Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site. However, parking is limited.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and may incur additional charges.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. Specific details about room accessibility are not provided.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in the heart of Ripon, just steps from Courthouse Museum and Ripon Cathedral. It is 0.2 mi from the Prison and Police Museum and 0.3 mi from the Workhouse Museum.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, and kids can stay for free until the age of 16.

The Old Deanery

What guests think

At The Old Deanery, reviewers highlight a central setting opposite Ripon Cathedral, welcoming and professional staff, and historic character, creating a memorable stay with convenience for exploring Ripon and a personable, well-managed atmosphere.

Guests repeatedly praise the distinctive tasting-style breakfast and creative dining, calling it a highlight of their stay. Rooms are generally spacious with pleasant views, though some report thin mattresses, a small or stuffy room, dated décor, and a low shower. Ideal for short city breaks and special-occasion trips.

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Facilities

On-site parking is easy and convenient.

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julie

10 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful house with easy parking and lovely friendly staff. Loved the food and the atmosphere..my room was very spacious and the bed was very comfortable . I will definitely stay again

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Karen

20 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Impressive building and great to park outside. Staff and breakfast were exceptional. Our room was small stuffy and awful decor. Could do with some updating and mattress very thin, shower only suitable for anyone under 5ft3. Really enjoyed the breakfastt and all the staff were lovely.

10

Margaret

2 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Perfect location for Cathedral concerts. Town centre only a couple of minutes. Parking. Didn't get chance to enjoy dinner.

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Cleanliness

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Karen

20 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Impressive building and great to park outside. Staff and breakfast were exceptional. Our room was small stuffy and awful decor. Could do with some updating and mattress very thin, shower only suitable for anyone under 5ft3. Really enjoyed the breakfastt and all the staff were lovely.

10

Diane

1 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A lovely place to stay. Old deanery with many original features giving it real character. Central location for local amenities. Clean and comfortable with welcoming staff and fabulous breakfast.

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Scott

5 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed for one night and the kitchen was closed but loads of options close by in town. Breakfast was amazing however and worth the trip. They opened breakfast early for me as i had an early start. Hotel was period in nature and some things are tired. Bed mattress was thin and awful, but the room was great. Molton Brown toiletries and plenty of good towels. Staff very helpful and friendly. Overall, worth the money and would return without hesitation.

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Rooms

Rooms are often spacious and offer pleasant cathedral or garden views, with several guests praising bed comfort. Others report thin mattresses, a small or stuffy room, dated décor, and a low shower in some cases.

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julie

10 Apr 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful house with easy parking and lovely friendly staff. Loved the food and the atmosphere..my room was very spacious and the bed was very comfortable . I will definitely stay again

6

Karen

20 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Impressive building and great to park outside. Staff and breakfast were exceptional. Our room was small stuffy and awful decor. Could do with some updating and mattress very thin, shower only suitable for anyone under 5ft3. Really enjoyed the breakfastt and all the staff were lovely.

10

Andrew

3 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Loads of character, unique presentation and fabulous setting. Room had everything necessary and the staff were helpful, informative and seemed to really love being hosts.

10

Emma

25 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Fantastic weekend at this lovely hotel. Great location, with fab views of the cathedral. Incredible breakfast and our room was huge, with a massive comfy bed. We'll definitely be back!

10

Martin

23 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

What a stunning place. Right opposite the cathedral, bright and quirky , spacious rooms , friendly staff and a stunning breakfast . Highly recommend

10

Jenny

29 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We knew this place was special from the moment we drove into the grounds. Service was fantastic and our room was overlooking the garden, which was beautiful. Lots of character in the building. We wish we had our evening meal there after tasting the breakfast the next day. Truly excellent and a real treat.

10

Neil

25 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed only for one night, but as soon as we got to the Deanery we were made to feel welcome. Our room was gorgeous, right up in the rafters overlooking the garden. The room was plenty big enough for us and was very peaceful. The breakfast was amazing. Can’t praise the staff enough. The Deanery is beautiful and right in the centre of the city and we felt very well looked after. Would definitely recommend.

10

Sally

19 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Our stay at the Old Deanery has been fantastic, we weren't sure what to expect having read up on the Old Deanery, as we usually stay at Inn's for hikers, with a standard breakfast. I'm so pleased that we chose a two night stay with breakfast included, as it was such a special experience. We were welcomed and made to feel at ease by friendly staff, who are all passionate about giving their guests a real experience, not just an over night stay. The rooms are specious, comfortable and have been decorated to keep with the period of the building.

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Paul

5 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location, great staff, great rooms, great gourmet breakfast and a great place to stay.

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Scott

5 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Stayed for one night and the kitchen was closed but loads of options close by in town. Breakfast was amazing however and worth the trip. They opened breakfast early for me as i had an early start. Hotel was period in nature and some things are tired. Bed mattress was thin and awful, but the room was great. Molton Brown toiletries and plenty of good towels. Staff very helpful and friendly. Overall, worth the money and would return without hesitation.

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Service

Service is widely praised as friendly, welcoming and attentive, with staff going the extra mile and accommodating early breakfasts when needed. One review reported poor breakfast service.

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Daisy

17 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Gorgeous old building with amazing access to Ripon, couldn’t beat the location with the cathedral in view from the window. Lovely breakfast and really friendly staff who helped as much as they could on a hot day!

10

Roger

15 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent staff and standard of service and lovely room. Great service at breakfast and very different presentation.

