The great York coffee drought of 2026
We stay in York quite often and fancied a change from the chain hotels we usually use. Hotel Clementine is part of a small local group of businesses, but feels very much like an independent guesthouse with all the advantages and quirks that entails. We booked a standard room, which was absolutely fine for us as a couple (we actually like each other, which helps). The hotel has a funky, tongue-in-cheek, Georgian post-modern decor throughout, which is fun - and a bit (unintentionally?) Goth! The rooms were absolutely spotless and serviced every day - and there was a nice bit of garden around the