Honeybee Cottage
ID: S532370
- Bedrooms 2
- ・ Sleeps 3
- ・ Pets 1
About this property
Resting on the outskirts of the Cathedral city of Ripon in North Yorkshire is Honeybee Cottage. This wonderfully presented, terraced house benefits from off-road parking for two cars, is dog friendly with miles of beautiful country and river walks from the doorstep and is within driving distance of the city’s attractions; making it the perfect setting for a family of three or couples seeking a getaway in North Yorkshire. Cross the threshold into your new home-from-home and settle down in front of the TV on the comfortable reclining sofa and chair, while the designated chef finds their way around the fully-equipped kitchen. Gather around the dining table and tuck into a delicious meal before stepping outside to soak up the last of the sun in your private garden with a glass of wine in hand. When the sky darkens, head upstairs for some well-earned rest, tuck your children into the small double bedroom before retiring to the double bedroom; both rooms are serviced by a sleek family shower room. Honeybee Cottage lies a short walk away from the local store where you can ease your self-catered stay, or head into the centre of Ripon where you can treat your loved ones to a special meal at The Royal Oak or Storehouse Bar and Eatery. The city houses Ripon Cathedral, an impressive medieval building with historic Saxon crypt that is open to the public, you could also tour the Courthouse Museum or Prison and Police Museum which displays exhibits and provides historic reenactments. Fishing is a short walk away to the river or less than 100 metres to a fishing lake (permits can be bought locally). Guests looking to experience the outdoors can take leisurely strolls around Ripon Spa Gardens which hosts a variety of concerts throughout the year, or amble alongside the canal; if you time your visit right you could delight in a day out at Ripon Races! Venture to the historic town of Harrogate, home to the Great Yorkshire Show and the famous Betty's Café Tea Rooms, a fabulous place to indulge in traditional afternoon tea. Wetherby, Knarsborough and the vivid city of Leeds lie slightly further afield but all provide an array of must-see attractions. Choose Honeybee Cottage as the setting for your next adventure in North Yorkshire.
With its 1300-year-old crypt, the Yorkshire Law & Order Museums, craft markets, an International Music Festival, and the Ripon Races to mention, the historic city of Ripon has a lot to offer visitors, not to mention its many beautiful riverside and canal walks. In addition to the famous Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, the popular Lightwater Valley Theme Park is only a short distance away. This location is near the historic homes of Norton Conyers and the Newby Hall and Gardens. Ripon is an excellent starting point for exploring the Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors, as well as Harrogate, Knaresborough, and York.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x small double.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Sitting room
Gas central heating.
Open fire in lounge.
Electric oven and gas hob, fridge/freezer and washing machine, washer/dryer, TV and WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for 2 cars.
Front garden with open views and seating, rear enclosed courtyard with seating.
One well-behaved dog welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.8 miles and pub 0.7 miles.
Note: There are four steps leading up to the property, please take care and 1 shallow step at the entrance to the rear of the property.
Please note: Ripon centre is only 1 mile away, around a 20 minute walk.
Nearby points of interest
- World of James Herriot
Reviews (29)
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David
From when we walked in the door it felt like we were at home. It was a beautifully decorated and appointed cottage, with everything you would been for a stay away from home. This included a wonderful welcome pack, that thought had clearly gone into. The great experience did not stop on departure.. I left something behind in the cottage and the owners went above and beyond to ensure I got it back, in a timely manner. So I do not have any recommendations for improvement, but would like to say a massive Thank You !!
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Gaynor
The cottage is warm and welcoming with lovely touches relating to its name. The kitchen is well equipped with appliances which are straightforward to use and the lounge is very comfortable. The bedrooms are tastefully furnished and the bathroom has a good sized shower. Great parking outside the house. We enjoyed the easy walk into Ripon and the interesting walks which we were able to do from the door. We will definitely return to this cottage.
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Annette
Beautifully clean and it was well stocked with everything you could need to make the stay easy and very comfortable.The welcome pack was a wonderful surprise too, great after a long journey it set you up with a nice cup of tea and snack. The home owner Vicky was really helpful and accommodating and we were really grateful for the text reminder for the refuse calendar over Christmas, it was great to see a house manual with such good instructions included too, no scratching your head wondering how anything worked. The cottage is in a great location overlooking the River Ure with a good walk in to town. Ripon itself has easy access to all routes and well covered on the shopping front. Booths supermarket is a particular treat and there are some lovely small independent shops. The Cathedral is glorious and further afield The Druids Temple was surrounded by great woodland walks and views out over the surrounding countryside. I wish we had had more time in better weather to explore further as the cottage make a great base to head out from but weâll have to leave that for another time.