4

Alasdair

26 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Poor wifi and poor breakfast service

10

Martin

23 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

What a stunning place. Right opposite the cathedral, bright and quirky , spacious rooms , friendly staff and a stunning breakfast . Highly recommend

10

Tom

2 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful and charming hotel directly opposite Ripon Cathedral. Friendly and helpful staff were there to see us to our room. Breakfast, what can I say… Wow!! Amazing tasting menu experience that ticked all the boxes. Staff were exceptional. Very Highly recommended! Looking forward to returning soon.

10

Janine

4 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent customer service. Amazing breakfast!

10

Aidan

15 Dec 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Fantastic place, from the staff, the hotel itself or the amazing breakfast, I’d highly recommend.

10

Sally

19 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Our stay at the Old Deanery has been fantastic, we weren't sure what to expect having read up on the Old Deanery, as we usually stay at Inn's for hikers, with a standard breakfast. I'm so pleased that we chose a two night stay with breakfast included, as it was such a special experience. We were welcomed and made to feel at ease by friendly staff, who are all passionate about giving their guests a real experience, not just an over night stay. The rooms are specious, comfortable and have been decorated to keep with the period of the building.

10

Paul

5 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location, great staff, great rooms, great gourmet breakfast and a great place to stay.

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Stephen

21 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff brilliant, breakfast (especially the Gluten Free bakery) was fantastic,

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Location

Exceptionally central by Ripon Cathedral, with views from some rooms and an easy walk to shops, pubs and concert venues.

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Mark

23 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Fantastic breakfast, and well located near to the cathedral

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Daisy

17 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Gorgeous old building with amazing access to Ripon, couldn’t beat the location with the cathedral in view from the window. Lovely breakfast and really friendly staff who helped as much as they could on a hot day!

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Lucy

8 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It was an amazing Hotel! Just across from the Cathedral on a lovely sunny day. Short walk into Ripon's pubs and shops. The service in the Hotel was excellent and the amazing breakfast has to be seen and tasted to believed. Thank you Lucy and your very professional team 👏

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Margaret

2 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Perfect location for Cathedral concerts. Town centre only a couple of minutes. Parking. Didn't get chance to enjoy dinner.

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Emma

25 Feb 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Fantastic weekend at this lovely hotel. Great location, with fab views of the cathedral. Incredible breakfast and our room was huge, with a massive comfy bed. We'll definitely be back!

10

Martin

23 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

What a stunning place. Right opposite the cathedral, bright and quirky , spacious rooms , friendly staff and a stunning breakfast . Highly recommend

10

Lesley

26 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay right in the centre of Ripon next to the beautiful cathedral Unfortunately the day we were there the hotel restaurant wasn’t open but we found a nice Italian restaurant round the corner Breakfast was very nice and different to what most b&b’s do Would definitely stay there again when we next visit Ripon

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Tom

2 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Wonderful and charming hotel directly opposite Ripon Cathedral. Friendly and helpful staff were there to see us to our room. Breakfast, what can I say… Wow!! Amazing tasting menu experience that ticked all the boxes. Staff were exceptional. Very Highly recommended! Looking forward to returning soon.

10

Neil

25 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed only for one night, but as soon as we got to the Deanery we were made to feel welcome. Our room was gorgeous, right up in the rafters overlooking the garden. The room was plenty big enough for us and was very peaceful. The breakfast was amazing. Can’t praise the staff enough. The Deanery is beautiful and right in the centre of the city and we felt very well looked after. Would definitely recommend.

10

Paul

5 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location, great staff, great rooms, great gourmet breakfast and a great place to stay.

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Dining

The distinctive tasting-style breakfast and creative menus receive consistent praise and are often called the highlight. The evening tasting menu is highly rated when available, but the restaurant is not open every day.

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Roger

15 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent staff and standard of service and lovely room. Great service at breakfast and very different presentation.

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Andrew

29 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Location was perfect with a cathedral view. Lovely hotel and staff and unusual taster menu for breakfast which just enough

10

Simon

15 Nov 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This place is all about the food, and it is exquisite. The service team were friendly and helpful, the chef is an absolute genius, and the setting is gorgeous.

10

Martin

23 Nov 2025

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Stayed 1 night

What a stunning place. Right opposite the cathedral, bright and quirky , spacious rooms , friendly staff and a stunning breakfast . Highly recommend

10

Lesley

26 Jun 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay right in the centre of Ripon next to the beautiful cathedral Unfortunately the day we were there the hotel restaurant wasn’t open but we found a nice Italian restaurant round the corner Breakfast was very nice and different to what most b&b’s do Would definitely stay there again when we next visit Ripon

10

Jenny

29 Mar 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We knew this place was special from the moment we drove into the grounds. Service was fantastic and our room was overlooking the garden, which was beautiful. Lots of character in the building. We wish we had our evening meal there after tasting the breakfast the next day. Truly excellent and a real treat.

10

William

5 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We only stayed one night and discovered the taster menu at dinner which was readily booked (luckily for us). The food was superb and the sommelier did an excellent job of matching wines. Loved the take on a taster type breakfast too! Will be revisiting at some point that's for sure!

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David

24 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel operates Wednesday -Sunday ONLY. Great location. Charming atmosphere. Fantastic service. Fabulous breakfast.

10

Paul

5 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location, great staff, great rooms, great gourmet breakfast and a great place to stay.

10

Stephen

21 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff brilliant, breakfast (especially the Gluten Free bakery) was fantastic,

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The Old Deanery

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