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Abbey Cottage

Abbey Cottage, Yorkshire
Abbey Cottage, Yorkshire | © National Trust/Mike Henton
The sitting room at Abbey Cottage, Yorkshire
Fountains Abbey, Yorkshire

Abbey Cottage

An eclectic history and stylish interiors with walks along the river to Fountains Abbey.

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The sitting room at Abbey Cottage, Yorkshire
Fountains Abbey, Yorkshire
Abbey Cottage, Yorkshire
The sitting room at Abbey Cottage, Yorkshire
The kitchen at Abbey Cottage, Yorkshire
The dining room at Abbey Cottage, Yorkshire
The dining room at Abbey Cottage, Yorkshire
One of the twin bedrooms at Abbey Cottage, Yorkshire
The double bedroom at Abbey Cottage, Yorkshire
One of the twin bedrooms at Abbey Cottage, Yorkshire
The bathroom at Abbey Cottage, Yorkshire
The shared garden for Abbey Cottage and Abbey Stores, Yorkshire
The shared garden for Abbey Cottage and Abbey Stores, Yorkshire
Abbey Cottage and neighbouring Abbey Stores, Yorkshire
Abbey Cottage and neighbouring Abbey Stores at the West Gate entrance to Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, Yorkshire
Fountains Hall at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, Yorkshire
Fountains Abbey in winter, Yorkshire
Fountains Abbey, Yorkshire
Fountains Abbey, Yorkshire
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, Yorkshire
Studley Royal Water Garden, Yorkshire

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An eclectic history and stylish interiors with walks along the river to Fountains Abbey.

  • Guests

    6

    Bedrooms

    3

    Acorn rating

    4What's this?

    Number of dogs welcome

    1

    Reference

    020002

    Starting life as an 18th-century hay barn and later evolving into a 1930’s shop, you’ll be part of Abbey Cottage’s eclectic history when you stay here. It sits on the leafy banks of the River Skell, just across from a gentle weir. Follow the river up to the medieval ruins and water gardens of Fountains Abbey, in to which guests have free, ‘after-hours’ access. The abbey ruins had a starring role in The Secret Garden, so you may spot some familiar scenes from the film as you explore the grounds.

    In keeping with its pretty stone exterior, neat and elegant interiors run throughout the three-bedroom cottage. There’s a shared garden area just outside the cottage, alongside the winding river. 

    Abbey Cottage is ideally located in between Yorkshire’s two national parks; the North York Moors and the Yorkshire Dales. The historic city of York is 30 miles away and the spa town of Harrogate is just 10 miles from here. 

    • Wi-Fi, 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
    • Near National Trust attraction, available
    • Close to water, available
    • Trails, available

Book together

There are six cottages by the West Gate entrance, 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 Fountains Cottage, nr Ripon, Yorkshire

Fountains Cottage 

Three spacious floors to explore, an ivy-clad exterior and Fountains Abbey just moments away.

The open gallery bedroom with double bed at Abbey Stores, North Yorkshire

Abbey Stores 

Moments away from Fountains Abbey, this characterful cottage has lots of original features.

Abbey Cottage, Yorkshire

Abbey Cottage 

An eclectic history and stylish interiors with walks along the river to Fountains Abbey.

A view of Fountains Hall and Proctor apartment, North Yorkshire

Vyner 

A fine period apartment based in a grand hall that has played host to some very royal guests…

The double bedroom at Proctor, North Yorkshire

Proctor 

A stylish third-floor apartment in the beautiful Fountains Hall with views of the river Skell.

The exterior of West Gate Lodge, Fountains Abbey, Yorkshire

West Gate Lodge 

An elegant Victorian cottage with views over the 12th century Cistercian Fountains Abbey.

View all of the cottages at Fountains Abbey 

Image: Choristers' House, in the deer park

A view of the exterior of Choristers' House in winter, 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

Fully open today
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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