48 Fairfax Street

  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • From £196.00

Designed with families in mind, the house is also great for small groups. Many guest considerations have been taken into account when setting up this property - comfy beds, beautiful bed linen, essentials (shampoo, shower gel, tea, coffee), fast WiFi, and large TV with Netflix.

The property has been renovated and furnished to a very high standard by the owners, providing a superb holiday home comprising the following: Open plan Lounge, Dining and Kitchen, small utility room on the ground floor, three bedrooms (an en-suite) and a bathroom on the upper floors.

The cosy lounge has a large leather 3 seat sofa and two arm chairs around an electric feature wood burning stove. A large TV is positioned above the stove on the chimney breast which is connected to an Apple TV box that has a Netflix account, for those that wish to chill out in an evening.

The dining area has a large table and six chairs and plenty of room. The fully equipped luxury kitchen with marble worktops includes an Aga electric oven/grill and gas hob. An American style large fridge freezer with filtered water and ice, micro-wave, toaster and dishwasher.

Off the kitchen there is a small utility room that has a washer dryer, utility sink and a useful downstairs toilet. Parking is on street at the front of the property with a permit.

The rear yard is a beautiful place to sit on a warm evening. A perfect spot for a morning coffee alfresco or an evening glass of wine.

The main bedroom has a king size iron bed, with plenty of wardrobes and an en-suite shower room with basin and wc. The rear bedroom has a comfy double bed, single wardrobe and a chest of drawers. Loft / third bedroom has two single beds, (please note that upon request these can be made up to form a king size bed – although guests should be aware that this room does have head height restrictions being within the roof space. There is a travel cot available for use.

The main bathroom consists of a large bath with overhead shower, wc, bidet and basin.

48 Fairfax Street at a glance:


  • 3 bedrooms

  • On street parking included

  • Large open plan living area

  • High end kitchen facilities with Aga oven and granite worktops

  • The third bedroom can be a double or twin bed setup

  • High speed WiFi and Netflix

  • Outdoor seating area

  • Just a couple of minutes' walk into York city centre


Amenities
  • High Chair
  • Parking
  • 3 Bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • No Smoking
  • Pets Allowed
  • Permit Parking
  • On Street Parking
  • Parking For 1 Car
  • Patio
  • Kitchen
  • Tv
  • Heating
  • Washing Machine
  • Tumble Dryer
  • Free Parking On Premises
  • Wireless Internet
  • Family Friendly
  • Smoke Detector
  • Carbon Monoxide Detector
  • Fire Extinguisher
  • Hangers
  • Iron
  • Hair Dryer
  • Laptop Friendly
  • Bathtub
  • High Chair
  • Bed Linens
  • Cooking Basics
  • Dishes And Silverware
  • Dishwasher
  • Garden/backyard
  • Hot Water
  • Long Term Stays
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Free Unlimited Wifi
  • Freeview
  • Netflix
  • Bluetooth Speaker
  • Gas Hob
  • Fridge Freezer
  • Washer/dryer
  • Kettle
  • Toaster
  • Cutlery & Crockery
  • Cafetiere
  • Iron & Ironing Board
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels & Linen
  • Weekly Cleaning Service
  • Travel Cot At Property
  • High Chair At Property
  • Children Welcome
  • One Kingsize Bed
  • One Double Bed
  • Double/twin Bed Option
  • Twin Beds
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Bath With Shower Over
  • Separate Shower
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Booking details

Check in 16:00

Check out 10:00

Pets Allowed

Max guests 6

Guest Reviews

Central but quiet location.

★ 5/5
24 June 2026

A very well equipped house with tasteful furnishings and high quality bed linen and towels. The welcome pack was generous and thoughtful with fresh flowers on the table to greet us. An excellent base to explore York.

Extended Family Stay

★ 4.8/5
21 May 2026

We stayed here for an extended period due to work. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The location is fantastic; it is within the York walls and very walkable to everything in town. We initially had issue with the WiFi due to my husband needing it to be reliable for work, and they made the effort to upgrade it so it was fast enough. The kitchen is nicely stocked, comfortable beds, and plenty of space for our family of 6. We would recommend this property.

Easter stay

★ 4.7/5
13 April 2026

Very well equipped clean property in a great location. Thanks also for the lovely goodies on arrival.

