Welcome to St George’s Court We wish you a pleasant stay and hope you find the following pages of information useful. If you would prefer fresh milk rather than the milk portions, please ask at the house If you require any extra pillows, please just ask. You will find spare blankets in each room in case you require them. You will also find situated in a drawer a hairdryer a radio alarm clock and rechargeable torch. If you require the use of an iron and ironing board please ask at the house. Breakfast is served between 8:30am and 9:00am. No allowance will be made for meals not taken. We would like to remind you that all our rooms are no smoking. We kindly request that you vacate your room between the hours of 10:30am and 1:30pm to allow us to clean. If you are unable to do so we will be happy just to top up your tea tray on request. On the day of departure we request that you vacate your room by 10:30am. All vehicles are parked at the owner’s risk and we do not accept any responsibility for the loss or damage of them. Please park to the rear of the building unless you require any assistance. We kindly request that when you return on an evening you are as quiet as possible for the comfort of all our guests. The proprietors cannot accept responsibility for the loss or damage of guest’s property unless handed in for safe custody. If you require the use of a telephone, please ask at the house The proprietors reserve the right to amend, curtail or terminate any booking should the conduct of any person who is part of that booking cause any detriment to the well being of other guests or to the property. General Information Fire If you discover a fire on the premises DO NOT try to tackle it. Raise an alarm then evacuate the property by the closest exit. Do not stay to retrieve any personal belongings. The fire point is by the gate on the driveway. Do not re-enter the building until you are told it is safe to do so. Dial 999 for any of the Emergency services. For medical assistance, Accident and Emergency at Ripon is 8am to 8pm, or at Harrogate 24 hours a day. Local Dining The Grantley Arms – (01765) 620227: At the end of the drive turn right and head up into the village. The pub is situated approx. 500 yards on your left. A very good meal but not a place to take children – more of a restaurant than pub. You may dine inside or out. Available for both lunches and evening meals 7 days a week. The Sawley Arms – (01765) 620642: (Closed Mondays) At the end of the drive turn left and go down and then back up the hill. At the junction at the top turn right, then take your first left into the village of Sawley. The pub is in the centre of the village on your right hand side. Very good food in an upmarket atmosphere (do not wear jeans), not a place for the children. The Drovers Inn (01765) 658510: (Doesn’t take credit cards) (Closed Mondays) At the end of the drive turn right, go through Grantley village and take your first left signposted Skelding. Follow this road approx 2 miles, it will take you on to the moor. At the junction turn right and go over the cattle grid, the pub is approximately ½ mile on the left. Good pub food and a plateful – you will not need a pudding! This pub is tiny with only about six tables inside. The Half Moon (01423) 711560 Food served every lunch and evening. (12-2 and 7-9) At the end of the drive turn left and go to the top of the hill. At the junction turn right. Stay on this road for approx 3 – 4 miles the Half Moon is situated on the right in a dip. Good food and children welcome. The Queens Head Tandoori (01765) 658817 Food 7 days a week 6pm – 11 pm. Good Indian food but don’t be in a hurry. At the end of the drive turn right, do through the village and keep going for approximately 3 miles until you come to a cross roads. The Queens is situated almost opposite. For all the above, we would recommend that during busy times you book a table in advance. There are also plenty of restaurants in Ripon, Pateley Bridge and Harrogate, along with many most cuisines to suite every palate. Market Days Bedale - Tuesday Grassington - Farmers market every 3rd Saturday in the month Hawes - Tuesday Knaresborough - Wednesday Leyburn - Friday Masham - Wednesday & Saturday Northallerton - Wednesday & Saturday Reeth - Friday Richmond - Indoor Tuesday & Thursday and Outdoor Saturdays Ripon - Thursday and Farmers market every 3rd Sunday of the month Skipton - Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday Thirsk - Monday & Saturday Wetherby - Thursday York - Monday to Saturday Car Boot Sales Ripon Racecourse - Every Saturday afternoon at 1:30pm Rufforth - Every Sunday from 10am Thirsk Racecourse - Every Sunday from April to October 9am Wetherby Racecourse - Every Sunday & Bank Holiday Monday March - October Fishing If you don’t fancy our lake, we have plenty of information about local fishing and clubs across at the house – please just come and ask. Please remember all waters belong to someone and therefore permission must be obtained before fishing. You must hold your own licence and carry it with you. Games in Parks A selection of outdoor games is available from mid-March to the end of September in public parks, i.e. Crazy Golf, Tennis, and Bowls etc Castle Yard - Knaresborough Conyngham Hall - Knaresborough Ripon Spa Gardens - Ripon Valley Gardens - Harrogate Picnic Areas Our countryside is beautiful – let’s keep it that way, please remember your country code when out and about. Brimham Rocks - Near Pateley Bridge Conyngham Hall - Knaresborough Harlow Moor Road - Near Pinewoods, Harrogate Millenium Green - Pateley Bridge Quarry Moor - Ripon Scar House Reservoir - Lofthouse Swimming The Hydro, Harrogate – 01423 556767 Ripon Spa Baths, Ripon – 01765 603383 Pateley Leisure Centre, Pateley Bridge – 01423 711442 Health & Relaxation Turkish Baths, Harrogate – 01423 556746 Hot Room, Steam Room, Plunge Pool, Jacuzzi, Beauty Therapy, Dry Float wraps, Massage, Reflexology, Reiki Ten Pin Bowling Clifton Moor Centre, York YO30 4WZ –0871 5501010 Cycle Hire Spa Cycles, Wedderburn Road, Harrogate – 01423 887003 Horse Riding Follifoot Park Riding Centre, Pannal Road, Follifoot – 01423 870372 This also caters for disabled riders. Cinema Odeon, East Parade, Harrogate – 0870 505 0007 Theatre Oxford Street, Harrogate – 01423 502116 Golf Clubs Masham – 01765 689379 Course length 2,891 yards, 9 holes, par 70. Visitors are not accepted on bank holidays and weekends unless accompanied by a member. Lunches available. Cost approx. £17 per round/ £20 per day Ripon – 01765 603640 Course length 6,084 yards, 18 holes, par 70. Visitors are welcome any time except Saturdays. Lunches available. Cost approx. £24 per round/ £30 per day These Clubs do not hire out clubs, some golf clubs in Harrogate do. For the Walkers We have various walks and maps available for you to borrow. If you require to dry any boots or out door gear we have the boiler house for use please ask. We also have boot scrappers. Places of Worship We have some beautiful small churches in our parish, but please check to confirm service times as they can vary. Church of England The Cathedral of St Peter & St Wilfred, Ripon – 01765 602072 Sundays 08:00 Holy Communion 09:30 Sung Eucharist 11:30 Matins 12:30 Holy Communion 17:30 Evensong Weekdays 08:00 Holy Communion (Tues/Wed/Fri) 09:00 Holy Communion (Mon/Thur/Sat) 08:30 Matins with Litany (Fri) 17:30 Evensong – sung during school term (except Wed) Methodist Harrogate Road, Ripon Sundays 10:30 and 18:30 Salvation Army Reach Out Centre, Lead Lane, Ripon – 01765 600933 Sundays 10:45 Sunday school 10:00 at the Centre Roman Catholic St Wilfred’s Church, Coltsgate Hill, Ripon – 01765 603614 Saturdays 18:30 Vigil Mass Sundays 10:00 Mass Community Church YMCA, Water Skellgate, Ripon – 01765 600849 Sundays 10:00 Morning Worship Jehovah’s Witness Kingdom Hall, Ure Bank Top – 01765 602195 Sundays 10:00 – 12:00 Thursdays 19:00 – 21:00 Evangelical Churches Bethel Evangelical, Church Lane, Ripon Sundays 10:30 and 18:30 Tuesdays 19:30 Assembly of God Pentecostal Church, Water Skellgate, Ripon Sundays 10:30 Holy Communion 18:30 Celebration in Paradise Public Transport A bus leaves Grantley at 11.21 Monday to Saturday to go to Ripon and returns from Ripon at 13.20 arriving back in Grantley at 13.46. The stop is located close to the school. Post Office service Unfortunately we are one of the communities affected by closure. There is a main post office in Ripon. Local Banks Abbey Ripon 0845 7654321 Barclays Ripon 0845 7555555 Halifax Ripon 01765 552912 HSBC Ripon 0845 7404404 Loyds TSB Ripon 0845 3000000 Nat West Ripon 0845 0011223 Yorkshire Bank Ripon 01765 607391 Useful Phone Numbers Ripon community Hospital 01765 602546 until 9pm Harrogate Hospital 01423 8885959n 24hrs Northallerton Hospital 01609 779911 24hrs NHS Direct 08454647 Park Street Surgery Ripon 01765 692366 Boots Pharmacy 01765 602087 Ripon City Council 01765 604097 Ripon TIC 01765 604625 Oasis Dental 01765 603509 Bishopton Vets 01765 North Yorkshire Police 0845 6060247 Harrogate District Travel 01423 566061 Ripon Rowler 01423 526655 Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of this information, but no responsibility can be accepted for any errors or omissions.