The Nest
York, Yorkshire
🚆 Nearest station: · 0.3 mi
🔌 Nearest public charging: · 0.3 mi (Open Charge Map)
The Nest is a compact cottage in York, sleeping four, and well suited to a couple or small family wanting an easy base near the city. It's close to a bus stop, has EV charging nearby, and York station is just 1 mi away.
You're within walking distance of some excellent museums, including the Bar Convent Museum (0.8 mi), Micklegate Bar Museum (0.9 mi), and the National Railway Museum (1 mi). For meals out, The Volunteer Arms is 0.6 mi away, and Lapin tea rooms are the same distance, both handy for a bite without venturing far.
With everything so close, this cottage suits those wanting to explore York's history on foot, returning to a cosy base each evening.
You're within walking distance of some excellent museums, including the Bar Convent Museum (0.8 mi), Micklegate Bar Museum (0.9 mi), and the National Railway Museum (1 mi). For meals out, The Volunteer Arms is 0.6 mi away, and Lapin tea rooms are the same distance, both handy for a bite without venturing far.
With everything so close, this cottage suits those wanting to explore York's history on foot, returning to a cosy base each evening.
Facilities
- 🚌 Near a Bus Stop
- 🔌 EV Charging Nearby
- 🚆 Near a Train Station
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Fri 13 Nov · 11:00
York Dungeon Standard Admission
The York Dungeon, York · 1.2 mi
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Sat 14 Nov · 10:00
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The York Dungeon, York · 1.2 mi
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Sat 14 Nov · 09:00
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Where you'll be
The Nest
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Everything within reach of The Nest — days out, famous places and the local food worth walking to.
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Things to do
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🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 0.8 mi
Bar Convent Museum
Bar Convent Museum in York is the UK's oldest living convent, established in 1686 at a time when bei...
🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 1 mi
National Railway Museum
The National Railway Museum in York is a museum dedicated to the story of railways, past, present an...
🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 1.2 mi
York Castle Museum
The York Castle Museum is a museum located in York, North Yorkshire, England, on the site of York Ca...
🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 1.2 mi
York Army Museum
York Army Museum, in York city centre, houses the collections of the Prince of Wales's Own Regiment...
🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 1.2 mi
Fairfax House Museum
Fairfax House is a historic Georgian townhouse in the heart of York, with over 250 years of history...
🎟️ Attractions & Visitor Centres · 1.2 mi
The York Dungeon
The York Dungeon is a live, interactive theatrical tour through York's dark history, featuring ten a...
🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 1.2 mi
York Saint Mary's
York St Mary's is a medieval church in York, now run by York Museums Trust as a contemporary art ven...
🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 1.2 mi
Jorvik Viking Centre
Jorvik Viking Centre is a museum and visitor attraction in York, England, containing lifelike manneq...
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Places to visit
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National Trust · 0.4 mi
Goddards
Landmark · 1.3 mi
The Shambles
Landmark · 1.4 mi
York Minster
Theme Park · 3.9 mi
Murton Park
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