchen is superbly well equipped with everything you need to create a fabulous meal or dish up a takeaway and the large dining room with a beautiful oak table can seat up to 8 guests.



On the next floor you will find bedroom One with a large king-sized sleigh bed, antique press wardrobe and a beautiful dressing table as well as views of the Minster from the French doors. This bedroom has its own ensuite bathroom with a shower over the bath and complimentary toiletries and fluffy, white, hotel-style towels. 



Bedroom Two is also light and bright with views of the street below, an ensuite bathroom with a shower.



The next landing is flooded with light from the skylight above. Where you will find the next family bathroom, third and fourth bedroom.



There is no parking due to the house being in the city centre but we will recommend local car parks.



The Neighborhood:

St. Helen's House is named after one of York's most popular squares- St Helen's square, just at the end of the road.

Where you will find the famous Betty's Tea Rooms and Stonegate a historical shopping street.

From here you can enjoy all York has to offer - such as York Minster, Art museum, Royal Theatre, Dean's gardens as well as shops, restaurants and bars.

You couldn't find a more central location!



Other Things to Note:

Please note: As St. Helen’s House is a Grade II listed property in the heart of York city centre with original single-glazed windows, some street noise is to be expected, particularly at weekends and during busy periods. By booking, guests acknowledge and accept this as part of the property’s unique central location and historic character.



IMPORTANT: Our properties are protected by SafeGuest. After you book, SafeGuest will contact you to verify your identity (required by UK law) and take a £500 security deposit as a hold on your card, released automatically 48 hours after check-out (or a non-refundable damage waiver if you prefer). Please complete this before check-in.



Interaction with Guests:

You will find St Helen's House just off the St Helen's square, where you will find the famous Betty’s tea room and Stonegate, a historical shopping street.

From a modest entrance, you will be wonderfully surprised by the house within.



There is no parking due to the house being in the city centre and mainly pedestrianised during the day, but we will recommend local car parks.