Meet Maureen
Family Hobbies
Cooking, Gardening, Reading
Hosting guests since
2006
Response Rate
50%
Response Time
Within one hour
About the Homestay
- Welcomes
- Males
- Females
- Couples
- Families
- Students
I live in a quiet cul de sac within a nice quiet village 20 minutes on the bus from York. Monks Cross shopping park and Vanguard shopping center are close by as is the park and ride bus service. I have a large kitchen looking onto the garden . A conservatory tv lounge, 3 double bedrooms and 1 single room. Parking is on street. There is a lovely pub in the village which also offers home cooked food. The bus service is very good every 15 minutes.
York is a small historic city with lots of museums restuarants and coffee shops. It also has a big student population .
I like reading , movies and gardening. I also like shopping.
I do not host any one under the age of 18 unless with a parent or guardian
House Facilities
- Garden
- Parking
- TV
- Internet Access
- Smoke alarm
Bedrooms available for booking
About the Area
My home is in a village 20 minutes from York city centre. It is a lovely quite village with churches, ruby stadium, shopping centre . The bus service into the city is very good, every 20 minutes.
Local Area Facilities
- Park
- Gym
- Swimming
- Library
- Shopping Centre
- Bus Stop
- Hospital
Meals
Hosts can offer a complimentary light breakfast at their discretion. All other meals, including a full breakfast, might incur an additional cost, if offered. Meals and any additional payment should be arranged directly with your host.
Included in the stay
- Complimentary Light Breakfast
- Use of Kitchen
House Rules
The front door must be locked when leaving and entering .
Please don't shout when using your mobile.
Please ask before bringing strangers into my home.
You can use the kitchen but you must clean up after use, there is a dish washer so you don't have to wash up..
Enjoy your holiday .
Smoking Rules
Your host smokes outdoors only.
Smoking is allowed outdoors only.
16 Reviews
August 2023
Maureen could not have been more welcoming, friendly or generous.
It was home from home in every way. I can recommend without reservation!July 2023
My stay was awesome Maureen couldn't have helped me better I had to go to hospital as I had one too many in town and she drove me there as a wait for an ambulance was four hours away she went above and beyond the call of duty I will be staying over again even though out of three nights I only stayed there one night lol there are amenities close by so you can get food the bed was so comfy and there is tea and coffee on tap if wished
March 2023
I stayed at Maureen's house for a month and it was a great experience. The house is very clean and has all the daily necessities. Maureen is also very kind and friendly. Thank you!
December 2022
Thoroughly enjoyed the stay. Maureen's was very welcoming and considerate. Beautiful and clean house. Thanks Maureen.
December 2022
My partner and I have a lot of experience travelling and have stayed with many different people from all over the world. None of these places was as uncomfortable as our month-long stay with Maureen.
In the first couple of weeks, she did not speak to us unless it was to tell us off in a rude and demeaning way for not following her rules: for example, for washing up the ‘wrong’ things, for hanging our clothes outside, getting up before 9am, or for putting kitchen equipment back in the wrong places.
Maureen is incredibly difficult to live with and does nothing to accommodate her guests. We felt forced to stay away from the house as much as possible, both to avoid setting her off and to avoid the cold (Maureen did not turn on the heating unless she herself was at home).
The room was fine, but we wouldn’t recommend staying here for any length of time.
March 2021
This guest awarded the host 5 hearts but didn’t leave any comments.
September 2020
I stayed with Maureen for a month prior to moving into my uni accommodation. She was absolutely lovely, helpful and a pleasure to stay with. Would absolutely recommend.
December 2018
Maureen was a really good host. We felt welcome in her home, able to make drinks whenever we wanted and breakfast. Maureen is a very sociable lady who has a lovely house. Our room was large with en suite and a very comfortable bed. The bed had an electric blanket, which we didn't need as the house was toast warm. we would definitely stay here again and would recommend it to anyone.
November 2018
Maureen is a very easy going person and nice to talk to. The room is very clean and just as described. We had a good stay.
October 2018
I felt like if I was in my own house, great experience!
How do I book?
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When do I pay?
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