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James College, York: James Accommodation

James College, York

Single Ensuite rooms only 2 miles from York City Centre.

Summary

  • 20th century buildings
  • Breakfast included
  • Private car parking for a charge (on site)
  • No smoking
  • Children welcome
  • Minimum age 16

Facilities

  • Internet access for a charge
  • Shared gardens
  • Games pitches
  • Squash court
  • Tennis court
  • Gym
  • Children's cots
  • Woodland walks
  • 24 hour security
  • Linen included
  • Towels included
  • Central heating

Food and Drinks

  • Restaurant
  • Continental breakfast (included)
  • English breakfast (included)

Nearby recreations

  • Recommended walks
  • Beach (a short drive)
  • Pub (walking distance)
  • Museums (a short drive)
  • Historic houses
  • Gardens
  • Golf course (walking distance)
  • Tennis courts (walking distance)
  • Recommended restaurants (a short drive)
  • Theatre (a short drive)

James College is situated in the heart of the University of York campus. With acres of greenery and a peaceful lake, this is the ideal place to stay for easy access to the University of York and to the city of York, only two miles away, with buses to the city centre and the railway station running every ten minutes.

We offer comfortable single ensuite rooms with breakfast included.

If you would like to see a 360 degree view of a bedroom, please click here.

Please note that York Conferences at the University of York do not accept stag or hen parties and reserves the right to remove you from site should they find that you are a stag or hen party.

History to the present day

James College was named after Lord James of Rusholme, the first Vice-Chancellor of University (1963-1972). Lord James had three principles for the development of the fledgling University: that is should be a collegiate university, that it should aim to limit the range of subjects taught, and that much of the teaching should be conducted in tutorials and seminars.

One of the more modern Colleges, James College was built in response to the increased student admissions and work began on the first phase in November 1989. The College was formally opened by Lady James on 5 October 1992.

The College now consists of 12 Blocks and is home to 500 students each year. All rooms now have high-speed internet connections. The College has its own Junior Common Room building, and also utilises shared space within Wentworth and Goodricke Colleges. Oliver James, son of Lord James, takes an active interest in the College and continues to support its activities.

Food and Drinks

James College offers a Costa Coffee for informal refreshments during the vacation periods. This is open 10am until 3pm Mon - Fri and has snacks, sandwiches, paninis, smoothies and refreshments.

If you are looking for a full meal The Edge in Wentworth College just over the bridge is available for Lunch 12.30-1.30pm and dinner 6-7pm 7 days a week.

Your breakfast will be served in The Edge at Wentworth from 8-9.30 Mon-Fri and 8.30-9.30.

Please note: occassionaly breakfast locations are amended due to high volumes of business. Should this happen you will be informed prior to arrival.

Grounds and gardens

The University of York offers a wealth of grounds including sports fields, a central lake and a beautiful lawned garden near Heslington Hall. A relaxing place to stay in such a cosmopolitan city.

Other facilities

You can book in for a game of squash/tennis at our sports centre. Court hire incurs a small fee. Gym use is free of charge for our bed and breakfast guests in James.

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Arrival information and how to find us

Address: James College, University of York, York, YO10 5DD, United Kingdom

Address: James College, University of York. YO10 5DD

Check-in: From 2pm Check-out: By 9.30am

Upon arrival please go to James College Porters (or information centre south)' Lodge to collect your key. The reception is manned 24hrs a day.

Car Parking is available in Car Park West or South and is charged at £5/24hrs, £4/10hrs or £2/4hrs. Parking is free from midnight on Fridays and at weekends.The closest car park to the accommodation is car park west and south. From here you will be able to see information centre south where you check in.

 

Directions:

 

The University of York is based just off the A64 South East of the City of York

By Car from the A64: Turn off the A64 at the junction signposted York/Hull and head towards the City. You will pass B&Q on your right. Turn left at the next roundabout following signs for the University. Turn right at the next roundabout and go straight on through the traffic light. At the next roundabout/junction (with a large red brick building on the right hand side) go straight over. You are now on site. Look out for a turning on your right called Newton Way. You will see South and West car parks here.

By Car from the City: Leave the city following signs for Hull. At the traffic lights turn right, following signs for the University. At the first roundabout go straight over and turn right at the 2nd and 3rd roundabouts. Look out for a turning on your right called Newton Way. You will see South and West car parks here.

By train: York has fantastic rail links across the country and booking in advance can provide great deals. The station is only 2 miles from the University of York and will cost around £6-8 in a taxi or you can catch the number 4 bus from outside the station which leaves every ten minutes directly to the University of York campus.

By Taxi: If you are arriving in a taxi, please ask for James College Reception or Information Centre South. This will cost £6-8 from the station or city centre.

By Bus: The number 4 bus leaves from outside the railway station and the city centre every ten minutes. The bus takes 10-20minutes depending on traffic and sets off every 10-15 minutes both ways until around midnight. If you ask the bus conductor to let you know where the University Road stop is on the University of York campus, get off here and walk towards the costcutter on the opposite side of the road. You will need to go to the left of the costcutter following the walkway around the lake, past Central Hall and the Exhibition Centre. This will take you to car park south and west where you will see the information centre south. This is around a 5 minute walk.

 

Sports Centre:

The fitness suite can be used by Bed and Breakfast Guest free of charge. Opening times are; 7am - 9.30pm Monday - Friday, 9am - 6.30pm Saturday and Sunday 9am-9.30pm. If you would like to book a squash or tennis court this will be chargeable but you may book in advance.

Smoking:

Smoking is not permitted in any rooms on campus; the University will charge from £100

Customer feedback

We guarantee that all our feedback is genuine and can only be submitted by people who have booked through our websites.

, September 2011: A lovely campus, relaxed and friendly staff and an excellent breakfast. Highly recommended.

, September 2011: My room was clean and the bed comfortable. Staff were very helpful. The swipe card door system was really efficient. I would have liked to have access to the kitchen to keep my milk in a fridge, but the doors were locked. Thanks for the electronic notes about plastic mugs - I took the hint and brought my own.

, August 2011: A very enjoyable stay. Very clean rooms with everything we needed. Thanks also for the tour round the Campus which was very informative for my students.

, August 2011: The catering and reception staff were excellent The timing of breakfast made an early start difficult though

, August 2011: very smooth booking procedure. accommodation just as i expected. most enjoyable. i'll be back.

, August 2011: Very easy to book online. Reception was open 24hrs which was very helpful. Location was perfect for us. Didn't have chance for breakfast as my event began before breakfast was served. Accommodation was basic but suited the purpose of my stay. Perfect location and very convenient. Will stay again.

, September 2010: Room functional but clean and nice touches with towels /soap etc, reception staff very friendly also the breakfast excellent - overall unbeatable value thanks

, August 2010: Staff vert pleasant and helpful. Evening meal very good value; I left too early for breakfast so no comment possible 'tho no adverse comment from friend who did remain for breakfast

, August 2010: The campus was very tranquil and I enjoyed walking by the lake. Staff were friendly and helpful. Room was a good size and clean but there was mould in the shower. I appreciated having a radio, kettle, bedside lamp and a snowy white duvet cover. Ditch the plastic mugs, though! Overall, it was very reasonable for the price.

, August 2010: The people were really nice and it was a great arrangement. I wish I would have been able to stay longer!

, July 2010: Facilities clean and tidy. Real cups and saucers would have been so much nicer - if I had known they were plastic in the room I would have brought my own mug! Breakfast very good and staff were polite and friendly.

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