Excellent house in Central York

★ 5/5
12 April 2026

We loved the accommodation in Fairfax Street. House had plenty of room for 4 adults and a child. It is well situated about 15 mins walk from the city centre but the immediate area is quiet. There was a small play park nearby and the little micro bakery at the end of the street and the community owned pub around the corner shouldn't be missed. The kitchen was very well equipped and the welcome pack was great, including milk, biscuits, prosecco and as it was Easter some chocolate bunnies. There were also tea bags, coffee and some condiments available. Beds were comfortable and rooms had plenty of storage especially the main bedroom. The floor of the top storey bedroom is very creaky but it didn't prevent us from sleeping in the room below. There was a travel cot, changing mat and high chair available. Stairs are quite steep so the addition of an optional stair gate might be useful. Would definitely stay again.

48 Fairfax Street

★ 5/5
9 April 2026

Excellent stay couldn’t ask for anything else when looking for somewhere to stay in York , great location and very comfortable house eill be staying there again if available

A Real Home from Home

★ 5/5
11 December 2025

Excellent communication throughout. A very well equipped and comfortable cottage in a quiet area but only a few minutes walk from the river, a few more minutes to the city centre and, in our case, the Christmas markets. Lots of nice touches made this a real home from home. We had a great week here.

Great Holiday with friends

★ 5/5
2 October 2025

Excellent stay at 48 Fairfax Street York. One of the best Airbnb I’ve stayed at. I always go for top notch accommodation but don’t always get it, but this one deserves the stars I have given. We were 2 couples and everyone in my group loved it. The location could not have been better 15min walking and you were in the city, private parking and a wonderful friendly pub 5min walk from the house The Aykecorn, the bartender made us feel like we were. We would definitely stay there again next time we are in York. We booked directly through Stays York Ltd as it was £100 cheaper than any other rental sites. Margaret

Perfect location

★ 5/5
10 August 2025

The property is perfectly located close to the city centre. Clean and comfortable with everything you could possibly need for an unjustly.

Lovely property in a great location

★ 4.8/5
31 May 2025

Fairfax Street is a very comfortable and welcoming house, with plenty of room for our party of 4 adults and two children. It's smart and very well-kept, especially considering that it's dog-friendly. The location is excellent, with easy walking to everywhere in central York, but on a very quiet street. There are a couple of very squeaky floorboards in the attic bedroom which sound in the master double below, but understandable as it's a period property. We had a great stay and would defininteley recommend.

Excellent family break location

★ 5/5
8 February 2025

Wonderful house, very warm, great amenities and easy walk to York city centre. High chair and travel cot provided and lovely bubbles and treats provided. Highly recommend to any one visiting York. Great to have parking provided

A lovely place

★ 5/5
29 August 2024

This house is great, very homely. Close enough to centre of York to be able to walk in and enjoy all York has to offer, yet far enough away to be quiet and relaxing. Have stayed here a number of time and will be staying again.

Lovely convenient house

★ 5/5
6 August 2024

Stayed here for the week before my nieces wedding. Lovely house with every amenity we needed. Walking distamce to town. Easy access to cycle paths and lots of lovely cycling. We stayed during an exceptionally hot week, but once we opened the velux windows in the attic room the heat rose out and the house was very comfortable.

Excellent house when visiting York

★ 5/5
3 July 2024

We stayed as a family of 5 adults, and the layout was ideal - on the ground floor the space was great for socialising with open plan lounge, diner and kitchen, leading to outside space. There is an added bonus of a downstairs toilet. The outside space is compact but catches the sun very nicely during the day, with space for their table and four chairs, and for the dogs to enjoy too. There are then two floors, one with two bedrooms and the main bathroom, with the main bedroom having a lovely ensuite. The second floor has a sloping ceiling, our son is 6ft 2, and just managed - the bed can be made into a kingsize but being tall the headroom is restricted, but manageable. Beds are very comfy. Everywhere clean and well equipped. Location is great, quiet neighbourhood, with amenities close and a lovely street nearby with wine bars, artisan shops and breakfast eateries, in addition to York being a 10 minute walk including a beautiful walk by the river. Overall an excellent place to stay, with great hosts.

