The Welford

27 Franklin Road, Harrogate, HG1 5ED, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.9/10! <small>(score from <b>493</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.7
Scored 9.7
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
493 reviews

Fabulous rooms with new bathrooms. Breakfast was a way more than I expected is every good way.

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The Welford

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In a Victorian terrace, The Welford offers locally sourced breakfasts and cozy rooms with free Wi-Fi. The hotel is located in the heart of Harrogate, 5 minutes’ walk from Harrogate Railway Station. The traditional bedrooms at Welford are individually decorated, and each has a flat-screen TV and tea/coffee facilities. Rooms also feature private bathrooms with hairdryers and free toiletries. Hearty full English breakfasts are served daily in the elegant dining room at The Welford. Breakfasts include homemade sausages and free range eggs, and light continental options are also available. The family-run Welford Guest House is just a 2-minute walk from Betty’s Tea Room and the Harrogate International Conference Center. The stylish Montpellier Quarter is a 10-minute walk, and guests receive free parking permits for nearby street parking.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Harrogate, this property has an excellent location score of 9.9!

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

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Guest reviews

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Staff
10.0
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.8
Location
9.9
High score for Harrogate
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  • Dustin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Fabulous rooms with new bathrooms. Breakfast was a way more than I expected is every good way.”
  • Linda
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Lovely welcoming couple who ran b+b, they made our stay perfect. The property was spotless and in a great location. Breakfast was plentiful serving fresh fruits, cereals, yoghurts and a full English it was delicious! Would definitely recommend it.”
  • Francesca
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Judy and Richard are exceptionally kind, welcoming hosts. The breakfasts are delicious, lots of fresh fruit and every egg cooked to perfection. The whole B&B was very clean.”

Host Info

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Whether you are visiting on business or pleasure it is our aim to make your stay with us as comfortable as possible. Rooms are charged on a per night basis and rates include a delightful English breakfast with a wide selection to choose from. Harrogate is a renowned Spa Town, and is now well known for its sparkling and still Spa Water. Harrogate became fashionable in the 19th century and is still a fabulous place to visit. We are in easy reach of both rail and bus stations, for visits to the nearby Yorkshire Dales with its many museums, parks and stately homes. Why not visit the city of York and Ripon with its cathedral and weekly market? Local attractions also include Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal, Knaresborough Castle, Ripon Cathedral, Spofforth Castle, Brimham Rocks, Montpellier Gardens, Spa Gardens, Ripon and The Valley Gardens.
We take a great pride in our home and welcome all Guests Old and New We are a Victorian Terrace Home with rooms situated on the 1st floor and 2nd floor so there are stairs to climb!!! We cater for vegetarians, Vegans and Gluten Free just let us know when you book We love meeting people from all walks of life, so weather you are visiting friends, family, going to a wedding, celebrating a special occasion, Visiting all our amazing attractions, cycling, walking, visiting the Conference Centre or a show we will do our upmost to help you in anyway we can to make your visit a memorable one A few things that we don’t have though is:- No Lift or 24 hour Reception We also have cobwebs from time to time, we do try to keep them at bay, but the little pests keep coming out at night when we sleep Judy doesn’t do Spiders at all, so if you do happen to come across one please dispose of it/them Please always give us a ring prior to making a reservation if you have any queries at all we are always happy to advise Last but not least, please try to book either by our website or phone as booking.com etc charge us a commission for every booking . Look forward to meeting you soon Judy
We are in easy reach of both rail and bus stations for visits to the nearby Yorkshire Dales with its many museums, parks and stately homes. Why not visit the city of York and Ripon with its Cathedral and weekly market. Local attractions also include: Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal, Knaresborough Castle, Ripon Cathedral, Spofforth Castle, Brimham Rocks, Montpellier Gardens, Spa Gardens, Ripon and The Valley Gardens.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of The Welford
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Private Bathroom
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Activities
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
No internet access available.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Adults only
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English

Property practice

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House rules

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Check-in

From 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Check-out

Until 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 21

Mastercard Visa JCB Diners Club Cash The Welford accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

FAQs about The Welford

  • Check-in at The Welford is from 1:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • The Welford offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking

  • The Welford is 1,950 feet from the center of Harrogate. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at The Welford may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at The Welford include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Single