Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 56 reviews.
Jean
United Kingdom · Couple · October 2026
“Lovely, relaxing stay with easy access to centre of Ripon.”
+Location was fantastic. Well equipped kitchen and utility room. Good TV with a selection of programmes/apps. Spacious bathroom with good shower. Parking was a bonus. Lovely big bath towels.
−The property was very functional but in places looked shabby and in need of a good coat of paint. Could do with a shelf in the shower as nowhere to put shower gel, shampoo etc once in there. Handrail would have been a good asset.
Harris
United Kingdom · Solo · October 2026
“Mostly great, will definitely book again”
+Position in Ripon, absolutely perfect Size Layou Decor Utility room Facilities Always a quick reply from hosts Milk and biscuits very much appreciated !
−No cafetière, condiments, kitchen roll Only 1 tea towel We didn't bring our own, as expected them to be there. Dripping tap in the kitchen, non stop for 3 days Noise (nobody's fault, to be expected being so central - but every late night reveller in Ripon seemed to pass loudly during each night) There was a pet fee - this was NOT clear from the website and not part of the booking fee, it was requested later Some links were removed, by Booking.com, such as the video on how to access the property
Pawinski
United Kingdom · Solo · September 2026
+This is a well kept comfortable cottage with one parking space in the town centre.
−Nothing to dislike
Margaret
United Kingdom · Family · August 2026
“We enjoyed our stay in Duck Hill Cottage and used it as a base to explore the area”
+Comfortable, well equipped and in a good location
robert
United Kingdom · Couple · August 2026
“It was a bit noisy because of the football and the buses sometimes going past”
−Every time you turn the tap on upstairs, the tap in the kitchen kept leaking. I’ve got a video of it.
Rob
United Kingdom · Solo · August 2026
“Robs review of Duck Hill Cottage.”
+The location is just perfect in the cathederal side of the city and close to all the shops and restaraunts. Perfect for planning trips around North Yorkshire.
−No complaints here.
Crena
United Kingdom · Solo · July 2026
+This is a lovely, well equipped cottage, bright and airy, modern and comfortable, It lies in the heart of beautiful Ripon, 1 minute walk to a beautiful cathedral, and all the amenities you need. We are just back from a wedding at Ripon cathedral, and the experience was made more special in this lovely little home from home.
−Nothing
Michael
United Kingdom · Family · June 2026
“Great location - Shame about the cleanliness”
+The location was right in the heart of Ripon, only a very short walk away from the town square and all shops and amenities were close by. The property was very spacious; we were a group of 5 and at no point did we feel like there wasn't enough space for all of us; the property accommodates up to 6 people if 3 share a bedroom with a double and single bed. There's a space to park a car as well, which is fantastic as we didn't have to worry about finding somewhere in the town to park our car (and potentially pay extra fees). When driving, the property is easily accessible from major roads and motorways. The instructions for check-in received ahead of our stay were very clear and informative, which was also appreciated.
−Cleanliness is what let the property down the most, which I found very surprising as the booking cost included a hefty cleaning fee. Upon arrival, we found hair all over the floors of the downstairs toilet, the upstairs bathroom and in the bath / shower. For our first night's meal, we decided to cook some food in the oven. I switched the oven on so it could preheat; when I opened it to start cooking, I was met by plumes of smoke so thick I instantly started coughing and the smoke alarm (several feet away from the kitchen) was set off. This would only really be possible if the oven hadn't been cleaned for quite some time. Something else we struggled with, were the mattresses on the beds. They were very soft and bouncy, and the mattress in the single bedroom downstairs was so old and worn, the metal springs inside of the mattress could be felt against your body when lying down, which didn't exactly result in a good night's sleep. With regards to entertainment, there was one book, one jigsaw puzzle, and four games (if you needed to postpone your outing due to rain etc. there wasn't a lot of choice). There was a bare corner in the downstairs living room, which could easily have been fi
jonathan
United Kingdom · Family · April 2026
“Very happy”
+The beds were very comfy and luxurious. Everything was modern and practical Great for a family
Lisa
United Kingdom · Group of friends · March 2026
“Disgusting, financially violated.”
+There was literally nothing about this property that we liked, so much so, that we didn’t stay due to cleanliness issues. Crawling bugs in the bed, dirt around the shower, no tea or coffee provided which contradicts what they say they leave. Dirty towels, stains on the sofa, stains on the quilt (photographed evidence). When I called the owner, he said “you ain’t getting a refund”. He told us ‘5 minutes in the property and your taking the quilt cover off” totally disregarding our issue of bugs. The cleaners came, looking as though they were fit to fight us!! I warn anyone who considers this stay, DONT GO!!! Utter filth, arrogance of the property owner was appalling. We drove 90 miles to the property, gave the place a quick inspection and decided not to stay. We had no gain to ourselves taking this action had there been no justification.
−We are seeking a full refund and intend to go through the correct channels to do so. I advised the owner of my intention to write this review. I have read other reviews and no doubt, the owner will come back with implications of us being troublesome. I write this review honestly and unbiased. We are £600 extra out of pocket because of this experience. Those are the facts. This property should be removed from Booking.com as it does not meet the standards it advertises on the site.