With open fields to three sides, The Old Telephone Exchange near Ripon offers a real ‘get away from it all!’
Situated 4 miles from Ripon and 10 miles from Harrogate, Bishop Monkton is ideally placed to explore the area. The 36 bus passes 1 mile away every 20 minutes and travels to Ripon or Harrogate, and then onto Leeds (map).
Bishop Monkton itself has a lovely village pub serving food, good wines, and hand pulled ales, and is less than 20 minutes’ walk away.
The Old Telephone Exchange has a roomy double bedroom with a dressing table, drawers, hanging space and an en-suite bathroom with a corner jacuzzi bath for relaxing in. There’s a door leading to the back of the property where you can sit in total privacy to enjoy a drink or perhaps breakfast al fresco.
There’s a cosy log burner in the open-plan lounge-dining room, and a fully fitted kitchen supplying everything you need for rustle up a snack, or even a full 3 course dinner.
Well-behaved dogs are welcome and safe. The property is entirely fenced in.
The outside area has a table and chairs so that you can sit and enjoy a view of the open spaces that surround the property. You will sometimes find yourself neighbouring local sheep and horses.
Essentials are provided – cleaning products, washing up liquid, tea towel, dishcloth, and sponge. Cooking basics include dishes and silverware, toaster, kettle, coffee machine, microwave, oven, and hob.
The lounge and bedroom have Smart TVs. The property has a dishwasher, washing machine, fridge freezer, iron, ironing board, hoover, bath with shower over, and a hair dryer.
The complimentary toiletries are Sea Kelp from Fine Scottish Soaps. These luxury products are perfect for sensitive skin, are dermatologically tested and have a wonderfully reviving coastal fragrance. We supply toilet tissue, shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, soap.
For the little tots, a travel cot and highchair are available on request.
For your safety, our carbon monoxide alarms, fire extinguisher, first aid kit, fire blanket, smoke alarms are tested in compliance with current regulations.
A bundle of complimentary logs, firelighters and kindling is provided and more is available for an extra charge.
Free WiFi.
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What our guests say…
A lovely cosy little place which we would highly recommend! The Old Telephone Exchange was very comfortable, very well equipped and in a beautiful spot with stunning surrounding countryside. Mark and Dawn were excellent hosts and always quick to respond. Many thanks! Sally, November 2023.
A fantastic find. The village is beautiful the Masons Arms pub in the village is walkable and friendly serving a fabulous Sunday lunch.
Marks place is perfect! Cannot fault it at all. Itās in a beautiful spot with everything you could possibly need. We hope to return and it will be too if our list. Many thanks Mark! Alex, September 2023.
Beautiful property and setting, house was spotlessly clean and smelled divine when we walked in. Great touches with the welcome basket, complementary toiletries (they too made you feel like you were at a spa as smelt so nice)
House is on a busy lane with quite fast traffic but you couldnt hear it from the house and the gate around the property kept our dog safe at all times.
Lovely village 2 mins drive away which we enjoyed walking around
Highly recommend a stay. Luisa, October 2023
A very relaxing and comfortable stay. Plenty of walking – to Ripon and back along the river and canal, further afield in Nidderdale – and plenty of coffee and cake stops. The Old Telephone Exchange is a great holiday get-away. Andy & Helen, August 2021.
We had a really peaceful break. Enjoyed the location, views & sunsets. Well furnished with everything you would need. Thank you. Tim & Sandra, August 2021.
A wonderful stay at the most peaceful cottage that has everything you could need and more. We didn’t want to leave! Thank you! Ellie & Lewis, Cumbria. August 2021.
We had a wonderful time – the location is idyllic and The Old Telephone Exchange was perfect. The weather was good to us and we visited Harrogate, Brimham Rocks, Ripon and Richmond among others. A beautiful part of the country and we will definitely be coming back soon. Ian & Sharon, Bristol. July 2021.
Thank you for a wonderful relaxing stay, this was on of the best equipped cottages we have ever stayed in and a great place to explore this lovely part of the country from! Hope to be back very soon! Anna, Zac and Casper the dog. July 2021.
Our first trip as a family with baby Jude! Fantastic place to stay, absolutely loved it! We’ll be back for sure x Love all the little touches x Jon, Nic & baby Jude. July 2021.
We had a wonderful time at this beautiful cottage. The views are so peaceful and we spent each evening just watching the sunset from the porch. We had everything we needed at this idyllic retreat. Adam & Lola from Hungerford. July 2021.
The absolute perfect location for our honeymoon! The cottage was absolutely beautiful and the addition of sheep neighbours was a delight. The location was ideal for days out in York, Ripon and Harrogate. Definitely plan on coming back! Thank you xxx š Emma & Aaron. July 2021.
