Immediately on entering the guest house there is a warm friendly atmosphere.The house is full of history and Rod and Lyn make you feel very welcome. Your every need is catered for and breakfast is a real treat. A visit to Sharow Cross Guest House is certainly something to look forward to. more

We called at short notice on referral from another B&B which was full. We (my wife and I and 21 year old son) were passing through while sightseeing. Only stayed one night. The rooms are large and light, the place is immaculate, the hosts are friendly but not obtrusive, and the location is easy to get to. The setting is... more

We landed on Sharow Cross House by chance but were surprised and delighted by our choice. The setting is wonderful and peaceful whilst still being close to the centre of Ripon. The welcome was unparalleled and the quality of service, rooms and food was excellent even with my wife's restricted diet. With its great location and excellent service it is... more

We stayed here for a wedding near by, and what a wonderful place it is to stay! Our room was massive with a lovely lounge area, and a big bathroom with complimentary toiletries incl toothbrush and paste- very handy! We only stopped for one night, but i wish we had stayed for more. The owners are lovely and not only... more

June 2008 This is a most fantastically appointed guest house which we came upon rather by luck. It has the most luxurious rooms and guests lounge with the most friendly hosts imaginable. We could not believe the fantastic standard that Rod and Lyn have offered to their guest's. The situation just a few minutes out of Ripon, is a part... more

The Sharow Cross House offers fine guest rooms equipped with everything a visitor could need, and the lounge is a beautiful room to relax in. The setting is ideal for exploring The Dales and other parts of Yorkshire. The food is excellent and the welcome most warm. That's why we keep going back and will continue to do so! more

Sharow Cross House is a beautiful house with three, large double bedrooms available only. This means that the owners Lyn & Rod Macaulay can lavish high levels of quality and service on their guests. Excellent breakfasts, delicious homecooked dinners and a sumptuous lounge add up to a very comfortable place to stay. As guesthouses go, this is hard to beat... more

A friend recommended Sharow Cross House as a great place to stay when we were planning a few days visit to North Yorkshire. We knew we had found something special when we arrived at the impressive house and saw the Michelin Guide plaque in the beautiful hallway. We were met by the hosts, Lyn and Rod, and spent a few... more

My husband and I wanted a guesthouse in the Ripon area last summer and found Sharow Cross House on the tourism bit on the council web-site. We were booking at the last minute and had no real idea what it would be like. We were blown away by our find! Since then we have been eager to find an opportunity... more