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The Hay Loft

The Hay Loft

5.0
out of 5
Ratings from 30 reviews
100% of guests
recommend
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.9
Location
5.0
Value
4.9
Customer
Service
5.0

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A striking little cottage tucked away in privacy but so near to the City of Ripon and the wonderful Dales and Vales and but a scenic walk away from Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal. Open plan lounge with dining and kitchen areas. Upstairs bedroom with ensuite shower room. Patio garden and off road parking to the front of the cottage. Travel further afield to Harrogate, the Himalayan Gardens, RHS Harlow Carr, Masham, Thirsk.

Lovely place

Review submitted on Sun, 21 Apr 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
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.



Nadine at Country Hideaways replied 5 days ago
Thank you so much for leaving your review for The Hay Loft in Bishopton, Ripon, it's really appreciated. Good to hear you felt the cottage was a great place to stay and very comfortable and welcoming. We'll very much look forward to welcoming you again when you're ready to return. Nadine

Stay in Ripon at The Hayloft and give your car a rest for a few days.

Review submitted on Thu, 28 Mar 2024
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Excellent place to stay for a visit to a very interesting, small Yorkshire city. Very comfortable little cottage with lots of facilities and a superb welcome package (home made brownies ... very nice). The cottage is within walking distance of Ripon city centre, and when you find the footpaths along-side the river you can get to the minster on a traffic free route. The walk from the cottage to Fountains Abbey (National Trust) is also recommended.
Great place to stay.



Nadine at Country Hideaways replied 29 days ago
Thank you so much for leaving your lovely, helpful review for The Hay Loft at Bishopton, Ripon, really very much appreciated. Sounds like you've had a wonderful time exploring the city and the footpaths! So pleased you found everything as it should be for your holiday and we'll very much look forward to welcoming you again when you're ready to return. Nadine

Perfect

Review submitted on Wed, 14 Feb 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
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



Nadine at Country Hideaways replied 72 days ago
What a lovely, helpful review for The Hay Loft at Bishopton, Ripon, thank you so much for taking the time to leave. Really good to know you found the cottage perfect and enjoyed strolling into Ripon to see all the delights there. We'll very much look forward to welcoming you again when you're ready to return. Nadine

Lovely cosy place to stay in peaceful village,10 mins walk from town centre

Review submitted on Fri, 26 Jan 2024
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
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.



Nadine at Country Hideaways replied 85 days ago
What a lovely and so helpful review for The Hay Loft in Bishopton, Ripon. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this. It's always good to know that our holidaymakers have enjoyed their stay and really pleased you found the cottage a cosy place in a peaceful location and would highly recommend. We'll very much look forward to welcoming you again when you're ready to return. Nadine

Hidden gem

Review submitted on Tue, 02 Jan 2024
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
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



Nadine at Country Hideaways replied 114 days ago
Thank you so much for leaving your lovely, helpful review for The Hay Loft in Bishopton, Ripon and very pleased to hear you felt the cottage a hidden gem and would definitely recommend to others. We'll very much look forward to welcoming you again when you're ready to return. Nadine

Perfect Christmas Hideaway

Review submitted on Sat, 30 Dec 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
My husband and I booked early in the year and was so happy we did. If you are looking for a hidden gem then The Hay Loft is for you. Perfectly situated it took just 15 minutes to get to Harrogate. The Hay Loft is small but not too small and you certainly do not feel constricted. It has all you need for a special getaway. Lots of walks from the door. Ripon is just a couple of miles away and you can get anything you need. Katherine and Pete were so very welcoming and friendly and make you feel so at home from the start, with a dab welcome basket. Highly recommend a stay and we would certainly go back. Jackie & Chris, Darwen. X



Nadine at Country Hideaways replied 116 days ago
What a lovely, helpful review for The Hay Loft in Bishopton near Ripon, thank you so much for leaving. So good to know you enjoyed your stay at the cottage and would highly recommend the place to others. We'll very much look forward to welcoming you again when you're ready to return.

Perfect first visit to Ripon

Review submitted on Wed, 22 Nov 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
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.



Nadine at Country Hideaways replied 156 days ago
Thank you so much for leaving your lovely review for The Hay Loft in Bishopton, Ripon, great to know you had a perfect visit to Ripon and found the cottage comfortable with everything you could need provided. We'll very much look forward to welcoming you again when you're ready to return. Nadine

Enjoyable Stay

Review submitted on Mon, 13 Nov 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
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.



