Secure your holiday for £10
T&Cs Apply
Icon/Navigation/Chevron/Left Back to search

POPULAR REGION! A property was booked in North Yorkshire (incl. Whitby) 0 minutes ago

5 people have viewed this property in the last 24 hours

1 of 31 View Image Gallery
  • A brick house with white windows and a white door next to a black lamp post at Through the Looking Glass in Ripon
close
A brick house with white windows and a white door next to a black lamp post at Through the Looking Glass in Ripon A living room with a gray sofa a wooden side table a glass coffee table and a beige armchair at Through the Looking Glass in Ripon A sitting room with sofas armchairs a TV above a fireplace a glass coffee table and a colorful round rug at Through the Looking Glass in Ripon A dining room with a wooden table set for six people and a wall-mounted television at Through the Looking Glass in Ripon A dining area with a round wooden table set with plates glasses and cutlery surrounded by six chairs with fabric cushions next to a kitchen with cabinets and a window at Through the Looking Glass in Ripon A dining room with a wooden table set for six and kitchen cabinets in the background at Through the Looking Glass in Ripon A kitchen with green cabinets a stove oven sink and window at Through the Looking Glass in Ripon A kitchen with wooden floor cabinets countertop and window at Through the Looking Glass in Ripon A kitchen with a wooden floor green cabinets a built in oven a cooker hood a sink and window at Through the Looking Glass in Ripon A bedroom with a bed pillows and blanket a skylight window a full length mirror a clothes rack and a staircase at Through the Looking Glass in Ripon A bedroom with a bed with animal print pillows and blanket a nightstand with a lamp and floral wallpaper at Through the Looking Glass in Ripon A bedroom with a bed with animal print blanket and pillows a white free standing mirror and bedside tables at Through the Looking Glass in Ripon A bedroom with a double bed pillows a window a standing mirror a clothes rack and a white railing at Through the Looking Glass in Ripon A bathroom with a bathtub, toilet, sink, chair, and skylight window at Through the Looking Glass in Ripon A bathroom with a white freestanding bathtub a vanity table with a mirror a chair with towels and patterned floor tiles at Through the Looking Glass in Ripon A bedroom with a bed mirror clothes rack and skylight at Through the Looking Glass in Ripon A bedroom with a bed bedside table lamp full length mirror clothing rack and skylight window at Through the Looking Glass in Ripon A bedroom with a bed next to a stair railing a skylight mirror and clothes rack at Through the Looking Glass in Ripon A bathroom with a clawfoot bathtub a vanity with a round mirror and stool a sink with a round mirror a towel rack a skylight and patterned wallpaper at Through the Looking Glass in Ripon A bedroom with two single beds and patterned blankets at Through the Looking Glass in Ripon A bedroom with a bed a blue headboard bedside tables lamps framed pictures and a wooden door at Through the Looking Glass in Ripon A view through a window showing a garden area with trees flowers and a lamppost beside a river with houses reflected in the water at Through the Looking Glass in Ripon A bathroom with a toilet sink unit a mirror a window and patterned floor tiles at Through the Looking Glass in Ripon A shower area with glass panels a shower head and a towel rack with a towel at Through the Looking Glass in Ripon A narrow staircase with white walls leading down to a floor with a black and white checkered optical illusion hole at Through the Looking Glass in Ripon A small room with a gaming chair a bar stool a television on a corner shelf and a patterned rug at Through the Looking Glass in Ripon A staircase with white walls and red steps with a red handrail at Through the Looking Glass in Ripon A small outdoor patio with a round table and four chairs surrounded by plants and brick walls at Through the Looking Glass in Ripon A canal with a narrow boat and brick houses beside grassy area with trees and flower pots at Through the Looking Glass in Ripon A brick house with white door and windows and a parked orange pickup truck behind hanging tree branches at Through the Looking Glass in Ripon A body of water with old buildings and a small boat docked next to the shore framed by tree branches at Through the Looking Glass in Ripon

Through the Looking Glass

(Ref. 1136302)

