Name: OYO The White Horse, Ripon North Yorkshire
Address: North Street, Ripon, 61, Ripon, HG4 1EN, GB

2/10

Poor

17 Jul 2026

Griffin

Truly one of the worst stays I've ever had. The room smelled terribly of damp, the bed and carpet was ripped and stained, thick layers of dust on almost every surface, mould in the bathroom, shower leakage, and dead plants in the courtyard. The cleaning staff barged into our room in the morning without knocking, waking us up two hours before our checkout time. The staff was basically non-existent, and as the pub only opens around noon, it's impossible to get any help in the mornings. The price of the room was an absolute joke, I truly wouldn't have paid £10 to stay here. Ripon is a small location with not many accommodation options, so they are blatantly trying to rip you off. It was only a 2 night stay, but I my partner and I ended up needing to clean most of the room just to be comfortable staying there. I cannot stress this enough, STEER CLEAR!!

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

14 Jul 2026

Gordon

The room was functional. Could do with better placed lighting. Shower fittings need some refurbishment. It served our purposes for the weekend.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

22 Jun 2026

John

The room including the ensuite was clean. Towels and drink making facilities provided but I would have liked a decaff.
I was on my own but the space would have been tight for two of us. The room was dark and the main light didn't give off much light. Unfortunately the room did have a damp and musty aroma. I couldn't get any wifi which I'm sure was advertised as free. Check in was easy enough as the pub was open when I arrived. Limited parking at the property but I found free parking nearby on the main road.
At £100 per night it wasn't cheap- I was up for a college reunion so maybe demand had an effect on dynamic pricing.

Self

4/10

Poor

21 Jun 2026

Michael

The rooms were around a courtyard. Our room had no windows so no ventilation unless the outer door was open. When we arrived the heating was full on. We spent the evening with the outer door open to cool the room down. The general appearance was shabby with some of the furniture old and broken. The shower is in need a bit of attention as the hot water was a bit intermittent. The bed although OK although could do with replacing. Just enough parking but could be awkward for bigger vehicles. Overall very disappointing. I will be more careful in booking in future.

Partner

4/10

Poor

30 May 2026

Nicky

The cleaner was fantastic, really helpful, friendly and efficient, if only other staff members had an ounce of what she has my review may have been different.
The initial room smelt damp and fusty, to the extent of triggering coughs. The shower was cold and the shower drain was blocked so spilled over. I called and messaged the contact person and still waiting for response. The person my husband spoke to re changing room was rude and dismissive. The cleaner was kind, understanding and demonstrates more emotional intelligence than the two muppets put together. Don’t recommend and would not use again. I’m happy with basic but this was sub standard

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

18 May 2026

Mick

The Accommodation is very dated, it was clean by very shabby. I managed to get the TV working but it was on an aerial and was unwatchable.

Self

2/10

Poor

15 May 2026

Simon

The one good thing about this place is the staff.

In all other respects this was a very disappointing and unpleasant experience:

We were unable to use the car park because of the white vans that were in the way.

The room was not especially clean

The ‘double’ bed in the room was tiny, barely able to accommodate two people and very uncomfortable

No WiFi

This place was not staffed overnight so when the fire alarm went off at 6AM no one turned it off and no one came to check on the guests.

We left while the alarm was still going.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 May 2026

paul

All staff excellent- parking and pet friendly.
Thai kitchen located in the restaurant area of pub excellent.

Friends_and_family Friends

4/10

Poor

18 Apr 2026

henry

The checking in was not good, seems another company, OYO are involved

Self

8/10

Excellent

17 Apr 2026

James

Parking was good, close to the property.

4/10

Poor

16 Apr 2026

ALLAN

The bathroom floor was covered in plaster
The room heater did not work

Self

4/10

Poor

15 Feb 2026

Samantha

The main issue was the very strong dog smell in our room. Our stay was during snowy weather, and the room was extremely cold until the portable electric heater had warmed the room up - this took about 5 hours, so I'm glad we didn't check in close to bed time. The shower was an unpredictable dribble that leaked onto the bathroom floor. The kettle was broken so was continuously boiling and the handle was extremely hot, this is of course a safety concern if we had have left it unattended.
I was expecting a slightly rough and ready stay due to the bargain price, but I couldn't overlook or resolve the terrible smell. The hole in the blind was a bit unsettling. On a positive note, the bedding and towels were clean and the parking was convenient. The landlady did try to find another heater for us, which we appreciated, however the heater was broken.

