Hotel River View (Richmond, United Kingdom)

Guests often said the rooms at this Edwardian townhouse turned bed and breakfast were homely, comfortable and clean with pleasant castle or river views. Shared amenities like the drying room and pretty gardens with a terrace overlooking the River Swale were also popular. The usually competitive room rates for the area appealed to budget-conscious travellers, many of whom felt they got decent value for money.

Diners like the way the yummy and filling cooked breakfast was made with many organic ingredients while vegetarians welcomed the meat-free options. Reviewers frequently said they received a warm welcome from helpful, friendly and knowledgeable hosts at this family-run property.

Guests often said this property's location near the river in a tranquil corner of attractive Richmond town centre gave them the best of both worlds. Not only was it quiet; but also it was within easy walking distance of shops, eateries, amenities and historic Richmond Castle. Lovers of the great outdoors appreciated the proximity of Swaledale and Wensleydale in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales National Park. Motorists liked being near the A1(M) and A66 for straightforward access to local attractions and museums plus Leeds and Newcastle.

Although guests liked the tranquil location and often slept well, several critics remarked that noisy plumbing caused an occasional nuisance in some of the rooms at River View.

There were occasional reports of maintenance issues like aging mattresses or dated decor in certain rooms. Build-ups of dust were also encountered by some visitors.

Some reviewers felt that when the rooms were fully occupied they became a bit cramped or lacked sufficient space for those travelling with lots of luggage.