Ripon, North Yorkshire Show on map

Customer rating 5.0

How reviews work

A property's star rating is the average of the star ratings received from guests that wish for their review to be published

Sykes rating

  • 6 Guests

  • 3 Bedrooms

  • 2 Bathrooms

  • Pets: Yes

Features

  • Garden / Patio
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing
Cleanliness
Comfort
Facilities and Maintenance
  • All reviews
  • comfortable (10)
  • canal (8)
  • lovely (8)
  • ripon (7)
  • well (7)
  • location (7)

20 Customer Reviews

  • "A well equipped and centrally positioned property."

    Comfortable, with plenty of TVs and good WiFi for when you're relaxing. The garden isn't great, next door have access through it and it is open to the street. Parking was easy to find, usually right outside the house. There is a king sized bed in the first floor bedroom. A lack of clothes hanging and storage space but not a problem as there were only 2 of us staying. Overall, we had a very nice holiday there.

    Reviewed by Jackie4.0★Feb 2026

  • "We were four seniors away for a break for our Golden Wedding and I have to say I wouldn’t hesitate to return to this house, for 4 people it was excellent."

    We had one or two problems but they weren’t huge so we didn’t feel it warranted marking down to 4! The shower was a little bit difficult to operate and getting it to drain away was a problem but we managed it. The top floor room was comfortable and warm even when the heating was off, the whole house was definitely warm and we were there in November. There were visible signs of damp on wallpaper but it rained heavily one day and the internal walls were all dry. There are a few steps up to the house and up and down into rooms in the house but we are all in our 70s and managed them. We found parking outside the house was very easy and the canal view was lovely and it was very quiet at night. A pub a few yards up the street, a traditional chippy a few feet further up and other bars close at hand mean you don’t have to go far if you don’t want to. A few minutes walk has you into Ripon, plenty to see and do and everyone we encountered were very friendly! Only one thing I would add after many years of breaks in this country would be an information book for the property which is invaluable for people for the property and services in the area. On the whole really good choice!

    Reviewed by Ray5.0★Nov 2025

  • "Perfect for a race day event, 15 minute walk along the canal to the Races."

    Reviewed by Stephen5.0★Aug 2025

  • "Great location, well equipped cottage."

    Easy walking distance to town centre. Good walks from doorstep.

    Reviewed by Calum5.0★Aug 2025

  • "Great location, centre of Ripon is within easy walking distance but very peaceful setting overlooking canal basin."

    Spotlessly clean. We are already looking forward to our next visit.

    Thank you for your kind comments Property Owner

    Reviewed by Ian5.0★Jun 2025

  • "Very clean property ."

    Great location , near walks for the dog and close to town for eateries . 4 of us and pooch were very comfortable . Royal Oak in town was good food . Cathedral worth a visit , Brimham rocks , Studely gardens and fountains abbey . Nice few days

    Thank you for your feedback Property Owner

    Reviewed by Margaret5.0★Jun 2025

  • "Wonderful accommodation, close to all amenities and in a beautiful spot."

    We will return

    Thank you glad you enjoyed your stay Property Owner

    Reviewed by Jennifer5.0★May 2025

  • "The property is very comfortable and well managed."

    We thought it was well-equipped for a week's stay. Very convenient to have parking right outside, and very peaceful. We loved all the local amenities, including walking along the canal, the Water Rat pub only five minutes walk away and the fish & chip shop on the corner. We'd love to come back.

    We are glad you enjoyed your stay thank you for your kind comments Property Owner

    Reviewed by Helen5.0★May 2025

  • "Beautiful well-appointed house in lovely quiet location but near centre of lovely Ripon."

    We were three elderly-ish couples, and were extremely comfortable with plenty of space. We recommend the Water Rat pub, a v. short walk away. Also the walk (about 1h 30 mins each way) to Fountains Abbey, and another down the canal to its beginning at the Ure river. Thank you for including a murmuration of starlings in the price! Some small points: it took us a long time to find the router and the Wifi code. Perhaps some coat hooks on the bedroom and shower room doors, and a simple catch on the latter for tenants who don't know each other that well and would rather not be surprised on the loo! But we had a wonderful time and didn't want to leave, and would return at the drop of a hat.

