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Ripon, North Yorkshire

Fountains Cottage

The exterior of Fountains Cottage, nr Ripon, Yorkshire
The exterior of Fountains Cottage, Yorkshire | © National Trust / Chris Lacey
The sitting room Fountains Cottage, nr Ripon, Yorkshire
The West Gate by Fountains Hall, Yorkshire

Fountains Cottage

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

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The sitting room Fountains Cottage, nr Ripon, Yorkshire
The West Gate by Fountains Hall, Yorkshire
The exterior of Fountains Cottage, nr Ripon, Yorkshire
The kitchen at Fountains Cottage, nr Ripon, Yorkshire
The dining room at Fountains Cottage, nr Ripon, Yorkshire
A double bedroom at Fountains Cottage, nr Ripon, Yorkshire
A double bedroom at Fountains Cottage, nr Ripon, Yorkshire
The exterior of Fountains Cottage, nr Ripon, Yorkshire

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

  • Guests

    8

    Bedrooms

    4

    Acorn rating

    4What's this?

    Number of dogs welcome

    1

    Reference

    020003

    Fountains Cottage was built in 1749 and originally served as a farmhouse. Spread over three floors, this spacious stone-built holiday cottage is full of character with its ivy-clad exterior and its exposed beams inside.

    Wake up to the gurgling River Skell, situated just opposite the holiday home, before exploring Fountains Abbey. Just moments from the cottage, you can enjoy free entry to the abbey and explore the grounds at any time during your stay. The abbey ruins had a starring role in The Secret Garden, so you’ll be walking in the footsteps of film stars.

    A little further afield, head to the spa town of Harrogate. Discover its fancy boutiques, high-end restaurants and historic tea rooms. Or delve into the wilds of the Yorkshire Dales, which are just a 35 minute drive. 
     

    • 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 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

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

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

Closed now
View of the tree-lined drive and the north front of Beningbrough Hall, Gallery and Gardens, North Yorkshire

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