The Best Hotels Closest to Fountains Abbey in Ripon - 2026 Updated Prices

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A stone building with a wooden door, windows, and a picnic table.

A bartender pouring a drink into a martini glass.

A dining area with a round glass table, grey upholstered chairs, and a vase of flowers.

A cozy room with a fireplace, a television, and a table with books and magazines.

1. The Sawley Arms

2.3 km from Fountains Abbey

Sylvia

Rp2.553.912

Rp3.064.694 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

2. Church Farm Annex

1.8 km from Fountains Abbey

Martin

Rp6.427.153

Rp6.427.153 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A bar area with a counter, bar tools, and a variety of bottles.

A cozy living room with a green armchair, a floor lamp, a fireplace, and decorative plants.

A neatly made bed with white linens and a decorative wreath.

A restaurant floor with a patterned tile design and a table and chairs arrangement.

3. Valentinos Restaurant With Rooms

5 km from Fountains Abbey

Frances

Rp2.329.286

Rp2.795.238 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A stone building with a garden, including a fountain and well-kept hedges.

A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a wooden ceiling beam, a window with curtains, and a chair.

A stone fountain with water spouting from its top, set against a stone building with a window and door.

A dining area with wooden chairs and a table set for a meal.

4. The Old Coach House

8.5 km from Fountains Abbey

June

Rp2.149.727

Rp2.579.673 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A buffet setup with a sign reading "GREAT YORKSHIRE CARVERY" and a chalkboard with the same name.

A neatly made bed with a brown headboard, white bedding, and two pillows. A decorative wall piece is above the bed, and a curtain is partially drawn to the side.

A coffee and tea shop interior with a counter displaying various drink options, a sign for 'Yorkshire Coffee & Tea', and a Coca-Cola branded cooler.

A parking lot with several cars and a rainbow in the background.

5. The George Carvery & Hotel

4.8 km from Fountains Abbey

Deb

Rp1.381.748

Rp1.658.192 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A bar area with a long counter, shelves with bottles, and a chandelier.

The Crown Hotel with a traditional facade, a signboard, and outdoor seating area.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, a chandelier, and a collection of antlers on the wall.

A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a dresser, a television, and a window with curtains.

6. The Crown Hotel, Boroughbridge, North Yorkshire

12.6 km from Fountains Abbey

Jill

Rp1.403.541

Rp1.684.249 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A bar with various bottles of gin and other spirits.

A historic castle with a large courtyard, surrounded by lush greenery and a river.

A historic building with a large pond and lily pads in front.

A hotel room with a bed, a window with curtains, a view of trees, and a framed picture on the wall.

7. The Inn South Stainley

5.9 km from Fountains Abbey

Alan

Rp1.581.205

Rp1.897.446 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A bar area with multiple hanging spherical light fixtures, a bar counter, and shelves stocked with bottles.

A large, historic building with symmetrical architecture, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and a large lawn.

A garden with a variety of trees and shrubs, a pathway, and a small stream.

A modern restaurant with green upholstered booths, black tables, and a menu stand.

8. Crowne Plaza Harrogate by IHG

12.8 km from Fountains Abbey

Helen

Rp1.164.683

Rp1.444.997 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A bar with multiple beer taps, stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

A neatly made bed with patterned pillows and a floral bedspread, a bedside table with lamps, and a mirror reflecting the room's decor.

An outdoor patio with wooden tables and chairs, a covered seating area, and a statue.

A room with a round mirror, a lamp, a small table with a tissue box, and a decorative item.

9. Grantham Arms

12.4 km from Fountains Abbey

Brian

Rp1.243.644

Rp1.492.373 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A garden with a fountain, manicured lawns, and a house in the background.

A hotel room with a large round mirror, a bed with white linens, a nightstand, a lamp, and a mural on the wall.

A conference room with rows of chairs, a stage with a podium, and ornate chandeliers.

A courtyard with a tented area, wooden tables, chairs, and a yellow delivery truck.

10. Cedar Court Harrogate

13.7 km from Fountains Abbey

Maria

Rp1.229.826

Rp1.475.791 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

An outdoor dining area with a table set for two, featuring a champagne bottle, wine glasses, and a vase with purple flowers.

A cozy living room with leather sofas, a coffee table, and a stone fireplace.

A hotel room with a bed, a wooden tray with a champagne bottle, and a tray with two wine glasses.

A stone building with a sign reading "The Tumble Inn" and multiple windows.

11. Timble Inn

17.8 km from Fountains Abbey

Anne

Rp2.878.148

Rp3.453.777 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A bar area with a wooden railing, a seating area with a pink chair, and a decorative light fixture with leaf-shaped elements.

A hotel named West Park with a sign above the entrance, outdoor seating area, and a balcony with flowers.

A bar area with shelves of wine bottles and a refrigerator with more bottles. There are chairs and a counter in the background.

