The King's Head Hotel overlooks Richmond's cobbled market square, the largest in the country, and the Norman castle. Charming Georgian hotel full of character & warmth in lovely Swaledale, only 4 miles to A1. Good food. Friendly staff.
The King's Head Hotel in Richmond provides quality accommodation and boasts an excellent restaurant. The hotel makes an ideal base to discover the beauty of The Dales and the charm of the market town of Richmond, which has a Norman castle, abbey, three museums and the Georgian Theatre Royal, which is the oldest theatre in England where performances are still held in the original setting. We have 30 beautifully appointed en suite bedrooms, each individually decorated and furnished for your comfort. All of our rooms are equipped with direct dial telephones, baby listening, hairdryers, hospitality trays and clock radios. The bathroom floors and walls are decorated with Italian tiles and a number of rooms have corner baths. A delicious selection of food is created each day by the hotel's kitchen team. Lunches and suppers are served in the bar along with a pint of hand pulled beer or wine chosen from the excellent selection. Upstairs in the warm ambiance of the award winning restaurant, dinner is available each evening, complimented by a choice of wines from around the globe. Morning coffees and afternoon teas are enjoyed in the Clock Lounge, where there is an interesting collection of working clocks and, in the cooler months, a welcoming log fire. Wedding receptions are held in the the hotel's Georgian ballroom, which provides the perfect setting. This elegant room with its tall sash windows features a large dance floor, stage and adjacent cocktail bar and spacious banqueting seating for one hundred and thirty guests. Weddings with a literary theme can be held in the unique Georgian Theatre Royal, which is just around the corner from the hotel. Marry on stage with your guests as your audience then head back to the hotel for your reception. The Panelled Room is a private room, available for special occasions such as business meetings, luncheons, dinners and intimate parties. For functions and conferences, the ballroom seats 150 theatre style and there are smaller meeting rooms available.
Restaurants and Bars
The attractive restaurant is located on the first floor with views across the Market Place. Dinner is served every evening and the menu offers a variety of meat, fish and vegetarian options. For Sunday lunch, there is a choice of roasts including, of course, roast beef and Yorkshire pudding. The wine list displays selections from around the globe to compliment your meal, along with champagne, pudding wines and liqueurs. Service is efficient, but informal, making dinner a relaxing experience. Vegetarian and fish dishes are available on all of the hotel's dining and bar menus, and our Head Chef will be pleased to cater for special diets with a little advance notice.
Hotel Facilities
General
All Public and Private Spaces Non-Smoking, Luggage Storage, Restaurant, Bar, Non-Smoking Rooms, 24-Hour Front Desk.
Services
Fax/Photocopying, Meeting/Banquet Facilities.
Room Amenities
Radio, Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock, Bathroom, Telephone, TV, Ironing Facilities, Tea/Coffee Maker, Hairdryer.
Location
Countryside.
Hotel Policies
Important! Some policies may vary from these depending on your room, date and rate selection. Please check the room information when booking.
Children and extra beds
All children are welcome. One child under 4 years stays free of charge when using existing bedding. Maximum capacity of extra beds/babycots in a room is 1.
Check In / Check Out
You may check in from 14:00 hours onwards.
You must check out by 11:00 hours.
Cancellations
If cancelled up to 1 day before the date of arrival, no fee will be charged. If cancelled up to 1 day before the date of arrival, the total price of the reservation will be charged.
Extra Charges
VAT is included. Service charge is included. City/tourist tax is not applicable.
Parking
No parking available.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Internet
No internet access available.
Deposit
No deposit will be charged.
Payment - We accept
Visa, Maestro, MasterCard, American Express.
Directions
From a1/a66 at Scotch Corner, take a6108 signposted Richmond. Follow this road through village of Skeeby and into Richmond. Straight on at roundabout and straight on at traffic lights. At next mini roundabout (with library on your left), go straight on. At next mini roundabout, turn left into cobbled road and right into the King's Head Hotel car park. From Dales, enter Richmond on A6108. When you see Tourist Information Centre on your left, go straight on at the roundabout into a cobbled road and turn right into King's Head car park.
*Directions included in email booking confirmation
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