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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Just back from a 3 night stay in this guest house in Ripon and can only endorse what others have written. Scott is a very friendly& welcoming host who makes his guests feel at home as soon as they arrive. We opted for the largest room which is very spacious and has everything you'd need including toiletries, hairdryer, tea/coffee making... More