Over the River - Emperors Wharf

A fantastic riverside apartment located in the heart of York, a short walk from the city centre. This property sleeps up to 3 people. Book online today!

  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • From £560.00

Over the River, Emperors Wharf, 2 bedroom apartment with stunning views of the river

An immaculately presented 2nd floor riverside apartment with probably the most impressive views in York, including River Ouse, York Minster, Cliffords Tower, Skeldergate and Ouse bridges. Located within York’s medieval city walls. Two minutes walk to city centre and nearby restaurants. Relax on arrival with a complimentary bottle of wine.


  • Maximum occupancy 3 people. Housekeeping, linen and towels included

  • Waterfront/river views with two balconies, chairs and table

  • Free reserved parking space in gated and well lit basement with CCTV. Lift to the apartment. Please note that the parking space is tight and won’t be suitable for large vehicles.

  • Master bedroom with king size double bed, TV, Freeview, views of the river and ensuite shower room. Second bedroom with single bed. Bathroom with bath and heated towel rail

  • Unlimited free WiFi. Smart TV with Freeview and Netflix. DVD player, CD player/radio. Small selection of books/games/CDs/DVDs/toys

  • Emperors Wharf is a quiet residential development with secure entrance and CCTV


Amenities
  • Tumble Dryer
  • Freeview
  • Ensuite
  • Shower Over Bath
  • Hair Dryer
  • Shower Room
  • City Centre
  • Lift
  • Bath
  • Wi-fi
  • Parking
  • Iron/ironing Board
  • Tv/dvd
  • Bed Linen/towels
  • Dishwasher
  • River View
  • Kingsize
  • Single
  • Washing Machine
  • Living Room Balcony
  • Fan
  • 2 Bedroom
  • Parking For 1 Car
  • Balcony
  • Lift Access
  • Secure Gated Development
  • Entryphone/intercom
  • Kitchen
  • Tv
  • Heating
  • Washing Machine
  • Tumble Dryer
  • Free Parking On Premises
  • Wireless Internet
  • Family Friendly
  • Elevator
  • Smoke Detector
  • Fire Extinguisher
  • Hangers
  • Iron
  • Hair Dryer
  • Laptop Friendly
  • Waterfront
  • Bed Linens
  • Cooking Basics
  • Dishes And Silverware
  • Handheld Shower Head
  • Hot Water
  • Long Term Stays
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Patio/balcony
  • Private Living Room
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Free Unlimited Wifi
  • Smart Tv
  • Tv In Master Bedroom
  • Netflix
  • Cd Player
  • Bluetooth Speaker
  • Dvd Player
  • Blu Ray Player
  • Electric Hob
  • Fridge Freezer
  • Washer/dryer
  • Kettle
  • Toaster
  • Cutlery & Crockery
  • Cafetiere
  • Iron & Ironing Board
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels & Linen
  • Weekly Cleaning Service
  • Children Welcome
  • One Kingsize Bed
  • One Single Bed
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Bath With Shower Over
  • Separate Shower
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Booking details

Check in 16:00

Check out 10:00

Pets Not allowed

Max guests 3

Guest Reviews

Lovely apartment

★ 5/5
24 May 2026

A lovely apartment with everything you need. Great location overlooking the river. Would love to come back.

Perfect!

★ 5/5
1 March 2026

This place is in a brilliant spot, close enough to wander into York city centre in just a few minutes, but tucked away somewhere peaceful and quiet. The views over the river are stunning and make it feel really special. The apartment itself is warm, cosy, and has everything you could possibly need for a comfortable stay. The DVDs, local guidebooks, and books about York are such a thoughtful touch and really added to the experience. I’d thoroughly recommend staying here if you’re visiting York. You won’t be disappointed.

Excellent location, could do with a refresh

★ 3.8/5
22 December 2025

Great location and were met promptly, keys handed over with no issues. We visited this apartment several years ago and although clean, furniture and fittings are mostly as they were and require updating. The flood level when we visited was above dangerous but we received no information from Stays York either before or during our stay.

