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The Old Deanery

2.0 star property
Hotel in Ripon with free breakfast and restaurant

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The Old Deanery in central Ripon offers made-to-order breakfast and tranquil garden spaces. Enjoy fine dining at the on-site restaurant and relax with evening drinks at the bar. Staff members are consistently praised by previous visitors.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

Room options

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Showing 6 of 6 rooms

View all photos for Superior Double Room, Ensuite (1st Floor)

Superior Double Room, Ensuite (1st Floor)

Superior Double Room, Ensuite (1st Floor)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Iron/ironing board
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Digital channels
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Double Room, Ensuite (1st Floor, Four Poster)

Double Room, Ensuite (1st Floor, Four Poster)

Double Room, Ensuite (1st Floor, Four Poster)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Iron/ironing board
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Flat-panel TV
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Ensuite (1st Floor)

Desk, iron/ironing board, alarm clocks

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Ensuite (1st Floor)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Iron/ironing board
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Flat-panel TV
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Ensuite (2nd Floor)

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (2nd Floor)

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (2nd Floor)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Iron/ironing board
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Flat-panel TV
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room, Ensuite (2nd Floor)

Superior Double Room, Ensuite (2nd Floor)

Superior Double Room, Ensuite (2nd Floor)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Iron/ironing board
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Flat-panel TV
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Superior Twin Room, Ensuite (2nd Floor)

Superior Twin Room, Ensuite (2nd Floor)

Superior Twin Room, Ensuite (2nd Floor)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Iron/ironing board
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Flat-panel TV
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
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About the area

Map
Minster Road, Ripon, ENG, HG4 1QS

What's nearby

  • Ripon Cathedral - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Ripon Racecourse - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Lightwater Valley Theme Park - 8 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Fountains Abbey - 8 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Newby Hall and Gardens - 14 min drive - 9.2 km

Getting around

  • Cattal Station - 17 min drive
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Forge - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Unicorn Hotel (Wetherspoon) - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Manchega Tapas Y Vinos - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Water Rat - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Black Swan - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Old Deanery

Property highlights
Consider a stay at The Old Deanery and take advantage of free cooked-to-order breakfast, a garden and a bar. Guests can also expect to find a restaurant.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • 1 meeting room, luggage storage and wedding services
  • Smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at The Old Deanery feature comforts, such as bathrobes, as well as amenities, such as free bottled water and room service.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Coffee/tea makers, desks and phones

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Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 3 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Room service

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Old Deanery pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Old Deanery?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Old Deanery?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Old Deanery?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is The Old Deanery located?

Situated in Ripon, this hotel is steps away from Courthouse Museum, Ripon Cathedral and Prison and Police Museum. Workhouse Museum and Ripon Racecourse are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Reviews

The Old Deanery Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 126 out of 227 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 71 out of 227 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 227 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 227 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 227 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A special place to stay

I loved this hotel. It is quirky and stylish and, above all, comfortable. I had a lovely large room and to say it had a 'cathedral view' was an understatement. I couldn't see anything else - the cathedral is the other side of the road. The staff were lovely. Friendly, efficient and helpful. Plentiful restaurants are just around the corner. I will undoubtedly stay there again if I am up that way in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous location, great place steeped in history, friendly staff. Only downside was the pull out bed for the kids which was poor, shame as everything else was spot on.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

6/10 Okay

Garry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

In need of TLC

Service was good staff friendly room clean but not very comfortable, the hotel itself was tired and in need of refurbishment which is a shame because it could be a special hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

4/10 Poor

Walton, Leeds

Disliked: Staff & service
The character of the building . It is very tired and needs some money spending on it!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Old Deanery is a fantastic place rich in historical
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Liam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay - lucky find

