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Welcome to Dowfold House Bed & Breakfast

Jill & Rupert Richardson - and Raffie the dog - welcome you to our lovely, comfortable Victorian house with its delightful gardens. As a small, luxury bed and breakfast establishment, we aim to provide a comfortable, welcoming - and peaceful - home for you to enjoy; and we do GREAT breakfasts! - full of local produce.

We welcome business visitors, tourers, cyclists, dogs, horses and children. People just keep coming back!

BIG NEWS: We can now offer Type 2 7KwH charging for electric vehicles

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Luxurious, peaceful, quality accommodation

We pride ourselves on the comfort and tranquility of the rooms we offer, with quality linen, fluffy duvets and fluffier towels. They each have their own character, so one is bound to suit you.

The Pink Room

The Pink Room is a luxury double bedroom with a king size double bed and a full-size "P" shaped bath, with shower over.  (The "P" bit means there's plenty of space at the top of the bath to stand under the shower - SO important!)

The Green Room

The Green Room is a luxury twin room, which can be converted to become a SuperKing bed.

Dowfold House - the Green Room

The Red Room

The Red Room is a luxury double bedroom, with a King-size bed, and (say our guests) the most comfortable bed in the world

Breakfast at Dowfold House

With a wide variety of breakfast dishes to choose from there will be something to suit everyone. Orange juice, a choice of cereals, a selection of seasonal fruit and a variety of yoghurts are on the table, so just help yourself.

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Being Green

We're proud of Dowfold House Bed & Breakfast's green credentials, but intensely aware we need to do more. "Green, but without the hair shirt" is our motto. 

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Local Attractions

Guest Comments

Very restful stay - you have thought of everything - we would love to return. Thank you Jill and Rupert - Breakfast was perfect!

— Gordon & Tracey, September 2024

Once again, excellent stay with you.  Food, welcome and hospitality first rate.

— Richard & Christine, September 2024

Thank you for your warm hospitality!

— Roger & Christel, September 2024

What a lovely place and delightful people - very comfortable - breakfast was great - Excellent.

— Scott & Julie, August 2024

Such a wonderful stay - every little detail has been considered. Lovely, comfortable room and a delicious breakfast.  Thank you.

— Marion & Michael, July 2024

A delightful stay. Everything perfect for us.

— David & Pauline, June 2024

A warm welcome and a lovely, cool, peaceful home. Thank you!

— Juliet, June 2024

Thank you! So peaceful, amazing house and the breakfast incredible! We will be back.

— Jamie & Louise, June 2024

I think Jill & Rupert are trying to keep us away from their wonderful food...  This time, Carter Bar (on the Scottish border) was closed; in 2018 it was the A68!  Still, we battled through to enjoy their wonderful hospitality (and to see the dogs).  

— John & Alcia, May 2024

Thank you for our perfect stay.The house feels like home from home, apart from the delicious cooked breakfast, which I don't produce! Hope to come again one day.

— Andrew & Berenice, May 2024

So peaceful and relaxing.My second stay at Dowfold. Thank you

— Audrey, April 2024

It's been a delight to savour the hospitality and comforts of Jill & Rupert's home.  With much thanks.

— Linda and Mark, March 2024

Superb hospitality. Very relaxing. Thank you.

— Nick and Serena, February 2024

Lovely B&B - Thank you for the hospitality!

— Will, December 2023

Lovely place to stay. Lovely breakfast. Thanks to you both.

— Jim and Kate, October 2023

Another extremely comfortable stay. Thank you so much!

— Nick, October 2023

Had a wonderful stay.  Thank you for your hospitality and great advice.

— David, September 2023

Lovely stay - well cared for, help with visiting places - couldn't have asked for better.

— Anne & Mike, September 2023

Great location for exploring the local area.  Lovely breakfast and room. Fantastic hosts! Thanks.

— Nick & Fiona, September 2023

This place is such a delight, only enhanced by the generosity and kindness of its owners. Certainly recommend.

— Pam & Sam, September 2023

Superb! Thank you!

— Margaret, September 2023

We have had a very warm and friendly welcome, and everything is perfect. Great breaqkfast and nothing too much trouble.

— John and Barbara, August 2023

We've only been here for a coupl of nights, but we've been so well looked after that we feel very relaxed.

— Ann and Graham, August 2023

Thank you - once again! - for a lovely stay

— Nick and Jean, August 2023

Without doubt a 5 STAR bed & Breakfast. Thnk you, Jill & Rupert

— John and Susan, July 2023

Absolutely fabulous! Every last detail thought of, with love, care and humour.We slept so well and, yes, the breakfast was superb. We'll be back - Oh, and thanks for the EV charge.

— Beverley and Hugo, July 2023

I do not usually sleep well, but slept like a log during our 4 nights in the Pink Room.So quiet and peaceful and lovely views.Enjoyed watching the lights comin on at dusk. Thank you, Jill and Rupert, for looking after us so well. 