    Thank you for your lovely feed back We will take on board your comments Kind Regards Dave& Sue Property Owner

    Reviewed by Susan5.0★Feb 2025

  • "A minor niggle a broom for the kitchen please but other than that a fabulous stay"

    Sorry about the broom the cleaner must have locked the brush in cleaning room Property Owner

    Reviewed by Zoe5.0★Nov 2024

  • "High quality accommodation."

    Well situated for visiting various venues. Would certainly use the same accommodation if visited Ripon again. Extremely comfortable & homely.

    Reviewed by Ann5.0★Oct 2024

  • "My daughter and I had a lovely few days at Through the looking glass."

    Comfortable, very clean, nice and warm, quiet(apart for the ducks

    Reviewed by Sarah5.0★Oct 2024

  • "Lovely cottage with views over the canal."

    Comfy beds and beautifully presented. Only a short stroll into Ripon. Would highly recommend.

    Reviewed by Juliette5.0★Sep 2024

  • "Perfect house, Perfect location."

    Thanks for the welcome pack.

    Reviewed by William5.0★Sep 2024

  • "The house is in a great position by the canal in a quiet cul de sac and situated perfectly for a walk into town across the river and through the cathedral grounds."

    It is comfortable and warm and had pretty much everything we needed plus a bottle of wine and a couple of bottles of beer on arrival. If I had to moan about anything it would be the yard is shared with 2/3 properties and isn’t very private and there’s no gate so letting the dog out isn’t possible but walking him out is really easy as there’s the canal path opposite. A wooden spoon would be advantageous for the morning porridge. The back door looked like it had been broken into with a jemmy and kicked open so the lock was a bit dodgy but it did lock and unlock. There’s also scaffolding surrounding the house next door with a fastening bolt that sticks out and hurts when you walk into it so be careful of that. That aside we had a lovely stay here and really enjoyed Ripon we would definitely stay here again.

    Hi Glad you enjoyed your stay . The scaffolding is gone now. We will get some wood spatulas and spoons. The back door is in the process of being changed but is secure Kind Regards Dave Property Owner

    Reviewed by John5.0★Sep 2024

  • "Amazingly clean, well equipped, but could have done with a few kitchen extras: wooden spoon, small roasting dish & casserole dish."

    Also instruction on heating, which I found out via tik tok video! However, that aside it was brilliant & we've booked for next year

    Hi Jennifer glad you enjoyed your stay We have taken note of cooking equipment and will update Property Owner

    Reviewed by Jennifer5.0★May 2024

  • "We had a wonderful holiday at 'Through the looking glass' a well decorated house with an Alice in wonderland theme which was very well planned and thought out."

    The tunnel in the basement was amazing. The house was quiet, well equipped, clean, warm, comfortable with lots of hot water. The view of the canal was lovely with the Willow tree and spring flowers outside the front door. The welcome basket was an extra treat which we all enjoyed . We had an extremely relaxing stay and would definitely return.

    Thank you for your lovely comments and leaving Canal Road clean and tidy very much appreciated enjoy Easter David and Sue Property Owner

    Reviewed by Jennifer5.0★Mar 2024

  • "Fantastic place, beautifully decorated, fantastic location!"

    Just perfect

    We look forward to your return thank you for your fantastic comments Property Owner

    Reviewed by James5.0★Dec 2023

  • "Really fantastic stay at Through the looking glass, it was perfect for a stay in Ripon."

    The location was great and the cottage itself was so comfortable with everything and more of what you could need , really thoughtful and kind owners with lots of lovely extra touches . I would definitely recommend and will hopefully stay again. 10 out of 10 or even 11 !

    Reviewed by Jennifer5.0★Dec 2023

  • "Absolutely first class."

