Luxury Houseboat Till

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The luxury Houseboat is fully centrally heated to keep you snug and warm in inclement weather. The tranquil setting, is unique as the mooring is both 5 minutes from the city of York centre and the countryside.
The Houseboat is fully furnished to make for relaxed and fun holidays. We have made the arrangements for your break in such a way as to make your stay as comfortable and as easy going as possible. You should find the houseboat fully equipped for six guests. The kitchen is equiped for you to cook a three course meal comfortably. If there is anything you need or require please contact Lucie or Ken (07471 893 743) who will sort it out for you as soon as they can. All we ask of you in return, is that you treat the houseboat with the care you would give to your own home and you leave it as you found it. To book and get the BEST rates, click HERE.

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Motor Vessel Till, our Houseboat, is the only Houseboat in York with its own Freehold mooring. The Houseboat has been mooring on her present mooring for more than 30 years and has wonderful views of the River Ouse. The houseboat is fully centrally heated to keep you snug and warm in inclement weather. The tranquil setting, is unique as the mooring is both 5 minutes from the city of York centre and the countryside. The York Racecourse is a 15-minute stroll down the river path and a must for race goers.

THE HOUSEBOAT is furnished to make for relaxed and fun holidays. We have made the arrangements for your break in such a way as to make your stay as comfortable and as easy going as possible. You should find the houseboat fully equipped. If there is anything you need or require please contact Maggie or Ken (07471893743) who will sort it out for you as soon as they can. All we ask of you in return, is that you treat the houseboat with the care you would give to your own home and you leave it as you found it.

SHOPPING. You will find most of the shops you need in Bishopthorpe Road. (Walk up the hill (Clementhorpe) then turn left for 1-2 minutes) There is an excellent butcher, a CostCutter grocery store, a newsagent, off license, a chemist, dry cleaners, four cafes, Pextons the hardware store and endless takeaways; fish and chips, Indian (York Spice is good), Chinese and Domino’s pizza as well as a plethora of other facilities. The Slip Inn Pub (200 yards away on Clementhorpe) has the best kept real ale in York, and is a mecca for Real ale drinkers. Well worth a visit to see the Landlord John and sample his war

OUT AND ABOUT: There is a fantastic amount to do in and around York. We have procured a range of local information pamphlets, which are available in the TV cupboard to whet your appetite. The best source of information is the York Visitor Guide, at www.visityork.org. In the meantime, you'll find some suggested things to do and see during your stay in York. This list is by no means exhaustive and things are in no order so feel free to pick and choose whatever takes your fancy!!York Pass — if you plan to visit many of the City's sights it might be worth your while to buy a York Pass which gives admission to the attractions & lots of other discounts for a fixed fee.

To book and get the BEST rates, click HERE.