Family Easter break

★ 5/5
5 April 2024

Fantastic! The location was brilliant, the house is delightful with plenty of room for all. Lovely little touches by host, like fresh milk, tea, coffee and bottle of fizz. Such a little gem I have recommended to friends already. Stays York were also extremely helpful and really impressed by the curtesy call the day before our trip.

Comfort and joy!

★ 5/5
26 November 2023

The property was better than expected for location and quality. Everything was clean, organised and furnished to high standards with thoughtful amenities provided, even a hairdryer in each room! Quiet area and neighbours. We had a lovely stay, ate at local cafes and went on long wintery walks through historic York.

Fabulous family base

★ 5/5
1 November 2023

We very much enjoyed our long weekend in York. So much to do here with two young boys (7 &9). 48 Fairfax St was an absolutely lovely place to stay - cosy, scrupulously clean, comfy beds, an exciting ice-dispensing freezer, lots of extras like dishwasher/washing tablets & toiletries - all within walking distance of the beautiful city. We really appreciated the welcome pack of goodies. Thank you.

Home from home

★ 4.8/5
31 August 2023

This is a lovely house, clean comfortable and homely. Close to the centre of York but away from all the noise. We have stayed here 3 time and love it each time - will be staying again

Absolutely wonderful will be back

★ 5/5
5 July 2023

Absolutely wonderful will be back close to everything yet quiet when need only small niggle would be loose floorboard in top bedroom so any movement was very loud in main bedroom

48 Fairfax Street

★ 4.8/5
7 April 2023

The house was very clean, and set up well for our arrival with a nice welcome basket. The location of the house is excellent, and so convenient for all the recommended places to visit in York. We had a great stay, were lucky with lovely weather and would definitely recommend the house as a great place to stay when visiting York. Thank you.

Julie - January 2022

★ 5/5
1 December 2022

Family New Year Stay in York. Peaceful area. House as in the pictures. Perfect distance from the city centre when walking.

Marianne

★ 5/5
2 November 2022

This house is truly stunning, we stayed for a long weekend 6 friends and it was perfect. Beautifully decorated and furnished. Had everything we needed, super clean and super comfortable, great location too. The hosts were great and very accommodating when we needed additional parking. We loved staying here, cannot fault at all . We 100% recommend and most likely will return if ever visiting York again. Thank you

Lovely property

★ 4.8/5
16 October 2022

This is a lovely property in a really pleasant area which is very close to the centre of York and yet is quiet and peaceful. The property is very clean, well equipped and well presented with comfortable beds and furniture and everything is well maintained apart from a small issue with a bathroom door handle, which is the only reason for the lower rating in the condition category, We were very pleased with the provisions and treats that were left for us and the information provided is done so in a warm and welcoming way so you feel very much at home here. I would definitely stay here again.

Excellent

★ 5/5
1 September 2022

Great comfortable home Good location, near to York centre but also just far enough away to be quiet Second time we stayed in this lovely house, plan on staying again - highly recommended

City break with friends

★ 5/5
28 August 2022

Second stay at 48Fairfax Street. Lovely clean and comfortable house. Good location. Highly recommend

Perfect spot

★ 5/5
2 August 2022

Lovely property on a very quiet street, but only a 5 minute walk from the town centre. The spec was really high, lovely plush carpets upstairs, and the bathroom and kitchen were better than at home! Lovely little gifts on arrival and nice touches, like having coffee, milk etc. We had one minor problem, resolved by text message within minutes.

Perfect base for a mini break in York

★ 4.8/5
20 April 2022

We chose Fairfax Street for its central location and family friendly amenities (cot/highchair, parking, etc). The house is on a quiet residential street with ample parking. On arrival the house was clean and tidy, with a thoughtful welcome hamper. The living space is large and comfortable, great for socialising, with a well equipped kitchen. The master bedroom was large, plenty of space even with a cot set up. The other two bedrooms were smaller, but fine for our needs. The location was excellent - just a short walk into the city, lots of cafes/restaurants nearby, and even a small playground at the bottom of the road which was great for our young children (1 and 4 years old). We will definitely stay again if we come back to York.

