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Lapwing

The exterior of Lapwing, Ripon, Yorkshire
The exterior of Lapwing, Yorkshire | © National Trust / Chris Lacey
The sitting area at Lapwing, Ripon, Yorkshire
The kitchen at Lapwing, Ripon, Yorkshire

Lapwing

A wood-burning stove, characterful stone walls and less than a mile from beautiful Fountains Abbey.

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The sitting area at Lapwing, Ripon, Yorkshire
The kitchen at Lapwing, Ripon, Yorkshire
The exterior of Lapwing, Ripon, Yorkshire
The kitchen at Lapwing, Ripon, Yorkshire
The dining room at Lapwing, Yorkshire
The master bedroom at Lapwing, Ripon, Yorkshire
The twin bedroom at Lapwing, Ripon, Yorkshire
The bathroom at Lapwing, Ripon, Yorkshire
The shared courtyard at the How Hill Cottages, Ripon, Yorkshire
The exterior of How Hill Cottages, Ripon, Yorkshire

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A wood-burning stove, characterful stone walls and less than a mile from beautiful Fountains Abbey.

  • Guests

    6

    Bedrooms

    3

    Acorn rating

    3What's this?

    Number of dogs welcome

    0

    Reference

    020027

    18th-century Lapwing Cottage originally housed livestock on the ground floor whilst the upstairs was used as a granary. The cottage is bursting with character and boasts stone walls, exposed beams and a wood-burning stove.

    Situated less than a mile from the world-famous Fountains Abbey, spend the morning exploring this fascinating site for free, before enjoying a stroll in the nearby deer park. 

    A short drive away from the cottage, seasoned walkers are spoilt for choice. Take on a mighty moorland hike on the North Yorkshire Moors, or opt for a gentler meander on the Dales. 

    Lapwing is next to four other National Trust cottages, Swallow (sleeps 6), Curlew (sleeps 6), Lark (sleeps 4) and Wren (sleeps 2).

    • Wi-Fi, available
    • Garden, available
    • EV charging, not available
    • Fridge, available
    • Freezer, available
    • Microwave, available
    • Open fire / wood burner, available
    • Television, available
    • DVD, available
    • Washing machine, available
    • Dishwasher, available
    • Tumble dryer, available
    • Cot & high chair, available

Book together

There are five cottages at How Hill near Fountains Abbey, which can be booked together for groups of up to 24 guests. There are 14 cottages overall at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal.

The exterior of Wren, Ripon, Yorkshire

Wren 

Stone walls, a large wood-burning stove and views of the Vale of York give this place bags of character. Sleeps two and has accessible features.

The exterior of How Hill Cottages, Ripon, Yorkshire

Swallow 

A former farm building now converted to a characterful holiday let with exposed beams. Sleeps six.

The exterior of Curlew, Ripon, Yorkshire

Curlew 

Just a mile from Fountains Abbey’s deer park, this cottage at How Hill is full of character. Sleeps six.

The exterior of Lapwing, Ripon, Yorkshire

Lapwing 

A wood-burning stove, characterful stone walls and less than a mile from beautiful Fountains Abbey. Sleeps six.

The exterior of Lark, Ripon, Yorkshire

Lark 

A former cow shed that’s now a stylish holiday home less than a mile from Fountains Abbey. Sleeps four.

View all of the cottages at Fountains Abbey 

Image: Abbey Cottage and Abbey Stores, at the West Gate entrance to Fountains Abbey

Abbey Cottage and neighbouring Abbey Stores at the West Gate entrance to Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, Yorkshire

Things to see and do at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal

Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden 

Ancient abbey ruins and an awe-inspiring water garden at this World Heritage Site

Ripon, North Yorkshire

Fully open today
Autumn colour fills the landscape from the Studley water garden to Fountains Abbey

Things to do at Fountains Abbey 

The ruins of Fountains Abbey are truly something to behold. Discover what to see when you come face to face with some of the oldest abbey ruins in the country.

Two visitors walking through the grounds of Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal with the abbey ruins in the background

Fountains Abbey Estate Boundary walk 

Yorkshire

See all the highlights of Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal on a circular walk, taking in the Abbey ruins, hall, deer park and 18th-century water garden.

Activities
Walking
DistanceMiles: 5 (km: 8)
Autumn colour fills the landscape from the Studley water garden to Fountains Abbey

Light up your evening at Fountains by Floodlight 

Make memories this autumn racing through the abbey glow in the quiet of the autumn night. Create shapes in the shadows and hear the crunch of your footsteps echo through the ruins on a late-night adventure you won’t forget!

Fountains Abbey is aglow with lights from the East Green

Exploring the area

Brimham Rocks 

Explore dramatic moorland rock formations

Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Fully open today
A couple walk along the accessible paths at Brimham rocks on an autumnal morning

Treasurer's House, York 

Step inside this house of contradictions in the centre of York

York, North Yorkshire

Closed now
Stone house with a lawn and fountain in the foreground

Yorkshire Dales 

Enjoy picturesque villages, drystone walls, flower filled hay meadows and the characteristic rolling hills of the Dales.

Settle, North Yorkshire

Fully open today
Janet's Foss wetland site on the Malham Tarn Estate in the Yorkshire Dales in autumn

Beningbrough 

Art exhibitions, history, and evolving gardens in the Yorkshire countryside

York, North Yorkshire

Fully open today
The south front of Beningbrough Hall showing a large green lawn

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