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Mad Hatters Cottage

Ripon, North Yorkshire
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Enclosed garden / patio
Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Romantic
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Sip your morning coffee on the private patio
  • Bask in the evening sunshine in the fully enclosed tiered garden
  • Perfect location within a mile of the centre of Ripon with its cathedral, museum, shops and attractions
Property code: 88051

Leave no stick unfetched in the Yorkshire Dales when staying right here, a characterful property welcoming dogs and humans alike. Located in the historic city of Ripon, the property offers a fantastic base for any family or small group of four hoping to explore North Yorkshire with one canine companion for company. Discover a daily dose of walkies along the River Ure (0.5 miles) or in the Ripon City Wetlands (2 miles), always packing your pup’s tennis ball for games of fetch whenever the opportunity might present itself.

Filled with characterful elements and a cosy interior, you’ll always feel comfortable when staying in this lovely holiday home. Benefiting from two ground-floor lounge spaces, there’s always space for everyone to relax in the evening. One is a lounge which makes up part of a generous open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner, the second is a sitting room with a sofa bed and Smart TV. Whichever room you chose to unwind in, we’re sure your pup will find a cosy spot to curl up at your side. There’s room for the whole family to come together in the outdoor space, a generous tiered patio leading to an enclosed lawn where your dog can play. As night falls, take your dog-tired body up to the first floor to find a double and a twin bedroom waiting.

You won’t have to travel far to find an easy-going walking route to be enjoyed by all. Wander 1 mile into Ripon city centre to enjoy a mosey around the Ripon Spa Gardens or a walk along the River Skell. Jump in the car to discover a world of outdoor adventure in the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, including the majestic Fountains Abbey (4.5 miles) and the Studley Deer Park (4 miles) – just be sure to keep your pup on a tight leash when exploring the scenery with free-roaming deer all around!

  • 2 bedrooms - 1 double and 1 twin room
  • Ground-floor room with single sofa bed
  • Bathroom - bath with shower over and WC
  • Downstairs WC
  • Electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, slimline dishwasher, microwave and Tassimo coffee machine
  • Washing machine
  • Smart TV in lounge and snug
  • Tiered garden with lower patio and lawn area via steps
  • Bike storage available
  • Off-road parking for 1 car (additional on street parking available)
  • Shop and pubs under 1 mile
  • 2 dogs welcome
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £200 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £25. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Rachel Stowe

This property is personally managed by Rachel.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 23 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Lynn 25th April 2025

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Reviewed by Sharron 17th April 2025

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What a lovely clean, cosy & comfortable cottage Mad Hatters is! We've just returned from a 4 night stay there (2 adults & 2 pooches) & have nothing but praise for this holiday home. The owners have fantastic attention to detail, right down to the style of lighting (Great lamp in the snug) Everything you need for a great stay is here at Mad Hatters.Read more Location is ideal, a short walk into Ripon centre & a minutes walk from a perfect dog walking area by the river. Brimham Rocks is a 20min drive. :) Hide

Reviewed by Tina 21st March 2025

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The property was spotless, beautifully decorated, and had everything needed for a comfortable visit. The garden on 3 layers was lovely and well managed , we had nice weather so were able to sit outside and enjoy the views The location was perfectpeaceful yet close to Ripons town centre , cathedral, and shops. The hosts were welcoming and thoughtfulRead more, adding nice touches like a welcome basket and great local tips. The accommodation was cozy, well-equipped, and perfect for a relaxing break. Hide

Reviewed by Julie 10th March 2025

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Mad Hatters cottage is an amazing property and like a home from home. The cottage is decorated beautifully and has everything you could need for your stay. The owners also provide lots of information for what to do round the area. We would definitely stay again.

Reviewed by Jackie 27th September 2024

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Ideal small cottage for a couple, only a 15 minute walk into the town centre where there are many bars & restaurants. We took our two dogs & found a field walk within a few minutes walk of the cottage. Cottage was immaculate & well equipped. Would definitely stay again

Reviewed by Brian 8th September 2024

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Reviewed by Andrea 23rd August 2024

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The most beautiful well equipped cottage. We had a wonderful stay and would definitely return and recommend. We had a beautiful welcome hamper and the home is filled with loving touches.

Reviewed by p 28th June 2024

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Best cottage we have rented!

Reviewed by Helen 21st June 2024

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Beautiful clean cottage. Plenty of space and well equipped. Peaceful and pretty terraced garden and very safe for our dogs.

Reviewed by Gavin 7th June 2024

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Lovely cottage on outskirts of Ripon, 20 minute walk to centre but handy for the bypass for trips elsewhere. Cottage had everything you need and a very nice welcome pack was provided.

Reviewed by Mark 31st May 2024

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Excellent cottage, everything you would need was provided. Very quite. No traffic noise at all. Lovely welcome basket. Very clean. Makes life easy having off road parking. Easy walk into Ripon 20/30 minutes. Also handy being off the main A61 to travel out if needed.

Reviewed by Murray 24th May 2024

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A modern well equipped cottage, even has Amazon and Netflix, we are already planning another visit

Reviewed by John 26th April 2024

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A beautiful, clean, warm and comfortable cottage. It is in a very quiet setting even though it is only a short walk away from the centre of Ripon. A lovely place to come back to after exploring the Dales and the Moors and our dog loved the secure garden!

Reviewed by Lisa 7th April 2024

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Reviewed by Lisa 29th March 2024

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We had a lovely weekend the cottage had everything you needed and more and was very clean. The owners have put a lot of thought into Madhatters cottage it was like home from home and was a great base to explore the dales and North Yorkshire .

Reviewed by Timothy 27th October 2023

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Spotlessly clean, comfortable and well equipped cottage in a great location. We took our two dogs with us and they loved the local walks.

Reviewed by Steph 20th October 2023

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A really comfortable cottage, it had everything we needed and more.

Reviewed by Julia 1st September 2023

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Loved it here. Beautifully designed and comfortable. Very pretty area.

Reviewed by Susan 18th August 2023

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It was a lovely break for our family. The welcome pack was very special and added to our feeling of being away. Great hosts and a creative cottage we really appreciated. Good dog walks and seeing a heron along the river was lovely. Great location for getting to many different areas of yorks and further away.

Reviewed by Corrina 28th July 2023

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This cottage is a little gem , had great correspondence from the owners as soon as I'd booked the holiday and also available at any point throughout our stay . The cottage is very clean and comfortable and not far at all from the town centre . Would recommend this cottage to family and friends .

Reviewed by Nick 30th June 2023

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Superb welcome pack and so many touches to make it a lovely cottage with all amenities required.

Reviewed by De Zutter 9th June 2023

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A two weeks stay was too short to explore North Yorkshire. After each daily trip we did enjoy the cottage with its full and cosy equipment, garden and patio. we will recommend it.

Reviewed by Gaynor 28th May 2023

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Lovely cottage which we booked at very short notice. Suited all members of our party including our four legged friends!

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