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Skell Gardens Cottage

Ripon, Yorkshire Dales
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
No Dogs
4 star
Downstairs bathroom
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
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At a glance

  • Stunning country cottage a few minutes walk to the Cathedral, restaurants and shops.
  • Ideally placed for those wishing to discover the Dales, Yorkshire Moors, York and historic market towns.
  • Secluded location with parking and relaxing garden.
Property code: HH076

Sleeping 4 guests this charming cottage set in a secluded location has been lovingly restored and enjoys views of the Cathedral. It offers the perfect escape to sample the small historic City. 

It is a great choice for those looking to get to know the North Yorkshire region and is conveniently located in the the centre of Ripon where you will find independent shops and local museums. Explore Walks along Ripon's three rivers and canal or discover its history and ancient traditions. Enjoy a day at the races or a trip to Newby Hall. Ripon is just 3 miles from the spectacular ruins of Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Gardens and just 12 miles from the spa town of Harrogate.

Arrive via large iron gates on a gravel driveway. There is access to two private parking spaces and a lovely cottage garden where it is a delight to enjoy refreshments on a sunny morning or balmy evening. Enter the property to find a handy boot room with laundry facilities (washing machine and dryer) and lots of room to store your luggage and coats. Just off the boot room is a wet room with a shower and WC. The beautiful country-style kitchen/diner comes complete with an electric oven and gas hob, fridge/freezer, microwave and dishwasher. The dining area has a feature fireplace and a table with seating for four guests.

The comfortable lounge is the perfect place to unwind after a day out. During the cold winter months snuggle up by the wood burner with a good book, turn on the smart TV or plan your next discovery: take inspiration from a wide range of literature on the area.  Retire to the first floor via a steep cottage-style staircase and landing where you will find the two bedrooms; the large bedroom has a Super King bed. This is a Zip and Link bed so It can be separated to create a twin upon request. The second bedroom is a double with a walk-in wardrobe. Both bedrooms enjoy lovely views of Ripon Cathedral. The stylish bathroom has a waterfall shower, a bath and WC.

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 double, 1 Super King  (Zip-and-link which can be made into a twin upon request at the time of booking)
  • 2 bathrooms – 1 with bath, shower and WC, 1 shower room with WC
  • Electric oven and gas hob, fridge/freezer, microwave and dishwasher.
  • Boot room area with washing machine and separate dryer
  • Lounge with Smart TV/DVD & Woodburner
  • Games and books in the lounge
  • Regret  no children under 12 years
  • Private parking for 2 cars, access via a narrow gravel driveway
  • Lovely cottage style garden with furniture and summerhouse
  • Pubs, walks and shops 0.5 miles
  • The staircase in this property is slightly steeper than usual and features a small landing - therefore maybe not suitable for those with limited mobility
  • Please note, although the property features double glazing throughout, the cathedral bells chime through the night
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 17:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £200 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £25. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Rachel Stowe

This property is personally managed by Rachel.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 18 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Darren 20th January 2025

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Beautiful cottage with everything you could need for a lovely relaxing break. In a perfect location for exploring Ripon itself and the surrounding areas.

Reviewed by Pamela 11th October 2024

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An outstanding cottage with everything provided for a relaxing and comfortable stay. The owners were welcoming and provided us with a wealth of information about this very interesting city. On-site parking was a boon although the local bus service is excellent if you don't want to use the car. Shops, museums and plenty of eating places are just minRead moreutes away on foot. Would love to return. Hide

Reviewed by Irene 19th July 2024

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The perfect cottage it has everything, spotlessly clean beautifully decorated could not fault anything.

Reviewed by Hilary 12th July 2024

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Reviewed by Mike 28th June 2024

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Property was immaculate and as it was in the centre of the town it was great for all the attractions and all the restaurants and shops which were only a 5 min walk away.

Reviewed by Paul 21st June 2024

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Reviewed by Myfanwy 7th June 2024

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Reviewed by John 17th May 2024

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The cottage was perfect in every way; it was immaculately clean and exceptionally well equipped. The extra mile is an understatement in this case - the provision of tongs to lift toast from the toaster and the kneeling mat for tending to the woodburner are indicative of the attention to detail in the cottage. This was a city break with a differenceRead more; and the fine days which allowed us to sit in the lovely garden and hear just the blackbirds and the cathedral bells was a real bonus. Thank you! Hide

Reviewed by Ian 10th May 2024

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Lovely and well equipped cottage, with a great location and easy access to Ripon Market square. Because the weather was generally fine, we were able to make good use of the garden and garden room, which added greatly to our stay. The Cathedral, Ripon Museums and NT Brimham Rocks are worth a visit. NT Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal close by. And Read moredon't miss the Hornblower...! Hide

Reviewed by justin 29th March 2024

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Great cottage in a great location

Reviewed by Molly 15th March 2024

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Beautiful cottage in the heart of Ripon. Spotlessly clean, fully equipped - home from home. Would highly recommend.

Reviewed by John 8th March 2024

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Reviewed by Liam 3rd November 2023

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Comfy cottage in a quiet location, 4mins walk from the town centre and Cathedral. Excellent location

Reviewed by Tracy 25th August 2023

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Another lovely stay here. Perfect for what we need. A great base to explore the wider area. A stones throw away from shops, restaurants and pubs.

Reviewed by Ann 7th July 2023

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Excellent cottage with exceptional standards of cleanliness. Great location in the centre of Ripon.

Reviewed by Norma 30th June 2023

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Reviewed by Sarah 12th May 2023

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We thoughly enjoyed our stay. The cottage was exceptionally clean and comfortable. Our needs had been well considered and everything was to a very high standard. A lovely property in a great location.

Reviewed by Joyce 17th March 2023

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