Hi Patricia, Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. We’re pleased to hear you enjoyed the excellent location and that check-in was smooth and well organised. We appreciate your comments regarding the furniture and fittings and will pass this feedback on to the property owner for consideration as part of future updates. We’re sorry to hear of your concerns regarding the river levels during your stay. The property owner keeps a close eye on this and will always notify us in advance if there is any likelihood of the river levels affecting the property or parking. Should this ever be the case, we would contact guests as early as possible to discuss suitable alternative arrangements and ensure minimal disruption to their stay. Thank you again for sharing your experience. We value all feedback as it helps us improve, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back to York in the future. Kind regards, Emily Stays York

Emily

Alison

★ 5/5
4 January 2025

<strong>The apartment was exceptional and well located - a room with a view!</strong><br /> <br /> There’s always something to notice from the windows, from early morning rowers, to river boaters, geese, dog walkers, even a few bats at night. The location is excellent, everything we wanted was in easy reach, and the lift made things easy with a wheelchair. The friendly welcome by the key bearers - and the tea, milk, and wine - after our long train journey, was greatly appreciated.<br />

Wonderful view and location; communication needs improvement

★ 4.2/5
1 August 2024

This is a lovely flat and the views look exactly as pictured. Very relaxing watching the boats on the river. A bit of noise on the weekends but just a bit and not too late. Everything in the flat operated properly (which unfortunately you can never count on with these types of holiday rentals), It was nice to have a few toys in the flat also. That being said, there were a few areas that could be improved. First, the flat looks clean at first sight, but when you look under the sofa, in the corners, or around the windows, not so much. Second, the main bed could do with replacement. It was soft and lumpy to me. The pillows also need replacing. They are flat and sad. Third, the master bedroom needs blackout curtains. Come on, this is the north of England and it starts to get light at 4:00 am. Fourth, communication with Stays York was difficult. They apparently don’t check their email very often. Emails go unanswered or answered very tardily. It is unclear who you are supposed to email because there was more than one person communicating with me. They apparently don’t share their emails with each other. I lived in fear I would lose the one set of keys they allowed (another complaint BTW) because I didn’t know how long it would take to reach them (I didn’t lose them thankfully). I should clarify that I stayed here over two weeks. If it had only been a weekend none of this would have mattered as much. I would still recommend the property.

Fabulous stay in York

★ 4.8/5
5 July 2023

So fortunate to have been able to stay in ‘Over the River’ - it was the most beautiful apartment only topped by the amazing views. The apartment was very clean and well equipped. Easy access into York. did I mention the amazing views from the balcony? They were outstanding. Would be more than happy to stay there again

Great location

★ 4.3/5
1 September 2022

We arrived and was welcomed with a great reception showed us the flat Give us a lovely welcome pack too The location was fantastic view from the windows and balcony was the best great watching the boats going passed Would recommend but was a bit pricey

excellent holiday accommodation

★ 5/5
7 June 2022

We have just returned from a wonderful week in this excellent accommodation. It isn't an overlarge property but is totally 5* in quality.It isn't just about the rooms, but who can complain about 2 bathrooms and 2 bedrooms with a decent size lounge and kitchen.It is the quantity of equipment provided for use.There was nothing we were short of and didn't need to keep washing up to be able to eat a meal.The cupboards were full of crockery and cutlery and everything to be able to self cater that you could want. It felt lovely and homely and is in a very safe block with wonderful views of York.You felt included in the activity of york without leaving the property, but also very private and quiet.The added use of a balcony was lovely. I understand other comments about the parking space, it is tight.But there are a lot of other properties that don't give you an option of parking.

Fantastic flat in great location

★ 4.7/5
31 January 2022

Great flat. Well equipped and very clean. View down the river is fantastic. You could never get bored with it. However returning keys to Stays York office in town is a pain. We had to pay £4 to relocate the car before walking back into town to had in keys. Also the meet and greet service was virtually non existent. The woman told us to park in the wrong car park and then left. No instructions as to how to find the flat or how to use the heating for example. Poor even in these Covid times.

