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Fountain Guest House

25 North Road, HG4 1JP, England
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Fountain Guest House
Ranked #11 of 28 Ripon B&B and Inns
4.5 of 5 stars 59 Reviews
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Rushden
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2012

I book rooms for people I work with, owners always helpfull and whilst have never stayed there personally, The reports back from the lads are always good so it takes pressure away from finding nice accomodation for working away, Lovely, More

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Rabat, Malta
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 November 2011

We stayed in this B&B in July 2011. It is situated on the main road to the center of the village, but yet just the right distance not to be in the hassle and busy area. The place was spotless and though it`s only a small B&B the room was surprisingly spacious. We had the front room so we also... More

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Hertford
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3 reviews 3 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 November 2011

If you're going to Yorkshire, no matter where you're going, you need to stay at Fountain Guest House in Ripon. The city itself (as small as a town but with a lovely Cathedral!) has some fascinating museums and places of interest, but just short drives will also take you to fabulous places such as Fountains Abbey and Newby Hall and... More

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Perth, Scotland
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 October 2011

Cheerful welcome from Scott. 10-year old duaghter and I enjoyed a peaceful stay. One of the few Ripon B&Bs not to charge a surchard for one-night stays on a weekend! We enjoyed an easy 10 min walk to the city centre to hear the nightly watchman telling potted history and crying the night watch. Good breakfast, with entertaining list of... More

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UK
Senior Contributor
25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 September 2011

5 of us stayed on the coast-to-coast cycle ride. Great welcome from Scott. Bikes stashed securely. Big clean rooms. Best breakfast we had. Easy walk to the town. Recommended. More

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2 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 September 2011

Delicious breakfast, beautiful rooms and great value. A real gem of the north, we're trying to find an excuse to come back and stay again sometime!! More

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Preston, United Kingdom
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 September 2011

Chose Fountains Guest House in Ripon for a short break for our 1st wedding anniversary. We were not dissapointed........ Lovely and clean and welcoming hosts. Cooked breakfast takes some beating. Would cetainly recommend. Must have a beer in the 'One Eyed Rat'........ More

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Portsmouth, United Kingdom
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 August 2011
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We found Scott and Emilie very helpful, the room was allways cleaned, the breakfast was excellent. We had a room at the back with a veiw of the cathedral. We would recommend Fountain Guest House to anyone visiting Ripon. More

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Kendal, United Kingdom
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 August 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Stayed for 2 nights in the deluxe double. Lovely big room with nice decor and furnishings, very comfortable bed. Hearty full english breakfast and vegetarians well catered for. A warm and welcoming couple in Scott and Emilie. Just a short walk into the centre of Ripon. Highly recommended. More

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Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 July 2011
1
person found this review helpful

We stayed in the Deluxe Double room. A lovely spacious room. Breakfast was excellent. Scott was very welcoming and helpful. Very convenient for the centre of Ripon. Would certainly recommend. More

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25 North Road, HG4 1JP, England
Price range (per night):* S$100 - 131

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