Bed and breakfast 16 Franklin Bijou Boutique

16 Franklin Road, Harrogate, HG1 5EE, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map

Excellent location — rated 9.9/10! (score from 145 reviews)

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9.7
Exceptional
146 reviews

The hosts were very welcoming. Lots of choice for breakfast and always well made. Brilliant location.

Alexandra United Kingdom

Great choice of Breakfast and excellent quality, served with a smile. Marilyn and her husband were very welcoming. Beautiful property, tastefully decorated. Tea and coffee facilities and a bonus of a small fridge in the room.

Lesley United Kingdom

Perfect location, fab breakfasts, very warm, welcoming, attentive host, very comfortable room. We had everything we needed.

Lindsay United Kingdom

The food. Was good and the accommodation was close to town center

Graham United Kingdom

The room we had was so lovely and the whole house had so many personal touches.

Anne United Kingdom

Marilyn and her family made us feel welcome. Parking right outside the property and in a central location to town centre. Property is spotlessly clean, beds are comfortable and breakfast was delicious. Will definitely be returning. Thank you Marilyn :)

Hancock United Kingdom

Very homely and cosey. Excellent breakfast. Everything you would need in the room. Hosts excellent and very helpful.

Marion United Kingdom

Room very comfortable and hosts extremely friendly and caring. Well furnished with everything you need for a B&B. Would return for another visit in Harrogate. Accommodation and staff were excellent.

Veronica United Kingdom

The breakfast was great couldn’t fault it. The location for was in easy walking distance to town

Keith United Kingdom

We had a lovely time, room was very clean and comfortable, breakfast was excellent. We will be back!

Neil United Kingdom
9.7
Exceptional
146 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “The hosts were very welcoming. Lots of choice for breakfast and always well made. Brilliant location.”
    Alexandra Alexandra United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Great choice of Breakfast and excellent quality, served with a smile. Marilyn and her husband were very welcoming. Beautiful property, tastefully decorated.”
    Lesley Lesley United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Perfect location, fab breakfasts, very warm, welcoming, attentive host, very comfortable room. We had everything we needed.”
    Lindsay Lindsay United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The food. Was good and the accommodation was close to town center”
    Graham Graham United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The room we had was so lovely and the whole house had so many personal touches.”
    Anne Anne United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Marilyn and her family made us feel welcome. Parking right outside the property and in a central location to town centre. Property is spotlessly clean, beds are comfortable and breakfast was...”
    Hancock Hancock United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Very homely and cosey. Excellent breakfast. Everything you would need in the room. Hosts excellent and very helpful.”
    Marion Marion United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Room very comfortable and hosts extremely friendly and caring. Well furnished with everything you need for a B&B. Would return for another visit in Harrogate.”
    Veronica Veronica United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The breakfast was great couldn’t fault it. The location for was in easy walking distance to town”
    Keith Keith United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “We had a lovely time, room was very clean and comfortable, breakfast was excellent. We will be back!”
    Neil Neil United Kingdom United Kingdom

Categories:

  • Staff 9.9
  • Facilities 9.8
  • Cleanliness 9.9
  • Comfort 9.9
  • Value for money 9.6
  • Location9.9
  • Free WiFi 9.8
High score for Harrogate

Situated in Harrogate, 550 yards from Harrogate International Centre and 550 yards from Harrogate Turkish Baths, 16 Franklin Bijou Boutique provides accommodation with amenities such as free WiFi and a flat-screen TV. The bed and breakfast, set in a building dating from 19th century, is 3.7 miles from Ripley Castle and 1.4 miles from The Valley Gardens.

The property also has 1 bathroom featuring a shower and a hairdryer, and towels and bed linen are provided.

Guests at the bed and breakfast can enjoy a Full English/Irish breakfast.

Popular points of interest near 16 Franklin Bijou Boutique include Royal Hall Theatre, Harrogate Theatre and Harrogate Convention Centre. The nearest airport is Leeds Bradford International Airport, 13 miles from the accommodation.

This is our guests' favourite part of Harrogate, according to independent reviews.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

Your stay will include:
Free WiFi Flat-screen TV

16 Franklin Bijou Boutique has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 18 Jun 2015.

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Most popular facilities

Free parking
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Situated in the best 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.