Partner

2/10

Poor

03 Jan 2026

Rob

Absolutely appalling, the tiny room smells of damp and is essentially a health risk with mouldy ceilings and one very rusty oil heater. Dimly lit bathroom which again is another risk.
We removed ourselves from the hotel (probably wrong choice of word) and booked ourselves into a hotel in the centre, Wetherspoons Hotel was fabulous.
I raised with Hotels.com who had failed to help with my refund request.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

07 Dec 2025

Elaine

Staff were friendly and check in was good, the room was ok for one night, I think the thermostat on the shower is broken as it was either burning my skin off or freezing cold

2/10

Poor

05 Nov 2025

John

Was booking a stay for June 20 2026. Somehow it booked me in for Oct 31 2025 (the day I was going through the process). I immediately contacted Hotels.com who understood the issue contacted the Hotel but the hotel manager refused to cancel the booking- mean spirit and lacking in understanding what goodwill can do for future business.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

17 Oct 2025

michael

Kind and helpful staff but complete lack of any food is, I am afraid, a major issue

Business Self

2/10

Poor

14 Oct 2025

Andrew

A business colleague of mine checked in prior to me and couldn’t stay at the hotel, due to smell of dogs and pet hair in the room. We had to find another hotel and have requested a refund.

Business

8/10

Excellent

30 Sep 2025

Frances

I made a last minute booking, and was most grateful for a clean and comfortable room for one night after a change to my original plans. Many thanks.

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

22 Sep 2025

gary

No breakfast as advertized on hotels.com. manager daid this problem has been in place for a year. Yep, thats a long while for people to be mis-sold. Manager blamed head office and the agent. Said we needed to pay full.price and then claim back lack of a free breakfast. My advice. Dont book hete simply stay elsewhere. Plus the room had three air fresheners in it and they could not mask the bad drain smell. Shame, as the bed was comfortable and ripon has a lot of charactor

Partner

2/10

Poor

21 Sep 2025

Kyle

Worst Place I have ever stayed in my life!

The worst place I have ever stayed in my life. Filthy, run down hole!

The blood on the emergency light was a nice touch! Honestly, was like a bush tucker trial.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

19 Sep 2025

Sandra

The room we had was warm and clean but the whole place had a neglected air about it. The toilet did not flush very well.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

13 Sep 2025

Melissa

Solo trip with the dog!

Solo trip with the dog. Very friendly easy check in and cute accommodation in an old stable yard.

When I was shown the room the main light didn't work but I said it didn't matter as the bedside and bathroom lights were fine.

Very convenient with the dog to nip out for a quick pee rather than walking through a hotel.

Car park small but parked ok and felt safe.

I left early for and no one was around yo check out so ended up leaving door unlocked and key inside.

Good value for money.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

07 Sep 2025

Verified traveler

Was Ok for a night

Room was tiny, bathroom door would not close without a huge shove.
The room smelt damp on each entry.
The cups were stained and the shelf they were on was very stained
The people were friendly enough, the bed was comfortable and the night quiet.
There was no food at all on offer which is not clear in booking information.
It was ok for a night but wouldn't want to stay longer and probably wouldn’t stay there again.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 Sep 2025

Katharine

Spacious room and bathroom (located in converted stables behind the pub) with TV and plentiful tea/coffee supplies. Wifi connection a bit limited in the room, but excellent in the pub itself. Friendly staff.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

13 Aug 2025

Gill

There was no kitchen - so no food . We were unaware of this until we arrived. Our first stay was comfortable, but our return stay a week later was not so good. Our mattress was obviously upside down so we were lying on springs just under the surface! We didn’t work this out until the morning - staff were very apologetic.
No parking issues. No information about Wi-Fi.
Friendly helpful staff, but the whole place is tired, and needs a thorough update.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

10 Aug 2025

Nicole

Claimed Wi-Fi was non-existent; no food service at all offered by pub.

