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Country Hideaways | The Hay Loft | Ripon

Cottage in Ripon with kitchen and patio

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Property grounds
Outdoor dining
TV
Interior
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Tucked away in a quaint hamlet, The Hay Loft offers an intimate retreat. This charming cottage features a private walled patio, perfect for basking in the afternoon sun, and a cozy lounge with wood-burning stove and French windows. A compact kitchen is equipped to prepare special meals for two.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Country Hideaways | The Hay Loft | Ripon

On the fringes of this ancient but compact city is a small hamlet absorbed into the city suburbs with adjacent meadows and woodland reaching out to the River Laver. The immediate area has been recognised as a Conservation Area since 1994 and forms an exceptional architectural enclave in character and form. Tucked quietly behind Bishopton Cottage is The Hay Loft, a modern but cosy conversion of an original barn dating back to 1635. A striking little cottage cloaked with privacy but so near to the City, the wonderful Dales and Vales and only a scenic walk away from the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Studley Royal Park and Fountains Abbey. Travel a little further afield to Harrogate, the Himalyan Gardens, RHS Harlow Carr, Masham, Thirsk.

Access to the cottage is along a private road to a small courtyard with ample space for parking. Entry is from the courtyard to a compact kitchen with laminate floor, sparkling Victorian tiles and everything needed to prepare that special meal for two. The kitchen is open to the adjacent lounge with flagged hearth, wood-burning stove and intimate dining area. French windows open from the lounge to a private walled patio which is the perfect place to enjoy the late morning and afternoon sunshine. A stairway rises from the corner of the lounge to a king-size bedroom and en-suite shower room with washbasin and toilet. Both the bedroom and shower room rise to the rafters and have skylights though the bedroom also has an occluded window.

The joy of the cottage is in the detail, an ideal place for two, intimate, thoughtfully designed and completed with loving care. An historical building but very modern in its conception including energy efficiency and the must-have features of modern life.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Property does not allow children

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

580235

About the neighborhood

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Ripon, North Yorkshire

What's nearby

  • Workhouse Museum - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Ripon Cathedral - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Studley Royal Park - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Courthouse Museum - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Prison and Police Museum - 3 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Cattal Station - 19 min drive
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Unicorn Hotel (Wetherspoon) - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Manchega Tapas Y Vinos - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Oliver's Pantry - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Royal Oak - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Country Hideaways | The Hay Loft | Ripon pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Country Hideaways | The Hay Loft | Ripon?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Country Hideaways | The Hay Loft | Ripon?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Country Hideaways | The Hay Loft | Ripon located?

Situated in Ripon, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Workhouse Museum, Prison and Police Museum, and Ripon Cathedral. Courthouse Museum and Studley Royal Park are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Country Hideaways | The Hay Loft | Ripon Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Sharon N.

A lovely stay in Ripon

We loved our time in Ripon, it was a lovely place with quite a few options for pubs, restaurants and places to explore, all within walking distance. The cottage itself was beautiful, well equipped and spotlessly clean, and Katharine made us, and our dog, feel very welcome. We can't recommend the Hayloft enough, if we are back in Ripon, we will definitely book it again, 5 stars! :-)

10/10 Excellent

Trevor C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loverly hosts

Excellent property. Well positioned for surrounding area. Will happily return if in the area again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David P.

Another great stay!

This was our second visit - very well received - the house is ideally located and perfect for a couple. Pete and Katharine were very pleasant hosts. We certainly wouldn't hesitate to return.

10/10 Excellent

Philip H.

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Ripon Holiday

Katharine and Peter were great host's the cottage was just right and area was lovely.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Enjoyable Stay

A quiet location with parking, but just a short walk in to the city centre of Ripon. Comfortable and well equipped, we are looking forward to returning.

10/10 Excellent

Sue A.

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Sue

Very cosy and comfortable cottage in a lovely location. Short walk into Ripon which has plenty of places to eat and drink. Our hosts were very welcoming and helpful
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

A Yorkshire home from home!

The Hayloft is a comfortable immaculately clean holiday home in a beautiful location on the outskirts of Ripon with local facilities within walking distance. We had a lovely welcome from Peter and Katherine and we were grateful for the goodies they left for us. Lots of helpful information in the property on the many highlights of North Yorkshire. This was a return visit for us and hopefully won’t be the last one.
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10/10 Excellent

Susan Connolly C.

A delight......

