Title: Country Hideaways | The Hay Loft | Ripon Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia [See all properties](http://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=89458507&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Country Hideaways | The Hay Loft | Ripon Cottage in Ripon with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Country Hideaways | The Hay Loft | Ripon ![Outdoor dining - Country Hideaways | The Hay Loft | Ripon (Ripon)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89460000/89458600/89458507/0b6cb451.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - Country Hideaways | The Hay Loft | Ripon (Ripon)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89460000/89458600/89458507/648625d7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Country Hideaways | The Hay Loft | Ripon (Ripon)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89460000/89458600/89458507/2b112e73.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Country Hideaways | The Hay Loft | Ripon (Ripon)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89460000/89458600/89458507/f246cd96.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Country Hideaways | The Hay Loft | Ripon (Ripon)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89460000/89458600/89458507/a7d598f2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Tucked away in a quaint hamlet, The Hay Loft offers an intimate retreat. This charming cottage features a private walled patio, perfect for basking in the afternoon sun, and a cozy lounge with wood-burning stove and French windows. A compact kitchen is equipped to prepare special meals for two. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly - Free WiFi - Outdoor Space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travelers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Country Hideaways | The Hay Loft | Ripon On the fringes of this ancient but compact city is a small hamlet absorbed into the city suburbs with adjacent meadows and woodland reaching out to the River Laver. The immediate area has been recognised as a Conservation Area since 1994 and forms an exceptional architectural enclave in character and form. Tucked quietly behind Bishopton Cottage is The Hay Loft, a modern but cosy conversion of an original barn dating back to 1635\. A striking little cottage cloaked with privacy but so near to the City, the wonderful Dales and Vales and only a scenic walk away from the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Studley Royal Park and Fountains Abbey. Travel a little further afield to Harrogate, the Himalyan Gardens, RHS Harlow Carr, Masham, Thirsk. Access to the cottage is along a private road to a small courtyard with ample space for parking. Entry is from the courtyard to a compact kitchen with laminate floor, sparkling Victorian tiles and everything needed to prepare that special meal for two. The kitchen is open to the adjacent lounge with flagged hearth, wood-burning stove and intimate dining area. French windows open from the lounge to a private walled patio which is the perfect place to enjoy the late morning and afternoon sunshine. A stairway rises from the corner of the lounge to a king-size bedroom and en-suite shower room with washbasin and toilet. Both the bedroom and shower room rise to the rafters and have skylights though the bedroom also has an occluded window. The joy of the cottage is in the detail, an ideal place for two, intimate, thoughtfully designed and completed with loving care. An historical building but very modern in its conception including energy efficiency and the must-have features of modern life. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Wood stove ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as 580235 ## About the neighborhood Ripon is home to this cottage. Studley Roger Seven Bridges Walk and Boroughbridge Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Lightwater Valley Theme Park and Talon Falconry Birds of Prey Centre. Himalayan Garden & Sculpture Park and Log Heights are also worth visiting. [Visit our Ripon travel guide](https://www.expedia.com/Ripon.dx5667) [View more Cottages in Ripon](https://www.expedia.com/Ripon-Cottages.d5667-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=54.135826,-1.544412&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:_hmiIpsl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key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=6OrEHJlIhbomc93MurZ-3u2v6b0=) Ripon, North Yorkshire ### What's nearby - ![Cathedral nave](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5667/dad856bd-d5c3-4cb3-bf25-4f66cbe04958.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Ripon Cathedral 19 min walk \- 1.0 mile - ![Anne Boleyn’s Seat was originally built for Georgian visitors,who would sit in the seat and be surprised when the huge wooden doors opened,to reveal the view of the gardens and abbey below,This was the Aislabies way of showing off the estate that they owned#foutainsabbey#ripon](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5667/2637866b-75db-4aef-af8a-a82068fbb5ac.