Leisure Self

2/10

Poor

09 Aug 2025

Verified traveler

Do not stay here

From the moment you walked in you couldn’t breathe. There are no windows at this property and no ventilation. You could smell the dampness and the mould first and then you could see the mould. There are at least 6 really strong air fresheners too, they don’t mask the mould smell, they just make it worse. The beds are uncomfortable too. But the mould and the ‘tight’ air feeling was probably the worst I’ve ever felt. The whole place was so dirty too, curly black hairs around the shower, dirty floor, just not a good place to stay. I wouldn’t have stayed there if it was for free so that’s saying something, harsh but I’m sorry no. We stayed in the room number 6 and it was the only one that I could see that had no windows so maybe the other rooms are better but that’s beside the point. OH AND let’s not forget the super high skylight was smashed through from the inside and looked like shards of glass were going to fall down any minute so that’s a nice bit of anxiety walking underneath it to get to the corridor everytime.

6/10

Pleasant

26 Jul 2025

David

The high point of this property is definitely the staff, who are lovely and helpful. It's also a very short walk to the centre of town, which is great. Unfortunately the room itself was simply okay - cracked skylight, bathroom sink light not working, no window for ventilation. I'd likely loocfor something else next time im in town.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

25 Jul 2025

Alex

Lovely stableyard setting, very picturesque

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

16 Jul 2025

Jimmy

Great parking good courtyard, nice bit for dogs easy walk to centre

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

11 Jul 2025

Gordon

The accomodation was basic and served our needs for the weekend

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

20 Jun 2025

Paul

Room stank and shower didn’t work properly

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

05 Jun 2025

Rachel

It is perfectly located for the centre of Ripon and the lady checking us in was lovely. The room itself felt and smelt damp, the beds were not very comfortable and we couldn’t cover the window to make it dark which was an issue when getting our 1 year old to sleep. All that being said we would definitely stay there again because it made visiting Ripon on a tight budget possible and if we hadn’t had our daughter with us none of the above would have been an issue.

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

29 May 2025

Verified traveler

Not good enough, needs a refurb and a clean

Service was great, the person who checked us in was lovely but this accommodation needs a refurb. It also needs a good clean! The toilet facilities was horrendous - SO noisy we were woken up 2 in the night, and the bathroom stunk of sewage. I would not stay here again.

Business

2/10

Poor

15 May 2025

Billy

Absolutely awful! photos will not upload

Absolutely terrible. I booked this venue on the basis of excellent reviews and I'm either assuming we were given the worst room there or the reviews are fake. Room was filthy, cobwebs over ceiling, filthy bed base, mould spores in shower, dust everywhere and I have taken photos for evidence. The room was absolutely tiny, to the point the phrase big enough to swing a cat is a mockery. I didnt get more than an hours sleep, between the two girls next door giggling and singing until 2am and the extremely poor mattress I got next to no sleep. The walls separating us to other rooms were paper thin, I do appreciate these used to be stables and have been hand made but very poor. The shower door handle came off as I opened it, the smell from the toilet was god awful...I'm guessing I'm not the first to mention as there was an air freshener placed directly next to it on the floor. The TV controller wouldn't work so we had no choice of watching tv, except ITV1. No wi-fi at the property which is a basic these days. I am extremely disappointed and will be seeking a full refund. The bar was completely locked up by the time we returned from dinner at 20:30 however I was advised this may be the case if its quiet. Alarm bells began ringing when locals we spoke to seemed to show sympathy when we said we was staying at the White Horse. The only saving grace was the women at the bar dealing with punters and hotel guests, she was so helpful, friendly and overall just a pleasure to speak to.

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

14 May 2025

Verified traveler

Friendly Staff

The staff were friendly on arrival and swift checking in. Due to closure of the kitchen, no food was available so had to seek further options... was not aware of this upon booking. The room was clean and comfortable with all facilities as stated, although the remote was missing for the TV so had to figure out how to switch it on and change channel. Parking is limited so had to park on the street.

Business

8/10

Excellent

13 May 2025

Verified traveler

Comfortable bed and good value.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

11 May 2025

Julia

Ripon

Perfect for short stay.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

04 May 2025

Rebecca

Ok, but lacking in many features.

Room was clean and spacious, but beds uncomfortable with broken springs. WiFi not available in the room. Advertised free breakfast was not included. Very tiny car park. Friendly staff.

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

14 Apr 2025

T

Disappointing

We were in room 6, there were no windows in the bedroom or the bathroom, the only natural light came from a small skylight, we were woken up early with the light coming in through said skylight as we were unaware that there was a motorised blind on it, the controls were hidden in the bedside cabinet & we did not find them until the morning - we should have been made aware of this. The furniture was mis match, the stool had a loose top, the light fittings were covered in cobwebs.
The bathroom door did not shut, the extractor fan did not work, the shower cubicle was tiny (There was plenty of room in the bathroom for a decent sized shower cubicle) & the doors did not close properly.
The worst thing was that the towels smelled bad, the only way I can describe it is the dirty oily greasy smell you get from some industrial kitchens, like they had been stored in said kitchen before being put in the room.
The signage on the pub said Bed & Breakfast - there was no breakfast!