A dining table with a fruit bowl, teapot, and cups, set in a room with patterned chairs and a view of a park through a glass door.

12. West Park Hotel

13.8 km from Fountains Abbey

Gill

Rp1.657.392

Rp1.988.870 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A double bed with a quilted cover, a bedside table, and a lamp.

A bakery with shelves stocked with baked goods and a display case with pastries.

A grassy outdoor area with picnic tables and a stone wall.

A bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a white sink, and a toilet.

13. Sophie's Bed and Breakfast

9.6 km from Fountains Abbey

Lynne

Rp2.862.277

Rp3.434.827 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A neatly made bed with a black headboard, a bedside lamp, and a window with curtains.

A hotel room with a wooden table, two patterned chairs, a bedside lamp, and a view of the outside through large windows.

A traditional living room with a fireplace, leather armchairs, a patterned rug, and a large window with curtains.

A dining area with brick walls, a fireplace, and wooden paneling. There are tables set with white tablecloths and chairs.

14. The Camberley

12.9 km from Fountains Abbey

Ian

Rp1.231.208

Rp1.477.449 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A bar with various beer glasses and taps, including brands like Black Sheep, Theakston, and John Smith's Extra Smooth.

A brick building with a green signboard advertising The Oak Tree Inn, featuring a website URL.

A cozy room with a stone wall, a wood-burning stove, a bookshelf with wine bottles, and a decorative metal bucket.

A cozy dining area with a fireplace, a table set for two, and a bottle of wine.

15. The Oak Tree Inn

16.9 km from Fountains Abbey

Christine

Rp1.337.547

Rp1.605.056 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A row of traditional stone buildings with bay windows, a red door, and a small front garden.

A corner room with two black bar stools, a small table, and a 'NO VACANCIES' sign.

A wooden staircase with metal railings and a carpeted landing.

A bedroom with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a wardrobe, and a window with a view of trees.

16. Arc Harrogate

12.9 km from Fountains Abbey

Robert

Rp1.776.634

Rp2.131.960 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a small table, a clock, a window, and a mirror.

A modern bathroom with a large mirror, a sink, and a shower area.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a black radiator, a window with blinds, a leather sofa, and a wooden coffee table.

A modern living room with a round wooden dining table, a blue sofa, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a decorative cabinet.

17. The Studley Hotel

13.1 km from Fountains Abbey

Julie

Rp1.105.461

Rp1.326.554 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A historic building with the sign "THE CROWN" indicating a hotel.

A dining table set for a meal with chairs, a vase, and a bottle of water.

A restaurant with a patterned floor, multiple tables and chairs, and large windows offering a view of the street.

A historic building with a grand entrance, multiple flags, and a parking area with several cars.

18. Crown Hotel Harrogate

13.2 km from Fountains Abbey

Stephen

Rp1.135.269

Rp1.362.323 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A brick building with a garden patio area, outdoor seating, and a pathway leading to the entrance.

A cozy restaurant with wooden furniture, checkered floor, and a bar area.

A traditional brick building with a sign reading "The Knareborough Inn." There are flower baskets hanging from the windows and a well-maintained hedge along the pathway.

A hallway with a green upholstered chair, a radiator, and framed pictures on the wall.

19. The Knaresborough Inn - The Inn Collection Group

13.3 km from Fountains Abbey

Joanne

Rp2.151.623

Rp2.582.042 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A lobby with leather armchairs, a bookshelf, and a brick floor.

A large, stately building with a symmetrical facade, multiple windows, and a well-maintained lawn with neatly trimmed hedges.

A grassy field with yellow flowers in the foreground and a variety of trees in the background.

A neatly made bed with white linens and two pillows, a wooden nightstand with a lamp, and a wall with floral wallpaper.

20. The Ripon Inn - The Inn Collection Group

4.8 km from Fountains Abbey

Fiona

Rp1.559.411

Rp1.871.388 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Fountains Abbey

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Sawley Arms	9.4 Exceptional 94 reviews	View
Church Farm Annex	10.0 Exceptional 1 review	View
Valentinos Restaurant With Rooms	10.0 Exceptional 190 reviews	View
The Old Coach House	10.0 Exceptional 171 reviews	View
The George Carvery & Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 141 reviews	View

Top Fountains Abbey Hotel Reviews

The Ripon Inn - The Inn Collection Group

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful hotel and great staff lovely food 😋"

The Inn South Stainley

10/10 Excellent

"The perfect stay-over on our journey back to Scotland. A very well-appointed hotel - the perfect blend of traditional pub-feel alongside modern décor. The hotel room was located in the beer garden annex - immaculately presented with a very well appointed en-suite and comfortable bed. We had both diner and breakfast in the hotel restaurant and both were excellent. I highly recommend this hotel and hopefully will have a reason to return again."

