The Old Deanery

Property class: 4

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Free full breakfast, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at The Old Deanery. In addition to a fireplace in the lobby and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps.

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a window, and a radiator.

Standard Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a chair, a fireplace, and large windows with curtains.

Superior Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Premier Double Room

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a sitting area with a purple sofa, a desk with a mirror, and a fireplace.

Premier Double Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Ripon, The Old Deanery is in the city center. Nidderdale and Staveley Nature Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Spa Park Maze and Jack Laugher Leisure And Wellness Centre. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Exercise Stadium or Yorkshire Event Centre. Visit our Ripon travel guide
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HG4 1QS, England, Ripon, Minster Road

What's nearby

  • An interior of a cathedral with high vaulted ceilings, arched windows, and rows of wooden pews.
    Ripon Cathedral
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Courthouse Museum
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Prison and Police Museum
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Workhouse Museum
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Ripon Racecourse
    2 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Cattal Station
    18 min drive
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)
    54 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Water Rat
    6 min walk
  • One Eyed Rat
    5 min walk
  • The Royal Oak
    2 min walk
  • The Unicorn Hotel (Wetherspoon)
    3 min walk
  • Costa Coffee
    5 min walk

About this property

The Old Deanery

  • Upscale hotel in the city center
  • Take advantage of free full breakfast, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden at The Old Deanery. In addition to a fireplace in the lobby and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps.
  • Other perks at this hotel include:
    • Free self parking
    • Coffee/tea in the lobby, smoke-free premises, and a 24-hour front desk
    • Luggage storage and a banquet hall
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at The Old Deanery offer amenities such as free WiFi.
  • More conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with tubs or showers
    • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of GBP 90; reservation required

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Hosted evening meal: GBP 90

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is The Old Deanery pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Old Deanery?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Old Deanery?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Old Deanery located?

Located in the heart of Ripon, this hotel is steps from Courthouse Museum, Ripon Cathedral, and Prison and Police Museum. Workhouse Museum and Obelisk in Ripon Market Square are also within 10 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Old Deanery Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 96 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 96 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 96 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 96 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 96 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property in a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast friendly and helpful staff enjoyed my stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old building, delicious breakfast and welcoming friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, great staff, great rooms, great gourmet breakfast and a great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stunning building, great location. But won’t be for me in future as I don’t travel light and too many stairs for me (no lift). And no a/c which was okay for one night! But can’t beat location for town centre. Food lovely
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent breakfast, attentive staff, clean room. Historic building full of interest. Great location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

The parking was very easily accessible and was perfectly adequate for the number of rooms in the property. The evening meal was fantastic and the breakfast was extremely good with a very helpful and professional team. I would definitely recommend a stay or a meal here.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay at the Old Deanery. The room was clean and the bed was very comfortable. The breakfast was amazing and we loved the attention to detail. All the staff were very helpful and obviously enjoyed working at the hotel. We also liked the location and ease of parking. We will definitely recommend The Old Deanery to our friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic breakfast using only quality ingredients, best smoked salmon I’ve ever had. Had the taster menu one evening, never before have I tasted such wonderful food, chef Adam is a master of the culinary art.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff brilliant, breakfast (especially the Gluten Free bakery) was fantastic,
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived late Saturday night, the staff were welcoming and helpful. Diners were leaving the restaurant and having a late drink in the reception lounge, so we went straight down as the atmosphere and service was again great. The next morning the breakfast was brilliant and the service personnel and informative. The location could not have been any better for the historic part of town and a great starting point for a long walk on Sunday.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The parking was amazing and we were able to check-in early, situated within a minutes walk of the cathedral and shops were located very near. The facilities were brilliant and the staff were so helpful. Breakfast was out of this world. If you get the chance you must pay this place a visit the whole experience was magnificent.
The building was magnificent and steeped with history
The town cryer was brilliant and very informative
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
There was plenty room to park and the staff were welcoming and polite. Having booked a superior room we were disappointed that we had been allocated an attic bedroom with a small very window. Although the room itself was quite large the plaster and paint work was in need of some restoration. With regards to breakfast, it was ‘over complicated’ it would have been much easier to have a menu and then choose what you want at the table. The food itself self was too fancy just serve good quality wholesome food.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent staff and standard of service and lovely room. Great service at breakfast and very different presentation.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location was perfect with a cathedral view. Lovely hotel and staff and unusual taster menu for breakfast which just enough
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Stay at the Deanery hotel

The staff were amazing. They went the extra mile to make our stay special.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Old Deanery is brilliant if you appreciate a sense of the historic! The rooms are full of charm and character and the staff were excellent. The 'Tasting menu' is a delight on the taste buds and well worth every penny! As is the breakfast which is a wonderful way to start the day. It is situated over the road from the beautiful Cathedral in the heart of the ancient city of Ripon and well worth the opportunity to forget about the car and explore the city on foot. Well worth the money.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic value

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!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent customer service. Amazing breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Second time at the Old Deanery and we had another lovely stay. We included the evening tasting menu this time and weren't disappointed. thoroughly recommend this venue if you like old world charm coupled with good hospitality
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovey stay

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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel operates Wednesday -Sunday ONLY. Great location. Charming atmosphere. Fantastic service. Fabulous breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025