Partner

4/10

Poor

13 Apr 2025

Shaun

Needs refurbishing, the rooms have really bad damp and smell awful. It’s a shame as they could be lovely rooms.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Apr 2025

Joseph

Liked the room situated in the Stable Court for easy
access to parking.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Feb 2025

Patricia

Old quiet and so friendly

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

05 Feb 2025

jonny

I was told when I arrived that there was no kitchen on the premises so no breakfast!
So I did not stay…….Rubbish

Business

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jan 2025

simon

Super service price good local to town with parking 👍

Self

2/10

Poor

01 Jan 2025

Verified traveler

Would not recommend.

Dirty room, stained mattress showing through the sheets, no hot water in the bathroom taps, electric heater which sparked during the night and paper thin walls so could hear every word and action of the neighbouring rooms. Needs a thorough clean and renovation.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Dec 2024

John

Room was perfect, short walking distance from town.

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

24 Nov 2024

Elena

A night on a cold winter day with snow

I stayed just for one night on a cold day with snow.
The owners are very friendly, I enjoyed the evening in their pub.
The room was clean with a narrow window blocked by a blind and felt very claustrophobic. The wifi BT open network in the room worked for an hour the longest, then needed re-setting every hour, it was also unsafe to use.
I waited several minutes for hot water, but could not get even warm water in the sink. The towel rail fell down.
I was glad that booked there only for one night.

Self

2/10

Poor

01 Nov 2024

Debbie

No room available despite having e mail hour before to say they were expecting us and an email after asking how was our stay. Disgusting me and my disabled partner were 6 hrs away from home with no where to sleep for the night.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Oct 2024

Gillian

The hotel was in a good position for Ripon’s attractions ie the cathedral and the old
town with its cafes and eating facilities. The rooms were fresh looking and away from the pub in a separate stable block and were self contained but as the property had just been taken over and the pub itself was being refurbished I can’t comment on the food etc .

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

16 Sep 2024

Jamie

Room booked for a work trip, after a long drive i was informed no food available as restaurant not open. no breakfast either.
Room very poor condition

Disturbed in the evening - loud shouting at children and pet dog.

Business

2/10

Poor

13 Sep 2024

Verified traveler

Damp beside bed on wall .
Very basic amenities, sachets coffee , tea bags, kettle - no milk. No bulbs in bedside lamps . Broken blind so when light on anyone could see in the room. Had to come through the pub to find the receptionist.
Didn’t know where to put keys as pub was locked when leaving .

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

06 Sep 2024

Racheal

It was in a quiet location.
I asked 3 times before I received an invoice.
I spoke to a staff member about the fact the toilet didn’t flush properly which wasn’t fixed and meant I only dared wee in it!
Both the cold and hot tap had boiling water coming out of them. I only drink tap water so I asked for bottled water (which I was given) I also bought more.
It was very dark I the corner where the closest and kettle was. I meant I had to use the torch on my phone to make a coffee.
The bed was very soft and as a result my back hurt every morning.
Finally, the room had a smart TV but no internet connection.

Business Self

6/10

Pleasant

26 Aug 2024

Maureen

It was little more than a pub. No food. Small room. Remote from main building. FAR TOO expensive considering that food had to be bought as extra in the town. The price taken at £301. was more than had been quoted on booking.

Leisure

2/10

Poor

03 Aug 2024

Jason

Was advertised for Breakfast and it was cancelled. Had a fan noise keeping me up for the first night of stay. ASked about breakfast and was asked to get a partial refund and was offered £5 for 2 people over 2 nights. So, cost us £40 extra and we got £5 when we asked for a refund. we paid over 200 for 2 nights. other hotels are better in that area.

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

26 Jul 2024

Adnan

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Business Self

8/10

Excellent

22 Jul 2024

steven

Ok

Ok for price handy for city centre

Partner

4/10

Poor

12 Jul 2024

Barrie

No breakfast included but price remained the same. Rooms smelt musty. Furniture falling apart. Cobwebs. No remote for tv so was unable to use it as you needed the remote to operate the tv. Staff pleasant enough

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jul 2024

John

The people were lovely.