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Studley Royal Park 20 min walk \- 1.1 miles - Workhouse Museum 18 min walk \- 1.0 mile - Courthouse Museum 3 min drive \- 1.3 miles - Prison and Police Museum 3 min drive \- 1.3 miles ### Getting around - Cattal Station 19 min drive - Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) 57 min drive ### Restaurants - Oliver's Pantry 17 min walk - The Royal Oak 3 min drive - Caffè Nero 18 min walk - The Unicorn Hotel (Wetherspoon) 4 min drive - Costa Coffee 17 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Country Hideaways | The Hay Loft | Ripon pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Country Hideaways | The Hay Loft | Ripon? ### What time is check-out at Country Hideaways | The Hay Loft | Ripon? ### Where is Country Hideaways | The Hay Loft | Ripon located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Country Hideaways | The Hay Loft | Ripon Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.com/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 31 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ## Reviews This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### David P. Mar 20, 2025 #### Another great stay! This was our second visit - very well received - the house is ideally located and perfect for a couple. Pete and Katharine were very pleasant hosts. We certainly wouldn't hesitate to return. ##### David P. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent Nov 13, 2023 #### Enjoyable Stay A quiet location with parking, but just a short walk in to the city centre of Ripon. Comfortable and well equipped, we are looking forward to returning. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sue A. May 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sue Very cosy and comfortable cottage in a lovely location. Short walk into Ripon which has plenty of places to eat and drink. Our hosts were very welcoming and helpful ##### Sue A. Stayed 4 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steve I. Nov 24, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely A very well equipped and comfortable cottage in a quiet location. ##### Steve I. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jonathan R. Sep 9, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to stay! The property was very much as described and met all our expectations. The positive reviews we had read were clearly accurate. Well equipped, well located and the owners were super friendly and helpful. The welcome treats were also very much appreciated. I'd book again without hesitation. ##### Jonathan R. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent Jul 5, 2025 #### A Yorkshire home from home! The Hayloft is a comfortable immaculately clean holiday home in a beautiful location on the outskirts of Ripon with local facilities within walking distance. We had a lovely welcome from Peter and Katherine and we were grateful for the goodies they left for us. Lots of helpful information in the property on the many highlights of North Yorkshire. This was a return visit for us and hopefully won’t be the last one. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rosalind P. Apr 25, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cosy and comfortable cottage We really enjoyed our stay at the Hayloft - the owner was so kind and helpful to make our stay perfect. We enjoyed the suggested walks from the cottage in the beautiful countryside to Fountains Abbey and we were so lucky with the weather. The delicious treats left in the cottage, the lovely fresh flowers, the fantastic log burner all added to our perfect stay. We will be back. ##### Rosalind P. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hilary H. Aug 20, 2023 #### Excellent location for Ripon and the Dales A lovely warm welcome from the owners. Everything you need in the cottage. Excellent facilities and constant hot water. Very clean and comfortable. ##### Hilary H. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent May 3, 2024 #### Our 4th time here and the standards are still high! From the warm greeting to the lovely Welcome Basket - from the comfort and cosiness of the cottage to its lovely setting - the Hay Loft has been our "go to" cottage for a long time - and long may it be so! This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent Apr 22, 2024 #### Lovely place Great place for 2 people, very comfortable and welcoming. Great situation with a lovely city and walks on your doorstep. Owners very friendly and helpful but not intrusive. Excellent home baking treats and beers on arrival. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jean D. Sep 21, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect place to stay when visiting Ripon A lovely find and warm welcome from host Katharine. Lovely fresh flowers and lots of treats, including homemade shortbread and Yorkshire tea loaf. Comfortable and cosy with lovely courtyard. Only 10 minute walk to centre of Ripon. Would highly recommend the Hay Loft ##### Jean D. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stefan P. Jul 22, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely cottage with a personal touch Perfect for two, if you are looking for a quiet place to relax and to explore the Moors and Dales, or just to enjoy Ripon and its surroundings. Has everything you could possibly want or need. The owners are super nice! We would love to come back. ##### Stefan P. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### andrew b. Mar 18, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Second time and just as wonderful Perfect for me and my Labrador to spend a week exploring the Yorkshire Dales and Moors. Lovely to come back to the Hay Loft and its log burner and home comforts. Thank you and hope to stay again soon. Andrew & Jet ##### andrew b. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent Feb 3, 2025 #### Very comfortable Thank you to the hosts of the Hay Loft. Our stay once again was made easy by having such nice kind hosts. The area in which the Hay Loft is situated is quiet & peaceful yet not far from the Ripon market town. Thank you. Christopher. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent Nov 23, 2023 #### Perfect first visit to Ripon The Hay Loft was a lovely place to stay in Ripon. We were most comfortable, and everything we could need was provided. The owners had left lovely items to start us off, and offered advice when needed. The weather was not perfect, but we enjoyed local walks, and visits to Ripon Cathedral and Fountains Abbey. We hope to return before too long. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lyndsay L. Feb 15, 2024 #### Perfect Beautiful cottage tucked away within a short walk of the centre of Ripon. Very well equipped,warm and comfortable. Very quiet location, owls hooting at night, no traffic noise. Just a pleasant stroll into Ripon with its amazing cathedral and quaint streets. Lovely ##### Lyndsay L. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent Jan 2, 2024 #### Hidden gem Tucked away in its own private space, it’s a beautiful cottage that is well equipped. Katherine is very friendly and easy to contact if needed. The welcome pack was a lovely touch with homemade cakes that were absolutely delicious. The location is excellent, an easy walk into ripon and easily accessible to fountains abbey Would definitely recommend This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent Jan 26, 2024 #### Lovely cosy place to stay in peaceful village,10 mins walk from town centre We had a wonderful week staying at the Hay Loft. The apartment is incredibly well equipped, with everything you could need and is situated in Historic Bishopton, just a 10 mins walk from Ripon town centre. It's very cosy, with central heating throughout and a great log burner. Also has a superb bathroom. The place is nicely tucked away in a very beautiful section of Bishopton, which makes it extremely quiet. You get your own parking area, just outside the Hay Loft front door. We got a great welcome pack of cakes, chocolate, milk and a nice elderflower sparling drink, after the owners found out we didn't drink. This is a great place to stay, with really lovely hosts. Would highly recommend. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent Nov 28, 2024 #### A midweek winter break in a little gem What a delight! We felt so lucky to get a short notice seasonal reduction for a part week in November. The friendly welcome was as warm as the heating and fire in this charming little cottage ideal for two. With frosty starts and sunny days the situation in an appealing historic lane on the very edge of Ripon made walking 1 mile into the city for the cathedral, the canal walk or one of the many Italian restaurants in the evening a pleasure. The highlight was to be able to walk out of town, through Studley Royal Deer Park and into Fountains abbey ....about a 5 mile circle then back to the cosy comfort of the Hayloft. It is an attractive and thoughtful conversion with the advantage of private parking and helpful owners next door. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sharon N. Aug 8, 2025 #### A lovely stay in Ripon We loved our time in Ripon, it was a lovely place with quite a few options for pubs, restaurants and places to explore, all within walking distance. The cottage itself was beautiful, well equipped and spotlessly clean, and Katharine made us, and our dog, feel very welcome. We can't recommend the Hayloft enough, if we are back in Ripon, we will definitely book it again, 5 stars! :-) ##### Sharon N. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Trevor C. Jun 19, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Loverly hosts Excellent property. Well positioned for surrounding area. Will happily return if in the area again. ##### Trevor C. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Philip H. Nov 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Ripon Holiday Katharine and Peter were great host's the cottage was just right and area was lovely. ##### Philip H. Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent Jul 18, 2024 #### A home away home This was our third stay at The Hay Loft, and it won’t be our last. It’s a very cosy cottage perfect for two, with everything you could want or need for a lovely holiday. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan Connolly C. Jun 15, 2025 #### A delight...... How fortunate we were to be able to book this holiday at quite short notice. Everything was excellent - the welcoming roses from our Host's garden, the home baking, the treats - and the cottage itself could simply not be better for us. Peter and I are very grateful and of course plan to return...... ##### Susan Connolly C. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tom K. Jun 15, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent holiday We really enjoyed our stay at the Hayloft, it is really well situated with easy access to Ripon and then the wider Yorkshire area with lots of lovely walks/attractions within easy reach. Katharine the host was lovely and the recommendations in the visitors book were excellent. We would definitely recommend the Hayloft for relaxed getaways and would definitely return ##### Tom K. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023