Susan - July 2021

★ 5/5
7 December 2021

Will be back! The apartment was in an excellent location and the views could not be beaten. So relaxing sitting on the balcony watching the world go by and also watching the ducks parade across the water! Excellent facilities and everything there that you need. Can 100% recommend.

Fantastic stay

★ 5/5
1 October 2021

Apartment in excellent location. Fantastic stay. Awesome views. Everything within walking distance. Will definitely be back.

Delightful apartment overlooking the river

★ 5/5
24 September 2021

I had a wonderful stay at Over the River - Emperors Wharf. It is not the biggest apartment, but has everything you need for a comfortable stay. It is approx 10 minutes walk into the centre of York and close to lots of bars and shops. I was lucky to have excellent weather so spent many hours on the balcony, watching the world go by. I would definitely stay again.

Gem of a Property

★ 5/5
23 September 2021

This is a lovely property that exceeded my expectations. Ideally positioned with its own parking space and within walking distance of all the attractions of York whilst providing a tranquil retreat. The furniture is comfortable and the kitchen is stocked with everything you might need, even managed to cook a full Sunday dinner. The balcony is well positioned and a lovely place to watch the comings and goings on the river. Parking space is tight but was good to have. First time staying in this property and will definitely return.

Beautiful Apartment

★ 5/5
18 August 2021

This is our 3rd stay at this beautiful apartment and it won’t be our last. The location is perfect and the view from the balcony is fantastic. Can’t wait for our next visit.

Stunning view

★ 4.5/5
27 July 2021

The views of the river were just stunning from the huge picture windows on three sides of the lounge and two balcony’s. The flat was spotless, as were the public areas and lift. It was very useful to be able to take the lift from the gated car parking area too. Lovely light and airy rooms with views from every window. The kitchen was well equipped and easy to use. Both bathrooms were clean with lovely towels. Really well located for the city centre but fairly quiet as it is on the quieter side of the river. Absolutely loved staying there and would recommend highly. Stays York we’re so easy to deal with and having a local office is a huge bonus.

Really enjoyed our stay in York

★ 5/5
4 July 2021

Great apartment, immaculately clean and had everything we needed to make our stay very comfortable. The view from the small balcony was great and we particularly enjoyed having breakfast while watching life on the river. The location of the apartment was ideal with all the amenities and sights of York within very easy access. We really enjoyed our stay in the small(ish) but perfectly formed apartment. Would happily stay there again and have no hesitation in recommending to family and friends.

Great location

★ 4.8/5
19 September 2020

Great location, within easy walk to the whole of York. Watching the life on the river is a holiday all on its own. Secure parking is a must when visiting York.

Malcolm - November 2020

★ 5/5
11 February 2020

Enjoyable, comfortable, terrific views over the river, super location to walk to York attractions<br /> Everything really, we had stayed in other apartments in this development previously and have to say this is probably the best. Well cleaned and we felt very Covid safe. We would happily rebook this terrific apartment.

Amy - June 2023

★ 5/5
30/06/2023

We loved this apartment. The location was great! We could walk anywhere in the old part of the city with no problem. It was so fun to watch the traffic on the river. We loved to sit out on the balcony. The kitchen was well-equipped and we made good use of the washer. There were many good restaurants within easy walking distance. An excellent base for exploring York. The apartment looks just like the pictures. Brian welcomed us nicely and gave many good suggestions of places to go and places to eat. Thank you for the welcome packet. It came in handy. Thanks for such a nice stay!

Carole - August 2021

★ 5/5
30/08/2021

Great apartment, situated on the river, everything in walking distance, would return. The location was ideal, everything within walking distance. The apartment was clean and welcome treats were special, everything that we needed and more. The views are lovely and you can sit and watch the world go by.

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