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

29 Jun 2024

Paul

No breakfast (apparently the chef had died), no hot water from the tap in the bathroom, too few parking spaces, the teaspoon in the room looked like someone had eaten a boiled egg with it and hadn't washed it -- but it was cheap, so I guess I shouldn't complain.

6/10

Pleasant

19 Jun 2024

Lorna

Ripon

Good location for town,
Bar closed till 4pm.
Room main building, ok.
Bathroom needed a really good clean.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 May 2024

Luke

One night stay in May 2024.

The White Horse is a pub no more than 5 minutes walk from the centre of Ripon and the cathedral.

The rooms are converted stables at the back of the pub. The decor is basic and a little tired but if you’re going to book somewhere like this then you mustn’t expect opulence.

The staff were friendly and helpful and I would certainly stay here again on a return trip to Ripon.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2024

derek

Good value, good location.

Great location. Good value, good staff. Warm welcome. Stayed in the stables, room recently decorated, just needed finishing touches.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

24 Mar 2024

Anthony

Excellent value

Excellent room very warm comfortable clean neat tidy very good value for money
tea coffee milk water etc

Business

2/10

Poor

24 Mar 2024

Verified traveler

Dissapointing stay

On arrival we thought it would be a good place to stay as the courtyard was nice with pretty potted plants that looked well cared for and secure gates but as soon as we opened the door it was very suddenly apparent it wasnt. The room stank of cigarette smoke and overall appearance was shabby. We had to keep the windows open for the entirety of the stay to try and get rid of the smell as it was quite overwhelming at first. The overall cleanliness of the room also left little to be desired.
We looked in the bathroom and was shocked to find it filthy. The toilet was absolutely disgusting with fecal matter in the bowl of the toilet and on the seat. We mentioned this to staff and it was partially cleaned (toilet not shower) but we should not have been given the keys in the state the room was in. Very dissapointed with the stay as previous reviews are good but our experience was far from that.
We actually ended up leaving at 7am and showered at our family's home as the shower was still not clean despite the request and we did not feel happy staying any longer than we had to or using the facilities provided.
We won't be returning which is a shame as we have family in the area and visit regularly and the property was very convenient to where we wanted to be. We also won't recommend to others.
We feel the room was very overpriced for the standard we received.

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

09 Jan 2024

Verified traveler

Don’t bother

We arrived to a very pleasant lady. The room was a twin. On entering the room it was cold and the heating wasn’t on.
I asked the lady at the bar and she flicked a switch and said it would be okay later. Later the room was cold. The lady said she would find a heater. After her hunting around she said there was a heater in the wardrobe.
After reading other reviews I realise that this room is never heated and the heater has permanent residence in the wardrobe.
It was late so we accepted the heater. I then found the bathroom door didn’t close and the floor was dirty and cobwebs in the corner ( also previously reported in reviews)
I asked to change room the following morning which was met with a begrudging ‘yes later’ .. later we returned to find our belongings had been packed up and dumped in the stairwell. Not happy I asked the manager about this. He failed to show any hospitality or management skills and blamed the housekeeper. His attitude and inability to accept the faults resulted in a refund and us leaving.
Kitchen cleaning supplies were also storages above the breakfast service hatch.
Thank you to the lady who checked us in though, she was very nice and helpful with the heater issue.
I hope the hotel addresses the issues reported and that keep coming up in the reviews.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

19 Nov 2023

C A

Great location and staff

Great location and super friendly staff. Excellent breakfast- never been offered a choice of smoked or unsmoked bacon before.
Bit noisy in the pub into the early hours but at least we were on the top floor so didn’t disturb too much, plus never known such a noisy toilet - electric I think.
Overall would recommend

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Sep 2023

Susannanh

Everything fine except car p[ark could be bigger.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

04 Sep 2023

Trevor

Friendly staff always approachable and with good local knowledge

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

30 Aug 2023

Lee

Comfy bed and hearty cooked to order breakfast

4-night stay in a Stables Court room, slightly separate to the main building. The room (Room 9), which was housed in a square courtyard filled with baskets of flowers, was clean and tidy with the comfiest of beds. Other places provide you with 1 weedy pillow each - not here - I had 6 pillows and cushions all to myself, for a blissful night's sleep.

