By Car; Take the York West approach into York, signposted the a1036. Take left at the first set of lights, past Tescos on the left, towards York centre. Go one mile (& past racecourse on right). Through first set of lights then right lane. Turn right into Scarcroft Road. Right again at Scott Street to Holmlea at 6 Southlands Road. Taxi; Holmlea is a short taxi ride from York rail station. Walking; Holmlea is just off Bishopthorpe Road. From the city walls walk 400 yards up Bishopthorpe Road and Southlands Road is on the right.