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free

Free parking available on-site

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Guest reviews

9.7
Exceptional · 146 reviews
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Categories:
  • Staff 9.9
  • Facilities 9.8
  • Cleanliness 9.9
  • Comfort 9.9
  • Value for money 9.6
  • Location9.9
  • Free WiFi 9.8
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  • Alexandra United Kingdom

    “The hosts were very welcoming. Lots of choice for breakfast and always well made. Brilliant location.”

  • Lesley United Kingdom

    “Great choice of Breakfast and excellent quality, served with a smile. Marilyn and her husband were very welcoming. Beautiful property, tastefully decorated. Tea and coffee facilities and a bonus of a small fridge in the room.”

  • Lindsay United Kingdom

    “Perfect location, fab breakfasts, very warm, welcoming, attentive host, very comfortable room. We had everything we needed.”

  • Graham United Kingdom

    “The food. Was good and the accommodation was close to town center”

  • Anne United Kingdom

    “The room we had was so lovely and the whole house had so many personal touches.”

  • Hancock United Kingdom

    “Marilyn and her family made us feel welcome. Parking right outside the property and in a central location to town centre. Property is spotlessly clean, beds are comfortable and breakfast was delicious. Will definitely be returning. Thank you Marilyn :)”

  • Marion United Kingdom

    “Very homely and cosey. Excellent breakfast. Everything you would need in the room. Hosts excellent and very helpful.”

  • Veronica United Kingdom

    “Room very comfortable and hosts extremely friendly and caring. Well furnished with everything you need for a B&B. Would return for another visit in Harrogate. Accommodation and staff were excellent.”

  • Keith United Kingdom

    “The breakfast was great couldn’t fault it. The location for was in easy walking distance to town”

  • Neil United Kingdom

    “We had a lovely time, room was very clean and comfortable, breakfast was excellent. We will be back!”

Property questions and answers
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  • Hi could you tell me is there ample parking near your propaty. Regards Norman.
    Hi Norman, Guests staying here will be given a parking permit, for each whole day. Parking is available on both sides of the road. Shoppers may also use spaces, but they only get a two hour allowance, showing on a clock face disc. Best, Marilyn.
    Answered on 24 February 2021
  • Hello. Is the bed size in your Deluxe Double room available 3 to 5 April a double bed (4'6'') or a King size bed? Many thanks. David Henderson.
    Hello Mr Henderson, Thank you for your enquiry and I am happy to confirm that the bed is five foot and very comfortable.
    Answered on 14 February 2020
  • Do you cater for vegetarians
    Hello, Yes, indeed, it is my pleasure to cater for vegetarians. Please be assured of a healthy, generous, breakfast and a very warm welcome, at 16 Franklin. Best, Marilyn.
    Asked about: Deluxe Double Room with Shower • Answered on 22 December 2020
  • hi do you have tea making facilties in the rooms and do you do late check outs as we arrive on Friday thanks Richard Irving
    Dear Mr Irving, Thank you for your mail and I am happy to confirm that we have tea / coffee making facilities in the rooms. We cannot do late check outs, as rooms have a very thorough cleaning and sanitizing, before the next guests. Best, Marilyn.
    Answered on 12 July 2021
  • hi is there parking on site thanks shona.
    Hi Shona, Thank you for your enquiry and I do not have a car park, but guests will be given a parking permit, for each day of their stay, for parking on the residential road, outside my house, five minutes from Harrogate town centre. Best, Marilyn.
    Answered on 11 May 2021