The White Horse is ideally situated for the pretty city centre, being 5 minutes walk away, but also 10 minutes drive in the other direction and you're into the lush Yorkshire countryside. Parking onsite is a bit of a squeeze, but the quiet streets surrounding the property were freely available and I had no qualms leaving my car there, overnight.
Breakfast may appear to be limited compared to other properties, but who needs croissants and endless varieties of exotic fruits. There were boxed cereals, fresh orange juice, tea/coffee, toast and the heartiest of cooked-to-order English breakfasts. Again, the golden touch was there - Other properties give you one butter sachet, and you have to carefully divide that over 4 slices of toast. Not here - a bowl full of butter portions, so I could lather the toast to my heart's content.
All in all, I had a cracking little stay, and will definitely use The White Horse again, if I'm in the area, and you should too.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

19 Aug 2023

Jeffrey

B&B

Comfortable room, good breakfast, small car but able to park in nearby street.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

18 Aug 2023

Ben

Very friendly staff and generous breakfast and room refreshments. Convenient for town centre and local amenities

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Aug 2023

Jeffrey

B&B

Very comfortable

Self

8/10

Excellent

30 Jun 2023

iona

Nice accommodations in original pub, stable property near town centre. Staff very nice. Breakfast full English.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2023

Mark

We had a beautiful little room at the White Horse. The staff were very helpful and accommodating. A stag party in the pub made for lots of noise late into the night, but everything else was good.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

15 May 2023

Stephen

W/end break

Decor tired with a few defects, I spoke to management direct.
Food and service is good

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

15 May 2023

Karen

White Horse Ripon.

Stayed in one of the courtyard rooms as part of a group of friends. Good base for touring, and decent breakfast in the mornings, served by a lovely lady. Room and bathroom were adequate in size, with the usual amenities such as kettle, tea/coffee/biscuits, shampoo and shower gel. I was slightly surprised to find a chair in the wardrobe. The bed had feather pillows and cushions, which is unusual, and although I'd prefer non-allergenic ones I decided to live with them. The air freshener in the room was very pungent but the staff were happy to remove it.
The courtyard area is really pretty, with flower beds and bistro-style tables and chairs for guests.
The bed looked quite old, but was still comfy to sleep on. Also, there was quite a bit of noise from the pub late on, which I thought was karaoke but may have just been very happy guests having a sing-song.
The hotel has quite a small car park for the number of rooms, but on-street parking might be available in the residential streets nearby (not checked).
In summary, a fair place to use as a base for a few days.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

20 Mar 2023

Margaret

Great value stay

Breakfast was excellent freshly cooked. Room quiet and comfortable. Great location right in town.

Business

8/10

Excellent

17 Nov 2022

Jeffrey

B &B

Friendly service, room on ground floor. Excellent breakfast.

Self

8/10

Excellent

18 Sep 2022

David

Just overnight, clean, tidy, breakfast great. Only problem one mattress a little tired

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Aug 2022

Sylvia

The Courtyard at the White Horse. Ripon

The courtyard room was especially suited to my disability. Stunning display of baskets and plants with table n chairs to have a chill out time. It was light and fresh and clean. A few cobwebs but hey! we’re in the countryside. Spiders need somewhere to live. The shower cubicle was a little tired. But fine. The hot water problem was due to a burst main in the Main Street. Unavoidable hiccup. Beds super comfy. Lots of refreshments. Staff very happy and pleasant and nothing too much trouble whatever we requested. Breakfast was served with a smile and extensive extras. Even For our pet. Thanks for a surprising little break.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jul 2022

Stephen

great place

lovely freindly little hotel/pub. great room set in a stables courtyard, really nice set up, breakfast great couldn't fault anything, bargain price. would stay again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2022

Jonathon

Really good. I arrived very late and the owner went out his way to accommodate me.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2022

Michael

Friendly welcome from the host. Lovely room in the courtyard at the back. Comfortable bed and tea making facilities. Great breakfast in the morning too, I'd highly recommend for a visit to Ripon

Self

8/10

Excellent

10 Jun 2022

Nick

Property ok staff helpful parking could have been better not much room

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

09 Jun 2022

Len

OK but getting better

The breakfast was good and room comfortable but shower was almost unusable. The owner was aware of issues with the room. It was in a pleasant stable block with real potential and it is to be completely refurbished over the summer.

2/10

Poor

02 Jun 2022

rick

They canceled my reservation last minute

The hotel emailed me one day before our arrival and stated they were canceling our reservation... i was already on the airplane flying to England... I was forced to find something else last minute while traveling... not fun... will be looking for a full refund from them asap!

