Our 1820's Grade II listed Cottage offers a relaxing and luxurious getaway in a stunning location - tucked away on a quiet lane it’s the perfect place to escape, relax, unwind and enjoy a stay full of good food, fun and laughter. We offer a romantic hideaway, a friends weekend retreat or a family friendly break and we place the personal touch at the heart of your reason to stay. Although in a tranquil, secluded courtyard the cottage is only a few meters from Kirkgate - a bustling cobbled street packed with an array of independent shops, pubs, restaurants, antiques and art galleries with plenty of surprises and treats from local businesses. Ripon is a superb place from which to explore the magnificent Yorkshire countryside, The Moors, The Dales and the many thriving towns, villages and National Trust destinations dotted across this glorious region of England. Ground Floor: Entering through the front or back door, you will find room for coats, hats and wellingtons . A large sink with beautiful brass taps provides the perfect spot to freshen up hands or arrange flowers into one of the many vintage stone ware pots and vases on display. The shaker style hand painted kitchen houses all the essential modern conveniences you need. Put on some music, fix a drink, enjoy sitting around the bistro table and eating home cooked food. The adjoining living room with its beautiful oak flooring and sumptuous seating is the comfiest place to watch TV, read a book or play a selection of our board games provided. First Floor: The narrow stairs (a little wonky and steep) lead up to the 2 bedrooms and bathroom at first floor. Bedroom 1 is located to the rear of the cottage and has stunning views of the historic cathedral and courtyard garden. Roll down the black out blind and sleep deeply in the double bed, wake up with a rain shower in the bathroom and the luxurious smell of our locally made toiletries. You will also find plenty of room for clothes in the built-in wardrobe and bedside tables. Bedroom 2 to the front of the property hosts a small double bed and overlooks the court house gardens. This is a comforting and calm room with a luxurious bed, black out blind and a carefully selected lighting scheme. A shaker hanging rail and built in shelving ensure guests have room for all their belongings. Outside there is an enclosed courtyard garden, a bistro table and 4 chairs, both providing a perfect spot to sit with an evening drink or a morning coffee – providing the most stunning place to relax all year round surrounded by trees, birds and the chimes of the cathedral. Our plant theatre and flower beds at the back door provide you with herbs for cooking – thyme, bay leaves, rosemary and wild garlic. The cottage also features a secure, lockable external 4 x bike storage facility (internal dimensions 1120mm high x 910mm deep x 1980mm wide) The cottage sleeps 4 guests across 2 bedrooms Bedroom 1 - double bed with built in wardrobe and bedside tables, located to the rear of the cottage and has stunning views of the historic cathedral Bedroom 2 - small double bed with built in shelves, bedside table and shaker hanging rails, located to the front of the property and overlooks the court house gardens