Top Hotels Near Fountains Abbey in Ripon from NZ$120

"This is a relaxed small hotel - a bit like a guest house / hotel with good dining and bar for locals. Sawley is very convenient for Fountains Abbey but isolated - a car is essential. The Spanish chef was very good, as was the room andvthe staff attentive "

"Great location to visit Fountains Abbey, quiet. We really liked having a balcony especially as it was hit. Good choice for breakfast & very reasonable for evening meal. The room was really quite small & the mattress was very soft so didn’t sleep too good."

"The food was excellent; the pate and risotto were delicious. The staff were exceedingly helpful and efficient. Breakfast was Italian and consequently had interesting choices which were very fresh, filling and beautifully presented. The property has EV charging which was one of the reasons we chose it. The room was lovely and comfortable (especially the pillows) with a good size bathroom and nice toiletries. The fresh milk was a welcome addition to the tea/coffee making facilities. Ripon is an...

"Excellent breakfast, attentive staff, clean room. Historic building full of interest. Great location "

"Great spot, clean and tidy. Excellent value. "

"A truly exceptional place to stay. The room was clean, comfortable and well-equipped with a lovely balcony, and the staff were very friendly. Fresh towels and toiletries were attentively refilled on the second day even without us requesting. The breakfast was delicious too, there were beautiful flowers and trees in the garden behind the restaurant. Both our baby and our dog enjoyed their time there."

"The hotel was outstanding. Rooms were beautifully decorated, staff efficient, good quality of food and drink. Excellent location for walk into town and the race course. Would definitely return. David Wardle August 2025"

"Lovely place. Rooms were great. Staff incredibly friendly and knowledgeable about the area. Fantastic breakfast too. Highly recommended "

"Spacious room and bathroom (located in converted stables behind the pub) with TV and plentiful tea/coffee supplies. Wifi connection a bit limited in the room, but excellent in the pub itself. Friendly staff."

"Very relaxing property. Perfect for a short break. In a great area for visiting Fountains abbey, Ripon, Thirsk and Whitby. Easy access to A1M motorway. Property was in a very quiet village."

"A fantastic location for exploring Harrogate. The hotel is clean, practical, and has all the necessary amenities on site. The large basement parking is a real bonus and very convenient. The staff are absolutely lovely—friendly and welcoming throughout the stay. The restaurant serves good food as well, making it easy to relax without needing to go far."

"Excellent location. Lovely staff. Really nice hotel....room was great. Fab breakfast."

"We stayed in the Double room with a view to die for! It was cosy and had everything you need. The staff were so lovely and friendly and Breakfast was just right! We would definitely stay here again, only thing was, we didnt have a couple more nights ! "

"Very handy for the town centre. Great food. "

"The cottage was beautiful, very clean with everything we needed. It was so peaceful! Hot tub was brilliant, so relaxing first thing in the morning watching the sunrise. Hosts were fantastic, great communication and really helpful. There were so many lovely places to visit in the surrounding area. Our favourites were Pately Bridge, Brimham Rocks and Stump Cross Caverns. We would definitely stay here again and will be recommending it to everyone!"

"This is a wonderful boutique hotel. Clean, cozy and thw bed is so comfortable. Definitely will be back here on my next trip to Harrogate. "

"Great room, lovely pub with decent food and friendly staff. Excellent location for sightseeing. "

"It has a number of facilities and I used a couple; good spa and treatments in a recently built large spa and a cookery course which was well hosted and lead by Ian. The Castle Bar's mixologist is a star. I heard dissent about the lack of dining options on Monday and Tuesday nights but the food was good and breakfast excellent. Room was great with magnificent views. Great parkland and range of facilities"

"Easy check in using your own unique number. Clean well equipped room. Lovely shower. Perfect location. Great breakfast. Will definitely use Fountains again."

"A lovely clean Guesthouse in a quiet area. An easy walk into town. Great water pressure and hot shower."