The Heathers Guest House in York

Surrounding Area

The City of YorkYork existed when the Romans arrived around 97 AD, they fortified the town and made it a major centre - you can still visit the Roman Baths in a city centre pub today ! The RomanEmperor - Constantine the Great was enthroned in York Minster around 300 AD and York has remained the major capital city of the North of England ever since.With the decline of the Romans - York was taken by the Vikings, and the remains of the Viking streets can be seen even now.The current Minster dates from 627 AD and took some 250 years to build, the largest of its type in Europe, it attracts visitors from far and wide.Later Kings and Queens used York as their capital in the North, before modern communications, and York was an important stronghold for them all - laid siege to during the Civil War, the City Walls have seen much blood spilt.The City is now far more peaceful, but with the wide range of historic and modern attractions available - remains the capital city of the North.Other attractions include - The National Railway Museum The Jorvik Viking CentreThe Yorkshire Museum The Treasurer?s HouseThe Castle Museum The Merchant Adventurers? HallFairfax House Barley HallCliffords Tower......... and many more.......

Accommodations

AA - Four Star Guest AccommodationLocated conveniently on the main York-Edinburgh road, north of the York city centre. "The Heathers" offers a relaxing environment after visiting the many attractions of York. Originally constructed in the 1930's, the house is now a large detached home, situated mid-way between the A1237 ring-road north of York and the city centre, just over one mile to the CityWalls and a mile from the ring-road.The Heathers offers totally "No Smoking" accommodation, with the unusual benefit - for York - of private off-street car parking for all our guests. We also suggest a FREE guided walking tourto all our guests, to help you appreciate this historic city.

Amenities

Free WiFi Internet access offered from all rooms 24/7

Restrictions

Totally no smoking accommodation.No petsNo children under 10 years of age.

Rates & Availability

Rates vary seasonally and by room type from 28.00 GBP pppn sharing bath/shower room facilities out-of-season; to 60.00 GBP pppn for a Superior en-suite double room in High Season

Directions

We are located on the A19 York to Thirsk road, mid-way between the A1237 outer ring-road north of the City and the City Walls themselves.