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Rooftop View Information

Everything you need for the perfect break…

Directions
Checking in
House Manual
Departure
Contact Information
Directions

Address:

Flat 3, 71 The Mount, York, YO24 1AX

Coming by car:

There is no designated parking space for the apartment.

 There are however a few on-street parking spaces (if available) on the following roads close by:

Scarcroft Road (at the end nearest Tadcaster Road) Albemarle Road (also at the nearest Tadcaster Road)

Be careful to make sure it is not the no return within one hour section. 

There is also free is parking on Knavesmire/ Racecourse Road. 

There are paying public car parks on:

Nunnery lane 

https://www.york.gov.uk/directory-record/424/nunnery-lane- car-park

York Train station 

https://www.ncp.co.uk/find-a-car-park/car-parks/york-queen- street/

It’s also just half a mile walk from York train station!


Checking in

Check-in instructions for Rooftop View

Check-in is from 3 pm

Step 1: 

The apartment is located in a period property with the entrance next to a beautician’s called ‘Envy’ 

Step 2:

Up the steps, in the doorway, to the left, you will find an intercom and keypad. 

The code for the keypad is 7171

 

Step 3:

Take the stairs up to the fourth floor.

 

Step 4: 

At apartment number 3, you will see a lock that looks like a phone screen.

Place your hand on the screen – it is touch activated. 

         

Step 5: 

You will see a keypad appear.

Type in your 4 digit code arranged with your host followed by *

Step 6: 

Turn the lock and you will have entry to the apartment. It will automatically lock behind you. 

 

House Manual

Welcome to ‘Rooftop View’

We are delighted you are staying with us and whatever your reason for visiting, we are here to do everything we can to ensure you have a wonderful stay.

As a thank you for choosing us, there is a bottle of fizz in the fridge for you to enjoy!

There are also maps for you to take and use.

Please read through the information provided to ensure your stay runs smoothly. 

Wifi

71-WiFi

Password: rooftopview

Getting into the City Centre 

Take a right down Blossom Street towards Micklegate Bar. 

It was historically York’s most important Bar (one of the four main medieval gateways) and the focus for grand events. 

The name comes from ‘Micklelith’, meaning great street. Follow the road down Micklegate – where you will find several popular cafes and restaurants leading into the city centre.

You can also take the steps leading up the Micklegate Bar and onto the historic city walls, a circular walk around the perimeter of the old city, which date back to Roman times.

Local shop/convenience store

There is a Sainsbury’s local 200 metres from the apartment.

Dining

The vibrant city of York offers a vast range of fantastic places to eat. With so many options for breakfast, brunch, lunch or evening dining on our doorstep, we feel that the choice should be yours. But we are happy to help you with recommendations to suit your taste.

You can also check out our website with our top places to go at www.violethomes.co.uk 

She Loves York

As well as this fabulous apartment the owner Tricia is providing you with a Luxury Local Loyalty Card.  It entitles guests to exclusive savings in and around York and Harrogate across a range of categories including bars, restaurants and shops. It is simple to use without complicated restrictions. It is a much loved local loyalty card as it supports many local businesses alongside larger High Street brands such as Reiss. Valid for 1 month.

www.sheloves.co.uk

Follow us on Facebook @rooftopapartment

Heating 

The heating and hot water has been set up to ensure you have a comfortable stay, however, if you would like the heating on at a time when it is not programmed for, slide the button from the middle to the ‘1’

   

Oven

The ovens operations are controlled by the function selector knob on the right of the control panel ( for fan oven select the setting at 6 o’clock)

and the temperature sector knob on the left side.

Please see more details of functions in the manual

     

Hob

Press the main ‘on/off’ button once to activate the hob. Touch one of the cooking zone selection controls to turn on the desired cooking zone. After selecting the cooking zone of the hob, 0. Will flash on the relevant cooking zone display. 

Touch the + and – keys to set the temperature. 

To turn off the hob press the on/off button for 2 seconds and the hob will turn off and return to stand by mode.

Washer Dryer

Determine the programme suitable for the type of laundry and select the function with the programme section knob. 

Please see the manuals in black boxes for more information on washing and drying programs.

Tea and coffee

Please help yourself to tea and filter coffee during your stay.  

There is also a coffee machine you are welcome to use.

Instructions are on the machine. 

Iron and Ironing Board

These are located in the bathroom cupboard.

Hair dryer

You will find a Veloce Pro styling hair dryer in the bedside table drawer to use during your stay. 

Extra pillows 

Can be found in the wardrobe drawers

Extra Chairs 

There are fold up dining chairs behind the sofa. The dining table is a drop-leaf table. Just lift the tabletop and pull out the support. 

TV 

The apartment is equipped with a Smart TV with Amazon stick so you can access Prime, Netflix and catch up TV.

There is also a DVD player.

To switch on press the red button on this remote. 

             

And use this remote to navigate around the channels.

Speaker

There is an Alexa speaker to use during your stay. 

Taxi

A local Taxi number is 01904 365365 

Fleetways taxis can be found on the way to the train station and is a partner of She Loves York so you can get 10% off

Uber also available in York

Maintenance

There is a vacuum cleaner bathroom cupboard and cleaning products under the sink if you require them. 

If you notice anything that needs our attention, please do not hesitate to let us know.

Emergency numbers 

Ambulance call 999 or 112 

Apartment location –

Flat 3, 71 The Mount, York, YO24 1AX

The nearest A&E is at York Hospital on Wigginton Rd, York, YO31 8HE

01904 631 313 

Non- Emergency medical number call 111

This number connects you to a team of fully trained advisors (and can be translated) 

To help you find what local services can help you, connect you to a nurse, emergency dentist, pharmacist or GP, book you a face to face appointment and self-care advise. 

Police emergency 999

Police non-emergency 101 

 

In case of a fire 

Please familiarise yourself with the building, the exit and safety information by the front door when you arrive. 

If you hear the fire alarm, please leave the apartment and make your way safely to your nearest exit and outside.

If you discover a fire dial 999/112

Close all the doors to the affected apartment/area 

Sound the fire alarm (if not already activated) by pressing a call point. 

No Smoking

Please Strictly No smoking.

Departure

Checking out 

We hope you have had a wonderful stay and want it to be as easy as possible for you to check out. 

Check out is at 11am

  • Please ensure all windows are shut 
  • Lights are turned off
  • We don’t ask you to strip the beds but if you wouldn’t mind putting your used 

towels in the bath

  • Please put all your rubbish in the bin provided
  • Wash up all dishes or pop in the dishwasher 
  • Please ensure the door is locked behind you

Make sure you have all your belongings and have a safe journey home!

Please note a £100 security deposit will be charged if any damage is found. 

Follow us on Facebook @rooftopapartment

Luggage storage

For luggage storage, please see the links below:

Stasher

Micklegate storage

York Train Station

Bootham Luggage storage

 

Contact Information

The property is managed by a small independent property management company Called ’ Violet Homes’

We always welcome feedback,

If there is anything else you think could improve our service, please let us know.

Contact Daisy on 07957 835726 or daisy@violethomes.co.uk

Don’t forget you can book with us direct at www.violethomes.co.uk and receive a 10% discount.

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