Kate - March 2022

★ 5/5
3 January 2022

Great location just 5 mins from town. Lovely spec house with lots of welcome goodies on arrival and super cosy during the stormy cold weather. Absolutely love Molton Brown so those touches were a real pleasure 🥰

Excellent Location and Accommodation

★ 4.7/5
6 June 2021

We really enjoyed our stay at 48 Fairfax Street, York. The property is in excellent condition and perfect location for easy access into York. The property was well equipped and clean. Parking was a bit tricky, large vehicles will struggle through the narrow streets. The owners made us feel welcome, with some treats. Will definitely stay here again.

Jayne

★ 5/5
3 October 2020

“Wonderful clean, and modern house. We felt at home straight away. York is such a beautiful city and the house is a 10min walk to everything. We will definitely stay here again. Thank you”

Amy

★ 5/5
3 September 2020

Great property- very modern and clean. Brilliant location in the centre of York. Nice touch including all the essentials needed for the stay too

Lovely house in the center of York!

★ 5/5
23 July 2020

There was 4 adults and 2 children and plenty of room for us all. The house is beautifully maintained with many modern facilities that made our weekend away feel luxurious. The team at York Stays were helpful from the first phone call and provided us with all the information we needed. It's a quiet street but 10 minutes walk from all of the main attractions. We highly recommend 48 Fairfax Street!

Stylish, well-located property - very comfortable with thoughtful touches

★ 4.7/5
3 January 2020

We enjoyed a very comfortable stay in this delightful property. The owner had included thoughtful touches and appeared to be easily accessible, although we didn't need to contact him at all during our stay. Everything was spotless, and the property was finished to a very high spec.

Great location, lovely property, parking easy

★ 5/5
27 September 2019

We were looking for somewhere close to the centre of town with parking that would fit a Land Rover. We expected to be disappointed, but 48 Fairfax Street was perfect. Inside the city walls, residents parking available, very quiet at night. House very well looked after, no complaints at all.

David

★ 5/5
12 September 2019

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A Hhidden Treasure in York

★ 5/5
5 August 2019

This house is superb! From the start, it was clean, spacious and the hosts had provided the essentials to start us off such as bread, milk and a bottle of Pinot Grigio! The location was perfect, less than a 10 minute walk into the heart of York and it was a privilege to stay in their gorgeous house! We will definitely think about staying again next year!

Neat and sweet with everything we needed.

★ 5/5
24 July 2019

48 Fairfax St is an excellent rental for a family or group. It is city centre yet quiet. Parking outside the door. The house is very well equipped from really good bed linens and towels to kitchen utensils. The starter pack is well thought out and was much appreciated after a long drive. Loads of information about York and it’s hinterland. Wish I had discovered this house before now!

Ideal location

★ 4.5/5
23 June 2019

Lovely house. Felt like a home rather than a rental property. Walking distance to all attractions. Spotlessly cleaned and even washing tablets and dishwashers tablets provided. Would definitely recommend

Ideal central location

★ 4.7/5
23 June 2019

A lovely, comfortable house, ideally located within the city walls so very easy to get everywhere on foot. Even the station is a short walk or £5 taxi ride so if you don't have a car this is perfect. At the end of Fairfax Street you can go up on to the city wall and have a really interesting walk all round or just access the part of the city you want to get to. Inside, the house has a downstairs loo as well as the ensuite and a family bathroom. This worked well for our group of four friends. We stayed during an unusually cold spell in June so were pleased to have the electric fire in the living room. Would definitely recommend this for a small family or group wanting to see York.

5 star gem in York

★ 4.3/5
15 June 2019

House is well equipped and a great location, modest looking from outside, inside is spacious & 5star

Perfect for us.

★ 5/5
30 May 2019

Lovely spot to stay. It helped make our visit to York exactly what we wanted. The house is roomy and well equipped and our host great to deal with although we had no problems. The location is perfect in that it is near to the tourist sites yet on a quiet street for a good night's sleep.

