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Reviews of Kirkgate House

17 Kirkgate, Knaresborough, HG5 8AD, United Kingdom

#2 of 7 B&Bs and Inns in Knaresborough

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Review score

Based on 289 B&B reviews

9.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.7

  • Comfort

    9.7

  • Location

    9.7

  • Facilities

    9.4

  • Staff

    9.8

  • Value for money

    9.2

  • Free WiFi

    9.6

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  • Reviewed: 7 September 2024

    10
    Brilliant two day stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing- we couldn't wish for any more

    Great clean, comfortable room. Breakfast excellent. Very friendly hosts.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 September 2024

    10
    Wonderful BNB in pretty Knaresborough
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing. It was a perfect stay

    Karen and Robert are fantastic hosts. We really enjoyed chatting with them and staying in their gorgeous BNB. It is well located in the centre of pretty Knaresborough and very close to the train station to access York or other areas in the lovely Yorkshire county. Knaresborough is a very pretty town with lots of interesting walks, cafes, restaurants, gourmet bakeries and pie shops, gift and artisan shops and historic points of interest including the magnificent bridge. The room was clean, comfortable, very quiet and overlooking a beautiful cottage garden courtyard. All the necessary amenities were provided and we loved the amazing full personalised English hot breakfasts. I enjoyed trying some items Australians are unfamiliar with- smoked haddock and black pudding. My husband loved his omelette, Yorkshire sausages, bacon, and all the trimmings. After a day out sightseeing we looked forward to coming back to our relaxing room for a cup of Yorkshire tea and the treats Karen left out for us. Thanks for a wonderful stay.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 September 2024

    10
    Little gem
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Fantastic location Spotlessly clean Homecooked fabulous breakfast Lovely hosts

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 September 2024

    10
    Lovely place to stay, very welcoming with everything you would need at hand 10/10.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I can't think of a negative comment, we were expecting a small double to be tiny but the room was far from it, spacious in fact.

    The whole experience was great, the little touches like milk and water in the fridge and the breakfast was delicious, we'll definitely be staying there again.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2024

    10
    Very comfortable, friendly staff, excellent breakfast, great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Excellent extras such as fresh milk, water etc Breakfast very good with wide range of items

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 August 2024

    8.0
    Fantastic
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The toilet in our room kept having problems with flushing

    Incredibly clean and comfortable with lovely and warm hosts

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Karen and Rob were so friendly, accommodating and helpful! They went above and beyond to ensure my stay was exceptional, and I couldn’t have asked for anything more than they provided.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 August 2024

    9.0
    Two night stay in Knaresbouough, a lovely town, walking by the river. Pub lunches,
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing really, the parking was offsite, a short walk away, but only £1.90 per 24 hours.

    Excellent location, right in the town centre.Very comfortable, superb breakfast. The owners were very nice and friendly. Lovely room, and en-suite.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 August 2024

    10
    Perfect !!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Welcoming, friendly host, they even let us check in early. There was a shared fridge with water provided which was ideal, given the humid weather. Robert brought us a fan for our room, as it was a hot day. Lovely hot breakfast, pre ordered the night before for a set time, plenty of choice, and quality produce. You could leave luggage, in store,on your departure day. Room decor lovely, exceptionally clean, with everything you require, attractive outside gardens area to enjoy too. Close to railway station, only a few minutes walk. Hosts couldn't do enough for us.Perfect in every way!

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2024

    10
    Charming place, lovely hosts and super location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Really lovely

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 August 2024

    10
    Great comfortable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything

    Great location, very clean and comfortable. Lovely breakfast. Will defo stay again 😊

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 July 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was impeccably clean and the breakfast was amazing. The best and most special part, though, was that the owners Robert and Karen were so nice and really seemed to enjoy themselves! They were there every morning making the breakfast (including eggs from their son’s hens) and asking what we had on for the day. They were the Best! We had such nice stay.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 July 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There isn't anything to criticise. Some may find lack of parking an issue but the car park we used was only a short walk away and cost only £1.90 for 24 hours. The patron gave us an invaluable tip and suggested we buy multiple tickets on the same day if staying for more than one day as this shows intent.

