Wren

Ripon, North Yorkshire

The sitting room at Wren, Ripon, Yorkshire — The sitting room at Wren, Yorkshire

The dining area at Wren, Ripon, Yorkshire — The dining area at Wren, Yorkshire

The double bedroom at Wren, Ripon, Yorkshire — The double bedroom at Wren, Yorkshire

The bathroom at Wren, Ripon, Yorkshire — The bathroom at Wren, Yorkshire

The exterior of How Hill Cottages, Ripon, Yorkshire — The exterior of How Hill Cottages, Yorkshire

At-a-glance details

Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Preferred changeover day Monday
Minimum stay 3 nights
Number of dogs welcome 0
Acorn rating 3 What's this?
Reference 020028

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About Wren

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

Wren Cottage has a fascinating history. Once a fodder store, this 18th-century farm building is full of character. The cottage boasts stone walls, exposed beams and a wood-burning stove. Its highlight though, is the large windows in the open place space that give way to views of the Vale of York and Hambleton Hills.

Wake up bright and early and explore the grounds at Fountains Abbey before any other visitors arrive. The estate is less than a mile away and as a guest, you’ll receive free entry.

Further afield, the historic city of York is just a 30-mile drive from the cottage. With countless sites, amazing restaurant and pubs, and of course its famous Minster, York is a truly spectacular place to visit. In the opposite direction, The Yorkshire Dales. A 35-minute drive will take you into the heart of the National Park.

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Features and facilities

Cot & high chair not available
Microwave available
Fridge available
Freezer available
Dishwasher available
Washing machine available
Tumble dryer available
Telephone available
Television available
DVD available
WiFi* available
Open fire / wood burner available
Garden available
BBQ not available

Accessibility

Wheelchair friendly

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Layout

Ground floor
Entrance lobby, open-plan kitchen/sitting/dining room with wood-burning stove, double bedroom (with 6' bed which can also be a twin on request), bathroom with wheel-in shower.

Notes for guests

Access: This access statement is for guidance only. For up to date photos, please see those images in the main website page.

Heating: Central heating included.

Logs: The fire will be laid for you on arrival. Additinoal logs may be purchased upon booking or prior to arrival for £5 per bag.

Garden: A shared courtyard to the front of the cottage.

Parking: Designated parking for one vehicle in car park next to the main entrance, approximately 25 metres from the cottage.

Utilities: There is a laundry room with a shared washing machine and tumble dryer.

Access: There is a sloping ramp up to the entrance of this cottage.

Children: There is a small pond in the field approximately 200 yards down the hill and we advise that young children should be supervised.

*WiFi: This is now available, but please note that intermittent connection problems can sometimes occur and should not be relied upon. We are pleased to provide free WiFi at this cottage which is supported by BT.

Telephone: There is a payphone located on the wall of the laundry room in the courtyard at How Hill. This is for use by guests of Wren, Curlew, Lapwing, Lark and Swallow.

Please note: The water supply in this cottage comes from our borehole.

Offers: Holiday cottage guests have free access to Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Estate during opening hours and after hours once the public have gone home. This is with the exception of Fridays in November, December and January.

Catering: The team at Fountains Abbey can provide a simple pie or casserole ready for you to pop in the oven. You can choose from: Chicken, Ham, Leek & Potato Pie, Seasonal Vegetable & Bean Casserole or Fish Pie. A minimum notice of 7 days is required for all food orders. Casseroles or pies will be delivered to the cottage and left in the fridge ready for your arrival.

Pricing is as follows: Adults £7 per head / Children £4 per head. Please note side vegetables are not included.