Great stay at the Deanery with a perfect location across from the Cathedral and all the lovely local restaurants, was staying for business but would defiantly base out of here to see more that Yorkshire has to offer.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Lovely, but tired hotel. Staff very friendly. Only disappointment was lack of evening meal. Lovely position opposite cathedral in Ripon.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Steve, Berwick-upon-Tweed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large room for 3 adults and child, breakfast spot on. Very clean and warm.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was disappointing tv did not work and leak in the bathroom was not what we were looking for. Room was also very hot
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

lesley, Merseyside

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a lovely old building with history,it does need some minor repairs but property is clean and gets cleaned daily
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Ripon city of the dammed

Hotel atmosphere very cold like death warmed up Staff very standoffish All looked petrified And seemd glad to see the back of customers
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

uirky and historic

A hotel full of history and quirky rooms. The sloping bedroom floors and wonky doors are part of the charm of this lovely little hotel. The staff are very friendly and the cooked breakfast is one of the best I have ever had.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
The carpet in the bedroom was stained in several places & in urgent need of a good clean or replacement. Whilst in the main our stay was comfortable we felt the Hotel needed a bit of a face lift.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location!

We loved our stay at the Old Deanery. Such a lovely location next to the cathedral and the garden was great for a drink in the evening. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Leigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic stay!

Fantastic 3 night stay while visiting family. Lovely room with great facilities and a view of the Minster. Staff were very friendly and breakfast delicious! Would definitely stay here again in the future and would recommend. Also great safety procedures in place during the COVID pandemic
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Perfect location-5 minutes walk to restaurants etc! Stunning view of the garden willow trees. Parking right next to the hotel. However, the interior is very old and tatty. The walls are crumbling painted plaster and there are acres of beige carpets-up the stairs, along the corridors and into the rooms. Hardly practical with the footfall and the wheelie suitcases. They probably installed it to reduce noise transmission in this converted deanery. Our en-suite was the usual in a converted room-cramped (vertical coffin for a shower), no window and therefore a noisy extractor fan for ventilation. The bed was too soft and bouncy. The cooked breakfast was good but no cereals or fruit. The place needs a total refurbishment. It could be a beautiful hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Chester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Most enjoyable stay in a great location enhanced by proximity to the Ripon cathedral and with a garden. All members of staff including the manager were friendly, helpful and efficient. Considerable care had been taken to ensure that all government coronavirus recommendations had been implemented and we felt safe and secure. A served breakfast provided good choice and was well prepared.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

henry, sunderland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
an old building with lots of character and charm.the staff are very pleasant and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nadine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Well worth a visit

What a lovely hotel, beautiful inside and a fabulous garden with a great big tree that the kids loved to play and explore. The staff were extremely attentive and professional. The breakfast was really good quality and served with no delay. I can not recommend this hotel enough and I would stay again. Exceptional value
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Sarah, Uk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Interesting old building in friendly city with plenty of history . Young efficient staff , very clean . We felt social distancing and hygiene was achieved and enjoyed our stay . Room surprisingly basic but pretty garden for morning coffee and afternoon teas .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Unexpected overnight stsy

Went for a family day out in Ripon and hadn't planned for an overnight stay but wanted to see more of the town and museums so were totally unprepared. Saw the Old Deanary on Hotels.com and spur of the moment booked it. Very easy to find and staff friendly and helpful. Grounds very nice and well maintained though weather meant we couldn't enjoy them to the fullest. Breakfast was plentiful however there is no vegan choice. Decor needs a little TLC but overall a pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

stay in Ripon

Breakfast was amazing nothing was too much trouble beautiful surroundings
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sheila, King's Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely building with lots of history to it, all explained in the folder in the rooms. My room was big with a massive mullioned window overlooking the cathedral across the road. I had a lovely en suite with lots of hot water. There is no lift but the staff carried my case for me when needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent hotel

Very clean hotel, staff are excellent and very helpful. This is an old building and has character and charm. If you want straight walls and flat floors then stay at a Travelodge. The view of the cathedral from our room was excellent. We would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The reception staff were charming and eager to oblige. The garrett room had low ceiling height so that it was necessary to bend down in the shower to wash the head.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019