Ripon, North Yorkshire

Wren

The dining area and kitchen at Wren, Ripon, Yorkshire

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

Guests
2
Bedrooms
1
Acorn rating
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Number of dogs welcome
0
Reference
020028
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 restaurants 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.
Ground floor layout
Entrance lobby. Open-plan kitchen, dining and sitting room with woodburner. Double bedroom with 6' bed, which can be made into a twin on request. Bathroom with wheel-in shower.
Garden and outdoor space

Private patio and picnic bench at the back of Wren, accessed through the sliding patio doors. There's also a courtyard to the front, which is shared with the other holiday cottages.
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, not available
There is a laundry room with a shared washing machine and tumble dryer.

What's provided in a National Trust holiday cottage?
Heating: Ground source heat pump.

Logs: This cottage has a woodburner. We’ll lay the first fire for you and supply a few extra logs. More logs are available to purchase when making a booking. The current price will be shown on the payment page.

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

Access: A gentle slope leads from the car park to the 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: We’re pleased to provide free WiFi access at this accommodation, which is supported by BT. Please note intermittent connection problems can sometimes occur and therefore should not be relied upon.

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: You’ll have free entry at National Trust places during opening hours during your stay – just show your booking confirmation. Parking may be payable. Opening times can vary and some places may need to be booked in advance.

Holiday cottage guests also have after-hours access to Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Estate until dusk, once the public have gone home. This is with the exception of Fridays in November, December and January, when the estate is closed.

Guests will benefit from a late Sunday checkout at 4pm.

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.

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.

Curlew

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

Lapwing

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

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

Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden

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

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

Your accessible visit to Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal

We want to make sure that Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal is accessible for all visitors. Discover how we can help you make the most of your visit to Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal.

Older man using National Trust mobility scooter to explore the ancient abbey ruins on a summers day

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!