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Aura Retreat- 1 Bedroom Apartment

Apartment near Shambles in York

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Interior
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Dining
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, toaster

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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York, North Yorkshire
  • Place, York St. John University
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Shambles
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, York City Walls
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)
    ‪64 min drive‬

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About the area

York

Layerthorpe stay.Your stay at this Layerthorpe apartment places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Shambles and York Minster. New School House Gallery and Richard III Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • York St. John University - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Shambles - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • York City Walls - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • York Christmas Market - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • York Minster - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • York Station - 9 min drive
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brew York Craft Brewery & Tap Room - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Cross Keys - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Black Swan Inn - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Culture - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Roxy Ball Room - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Aura Retreat- 1 Bedroom Apartment

Aura Retreat is our stunning luxury apartment located in a perfect spot just outside of the city centre. The recently developed building is located just off Layerthorpe, roughly a 12-15 minutes’ walk into the centre of York. Located just a 2 minute walk around the corner from the Foss Islands shopping strip and a Morrisons Supermarket, everything you could need is within walking distance.

This gorgeous one bedroom apartment oozes luxury upon entering the building. Heading up the stairs into the apartment, You will immediately notice that everything the apartment contains is practically brand new. Through the entrance door you will immediately see the spacious open plan living and dining room. The living room is modernly decorated to a high standard, offering a double sofa bed for extra sleeping space, a smart flat screen Tv and 2 beautifully comfortable arm chairs.

The apartment benefits from full interior design and makes for the perfect base for any business or leisure stay. The apartment itself has been thoughtfully planned to allow for maximum natural light throughout the whole property. The large bright windows allow the living area to be so bright and airy yet at the same time so cosy and homely! Its everything you could want.

The stylish grey kitchen comes complete with an electric hob and oven, microwave, kettle, toaster and a washer/dryer for your use. Alongside all of the cutlery and crockery you could need to make a basic meal.

The bedroom offers an extremely comfortable king size bed and a large mirrored wardrobe for storage.

The modern bathroom contains stunning tiling throughout, along with a walk in shower.

The furnishings are extremely comfortable and makes the apartment a perfect choice for your stay in York.

Hotel quality bed linen and towels are provided throughout your stay, there is Free high speed WI-FI, ironing and hair drying facilities also for your use giving you the option to pack a little lighter!

The property provides free private parking in a private space.

It’s the perfect property for a relaxing stay in York for business or leisure providing you with all the home from comforts you should need while still offering a luxurious place to stay during your visit to York.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property is also known as

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Aura Retreat- 1 Bedroom Apartment Apartment York
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Aura Retreat- 1 Bedroom Apartment to the airport?

This apartment is 34.2 mi (62-min drive) away from the Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Aura Retreat- 1 Bedroom Apartment?

As of Jul 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Aura Retreat- 1 Bedroom Apartment on Jul 22, 2026 start from CA $428, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Aura Retreat- 1 Bedroom Apartment have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this apartment.

Does Aura Retreat- 1 Bedroom Apartment offer free breakfast?

This apartment does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Aura Retreat- 1 Bedroom Apartment?

No, there is no casino at this apartment.

What time is check-in at Aura Retreat- 1 Bedroom Apartment?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Aura Retreat- 1 Bedroom Apartment?

Free parking is not available at this apartment.

Does Aura Retreat- 1 Bedroom Apartment have a pool?

This apartment does not have a pool.

Does Aura Retreat- 1 Bedroom Apartment have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this apartment.

How close is Aura Retreat- 1 Bedroom Apartment to downtown York?

This apartment is 0.6 mi away from York.

Aura Retreat- 1 Bedroom Apartment Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Laura c.

Absolutely perfect location and spotless apartment

Absolutely perfect location within walking distance to the centre and spotless apartment. Highly recommend
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Laura c.

Great apartment

Me and my husband stayed one night as a last minute getaway to York. The host was lovely - very friendly and polite, responsive and informative. The location was great. About a 10 minute walk into the city center. The actual apartment block is located within a quiet residential estate with secure parking. The apartment itself was spotless! Very clean and fresh. The furnishings were on trend and interior design was perfect. Modern appliances and smart TV make all the difference.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Laura c.

Nice Apartment for a weekend in york

Clean and had everything we needed for a short break in York to visit the Christmas Markets. Check in easy and no complaints about anything. Highly recommend
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Laura c.

Modern Apartment

Great apartment with the bonus of a parking space. Easy walking distance into town and the apartment has everything needed for a short stay. All amenities were provided and the check in instructions were easy to understand
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Laura c.

Great Stay

Clean, and comfortable, and just what we needed for a short break in York. Easy walking to the centre.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Laura c.

Very clean and cosy

Immaculately clean, very cosy and easy walking distance to everything. Parking was provided so that was ideal. Really enjoyable stay.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Laura c.

Lovely apartment

Easy access, parking and close to everything you need in York Lovely apartment York is a beautiful city
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Laura c.

Good Location with free parking

Numbered allocated parking space provided with this property. Clean modern apartment which was fully equipped with everything we needed. A 15 minute walk in to York. Would recommend booking this property, really enjoyed our stay
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Weekend break to york

The flat is ideally located for a visit to York. We liked that it was the top floor so we had the window and doors. Can see out without feeling like people were looking in. The guests before us spotted silverfish so the office let us know and that it will be sorted but not enough time before our check in. We saw one or two in the bathroom but no big deal. The bathroom floor didn’t look to have been cleaned. Carpet wasn’t hoovered well. Anything we went to use in the kitchen appeared dirty so we washed everything before use. And I would recommend if you go to stay you let them know before hand if you need the sofa bed as we had to figure it out and fully make it up on arrival. Handy to have a free parking space at the property rather than have to pay for nearby parking. It did the job!
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

A disappointing and uncomfortable stay

We made this booking with high expectations as the property and letting agency were well rated. This particular apartment is apartment P in the Aura complex.The apartment is relatively new but showing some wear and tear. It is on the top floor so there are some accessibility issues (4 flights of stairs and no lift). Parking is provided - a plus in York. Accommodation is compact but adequate, except in the case of the bedroom, where the placing of a king-sized bed prevents access to plug sockets for a hair drier and there is very little walk-round space. The sitting room has two comfortable chairs and a settee, though we found the positioning of furniture not of the best. The carpet is quite marked from previous layouts and out of its fitting at the bedroom door. The dining table and chairs were a good eating area. The kitchen was adequate and reasonably equipped. The shower room is small with very little space for personal effects. There were small niggles, such as the sitting room clock with a dead battery and a bedside lamp with no bulb. The main problems we encountered: both bathroom and kitchen floors had not been thoroughly cleaned; the shower seal was broken and water spilled out onto the floor during use; the floor mat provided had pubic hair in it when we unfolded it; the bed mattress, which was thin and uncomfortable, had only a sheet covering it and the springs could be felt through it - a very uncomfortable and sagging bed, which we complained about the morning after our arrival; the damp from the shower was encouraging an infestation of silver fish insects. These were found amongst our clothes in the bedroom wardrobe backing onto the shower area. We have pointed out these issues to the agency in private communication. Although they are investigating them they are not prepared to make any amends, preferring to hide behind the detail of the contract, so unfortunately we shall not book through them again.