Set in the quaint surroundings of an exquisite Grade II listed former Georgian Gentleman's residence, perfectly positioned in the heart of the original and historic town of Richmond. The quality of food and menus at the Frenchgate reflect the passion and enthusiasm of all the staff. Care is taken to source ingredients locally wherever possible and all our food is freshly prepared to order.
Following your relaxing dinner retire to one of our nine individual guestrooms, all en-suite with bath and / or powerful Swedish showers. You may find your room has a huge 1.5 ton solid oak 4 poster bed, free standing Victorian bath, or an original fireplace, with views down to the river or out over the private gardens.
Following your relaxing dinner retire to one of our nine individual guestrooms, all en-suite with bath and / or powerful Swedish showers. You may find your room has a huge 1.5 ton solid oak 4 poster bed, free standing Victorian bath, or an original fireplace, with views down to the river or out over the private gardens.
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Here you will enjoy some of Yorkshire's warmest hospitality, it's the perfect place to unwind and treat yourself. Set in the quaint surroundings of an exquisite Grade II listed former Georgian Gentleman's residence, perfectly positioned in the heart of the original and historic town of Richmond.
Built in 1750 and extended to include another property dating from 1650 today The Frenchgate Restaurant & Hotel blends stunning Georgian architecture, stylish artwork and luxurious facilities, which have been sensitively restored to respect the buildings rich heritage whilst exceeding the needs and desires of its guests.
Built in 1750 and extended to include another property dating from 1650 today The Frenchgate Restaurant & Hotel blends stunning Georgian architecture, stylish artwork and luxurious facilities, which have been sensitively restored to respect the buildings rich heritage whilst exceeding the needs and desires of its guests.
Following your relaxing dinner retire to one of our nine individual guestrooms, all en-suite with bath and / or powerful Swedish showers. You may find your room has a huge 1.5 ton solid oak 4 poster bed, free standing Victorian bath, or an original fireplace, with views down to the river or out over the private gardens.
Food is at the heart of The Frenchgate. Our Georgian dining room is both relaxed and stylish, with an eclectic mix of traditional oak tables (including Granny Todd's) and chairs, set on original, fully restored, boards. Sophisticated lighting, fine crockery, cutlery and glassware enhance the contemporary but stylish feel.
Over the past 14 years our hard work has continued to be assessed and rewarded with many accolades. We have grown from a little 2 Star Hotel to the 4 Star Hotel of today together with our famous restaurant awarded 2 Rosettes for the past 10 years. More important to us than any award is the recognition by returning guests of the consistent high quality and services they enjoy time after time.
Giving you peace of mind. An update from David Todd, owner We know that many of you will have been affected by travel restrictions and, as the hospitality business begins to re-open, you might be looking for extra reassurance when booking. Enjoy a late summer escape from the stresses of lockdown this year with a relaxing break in Historic Richmond, in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales.
Reviews (10)
Aly K.
Jan 16, 2022
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We have just returned from a two night stay in this small but charming hotel. We stayed in room 7 on the top floor, which was very spacious, incorporating an absolutely huge 7’ bed, feature bath and large bathroom with walk-in shower. The hotel was situated very close to all amenities, with Richmond Castle being only a short walk away. Very friendly and welcoming staff made our stay extremely enjoyable and my breakfast of eggs Benedict was very tasty. Unfortunately parking to the front of the hotel was very limited but they have a car park not too far away. Highly recommended for a short visit
Paul Baird
Aug 25, 2021
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Amazing, from checking to breakfast the attention to details was spot on. We were greeted by the owner David who showed us to our room and how everything worked. Breakfast was 10/10 never had an American break fast before but will do again all cooked fresh and tasted fantastic. The room was comfortable, quiet, shower was really nice and the Italian bath was luxurious . This is certainty a hotel we will stay at again. Perfect 2 days, can't wait for the restaurant to open again.
Joey Gray
Jan 03, 2021
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Lynne Bebb
Jan 24, 2020
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Stayed in the bridal suite on first inspection the room looked lovely but looking closer the paint is peeling off in the passage to the bathroom and on the ceiling near the wardrobe. The curtain fabric has come away from the rings and there was a large plastic sheet over the ceiling above the fireplace where there been a leak. The bath although jacuzzi is so small you would struggle to get an adult in it (this is not shown on the website) but the most annoying thing being asked to pay £10 each corkage fee when asking for 2 wine glasses to enjoy a drink in our room that we had bought. Not worth
James Dickson
Sep 17, 2019
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This is a beautiful small hotel. Rooms are well presented and the garden at the rear of the hotel is a fine place to unwind with a wee G & T. Central to Richmond but still off the main streets helps maintain a relaxing stay. The food here is absolutely superb and the service is attentive without being intrusive.
Bridie O'Donnell
Jul 08, 2019
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Simon Body
Jul 01, 2019
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Lovely owner and hotel. Are stay was wonderful as where my son's and friends room. Breakfast was fantastic but the friendly welcome would make me go back alone. The room was quirky as you would expect. However the charm and sheer Britishness of the establishment should be celebrated. I thourghly enjoyed are stay.
Ian Scoble
Sep 16, 2018
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Only visited for an evening meal, but if the other features match the quality service and presentation, then it would make an excellent package. We discovered this small hotel while wandering about the town and booked a table for dinner immediately. The proprietor, David, was a charming and knowledgeable host; the serving staff were equally friendly and efficient, and the food was superb.
Andrew Brown
Jun 22, 2018
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I booked a standard room for two nights using the hotel website, which described the room as ground floor and included photographs. The room was individually designed with an eclectic combination of unusual furniture in an interesting, old, irregularly shaped space that I enjoyed. However, there were two main issues with the room:
1. The window in the bedroom had been altered so that it could not be opened, and there was no means of ventilation. Propping the bathroom door open and leaving the extractor fan on didn't make much difference, and the fan was far too noisy to leave on overnight anyway
1. The window in the bedroom had been altered so that it could not be opened, and there was no means of ventilation. Propping the bathroom door open and leaving the extractor fan on didn't make much difference, and the fan was far too noisy to leave on overnight anyway
Normsi Gb Tt
Jan 02, 2018
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