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Swallow

The exterior of How Hill Cottages, Ripon, Yorkshire
The exterior of How Hill Cottages, Yorkshire | © National Trust
The sitting area at Swallow, Ripon, Yorkshire
The kitchen and dining area at Swallow, Ripon, Yorkshire

Swallow

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

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The sitting area at Swallow, Ripon, Yorkshire
The kitchen and dining area at Swallow, Ripon, Yorkshire
The exterior of How Hill Cottages, Ripon, Yorkshire
The first double bedroom at Swallow, Ripon, Yorkshire
The second double bedroom at Swallow, Ripon, Yorkshire
The twin bedroom at Swallow, Ripon, Yorkshire
The shower room at Swallow, 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 former farm building now converted to a characterful holiday let with exposed beams.

  • Guests

    6

    Bedrooms

    3

    Acorn rating

    3What's this?

    Number of dogs welcome

    0

    Reference

    020029

    Swallow Cottage has been converted from an 18th-century farm building and was originally used as a cow shed to house a dairy herd. The cottage has been restored using traditional materials and retains its original character. Exposed beams, a brickwork fireplace and a wood-burner add to its charm.  

    Take advantage of the cottage's location and explore Fountains Abbey, a 12th-century Cistercian abbey and World Heritage site. As a guest, you are invited to enjoy this attraction for free. 

    Take a trip to the Yorkshire Dales. Wander along undulating hills and valleys before stopping for lunch in one of the many traditional pubs scattered throughout the National Park. Or head 30 miles to York, with its wealth of heritage, cobbled streets and the mighty York Minster. 

    • 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

Family-friendly things to do at Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal 

Helpful tips if you’re planning a visit to Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal with babies and children

Autumn fun with leaves on the west green of Fountains Abbey 4 kids

Studley Royal deer park walk 

Yorkshire

Follow this circular route trail to marvel at the 300 wild deer that live within the Studley Royal deer park in North Yorkshire.

Activities
Walking
DistanceMiles: 3 (km: 4.8)
Herds of deer at Fountains Abbey in the autumn

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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