    Superb location. Town at one end of the street and railway station and two great pubs at the other. Very welcoming patrons. Lovely clean room. Guests were provided with a variety of teas, coffee, hot chocolate, Robinson juice, biscuits, chocolates, fresh milk. The breakfasts provided by Karen were first rate and her husband was very attentive. I can highly recommend the smoked fish with a poached egg.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 July 2024

    10
    A home away from home 🏡
    • Business trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The communication with the hosts who were so welcoming and helpful was clear prior and throughout our stay. The location was superb so we were easily able to get everywhere we needed to. And you can see Knaesborough Castle from the windows of the Kirkgate house!! Every bit of attentions has been put in to the lay out of the rooms, especially the selection of teas and biscuits. The room was very clean and so beautifully designed, a truly relaxing atmosphere. We had a very comfortable sleep and a super breakfast the next morning. Meeting local pooch was a true pleasure too, she gave us plenty of tail wags before we had to leave, which we were so gutted to having to do! We would highly recommend staying here if you are in the area or near by and when we will be revisiting we will only be staying at Kirkgate house.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 July 2024

    9.0
    Yorkshire fair.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There wasn't much we didn't like and feel it would be nit picking to say so. .

    Kirkgate house was in a good location. Robin was a good host, but we never saw Karen. It's in an excellent location and ideal for everywhere in Knaresborough. Good choice for breakfast and very good drinks and snack tray in bedroom. All in all we had a good break.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 June 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Warm and friendly hosts, comfortable bed in a lovely room with great facilities. Excellent breakfast. Couldn’t fault it really enjoyed our stay here.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 June 2024

    9.0
    Great short break in a very good B&B. Highly recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Very warm welcome, lovely comfortable room. Great location and so quiet at night. A proper English B&B.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 June 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was very relaxing and the host were very welcoming, the breakfast was exceptional and the best we have had, a very good choice available

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 June 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was fine.

    Great location. Very friendly owners. Excellent breakfasts - plenty of choice. Comfortable, well-equipped rooms.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2024

    9.0
    Charming, friendly, characterful B&B near station
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    This place is a gem, friendly people, super clean, quiet & comfy - & all minutes from Knaresborough railway station on the York to Harrogate line. Excellent value, delicious home cooked breakfasts (& catered for g/f & d/f..) - & a gorgeous sunny courtyard garden full of flowers & birds: brilliant! Beautiful spacious rooms at back overlooking garden, plus others onto street (but it's not busy). Knaresborough is a fascinating place full of history & quirkiness, just 20 minutes on train to York. LOTS of pubs, cafes, restaurants & independent shops, a delight!

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2024

    10
    Beyond expectations
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Absolutely nothing I can think of

    Excellent hosts. Very friendly and helpful. They also accommodated an early check-in for us which was so welcome after a long haul flight. We loved the room and the breakfast. Very comfortable beds. Extremely clean rooms

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2024

    8.0
    very cosy
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    no view

    breakfast

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Too hot in the room when we were sleeping

    The owners are very friendly and the rooms were very nice

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    9.0
    A nice comfortable place to stay, with friendly service in beautiful surroundings.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There was nothing not to like. It is worth noting, however, that there is no parking facility. We were advised of this before booking. As promised, we were given the various options for parking in nearby car parks. This worked well for us, and the charges were modest.

    We received a warm welcome when we arrived, and taken to our room. It was beautifully appointed, stylish and accommodating. It was almost like being in a private house. There was a generous supply of tea/coffee/biscuits. The ensuite facilities were excellent. The beds were comfortable. The breakfasts were excellent also, with good quality food well prepared.

    Stayed in May 2024

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