River View

About this property

Enjoying a beautiful riverside position in the cathedral city of Ripon, River View is a delightful semi-detached house offering five guests an excellent base for exploring this area of North Yorkshire. Within reach of the Yorkshire Dales and the Nidderdale AONB, River View is a great choice for a family or group of five guests looking to enjoy walks, sightseeing and plenty of local amenities. Enter into the front sitting room where two sofas offer the perfect place to relax after another busy day, with a Smart TV to entertain and an electric fire adding some extra warmth in the winter months.

Step inside the open-plan kitchen and dining room with patio doors offering lovely views out to the garden and river beyond, you can dine with a view, and prepare meals with the excellent kitchen appliances including a gas hob, electric oven, large fridge/freezer and dishwasher for an easy clean-up! Head outside and delight in a summer barbecue using the gas barbecue, with seating for all to relax on you can watch the River Skell flowing by as you sip a refreshing drink. Head upstairs to find the three charming bedrooms, including two double bedrooms both benefitting from a Freeview TV in the rooms, and a single bedroom, all served by the shower room.

Begin exploring Ripon on foot by taking a stroll into the centre, visit the imposing medieval Ripon Cathedral where a Saxon crypt is thought to be 1300 years old, then head to the three Yorkshire Law & Order Museums - Workhouse Museum & Garden, Prison & Police Museum and Courthouse Museum - telling stories of 'poverty, crime and punishment' and the grim fate of many. Wander through Ripon Spa Gardens and admire the sculptures and pretty planted borders, with events and concerts held here throughout the year. Enjoy a day out at Newby Hall & Gardens set over 25 acres of award-winning gardens full of rare plants, or head out on a walk following one of England's most northerly canals, begin a circular walk from Ripon Racecourse Marina along Ripon Canal.

Enjoy a fun day at the races at Ripon's Garden Racecourse, or enjoy the thrill of rollercoasters and rides at Lightwater Valley Theme Park. Just inside the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Water Garden, the largest monastic ruins in the country and home to a tranquil 18th Century water garden. Explore the beautiful Yorkshire Dales with walks and cycling or discover the elegant town of Harrogate too. River View is a wonderful base for a holiday full of discovery in Ripon.

Resting in North Yorkshire, the city of Ripon boasts a rich history, its own dominating cathedral and a host of great shops and pubs, making it a popular city break location. Discover the 1300 year old crypt in Ripon Cathedral, the fascinating Yorkshire Law & Order Museums, and enjoy the various events which take place here such as craft markets, an International Music Festival and of course Ripon Races.

Accommodation

Three bedrooms: 2 x double with Freeview TV, 1 x single.

Shower room with shower, basin and WC.

Kitchen/diner.

Sitting room with electric fire

Gas central heating with electric fire.

Electric oven, gas hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, DAB radio with Bluetooth, Smart TV, 2 x Freeview TVs, DVD player and WiFi.

Travel cot, high chair & stair gate provided.

Fuel and power included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Off-road parking for 2 cars.

Garden with patio, seating and gas BBQ leading onto river.

Two well-behaved dogs welcome.

Sorry, no smoking.

Shop and pub 0.3 miles.

Note: The garden backs onto the river and there is no fencing, please supervise all pets and children and consider this when booking