Central and secluded self catering accommodation, 3 minutes walk from the heart of the historic Cathedral city of Ripon, gateway to the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
ABOUT
Experience a beautifully restored late Georgian style holiday cottage, nestled in the heart of Ripon, near the stunning Yorkshire Dales.
Enter through iron gates to a private driveway leading to Skell Gardens, where you'll find a charming 2-bedroom home that accommodates up to 4 guests, complete with a garden featuring outdoor seating, private parking for 2 cars, and views of the historic Cathedral.
Ripon, a market town with city status due to its magnificent Cathedral, is surrounded by picturesque countryside, offering scenic walks, cozy cafes, and unique independent shops all steeped in rich history—making it an ideal base to explore Yorkshire.
We welcome week-long stays from April to October, with shorter breaks available during the winter months.
Sheila and Neill have thoughtfully designed this two-bedroom property for your comfort and enjoyment. You can find more details about each room on The Cottage page and view the property images on Gallery page. For any inquiries, please reach out below.

"Excellent cottage, beautifully set up with everything you could need for a warm comfortable stay. Truly a home from home. Lots of nice touches, such as the welcome pack on the table, fresh flowers and the wood burner set up ready to go. A little gem in Ripon!"
-Guest Review
FACILITIES
Welcome Pack
Locally sourced (where available) produce to help you acclimatise.
Garden
Private garden overlooking the Cathedral, seating area and summerhouse storage for leisure equipment.
Parking
Private gated road to gravel drive and off-road parking for two cars.
Central Location
Just 3 minutes walk to the market square, shops and museums and scenic river and canal walks.
Bathroom & Wet-room
Luxurious traditionally styled bathroom with overhead shower and ground-floor wet-room with walk-in rain shower.
Wood Burner
Log burning stove in lounge and gas central heating throughout, with thermostatic controls.
Wifi
Stay connected, or broadcast to the world the virtues of North Yorkshire!
Utilities & Laundry
Boot room with plenty of space for muddy shoes and separate washer and dryer. Cleaning and laundry materials provided.
Smart TV
If you get snowed in or just fancy relaxing on an evening, our smart tv has freeview and online catch-up services. We have a Netflix subscription in place for guests.