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

06 May 2022

Robert

The rooms are in a small courtyard at the rear of the pub. The room was comfortable enough but it would be a bit tight on space for two people. The shower tray needed to be cleared as it was partially blocked and the shower cabinet leaked.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

02 May 2022

Kerry

Would stay again

Very comfortable, clean and freshly decorated. Great location for central Ripon. Would stay again

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

21 Mar 2022

David

Excellent stay, most rooms are in a converted stable block to the rear of the 'pub'. Good breakfast freshly cooked to order. Easily walkable to all attractions.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

11 Feb 2022

B

Enjoyable stay

I stayed for three nights at The White Horse. My room was in the stables block. It would be lovely to sit outside in the summertime but not in February! It was quiet, warm, and comfortable. The bed was super comfy. Tea and coffee-making facilities were provided. The full English breakfast was freshly cooked by Dave and was delicious.
The White Horse is the perfect location for exploring Ripon, the cathedral and museums being within 10 minutes walk. The hornblower at the obelisk at 9pm each evening is not to be missed!
I definitely recommend The White Horse.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jan 2022

Gemma

Cosy and quiet

Had a very comfortable stay here in one of the converted stables. Great service from the staff on site, though the OYO people are impossible to get hold of (I broke down en route and was panicking as I was going to miss the 9pm final check in, tried the numbers provided and just got a “answers can be found on our website” message from OYO - not helpful when I actually need to speak to someone on site; the internet provided me a number for the bar, where the lady I spoke to assured me I could still be checked in as long as the bar is open, which it still was when I eventually arrived just before midnight, though this time may vary day to day). The place itself is lovely, as were the actual on site staff I spoke with. The room was comfortable and quiet, and free on site parking was very helpful. Only thing to be aware of if you’re sensitive to light whilst sleeping is to bring something to cover the glazed pane in the door, no problem at all for me, but I know my other half would have struggled if he’d been with me. Breakfast smelled amazing, though after my car troubles I got up too late to try it, but check it out if you can. Would definitely stay again. My thanks to the on site staff for your help.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jan 2022

Damian

What a wonderful place to stay

What a beautiful place to stay.
I stayed in the courtyard and have never stayed in such a homely, quiet and relaxed place.
Most comfortable bed with quality linen and duck feather pillows.
The room is so cute and cosy and certainty didnt want to leave.
My hosts were so kind and welcoming from an early check in to arranging a lift into Thirsk as there were no buses running.
Breakfast was also superb and shall definitely return

Self

8/10

Excellent

29 Dec 2021

Linda A

As a regular visitor to Ripon on a weekly basis, usually in a campervan, this b n b is ideal. The room whilst small has everything that you need, is very clean and tidy. The private courtyard would be lovely to sit outside during the summer months. Full English breakfast included in price, which was delicious. Ideal location right in the city center within a short walk to the shops, many bars and attractions. Landlord welcoming and friendly. What more could you want..will stay again

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

19 Dec 2021

Richard

A beacon on a foggy day!

A good stay! Even so the weather let us down! The rooms were clean, warm and quite in there own courtyard! Bar prices were reasonable! Breakfast was a delight tasty and nicely presented which set us up for the day! Don’t be deterred on arrival this is a good place to stay!

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

16 Dec 2021

Robert

OYO Ripon York Recommended Would Stay Again

Good clean premises in old converted stable block, would stay again , staff very friendly and helpful

Business

10/10

Exceptional

21 Nov 2021

PAUL

White Horse Ripon

Comfortable bed good shower. Excellent breakfast. Friendly staff. Close to Ripon centre. Excellent place to stay. Highly recommended.

Self

8/10

Excellent

09 Nov 2021

Yvonne

Nice space and felt safe. Couldn't access wifi but didnt have time to sort it out. Fine for the price of the room.

Leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

01 Nov 2021

Jacqueline

The room was large, very clean and quiet and we loved being able to come and go without having to walk through the pub
My husband enjoyed the breakfast, which was ample. Location of the property was also excellent fir it’s proximity to Ripon town Center

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

31 Oct 2021

Kevin

I was told that I could not check in as they had had a plumbing emergency that morning. So I was stranded in a city on a Saturday where no rooms were available anywhere. Totally ruined a reunion weekend. And I still have not been contacted by OYO?

Leisure Self