Nadine at Country Hideaways replied 165 days ago
Good to hear you had an enjoyable stay at The Hay Loft in Bishopton, Ripon and found the cottage comfortable and well equipped. Thank you for leaving your review, really very much appreciated. We'll look forward to hearing from you again when you're ready to return. Nadine

Excellent location for Ripon and the Dales

Review submitted on Sun, 20 Aug 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
A lovely warm welcome from the owners.
Everything you need in the cottage. Excellent facilities and constant hot water.
Very clean and comfortable.




Nadine at Country Hideaways replied 250 days ago
So pleased to hear you felt The Hay Loft in Bishopton, Ripon was in an excellent location and that the cottage had everything you needed for your stay. Thank you so much for leaving your lovely review. We'll very much look forward to welcoming you again when you're ready to return. Nadine

A lovely weekend stay.

Review submitted on Sat, 01 Jul 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Another stay at The Hayloft and still as perfect. Pete and Katharine are the perfect hosts. We were welcomed with a very much appreciated Welcome Basket. Thank you both.



Nadine at Country Hideaways replied 299 days ago
Thank you so much for leaving your lovely review for The Hay Loft in Bishopton, Ripon and that the cottage was still perfect for you. Great to hear you enjoyed the Welcome Basket too! We'll really look forward to welcoming you again when you're ready to return. Nadine

Excellent cottage

Review submitted on Sat, 27 May 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
An absolute gem of a cottage. Comfortable, spotlessly clean and really well equipped and laid out. The most generous welcome pack I have ever had and I really appreciated the extra touches like Sky and Alexa - a real home from home. Lovely sunny courtyard was perfect for enjoying a glass of wine (and for the dog to potter). Private parking right outside was really convenient. The hosts are lovely and very helpful. I loved my week in Yorkshire and the Hay Loft was the perfect, comfy base for lots of walking (great walks from the door as well as further afield). Thanks!



Joanne at Country Hideaways replied 333 days ago
Thank you so much for your review, we couldn't agree more. The Hay Loft really is an excellent cottage. We'd love to hear from you again when you are ready for another week exploring the area. Joanne

5 out of 5 does not tell it all!

Review submitted on Fri, 21 Apr 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Scores never give a true reflection of a holiday cottage. Suffice to say that the Hay Loft is perfect in every way. From Katherine's welcome and all the friendly touches to the setting and comfort of the cottage, everything about the Hay Loft is wonderful!



Nadine at Country Hideaways replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you so much for leaving such a wonderful review for The Hay Loft in Bishopton near Ripon, really very much appreciated. So good hear you found the cottage perfect in every way. We'll very much look forward to welcoming you again when you're ready to return. Nadine

Lovely property in a great location

Review submitted on Thu, 06 Apr 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Thoroughly enjoyed our break at the Hay Loft. Very comfortable, clean and excellent location. Absolutely nothing to fault. Would not hesitate to return.



Nadine at Country Hideaways replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for leaving your lovely review for The Hay Loft at Bishopton, Ripon, very much appreciated. Good to hear you thoroughly enjoyed your break there and we'll very much look forward to welcoming you back when you're ready to return. Nadine

November in the Hay Loft

Review submitted on Thu, 24 Nov 2022
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
What a gem the Hay Loft is! A wonderful cosy hideaway close to Ripon town centre but with walks from the doorstep.
Beautifully kept and presented, with a plentiful supply of logs for the fire.
We only had a short break, but it was wonderful.
Many thanks indeed to Katharine and Pete - a great place to stay!



Nadine at Country Hideaways replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you so very much for leaving such a lovely review for The Hay Loft at Bishopton near Ripon and so pleased to hear you really enjoyed your short break there. Perhaps next time come for longer, we'll very much look forward to welcoming you. Nadine

Perfect!

Review submitted on Fri, 15 Jul 2022
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
I was tempted NOT to review so as to keep this absolute gem to ourselves! But why be selfish? The Hay Loft is a perfect holiday venue! And I mean "PERFECT!"



