Hob Green Hotel Restaurant & Gardens in Ripley 

For many years, Hob Green was the home of the Hutchinson family. Drawing on their century-long association with the Ripon Spa Hotel, the Hutchinsons converted Hob Green into a country house hotel in 1982. Today, they still maintain an active involvement with the hotel and pride themselves on ensuring that it offers comfortable and luxurious surroundings, a warm welcome and a friendly, relaxing atmosphere.

Hob Green enjoys an excellent reputation for good quality home-cooked food and a vast selection of sensibly priced fine wines from all around the world. All of the dishes are created using only the finest, freshest local ingredients from small family suppliers, complemented by homegrown fruits and vegetables from the Victorian kitchen garden. The traditional, yet innovative menus change regularly to reflect the best seasonal produce available in the region.Please note that the restaurant can be very popular and reservations for lunch and dinner are strongly recommended.

Hob Green is in the heart of beautiful Yorkshire, with its dramatic scenery, picturesque Dales' villages, market towns and East Coast seaside. Some of the county's most important historic properties are within easy reach. Only 5 minutes' drive away, Studley Royal Park houses the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Fountains Abbey and the Studley Royal Water Gardens. Newby Hall, Harewood House, Castle Howard and other treasures of York are also close by.The villages of the Yorkshire Dales and the North York Moors are within easy reach and the ancient cathedral city of Ripon is just 5 miles (8 km) away. Many of Yorkshire's lovely gardens are nearby, including RHS Harlow Carr in the spa and conference town of Harrogate.During the horse racing season, guests can enjoy a visit to Ripon Racecourse, Yorkshire's garden racecourse. The hotel offers a two-for-the-price-of-one ticket package to guests.

Set in over 800 acres of glorious, rolling countryside, this charming and elegant country house hotel offers panoramic views, luxurious accommodation, free Wi-Fi and a superb restaurant.Dating back to the late 18th century, the Hob Green Hotel, Restaurant and Gardens still retains many beautiful original features. All of the en suite rooms are individually decorated and furnished with antiques. With stunning views of the valley, the well-appointed rooms feature contemporary comforts and facilities, including telephones, TVs, hairdryers, tea/coffee making facilities and well-stocked minibars. Luxurious toiletries and bathroom products are also provided.The restaurant offers traditional yet imaginative cuisine, made using fresh local produce, including seasonal vegetables, fruits and herbs from the hotel's own 2.5 acres of award-winning gardens.Close to Fountains Abbey and Ripon Racecourse, Hob Green is only 10 minutes' drive from both Ripon and Harrogate, and is just 30 minutes from York.