Proctor

Proctor is located on the third floor of the 16th-century Fountains Hall, a building constructed using stones from the nearby abbey. The house has a history of distinguished guests including Queen Elizabeth II and the Queen Mother. It has two large bedrooms and interiors inspired by Charles Rennie Mackintosh.

Enjoy sweeping views over the River Skell and, when it’s not in use, make the most of guest access to the summerhouse and Elizabethan walled gardens at the front of the Hall. A regal place to relax with a book or a glass of wine.

As well as being within easy walking distance of Fountains Abbey, there's plenty to see further afield. Spend the day walking in the Yorkshire Dales or strolling around York’s famous medieval streets. 

Layout

Ground floor: Entrance and stairs to third-floor apartment (no lift). Shared utility area.

Third floor: Single bedroom with sink, opening into the building's hallway, next to but not within the apartment. Within the apartment: Hall. Open-plan kitchen, dining and sitting room with television. Double bedroom with 5' bed. Bathroom with bath and walk-in shower.

Outside space: All-hours access to the Elizabethan Walled Gardens and summerhouse (unless in use for private function). All-hours access to Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden.

Photographs of the bedrooms are coming to the website later this year. In the meantime, please find images and information in the accessibility guide.

Please note: This apartment is not suitable for babies or children under the age of 14.

Access: The accessibility guide is for guidance only. For up-to-date information, please call the team on 0344 800 2070.

Heating: Electric heaters.

Utilities: The washing machine and tumble dryer are shared with another holiday cottage and are located in the downstairs utility room. 

Parking: One car parking space is allocated at the side of Fountains Hall, additional car parking available in the National Trust car park.

Telephone: There is no mobile phone signal at this apartment, but there are payphones provided in the entrance lobby for guest use.

*WiFi: This is now available, but please note that intermittent connection problems can sometimes occur and should not be relied upon. We are pleased to provide free WiFi at this cottage which is supported by BT.

Please note: The single bedroom is completely separate from the main apartment and has a door which opens on to a steep staircase. Supervision is not possible from within the main apartment, so occupation of this 'add on' room is only suitable for children over the age of 14.

This apartment is not suitable for babies or children under the age of 14. 

Offers: Holiday cottage guests have free access to Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Estate during opening hours and after hours until dusk once the public have gone home. This is with the exception of Fridays in November, December and January when the estate is closed on Fridays.

Guests will benefit from a late Sunday checkout at 4pm.