Girls weekend in York

★ 4.7/5
9 May 2019

The cottage was perfect for our stay, beautifully kept and well equipped. The welcome hamper of tea, coffee,biscuits, juice, wine, bread, butter and jam were unexpected but very welcome, thank you. It was only a 5-10 mins walk to the centre and plenty of great restaurants to try. Our first visit to York but certainly won't be the last. The station was close and there was also parking outside on the quiet street with a permit. I can recommend the Minster tour, which takes about an hour but well worth it and so informative. We also went to the Castle museum, spent about 3-4 hours here, cafe in the museum was not the best, and also took a trip on the river, and the informative pilot made it worthwhile, although it was a little breezy! Restaurants to recommend: 31 Castlegate had a great 2 or 3 course dinner menu, Pairings on Castlegate served us some lovely sharing platters and rose, the smoked salmon pate was amazing! And the waiter was really helpful and had some great advice for ordering. The Market Cat is worth a stop for great pizza and prosecco, its 3 storeys so go upstairs and people watch and look over the roof tops. All in all a great weekend!

Lovely short break in York

★ 5/5
18 April 2019

We had a great stay in the house over a 4-day weekend. It was very comfortable and perfect for an extended family of 6. The kids loved the bedroom at the top. Check in and out was very easy. The house was very close to all the main attractions and an easy walk from the train station on a quiet street.

Une location parfaite

★ 5/5
5 March 2019

Nous avons été enchanté de notre location. Le logement était très propre, spacieux, agréable et bien équipé. Je recommande cette location.

Lovely house in York

★ 4.7/5
9 April 2018

Friendly welcome from the owner, lovely clean & well appointed house, great location would be happy to go back again

Good base and well equipped

★ 4.7/5
17 February 2018

We had a lovely welcome, Peter met us on arrival and showed us the house, and told us all the best places to visit, the local food store locations and how to get there. Also provided were some essentials, bread, milk, buttter etc and some non essentials but welcome treats ie biscuits etc... The house had everything we needed, from dishwasher tablets and laundry fluid to a hairdryer, iron, and towels! The kitchen and living area is lovely and it has a downstairs toilet. There is a small external courtyard if you want to sit outside we decided not to brave the cold as we went in February! The house is just 5-10mins from York city centre so is very convenient to the sights. For places to visit, we enjoyed and would recommend going to the Railway museum (entrance is free and also good for kids), If you want really good food ‘little Italy’ (by Goodramgate) and Betty’s tea house (by the mansion house) are lovely.

A lovely English terrace house

★ 5/5
12 February 2018

Fabulous! Spacious, lovely decor and facilities. Stayed as a family of 5 and were thrilled to find a lovely Christmas tree when we arrived 2 days before Christmas. A great location for exploring York.

Ok clean and functional.

★ 3.7/5
2 February 2018

Could be cleaner in places but generally ok and quite comfortable and excellent location for the city centre. Very quiet. Street parking which was free with a ticket from the owner. Very narrow street be careful if you've a large car! Third bedroom is an attic and quite claustrophobic unless you are a small child and even then it's at the top of a narrow staircase. Didn't like this to be honest but it's well advertised as it is so no surprises to be had.

Teresa - November 2023

★ 5/5
22/11/2023

Immaculate property. Amazingly clean . The owners had thought of everything. Well equipped kitchen, comfortable lounge, high quality bed linen and decent pillows. Quality welcome food pack and a bottle of fizz. Great location , quiet and an easy 20 minute walk to the town centre. Parking worked well plenty of spaces by the house and you could add an extra car if you needed to . Thanks yo all we had a great stay.

Victoria

★ 5/5
22/02/2022

We had a wonderful time in Fairfax street, York. It’s the perfect location for exploring the city and it was beautifully decorated. The team thoughtfully left some essentials for us to help us really enjoy our stay. The team were so helpful and proactive and the instructions were clear and helpful. We would stay here again in a heart beat.

Debbie - December 2021

★ 5/5
13/12/2021

Lovely house exceptionally clean everything you need great location we arrived late and they had left us some cakes milk biscuits bottle of bubbly... everything was perfect we loved it.

Helen - August 2021

★ 5/5
24/08/2021

Great, peaceful and relaxing. This is a great house for families, in a great quite location but well within walking distance to interesting places with York centre.

Charlotte

★ 5/5
19/02/2020

“A really well designed space - perfect for our family of 5 adults. The host left thoughtful touches - basic supplies on arrival. Really comfortable beds. A central but quiet location - perfect for exploring York on foot.”

Georgia

★ 5/5
25/11/2019

We had a wonderful stay at this very well appointed apartment. It's easy walking distance to the city centre, city walls, supermarkets, good dinner options & bars. We had everything we needed in the property & had a very comfortable stay. Thank you!

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