The George Carvery & Hotel

8/10 Good

"First stay,Room 1 ,2 single beds ,bedroom roomy ,bathroom ,bit on the small side but adequate, had a nice carvery ,staff friendly, would use again"

The Chequers Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Food was excellent, as was the room, other than the noise from the Laundry below"

The Old Deanery

10/10 Excellent

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Cottage in Grantley Near Fountains Abbey

8/10 Good

"Very good and clean property, something missing from the description it is directly on the main road in to the village which generated a significant amount of road noise and especially large agricultural vehicles from 5am, SO not great sleep being woken by this each morning. The photograph of the outdoor area is actually a balcony so despite the property accepting pets there is no outside space for them"

Church Farm Annex

10/10 Excellent

"Anne, out host, had thought of just about everything and a bit more. The annex is compact with a friendly feel to it and all equipment is excellent quality. Anne’s efforts to welcome us with necessities went beyond expectations and our stay was without hitches of any kind. Brilliant!"

Swallow Cottage

10/10 Excellent

"Great place to stay, just outside of Ripon. The host was friendly and helpful. The cottage had everything we needed and more. Will be staying there again!"

OYO The White Horse, Ripon North Yorkshire

8/10 Good

"All staff excellent- parking and pet friendly. Thai kitchen located in the restaurant area of pub excellent. "

Other attractions near Fountains Abbey

An ancient stone castle with a tall tower, surrounded by ruins and a grassy field.

Studley Royal Park

9.0/10 (7 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Studley Royal Park, a lovely green space in Ripon. Visit the spas and cosy cafes in this walkable area.

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An interior of a cathedral with high vaulted ceilings, arched windows, and rows of wooden pews.

Ripon Cathedral

9.4/10 (39 reviews)

Ripon Cathedral is just one of the places to see in Ripon, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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Studley Roger Seven Bridges Walk

8.0/10 (1 review)

You can take time to visit Studley Roger Seven Bridges Walk during your travels to Lindrick with Studley Royal and Fountains.

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Markenfield Hall

Learn about the local history of Markenfield Hall with a stop at Markenfield Hall. Visit the spas and cosy cafes in this walkable area.

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Spa Park Maze

Enjoy an outing to Spa Park Maze during your stay in Ripon. Visit the area's cathedral or simply enjoy its bars.

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Jack Laugher Leisure And Wellness Centre

Enjoy an outing to Jack Laugher Leisure And Wellness Centre during your stay in Ripon. Amble around the area's gardens or visit its cathedral.

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Workhouse Museum

10.0/10 (1 review)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Workhouse Museum during your travels in Ripon. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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Obelisk in Ripon Market Square

You can find out about the history of Ripon with a visit to Obelisk in Ripon Market Square. Amble around the area's gardens or visit its cathedral.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Fountains Abbey?

Fountains Abbey is located in a welcoming area of Aldfield known for its bar scene and array of dining options. You'll find 135 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay near Fountains Abbey?

The Sawley Arms is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this inn offers a restaurant and free parking. It's located 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Fountains Abbey. Other good options within 5 miles include The Ripon Inn - The Inn Collection Group and The Chequers Inn.

How many hotels are there near Fountains Abbey?

Expedia has 135 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Fountains Abbey.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Fountains Abbey, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals available near Fountains Abbey.

What can I see and do near Fountains Abbey?

Study the collections at Prison and Police Museum, Workhouse Museum or Courthouse Museum. Explore notable local landmarks like Newby Hall and Gardens, Ripley Castle and Gardens and Markenfield Hall. You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Brimham Rocks and Studley Royal Park.

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Our top choices for Fountains Abbey hotels

1. The Sawley Arms

2. Church Farm Annex

3. Valentinos Restaurant With Rooms

4. The Old Coach House

5. The George Carvery & Hotel

6. The Crown Hotel, Boroughbridge, North Yorkshire

7. The Inn South Stainley

8. Crowne Plaza Harrogate by IHG

9. Grantham Arms

10. Cedar Court Harrogate

11. Timble Inn

12. West Park Hotel

13. Sophie's Bed and Breakfast

14. The Camberley

15. The Oak Tree Inn

16. Arc Harrogate

17. The Studley Hotel

18. Crown Hotel Harrogate

19. The Knaresborough Inn - The Inn Collection Group

20. The Ripon Inn - The Inn Collection Group

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Top Fountains Abbey Hotel Reviews

The Ripon Inn - The Inn Collection Group

The Inn South Stainley

The George Carvery & Hotel

The Chequers Inn

The Old Deanery

Cottage in Grantley Near Fountains Abbey

Church Farm Annex

Swallow Cottage

OYO The White Horse, Ripon North Yorkshire

Other attractions near Fountains Abbey

Studley Royal Park

Ripon Cathedral

Studley Roger Seven Bridges Walk

Markenfield Hall

Spa Park Maze

Jack Laugher Leisure And Wellness Centre

Workhouse Museum

Obelisk in Ripon Market Square

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