66 Frenchgate

About 66 Frenchgate

66 Frenchgate is a family-run guest house on the lower part of Frenchgate, rated 4-star plus by both the AA and Visit Britain, and known locally for having what many guests consider the best view in Richmond. Its breakfast conservatory looks out over Richmond Castle, Easby Abbey and the River Swale, a genuinely panoramic outlook rarely matched by accommodation this close to the town centre.

The house offers eight bedrooms of varying sizes, each en-suite with free wi-fi, tea and coffee facilities and a 32-inch television, and free parking is available on Frenchgate itself, a genuine advantage in a town where parking can be tight. Hosts Mick and Rachel are frequently mentioned by returning guests for their warmth and local knowledge.

A five-minute walk from the Georgian Market Place, the guest house suits visitors who want to be close to the castle and theatre while still having a quiet, largely residential street to return to in the evenings, with the view from the breakfast room a strong enough draw on its own.