Hosts: Tommy and Juliet Jowitt

Guestrooms: 2 luxury suites

Address: Thorpe Lodge, Ripon, North Yorkshire HG4 3LU England

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Telephone: 01765 602088,
Mobile: 07710 950389

Fax: 01765 602835

Activities/Attractions: The city of Ripon is located in North Yorkshire on the River Ure. Ripon is a beautiful market town that was founded over 1300 years ago, and is famous as an old Cathedral City where monasteries have stood since the 7th Century.

The old city of Ripon is filled with shops, cafes, restaurants, and pubs, and also boasts many historical buildings and museums, including Ripon Cathedral, the Wakeman’s House, Studley Royal, Fountains Abbey and Ripon Spa Gardens where a Victorian bandstand is set.

A market is held every Thursday on the Ripon market square next to its 300 year old Obelisk, where the Hornblower will sound his horn at 9 o’clock every night.

Ripon is wonderfully located in the heart of the countryside, so there’s always plenty to do. Whether it’s a leisurely walk along the canal or through the Dales, a day at the museums or a night out on the tiles, Ripon has everything you could ever want right on its doorstep.

Within a few miles are the famous Yorkshire Dales, Herriott country, the moors, and natural wonders such as Brimham Rocks, Malham Tarn, and Aysgarth Falls

"Our room wasn't just airy and gorgeous but was perfectly clean and well-equipped. We loved all the books. Outside there were the most amazing gardens: more than a feast for the eyes! We came away feeling privileged that we had had a glimpse into a country house world that we don't get to see every day. Thank you, Tommy and Juliet, for welcoming us so warmly into your world: we wouldn't have you any other way!"

"We originally booked Thorpe Lodge as a stop-over, while travelling, because it was dog-friendly. On our arrival we were amazed by our welcome to a beautiful Georgian house in its own grounds with a park-sized garden, and large comfortable bedroom and shared sitting room. Add to this the charming hosts Juliet and Tommy, and their superb breakfast and coffee, and we felt as though we had discovered a hidden jewel on our journey and decided to extend our stay. Wonderful!"

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General Information: Welcome to Thorpe Lodge in Ripon, North Yorkshire England ... an elegant Georgian house that is the family home of Tommy and Juliet Jowitt. Twelve acres of beautiful gardens and woodland have been created over the last twenty years by Tommy and successfully mix natural, country, and formal styles. Explore the spectacular borders, the walled garden with its wonderful roses, and the hornbeam walk. From the first snowdrops in January, through the daffodils and bluebells in the spring to beds ablaze with colour throughout the summer and autumn, the garden is a constant joy.

The house is right in the middle of the county of North Yorkshire, at the gateway to the Yorkshire Dales about two miles south of Ripon, and is ideal for a luxurious and relaxing break. Tommy & Juliet will welcome you warmly and do everything they can to make your stay at Thorpe Lodge a real pleasure, an enjoyable break, and a memorable experience.

• The colourful rooms are all full of antiques, masses of pictures, ornaments, and comfortable soft furniture, adding up to the quintessential informal English country house look par excellence
  
• The guest rooms are large, full of light, and exceptionally well thought-out, thanks to interior designer Juliet’s experience doing up some of the UK’s major hotels
  
• The guest bedrooms overlook the main gardens, but guests will arrive into the courtyard at the back of the house, giving them their own door into the rooms in the South Wing
  
• The house and bedrooms face south, with a sunny terrace overlooking the large lawn, the blue and white borders, and on over the open countryside beyond
  
• The gardens are opened once a year for the National Gardens Scheme
  
• Ponds reflect the tall cypresses and the statues in the rose garden, which is filled entirely with fragrant old roses
  
• The courtyard is one of the main attractions of Thorpe Lodge, a suntrap with a riot of pots containing daturas, palms, marguerites and many other colourful annuals set on cobbles around the fountain
  
• Delicious breakfasts, from simple to full English, are served in the sunroom overlooking the courtyard during the summer, and in the colder months in the winter dining room with its eclectic picture collection
  
• A list of the many local pubs and restaurants serving fine English food will be supplied, or sumptuous dinners at Thorpe Lodge can be booked by arrangement
  

The Yellow Room offers a private sitting room, with a television, where cigarettes may be enjoyed in peace. Plenty of books and videos ensure that there never need be a dull moment, and there is always the wonderful garden to explore or just to relax in: perhaps in the swimming pool, weather permitting.
The Green Room, like the Yellow Room, has its own attractive bathroom en-suite with a bath and shower. Both rooms can be arranged with twin beds or a king-sized double, and are furnished and decorated to make guests feel welcome, comfortable and at home.

Payment Accepted: Visa, MasterCard.

Rates: (Prices quoted in GBP Pounds).

£55-90/night/room

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