    Quality furnishings, linen and decor. Lovely welcome basket. Warm and cosy. Want to return asap.

    We look forward to your return Thank you for your lovely comments Property Owner

    Reviewed by Joanna5.0★Nov 2023

Show more Hide all

Summary

  • Over four floors
  • Three bedrooms: 1 x second-floor double with en-suite bath, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x double, 1 x twin
  • Shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC
  • Kitchen/diner
  • Sitting room
  • Basement snug
  • Central heating
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, kettle, toaster
  • TV, WiFi
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Roadside parking for one car
  • Non-enclosed rear patio
  • One well behaved dog welcome
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shop 0.3 miles, pub and canal 0.1 miles
  • Gym and pool 0.4 miles
  • No dogs in, or on the beds
  • Minimum stay is 3 nights

The property

Nestled into the town of Ripon, 6 Canal Road is a lovely holiday home for a family or group of friends looking to explore the wonders of North Yorkshire.

With views across the canal and quaint Victorian terraced houses, be welcomed into a spacious sitting room, sporting an 3 seater sofa and 3 chairs where guests can curl up with a coffee and plan the day ahead of them.

When mealtimes call, the contemporary kitchen/diner offers plenty of amenities to cater to your culinary needs and a charming space to enjoy a hearty meal.

From here, discover a basement snug, a tranquil spot to enjoy reading or for children to play, and to the rear of the property there is also a non-enclosed cobbled space for when you need some fresh air.

Throughout the property there are three well-presented bedrooms, each with their own character and charm, and serviced by a contemporary shower room.

On the first floor, choose between a double with canal views and a twin, and on the second floor a fantastic double with an open en-suite bathroom welcomes you to rest your head after a long day of exploring.

Ripon is a lovely town positioned between the North York Moors National Park and the Yorkshire Dales National Park.

The town houses a wealth of amenities and attractions, including canal and riverside walks, tasty eateries, cafes, pubs and Ripon Spa Gardens.

Ripon offers the intriguing Police and Prison Museum, as well as the impressive Ripon Cathedral, and activities to keep the little ones entertained at Paddling Pool and Play Park.

Try out a game of golf at Ripon City Golf Club, or head out into the beautiful scenery of the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, where there are walks and attractions such as Studley Royal Park, Brimham rocks, Nidderdale Museum, and The Himalayan Garden & Sculpture Park, as well as the incredible ruins of Fountain Abbey.

Ripon races is also within a mile of the property.

Further from the property you will find the Yorkshire Dales National Park with walks such as Buttertubs Pass and Cotter Force, and in the opposite direction discover the scenic North York Moors National Park, ideal for hiking, birdwatching and mountain biking, with trails including Bank Foot Farm and Ingleby Incline.

There is so much to be explored with a stay at this delightful property

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £350.

Where you’ll be staying

View on map

RIPON

Masham 9 miles; Harrogate 12 miles.

Dominated by its imposing cathedral, the historic city of Ripon has a great deal to offer visitors - the Cathedral with its 1300 year old crypt, the Yorkshire Law & Order Museums, various craft markets, an International Music Festival and Ripon Races; not to mention the many beautiful riverside and canal walks. Even the famous Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden are within walking distance along the banks of the River Skell and it is just a few miles to the popular Lightwater Valley Theme Park. The historic houses of Norton Conyers and Newby Hall & Gardens are also close by. If you do feel the need to get in the car and explore, Ripon is ideal for touring both the Yorkshire Dales and the North York Moors, not to mention Harrogate, Knaresborough and York too!

This property only accepts bookings that are a minimum of 3 nights.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas
Flexible cancellation terms

If you cancel before midnight , get all of your money back:

  • Rent
  • Extras
  • Fees

excluding the Flexible Cancellation fee and any insurance premium.

There are a small number of circumstances where you can’t use Flexible Cancellation. See the Flexible Cancellation Terms that apply.

How we calculate the "Was" price

Our 'Was' price shows the average price for this property over the last 60 days, so you can see how today's price compares.