Featuring a garden and views of garden, Nuns Cottage Bed & Breakfast is a bed and breakfast situated in a historic building in Richmond, 37 km from Lightwater Valley Theme Park. The property features inner courtyard views and is 700 metres from Richmond Castle and 22 km from Forbidden Corner. A public car park is located nearby. At the bed and breakfast, every unit has a desk and a TV. Free WiFi and a private bathroom equipped with a shower and bathrobes are available to all guests, while selected rooms are equipped with a DVD player. At the bed and breakfast, every unit includes bed linen and towels. A continental, Full English/Irish or vegetarian breakfast is available daily at the property. Guests can relax in the on-site lounge, while packed lunches are also available. Bowes Museum is 23 km from the bed and breakfast, while Aysgarth Falls is 25 km away. Teesside International Airport is 30 km from the property.

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

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan

FREE parking!


Availability

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Guest reviews

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Staff
10.0
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.7
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
8.7
High score for Richmond
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Emilian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great cottage with very comfortable beds. Wonderful host and delicious breakfast. Fantastic location and very clean. One of the best B&B we ever stayed in!!! We shall return
  • Peter
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was very convenient for exploring Richmond, just a few minutes walk to the market square. Free parking available on Nuns Car park directly opposite. Excellent home cooked breakfast.
  • Tj_nottm
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A lovely room, with fresh flowers on the sill. Comfy bed & crisp sheets. Bathroom & bedroom very clean. A lovely breakfast with different choices on offer. I would definitely stay again. Thank you.
  • Suzanne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Ideal location, easy parking and very clean Very tastefully decorated Beds, pillows, and quilts are so comfortable Breakfast delicious and owner Helen very friendly and accommodating. Quality and an immaculateplace to stay and definitely be...
  • Saskia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great cosy and homely place to stay, in a lovely location. Helen was very warm and welcoming too!
  • E
    Emma
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Helen the host was extremely accommodating and helpful. Our room was beautifully clean and comfortable with everything we needed for our stay. A delicious cooked breakfast each morning was the added bonus!
  • Rachel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Our host was so friendly and welcoming - and very accommodating when we had to arrive late. The b&b is absolutely charming, lovely antique furniture and everything ‘just so’!
  • Crawshaw
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location, the cottage was very clean . Helen the owner was very accommodating and The breakfast was delicious .
  • Nicola
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Helen was an outstanding host. Very friendly and helpful
  • Trevor
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Facilities are great, everything was very clean and host Helen was very friendly and made my stay most comfortable.

Quality rating

This property is rated 4 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Host Information

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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

Facilities of Nuns Cottage Bed & Breakfast
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Special diet menus (on request)
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Packed lunches
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Languages spoken
  • English

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.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Nuns Cottage Bed & Breakfast

  • Check-in at Nuns Cottage Bed & Breakfast is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Room options at Nuns Cottage Bed & Breakfast include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Double

  • Guests staying at Nuns Cottage Bed & Breakfast can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan

  • Nuns Cottage Bed & Breakfast is 450 yards from the centre of Richmond. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Nuns Cottage Bed & Breakfast offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • The prices at Nuns Cottage Bed & Breakfast may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.