Relish a stay at this unique, duplex apartment in the small cathedral city of Ripon. Set within a former chapel, it sleeps four guests – perfect for two couples or small families – and offers colourful, comfortable accommodation across the first and second floors of the building. Tucked away at the heart of Ripon, the apartment benefits from exceptional convenience to shops and eateries while also making an excellent base for exploring Nidderdale and the Yorkshire Dales.

Let yourselves into the building and ascend the stairs to your private quarters. The heart of the apartment is a gorgeous, open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner, with bright furniture and great floor-to-ceiling sash windows that bring the sunlight streaming in. Gather in here after your trips out to watch the Smart TV, whip up tasty meals and dine together in style. As well as the dining table, there is also a breakfast bar, where you can pause with a glass of wine as your Sunday lunch roasts in the oven. When you are ready to retire for the night, wander off to the double bedroom, which is also at this level, or the super-king-size room, with beds that can also be made up as singles. This beautiful bedroom, which has an en-suite shower room, a comfortable seating area and a vaulted roof with skylight windows, can be found up a spiral staircase. The family bathroom and a utility area are at the lower level. Carry your morning coffee out into the shared garden on sunny days. Picnic out here on warm afternoons too.

Discover the beauty of Nidderdale, which begins 3 miles from the apartment. Plan an afternoon out in Harrogate, 12 miles away, where you can browse in the boutiques and galleries, or pamper yourselves in the Turkish baths. Wander the enchanting grounds at the National Trust’s Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, 3.5 miles away.

Additional information and rules

No dogs allowed

- 2 bedrooms - 1 double and 1 super-king-size zip-and-link (which can be made into a twin on request)

- 1 bathroom with a shower over the bath and WC and 1 en-suite shower room with WC

- Electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, and microwave

- Utility area with washer/dryer

- Smart TV with Sky TV (basic package) in the lounge

- Welcome voucher for the local supermarket provided on arrival

- Picnic basket available for use

- Shared garden with seating

- 2 bike mounts to the front of the building

- Off-road allocated parking for 1 car with additional guest parking area

- Electric car charging points available across the road at Booths

- Shop, pub, and restaurant within 0.5 miles

- Regret no children under the age of 8