Nadine at Country Hideaways replied more than 1 year ago
So pleased you decided to share your thoughts about The Hay Loft in Bishopton near Ripon, but really good to hear you found the cottage a perfect holiday venue and perfect with it too! We'll very much look forward to hearing from you again when you're ready to return. Nadine

A home away from home

Review submitted on Fri, 08 Jul 2022
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Just love staying at The Hay Loft, this is our 2nd stay and there will be a third. All the creature comforts, off road parking and wonderful hosts.



Nadine at Country Hideaways replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for leaving your lovely review for The Hay Loft in Bishopton, Ripon and really great to know you love staying there. We'll very much look forward to welcoming you for a third visit when you're ready to return!

Very Convenient & Comfortable

Review submitted on Wed, 29 Jun 2022
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Just right for 2 people. Location and equipment provided were excellent. Fixtures and fittings also excellent and furniture and bed very comfortable. Owner provided lots of useful information ie; maps, local information and walks. Everything was great. We would definitely stay there again. Secluded rear seating area lovely. Owner provided lovely sweet treats and wine which was greatly appreciated.



Nadine at Country Hideaways replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you so much for leaving your lovely review for The Hay Loft in Bishopton, Ripon and that you felt everything was great for your stay. We'll very much look forward to hearing from you again when you're ready to return. Nadine

short break

Review submitted on Thu, 16 Jun 2022
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
ideally situated on the outskirts of Ripon , the owner lives next door and nothing was a problem, she gave information for local events ,places for meals , places to visit , but only when asked otherwise she left you to your own devices after her first introducing
herself on your arrival on day one the property has private car parking which is good

Well worth a visit no complaints



Joanne at Country Hideaways replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you very much for your 5 star review. We hope to hear from you again when you are ready to return to this wonderful part of Yorkshire. Joanne

Excellent weeks' holiday in a very comfortable location, superbly located.

Review submitted on Sat, 11 Jun 2022
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
The Hay Loft is comfortable, home from home with everything you need including a thoughtful welcome pack and fresh flowers in every room. Katharine and Pete were very friendly and on hand should we have needed anything - which we didn't.

The location is excellent, with easy access by foot to Ripon and you can also walk to Studley Royal / Fountain's Abbey (with useful walking instructions providdr). We ate in some excellent restaurant's and coffee shops in Ripon and can highly recommend Manchego, Storehouse Kitchen, Realitea and Oliver's Cafe.

We were also able to visit a range of local attractions including Grassington, Thirsk and Helmsley.

Overall a wonderful break and we'd highly recommend.



Nadine at Country Hideaways replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave your very helpful review of The Hay Loft in Ripon and good to hear you enjoyed an excellent week at the cottage. We'll very much look forward to hearing from you again when you're ready to return. Nadine

A little gem

Review submitted on Thu, 12 May 2022
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
What a find. Beautifully clean with everything provided you could possibly need for a comfortable self catering stay. A generous welcome pack of goodies was included too.
Perfect location for us to access the fabulous circular walks in our guides.
Only 10 mins walk into Ripon for all the essentials and the beautiful cathedral.
Would definitely book again.





Nadine at Country Hideaways replied more than 1 year ago
So pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay at The Hay Loft, going into Ripon and the fabulous local walks you found. Thank you for taking the time to leave your lovely helpful review. We'll very much look forward to hearing from you again when you're ready to return. Nadine

weekend away

Review submitted on Tue, 26 Apr 2022
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Attentive owners very friendly, good information pack, enjoyable welcome pack.Well equipped kitchen.



Joanne at Country Hideaways replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you so much for leaving a 5 star review. We very much hope to hear from you again when you are ready to explore this beautiful part of Yorkshire again. Joanne

Our Stay At The Hayloft.

Review submitted on Fri, 08 Apr 2022
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
A lovely cottage in a very quite location.
A lot of thought had gone into making it really comfortable , comfy bed and furniture, nice and bright in all rooms.
A lovely welcome from Katherine when we arrived, also a nice assortment of goodies including treats for our dog, plus fresh flowers in every room.
Peter & Katherine were very helpful with info about places to visit and places to eat and drink
We really enjoyed our break at the Hay Loft, and will certainly visit again in the future.
Iris, Clive & Ludo.



Joanne at Country Hideaways replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you so much for leaving a 5 star review. Really pleased you enjoyed your break at The Hay Loft and we look forward to hearing from you when you are ready to return. Joanne

Another great stay

Review submitted on Tue, 29 Mar 2022
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Lovely, cosy holiday cottage, furnished and equipped to a good standard in a superb location. Great hosts and lovely welcome pack. Will be back for another visit.



