Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal

Founded in 1132 by 13 Benedictine monks, and now a World Heritage Site, the beautifully preserved Fountains Abbey remains one of the largest and best preserved  Cistercian monasteries in England.

Its flanked by Georgian water gardens which were the brain child of John Aislabie in the 18th-century. The water garden consists of mirror like ponds, statues and follies.

You can explore the estate under your own steam or join one of the free daily tours and learn more about the architecture and the lives of the monks who lived there.

Fountains Abbey
Ripon
Uk

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Our hotels in the splendour of the countryside offer the perfect escape to the everyday. Set in thousands of acres of spectacular surroundings, you can social distance with ease, and at our hotels and inns, you can rest assured of the very best health and safety measures allowing you to relax and enjoy your stay.

Escape the everyday

Our hotels in the splendour of the countryside offer the perfect escape to the everyday. Set in thousands of acres of spectacular surroundings, you can social distance with ease, and at our hotels and inns, you can rest assured of the very best health and safety measures allowing you to relax and enjoy your stay.

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