Luxuriate in a stay at this exquisite, duplex apartment set within an old chapel in historic Ripon. Well-positioned within the small Yorkshire city, the two-bedroom holiday home exudes character and style at every turn. Sleeping four guests, it is set over the first and second floors of the stone building and enjoys access to a small, shared garden. It is less than a 0.5-mile stroll from Ripon’s renowned cathedral, which dates to the 7th century and is in an ideal position for reaching shops and eateries.
Enter the impressive building and make your way up the shared staircase to the front door of your private quarters. Follow the hallway down to the light-filled lounge/kitchen/diner, where huge, period-style windows reach from floor to ceiling. Sink into the soft sofa in here after your exciting days out, then listen to music or find a film on the Smart TV. The kitchen area has everything you need to help you rustle up delicious dishes with the fresh Yorkshire produce you have sourced in the city, while the dining area is the perfect place to congregate for meals. A gorgeous family bathroom and double bedroom, which fills with streaming sunlight on fine days, are also at this level of the apartment. Follow a spiral staircase up to the floor above to find a family bedroom. This features a double bed, a cot and a futon that can be used for an extra guest if discussed at booking. There is also an appealing en-suite bathroom up here. Enjoy the fresh air and sunshine out in the shared garden on summer days.
Drive 4.5 miles out of Ripon to visit the National Trust’s picturesque Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden. Have a day out to Harrogate, 12 miles away, or York, 27.5 miles away.