Nuns Cottage Bed & Breakfast

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Scored 9.5
Rated exceptional

Staff

9.9

About this property

Historic Setting: Nuns Cottage Bed & Breakfast in Richmond is housed in a historic building, offering a unique and charming atmosphere. Outdoor Spaces: Guests can relax in the garden or terrace, enjoying garden views and outdoor seating areas. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms, bathrobes, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include work desks, TVs, and free toiletries. Dining Options: A buffet breakfast is served daily, including full English/Irish, vegetarian, and vegan options. Local Attractions: Richmond Castle is a 7-minute walk away, while Teesside International Airport is 30 km distant. Nearby attractions include Lightwater Valley Theme Park (37 km) and Forbidden Corner (22 km).

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Buffet

  • FREE parking!

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
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1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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2 single beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Mark
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Helen was wonderful an excellent host. Thank you will stay again next time visiting Richmond.👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻❤️”
Paul
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Loved this little place, spotless and comfortable with a delicious breakfast. Helen was very accommodating.”
Bothamley
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Breakfast choices excellent and well cooked. Lovely and pleasant host. Also very helpful in recommending places to visit and eat. Room cleaned and tidied every day of our stay and good choice of teas/coffee facilities in room.”
Tracey
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location in centre of Richmond,, lovely cosy cottage.. very good breakfast..Helen was a lovely friendly host would love to stay again preferably a different double room to the one we had x”
Gower
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Everything about our stay was perfect. Immaculately clean and very comfortable rooms. Helen, our host very attentive and welcoming. Can't recommend enough !”
Nikki
Ireland Ireland
“The breakfast was delicious in a very clean and stylish dining area. The host, Helen, was exceptionally helpful when asked about recommendations of the local area. The place was spotless and the bed was SO comfortable. Would recommend!”
Jane
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very comfy bed and lovely breakfast. Host really welcoming.”
Geoff
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Excellent accommodation in a great location. Lovely host. We really enjoyed our stay.”
Sharron
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely cottage with history and character, Location for the shops and pubs is perfect Spotlessly clean with a lovely breakfast made to order”
Damian
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Everything! Helen is such a friendly, warm, welcoming host. Nothing was too much trouble, and she was professionalism, personified. The breakfast had so much variety and was delicious. The location is superb and right in the centre of Richmond...”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

9.9
Host review score
At Nuns Cottage Bed & Breakfast we provide three lovely letting bedrooms for our guests with comfy beds, high-quality bedding and a superb breakfast cooked to order . Our guests receive extra touches including A sociable Welcome with Complimentary Refreshments on Arrival Mineral Water and Fresh Milk for Beverages Serviced rooms in a Peaceful and Quiet yet Central Location Advice and Guidance on the best Places to Visit Flat Screen TV, Free Internet Access etc. Guest Lobby/Lounge with Small Library/DVD’s/Magazines Private Bathrooms with Fluffy Robes & Slippers All presented in a unique Grade II Listed building, Nuns Cottage is full of character and run with passion and attention to detail. Located in the centre of Richmond, everything is on your doorstep including the cobbled Market Square, the Georgian Theatre Royal and Richmond Castle. Richmond is the gateway to the North Yorkshire Dales National Park and the perfect base from which to explore the surrounding countryside. We are situated directly on Nuns Close Car Park, and can offer our guests free permit parking, and have electric charging points directly outside our entrance.
The cottage is a 5 minutes' walk from Richmond Market Place, which is accessible from the alley at the bottom of Nuns Close car park. The Georgian Theatre Royal is also a 4-minute walk away, whilst Richmond Castle and Richmondshire Museum are both 7-minutes' walk away. Many lovely places to walk around Richmond including Hudswell National Trust Woods approximately half a mile from Nuns Cottage, Richmond Falls, Easby Abbey etc.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Food & Drink

Breakfast

  • Good breakfast included with all options.
  • Served daily
    08:00 to 09:30
  • Food
    Bread • Pastries • Butter • Eggs • Yogurt • Fruit • Cooked/warm meals • Jam • Cereal
  • Drinks
    Coffee • Tea • Hot chocolate • Fruit juice
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House rules

Nuns Cottage Bed & Breakfast takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 18:30
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 09:30 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 12 years are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please be informed that Nuns Cottage has a resident dog, and thus the property is not suitable for anyone with pet allergies.

Nuns Cottage is a Grade II Listed building therefore, due to its age, it has uneven floors and paving, and low ceilings.

All guests must read Nuns Cottage Accessibility statement as a condition of the booking, this will be emailed to you once your booking has been confirmed. Please contact the property prior to booking if you have any questions regarding the suitability of the accommodation.

Please note that the WiFi is only suitable for web browsing, social media and light streaming.

Kindly note the guest is liable for any damages made to the property by themselves during their stay, and will be charged for damages if necessary.

Please note that this property operates a no-shoe policy while inside. Shoes are not permitted to be worn upstairs or in the bedrooms. Guests will be provided slippers, or may bring their own if they wish.

Packed lunches must be prebooked with the property and it will cost an additional GBP 6.50 per person.

Nuns Cottage will take card details on arrival for security against damages, non returned parking permits and incidentals (such as packed lunches).

Parking Permits must be returned otherwise the guest has to pay for the replacement charge of GBP 150.

The minimum age for guests to stay in a room by themselves is 18 years.

Children aged 12 years and above must be accommodated with a parent.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Nuns Cottage Bed & Breakfast in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.