Eric Bloodaxe

With its flagstone-style flooring, leafy courtyard and traditional fireplace taking pride of place in the living room, there's a rustic feel to this recently renovated address, but a quick glance at the map will show you that you're in the centre of York. The large range cooker in the kitchen will make whipping up home-cooked meals a breeze and you have the choice of dining indoors or alfresco. Upstairs, the bathtub awaits after a long day of exploring this endlessly fascinating city, which you're in an excellent location to do so. Museum Gardens are a twelve-minute walk along the River Ouse if you're into your plants, while the JORVIK Viking Centre — just over five minutes away on foot — is sure to keep history buffs busy for an afternoon.

Home truths:
*A travel cot and high chair can be provided if required
*Guests will be able to use a permit for two on-street parking spaces
*The home is split across three floors, so it might not be suitable for guests with reduced mobility
*The second bedroom can either be configured as twin singles or a double bed
*There's no desk but there's a laptop-friendly workspace on the kitchen table