Half Moon Cottage
Ripon, Yorkshire
Half Moon Cottage is a cosy option near Ripon in Yorkshire, sleeping 3 and well suited to couples or small families looking for a quieter base. Thirsk station is 7.5 miles away, useful for arrivals by train.
There's plenty to explore nearby, including the Aldborough Roman Site Museum, Shandy Hall and Monk Park Farm, which combine history with a touch of wildlife. These spots make for good day trips during your stay, while the cottage itself offers a peaceful retreat to return to in the evenings. A straightforward choice for those wanting to explore this part of Yorkshire at a gentle pace.
There's plenty to explore nearby, including the Aldborough Roman Site Museum, Shandy Hall and Monk Park Farm, which combine history with a touch of wildlife. These spots make for good day trips during your stay, while the cottage itself offers a peaceful retreat to return to in the evenings. A straightforward choice for those wanting to explore this part of Yorkshire at a gentle pace.
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🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 3.1 mi
Aldborough Roman Site Museum
Aldborough Roman Site Museum sits on the site of Isurium Brigantum, once capital of the Romanised Br...
🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 7.3 mi
Shandy Hall
Shandy Hall is a Grade I listed, mid-15th-century house in Coxwold where the writer Laurence Sterne...
🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 7.7 mi
Thirsk Museum
Thirsk Museum occupies the house where Thomas Lord, founder of Lord's Cricket Ground, was born in 17...
🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 7.7 mi
The World of James Herriot
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🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 7.8 mi
The Courthouse Museum
The Courthouse Museum occupies a Georgian courtroom built in 1830 and barely altered since, where yo...
🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 7.9 mi
Workhouse Museum
The Workhouse Museum sits in Ripon's original Gatehouse building, where you follow an inmate's journ...
🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 9.8 mi
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Castle & Heritage · 7.4 mi
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National Trust · 8.4 mi
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