Nadine at Country Hideaways replied more than 1 year ago
So pleased to hear you had another great stay at The Hay Loft in Bishopton near Ripon. Thank you for leaving such a lovely review and we'll look forward to hearing from you when you're ready to return. Nadine

Perfect cottage for 2

Review submitted on Fri, 25 Mar 2022
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Great cottage comfortable and well equipped close to the centre of Ripon . Fabulous hosts and great touches like welcome pack and flowers . Our 3rd visit and it won’t be our last



Nadine at Country Hideaways replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a lovely review, so very pleased to hear you find The Hay Loft perfect for you both. We'll very much look forward to hearing from you again when you're ready for your fourth visit! Nadine

A good small cottage in Ripon

Review submitted on Mon, 07 Mar 2022
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
4.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We stayed at the Hay Loft for 3 nights in March 2022. The owners contacted us a few days ahead of our stay, making sure everything was in order. They couldn't have been more helpful on arrival and even offered us breakfast on the morning of our departure, an offer we couldn't unfortunately take up. The Hay Loft itself is small, but has everything you need as a base for exploring and walking in Yorkshire. The small kitchen has everything you need to have breakfast or cook an evening meal. The bed is very comfortable (not always the case in cottages) and the bedroom has plenty of storage and a good ensuite. The open plan downstairs works well and having a parking spot directly outside is a plus. The Hay Loft is in a lovely, quiet part of Ripon, with no traffic noise or the like. It is about a 15 minute walk into the centre of Ripon, where you'll find amongst other things a Booths supermarket and a few nice pubs and restaurants. Overall, a really nice place to base yourself for a short break.



Nadine at Country Hideaways replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for taking the time to leave your review for The Hay Loft in Bishopton, Ripon, very much appreciated and good to hear you felt it was a really nice place to base yourself for a short break exploring and walking in Yorkshire. We'll look forward to hearing from you again when you're ready to return, perhaps for a longer stay next time? Nadine

Wonderful

Review submitted on Thu, 21 Oct 2021
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
This place is a little gem, credit to the owners for making it so. We enjoyed its comfort, location, the helpful information pack about everything from walks, restaurants to market day. The goodie pack and wine were a lovely touch. Thank you



Nadine at Country Hideaways. replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for your lovely review about The Hay Loft in Bishopton, Ripon. Great to hear you enjoyed the cottage and we look forward to hearing from you again when you're ready to return. Nadine

We like it

Review submitted on Fri, 01 Oct 2021
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Everything you need is here. Somewhere to park. Somewhere to sleep comfortably and quietly. Within walking distance of Ripon Cathedral, canal, museums and shops as well as Fountains Abbey.



Nadine at Country Hideaways. replied more than 1 year ago
Sounds like you enjoyed your stay at The Hay Loft and enjoyed exploring the area too. Thank you for leaving such a lovely, helpful review. We're ready to welcome you anytime for a return visit! Nadine

Best holiday cottage

Review submitted on Sat, 04 Sep 2021
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
This was the best holiday cottage we have stayed in for comfort cleanliness and location. Having parking right outside the cottage was a real bonus. Walked into Ripon in about 15 mins, which had plenty of places to eat. Pete the owner was very welcoming and friendly and told us to get to Patel Bridge and Fountains Abbey.
Look forward to staying again in the future and highly recommend this cosy little retreat, ideal for two.

Aug 2021




Nadine at Country Hideaways. replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you so much for leaving such a lovely review about The Hay Loft, it is really appreciated. Very pleased to hear you felt it was the best holiday cottage and that you enjoyed your stay. We'll very much look forward to hearing from you again when you're ready to return! Nadine

Short Break Vacation

Review submitted on Sat, 24 Jul 2021
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Great place to stay, really enjoyed our time. Very generous welcome pack provided. Just a short walk into Ripon.



Perfect place to stay

Review submitted on Wed, 07 Jul 2021
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
The cottage was so clean and cosy, perfect location for exploring the Dales. The hosts are lovely and very accommodating



Joanne replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for leaving a review. We agree Ripon is a great base for exploring the Dales from. We hope to hear from you again if you would like to return and continue exploring. Joanne