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Hosted by Marilyn Buchanan

9.9
Host review score
Marilyn Buchanan
An acail is the name of this house. It means tranquility and that is the truth of it. The house is warm and welcoming; a Victorian property, with spacious rooms and high ceilings, a mellow feel, lots of pictures, gentle colours, wrap-around comfort.The modernisation is not intrusive. The house likes it: tradition blends with state of the art and is content. The bedrooms, fully en-suite, are large and very comfortably furnished; there are Knightsbridge chairs, for taking your ease, a wine table and a small wine cooler to keep your wine and the fresh milk for your tea and coffee - (plentifully supplied on the hostess tray). These are peaceful rooms, easy to relax in, good for sleeping well in; the beds are the best. This is a quiet house, on a quiet road, yet on the very edge of Harrogate's town centre and all amenities. A short walk takes you anywhere. It's good to come back though.
I fell in love with this house, enough to know that I would be at my most happy coming out of retirement and setting this up to do bed and breakfast again. I had a long time in the business, in much bigger properties, and I missed it tremendously. Having 'open house' is meat and drink to me. If you love people, you will know what I mean. I have other interests, of course. I write, for one thing-----am trying to finish my first novel, a historical saga. I read a lot too. I like to walk and explore new places and I like to go to the theatre and to music gigs, keep in touch with many friends and dine out often, though I love most to cook at home. My family is everything to me and I am very proud of all my children and my children's children. I am a very lucky person, I know this.
This is such a convenient place to be; quiet, yet less than five minute's walk away from the centre of town: the bus and train stations, with the theatre, in one direction, and the wonderful Conference and Exhibition Centre, with the Royal Hall, less than five minutes in the other direction. Less than ten minute's walk gets you to the fabulous Valley Gardens and the Montpelier Quarter, with its antiques and the famous Harrogate Stray. There are so many wonderful restaurants in Harrogate, all practically on the doorstep here, and the shops are very special. We are lucky to have the famous Turkish Baths, a few minute's walk away, at the bottom of Parliament Street and, at the top, you can call in at Betty's Cafe. But then, Harrogate is full of excellent coffee shops, round every corner. We have lights in the trees pretty well all the year and flowers in the summer are everywhere, in pots and hanging baskets, balconies and roundabouts, fences and doorways. The gateway to The Dales, Harrogate is a most lovely and satisfying place to know.
Language spoken: English
Property surroundings *
Guests loved walking around the neighbourhood!
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What's nearby
  • Harrogate Theatre
    0.2 miles
  • Royal Hall Theatre
    0.3 miles
  • Harrogate Turkish Baths
    0.3 miles
  • Royal Pump Room Museum
    0.4 miles
  • Harrogate Library
    0.4 miles
  • Harrogate District Hospital
    0.9 miles
  • The Valley Gardens
    1.2 miles
  • Harlow Carr
    1.7 miles
  • Harrogate Golf Club
    2 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Restaurant Le Dit 2
    0.2 miles
  • Cafe/bar Christy's
    0.2 miles
  • Restaurant Bistro Pierre
    0.2 miles
  • Cafe/bar Weatherspoon's
    0.2 miles
  • Restaurant L'Albero Delle Noci
    0.2 miles
Top attractions
  • Ripley Castle
    3.2 miles
  • Bramham Park
    11.2 miles
  • Roundhay Park
    11.3 miles
Natural beauty
  • River Valley Gardens
    1 miles
  • River Nidd
    2 miles
  • Lake Fewston and Swinsty Resevoirs
    5 miles
  • Mountain Otley Chevin
    12 miles
Public transport
  • Train Harrogate Train Station
    0.3 miles
Closest airports
  • Leeds Bradford International Airport
    10.1 miles
  • Durham Tees Valley Airport
    35.7 miles
  • Doncaster Sheffield Airport
    42.1 miles
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Facilities of 16 Franklin Bijou Boutique

Most popular facilities

Free parking
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
General
  • Adult only
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
Languages spoken
  • English
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House rules 16 Franklin Bijou Boutique takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

14:00 - 21:00

Check-out

08:00 - 10:30

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

There is no capacity for cots at this property.

There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Cash only

This property only accepts cash payments.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

Please inform 16 Franklin Bijou Boutique in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

FAQs about 16 Franklin Bijou Boutique

  • Check-in at 16 Franklin Bijou Boutique is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

  • 16 Franklin Bijou Boutique offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Room options at 16 Franklin Bijou Boutique include:

      • Double

    • The prices at 16 Franklin Bijou Boutique may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Guests staying at 16 Franklin Bijou Boutique can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.9).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Full English/Irish
      • Vegetarian
      • Gluten-free

    • The following parking options are available to guests staying at 16 Franklin Bijou Boutique (subject to availability):

      • Parking on site
      • Parking
      • Street parking
      • Free parking

    • 16 Franklin Bijou Boutique is 650 yards from the centre of Harrogate.