The George Carvery & Hotel
Dove Bank, Ripon · Hotel
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Traditional hotel on Dove Bank in Ripon, North Yorkshire, with a carvery restaurant and easy reach of the cathedral and Fountains Abbey.
What's nearby
- Cosy Cattery 150m away
- Monkton Moor Garage 300m away
- Little Orchard Retreats 400m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Free car park
- ✓Paid car park
- ✓Free street
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
- ✓Accessible seating
Payment
- ✓Credit cards
- ✓Debit cards
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the hotel before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
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About The George Carvery & Hotel
Dove Bank sits on the edge of Ripon, one of North Yorkshire's smaller cathedral cities, and it's here that The George Carvery & Hotel offers a straightforward base for exploring the surrounding countryside. The area is well placed for both Ripon Cathedral and Fountains Abbey, making it a sensible choice for anyone keen to spend their days out among historic sites and market streets rather than in a city centre.
Rooms are en-suite and kept simple and traditional, with drinks available in room and free WiFi throughout. The hotel's carvery restaurant and bar are the heart of the place, serving classic dining alongside a proper breakfast, and there's a garden with outdoor seating for warmer days. Meeting rooms and 24-hour reception add a practical edge for those travelling on business as well as leisure.
Free on-site parking makes arriving by car easy, and beyond the hotel itself there's no shortage of options nearby, with pubs, restaurants and entertainment all within easy reach. It's a dependable spot for settling in after a day at the abbey or cathedral, rather than a destination in itself.
Reception hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:30 – 8:00 PM
- Friday
- 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:30 – 8:00 PM
- Saturday
- 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:30 – 8:00 PM
- Sunday
- 11:30 AM – 6:30 PM
Diners like this carvery's generous portions of tender meats, including turkey, ham, and beef, along with a good selection of fresh vegetables and large Yorkshire puddings. They also highlight the friendly and attentive staff, who provide excellent service. Guests mention the reasonable prices and the welcoming, dog-friendly bar area.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Property type
- Hotel
- Location
- Dove Bank, Ripon
- Good for children
- Yes
- Good for groups
- Yes
- Booking required
- Yes
- Destination
- Ripon