Address: 1 Stonegate Court, 11 Blake Street, York, YO1 8QF
Coming by car:
The house is in the centre of York (which is largely pedestrianised with limited car access). Where possible we suggest you park first and walk to the house.
However, if you have heavy bags there is a possibility to be dropped off at Duncombe place before parking. There are loading spaces along this road (please see road signs for clarification) where you can pull up for 30 minutes to drop bags before parking at a local car park. This road is a dead-end, so once dropped off you can do a ‘U-turn in front of the Minster to exit.
Duncombe place YO1 7DX
Public Parking that is close
All of the following options costs £13.00 for periods over 5 hours. This covers from the time of your arrival (the start of your ‘chargeable period’) until midnight. After midnight parking is free until 8.00 am the following day.
- Marygate car park is an 8-minute walk away. The address is Frederic Street, York, YO30 7DT.
- Union Terrace car park and coach park is an 8-minute walk away. The address is Union Terrace, Clarence Street, York. YO31 7ES.
- Monk Bar car park is an 11-minute walk away. The address is St John’s Street, York, YO31 7QR.
Electric Car Owners
There are parking and EV Charging Points available at:
Nunnery Lane Car Park – YO23 1AA
Union Terrace Car Park – YO31 7ES
Bootham Row Car Park – YO30 7BP
Castle Car Park – YO1 9SA
By Train:
From the train station in a taxi:
Come out of the York Station’s main entrance and you will see the taxi rank.
Ask the taxi to drop you at 11 Blake Street or Duncombe place (unless there is very bad traffic it should take less than 5 minutes). It’s the silver door on the left-hand side of the road opposite McDonalds.
Enter 11 Blake Street, and the house is on the ground floor the first door on the right.
If you want to pre-order a taxi to pick you up from the station we recommend:
Fleetways 01904 365365
From the train station walking:
Come out of the York Station’s main entrance.
Turn left and follow the York walls around until you reach the bridge (you will cross one road).
Walk across the bridge and then carry on walking for 2 minutes until you get to a cross junction with Visit York on the corner.
Turn right at the traffic lights and head down Blake Street.
11 Blake Street is a silver door on the left-hand side of the road opposite McDonald’s.
Enter 11 Blake Street, and turn immediately right to find the front door.
Check-in instructions – St Helen’s House,
1 Stonegate Court, 11 Blake Street, York, YO1 8QF
Check-in: After 3PM
Step 1:
Once you have arrived at 11 Blake street, you will find an intercom system on the wall to your left.
Please enter ‘code’ then ‘1983’ then ‘enter’
St Helen’s House is number 1 – on the ground floor, immediately on your right after opening the front door.
Step 2:
Once you have found the house door, place your hand on the screen for 2 seconds to activate the automated key lock – a keypad will then appear, enter your personal key code (followed by *) to gain access.
Turn the lock and the handle to open the door.
Welcome to St Helen’s House!
Please ensure the door is locked behind you when you leave.
Welcome to ‘St. Helen’s House’
Please read through the information below, which has been put together to help make your stay more enjoyable and stress-free.
Should you need any further details, please let us know, we will be more than happy to help!
Getting around
Please feel free to take the maps provided on the shelves to help you explore, but the beauty of York is to just get lost in all the snickets, alleys and cobbled streets!
Take a look at: www.visityork.org.uk for local attractions, restaurants and local places of interest
Car parking
Please see the check-in details for places to park and drop off.
Health and safety
In case of a fire: Please ensure everyone leaves the property promptly and safely, closing any internal doors on the way out, and call the fire service on ‘999’
The nearest A&E is at York Hospital on Wigginton Rd, York, YO31 8HE
Wi Fi
Network name: deco
Password: NiceStay
No Smoking
Please Strictly No smoking in the house, however, there is a communal courtyard if you come out of the house and take a right down the corridor around and up the stairs onto the courtyard terrace.
Dishwasher
Please feel free to use any of the pots and pans, we just ask you to pop them in the dishwasher before leaving.
Hairdryer
You’ll find a hairdryer in each room.
Iron and ironing board
They’re kept in the cupboard in the dining room.
Hot water
There is a large hot water tank that heats up overnight, however, if you need to use the water again in the evening/ or hot water runs out. Press the boost button on the wall next to the cupboards on the second floor. You can choose if you have the hot water on for an additional 15 minutes up to 2 hours.
Heating
The radiator in the dining room is a storage heater. It heats up overnight. Please leave this switched on overnight for it to be able to give off heat throughout the day.
The other radiators just switch on at the wall if and when needed.
There is an electric stove in the living room which can also be turned on by a switch under the gate of the stove.
You will also find extra plugin radiators around the house if required.
Maintenance
If you notice anything that needs our attention please do not hesitate to let us know.
Local shop/convenience store
If you need a quick stock up there is a Sainsbury’s local just opposite Betty’s, turn left out of the house, through the square and you will find it on the left-hand side.
Dining
The vibrant city of York offers a huge 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. We are happy to help you with recommendations to suit your taste- Just ask or check out our website with all our favourites listed
Taxis
Fleetways taxis 01904 365365 .
There is also a taxi rank on Duncombe place outside the Minster.
Bins
The rubbish will be collected at the end of your stay,
but if you need to clear it during your stay you will find the bins:
As you walk through the front street door, instead of turning right to the house, go straight down the corridor and you’ll find a door at the end through here you will find a room with recycling collection and then through another door is the main rubbish/waste bins.
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 11am
Because there are no keys, we ask that you simply shut the door behind you and your code will expire after 11 am.
- 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 shower/bath
- Please put all your rubbish in the bin provided or in bins outside
- Wash up all dishes or put them in the dishwasher
- Make sure you have all your belongings and have a safe journey home!
Please note we do take a £100 security deposit that will be refunded within 7 days of check out if the house is left tidy and without damage.
Luggage storage
For luggage storage, please see the links below:
Many Thanks
Daisy
Violet Homes
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 15% discount.