How fortunate we were to be able to book this holiday at quite short notice. Everything was excellent - the welcoming roses from our Host's garden, the home baking, the treats - and the cottage itself could simply not be better for us. Peter and I are very grateful and of course plan to return......
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10/10 Excellent

A home away home

This was our third stay at The Hay Loft, and it won’t be our last. It’s a very cosy cottage perfect for two, with everything you could want or need for a lovely holiday.

10/10 Excellent

Rosalind P.

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Cosy and comfortable cottage

We really enjoyed our stay at the Hayloft - the owner was so kind and helpful to make our stay perfect. We enjoyed the suggested walks from the cottage in the beautiful countryside to Fountains Abbey and we were so lucky with the weather. The delicious treats left in the cottage, the lovely fresh flowers, the fantastic log burner all added to our perfect stay. We will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay!

The property was very much as described and met all our expectations. The positive reviews we had read were clearly accurate. Well equipped, well located and the owners were super friendly and helpful. The welcome treats were also very much appreciated. I'd book again without hesitation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve I.

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Lovely

A very well equipped and comfortable cottage in a quiet location.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Our 4th time here and the standards are still high!

From the warm greeting to the lovely Welcome Basket - from the comfort and cosiness of the cottage to its lovely setting - the Hay Loft has been our "go to" cottage for a long time - and long may it be so!
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10/10 Excellent

Hilary H.

Excellent location for Ripon and the Dales

A lovely warm welcome from the owners. Everything you need in the cottage. Excellent facilities and constant hot water. Very clean and comfortable.
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10/10 Excellent

Lovely place

Great place for 2 people, very comfortable and welcoming. Great situation with a lovely city and walks on your doorstep. Owners very friendly and helpful but not intrusive. Excellent home baking treats and beers on arrival.

10/10 Excellent

Jean D.

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Perfect place to stay when visiting Ripon

A lovely find and warm welcome from host Katharine. Lovely fresh flowers and lots of treats, including homemade shortbread and Yorkshire tea loaf. Comfortable and cosy with lovely courtyard. Only 10 minute walk to centre of Ripon. Would highly recommend the Hay Loft
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom K.

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Excellent holiday

We really enjoyed our stay at the Hayloft, it is really well situated with easy access to Ripon and then the wider Yorkshire area with lots of lovely walks/attractions within easy reach. Katharine the host was lovely and the recommendations in the visitors book were excellent. We would definitely recommend the Hayloft for relaxed getaways and would definitely return
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Norman L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Property

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Hayloft. An easy walk into Ripon and perfectly situated to access the countryside. The hosts, Katharine and Pete were extremely hospitable and available. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend this property to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stefan P.

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Lovely cottage with a personal touch

Perfect for two, if you are looking for a quiet place to relax and to explore the Moors and Dales, or just to enjoy Ripon and its surroundings. Has everything you could possibly want or need. The owners are super nice! We would love to come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

A lovely weekend stay.

Another stay at The Hayloft and still as perfect. Pete and Katharine are the perfect hosts. We were welcomed with a very much appreciated Welcome Basket. Thank you both.

10/10 Excellent

andrew b.

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Second time and just as wonderful

Perfect for me and my Labrador to spend a week exploring the Yorkshire Dales and Moors. Lovely to come back to the Hay Loft and its log burner and home comforts. Thank you and hope to stay again soon. Andrew & Jet
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Very comfortable

Thank you to the hosts of the Hay Loft. Our stay once again was made easy by having such nice kind hosts. The area in which the Hay Loft is situated is quiet & peaceful yet not far from the Ripon market town. Thank you. Christopher.
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10/10 Excellent

November in the Hay Loft

What a gem the Hay Loft is! A wonderful cosy hideaway close to Ripon town centre but with walks from the doorstep. Beautifully kept and presented, with a plentiful supply of logs for the fire. We only had a short break, but it was wonderful. Many thanks indeed to Katharine and Pete - a great place to stay!
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10/10 Excellent

Perfect first visit to Ripon

The Hay Loft was a lovely place to stay in Ripon. We were most comfortable, and everything we could need was provided. The owners had left lovely items to start us off, and offered advice when needed. The weather was not perfect, but we enjoyed local walks, and visits to Ripon Cathedral and Fountains Abbey. We hope to return before too long.
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10/10 Excellent

Lyndsay L.

Perfect

Beautiful cottage tucked away within a short walk of the centre of Ripon. Very well equipped,warm and comfortable. Very quiet location, owls hooting at night, no traffic noise. Just a pleasant stroll into Ripon with its amazing cathedral and quaint streets. Lovely