— Robin and Margaret, June 2023

Excellent stay in the Pink Room! Agree with everything written previously!

— Arnold and Sandra, June 2023

Very welcoming, lovely room, so peaceful & Jill & Rupert were the perfect hosts. What a breakfast!!! Hope to return soon

— Mark and Deborah, June 2023

A lovely B&B. We lacked for nothing and hope to revisit in the future. Thank you so much.

— Dorothy and Richard, June 2023

What a lovely place. Thank you for your kind, generous and peaceful hospitality.

— Kieron and Marianne, June 2023

What a lovely, relaxing stay. Thank you for your gracious hospitality.

— Nancy and Mark, June 2023

Red Room - such a comfy bed! Great shower. We love staying, as Jill & Rupert keep a beautiful B&B. Our favourite.

— Alison and Steve, June 2023

We just wanted to say thank you for our stay in your lovely house. We were made to feel welcome as soon as we arrived and during our stay - nothing was a trouble for you and it made us feel at home. We would also like to thank you for letting us bring Finlay (the dog). He's a part of our family and it was much appreciated that he could come with us. It was our first time with you but we have every intention to return. Thanks again

— Valerie & Peter, May 2023

Beautiful place to stay, lovely views, very comfortable. Thank you for a warm welcome, and breakfast was fabulous.

— Janet and Dave, May 2023

A very comfortable stay, and very gracious hosting. Thank you.

— Gay and Neil, April 2023

We've said it all before - still a perfect place to stay, with a fantastic welcome 

— Barbara and Martin, March 2023

A beautiful house in a lovely setting. Thank you for looking after us so well.

— H.H.J and A-M, February 2023

Perfect! Great attention to detail. Thank you for all your hard work.

— Steven and Lynda, February 2023

Lovely stay - so peaceful and restful, and definitely the best breakfasts ever!! Thank you for being such wonderful hosts. 

— Elizabeth, January 2023

Absolutely lovely stay - comfortable and peaceful room; amazing breakfast and lovely hosts.

— Elizabeth, November 2022

Another terrific stay, and the best breakfast anywhere!

— Nick, October 2022

WE shall return for the walking, the history and, of course, the famous breakfasts

— Val & Marsh, September 2022

Our 6th visit since our first in 2008! As enjoyable as ever! Thank you

— Nick & Jean, August 2022

Our annual visit. Excellent as always. A pleasure to stay here. Brilliant B&B!

— Richard & Christine, June 2022

A lovely place to stay. Many thanks for being so welcoming!

— Gordon & Catherine, May 2022

Lovely B&B. Delightful hosts. DElicious breakfast. Well up on our list of best B&Bs.

— J and J, April 2022

Very good to meet you and thank you so much for putting us up for just one (Sunday!) night.

— Richard and Veronica, November 2021

A wonderful stay and a fantastic breakfast. Thank you.

— Ian & Frances, November 2021

Lovely stay. Welcome hosts. Could not fault anything. Lovely home.

— Cathy & Julie, November 2021

Thank you for a lovely stay!

— Anne, Peter, Sue and Trevor, September 2021

Just as good as last time!

— Piers, September 2021

Best Bed and Breakfast in the world, in our experience.

— Rodney & Gail, September 2021

We have so enjoyed our overnight stay.  Hopefully we'll stay longer next time.

— Adele and Paul, August 2021

Mamy thanks, Jill & Rupert, for the hospitality, great breakfasts and lovely spacious room.  Shall go forth and highly recommend!

— Ann and Fred, August 2021

Our 3rd visit, and Jill & Rupert continue to surpass our expectations.  We look forward to returning.

— Claire and Chris, June 2021

We last stayed in 2017.  Since then, the world has changed a great deal.  It's good to see that you haven't.

— John and Marjorie, May 2021

If we were hotel inspectors (which we're not) we would give you 6*.  Your attention to detail is second to none. Thank you!

— Pam & Kathryn, October 2020

Made to feel very welcome. Beautiful home, and love the peace and quiet. Thank you.

— Sue, October 2020

Another brief, but delightful, stay. Hope to return in 6 months.

— Steve, March 2020

On all fronts - service, hospitality, etc. - "Second to none"

— Martyn and Joyce, February 2020

Exceptional attention to detail, resulting in a wonderful stay.  'A little bit of heaven'. Thank you.

— Yvonne & Anthony, February 2020

Thank you for another lovely stay and excellent breakfasts.

— Julia, January 2020

A very warm welcome, thank you.  Looking fiorward to the excellent breakfast.

— Fiona, January 2020

Another relaxing and comfortable stay, with many thanks.

— Julia & Julian, January 2020

Came for wedding celebrations nearby - very comfortable and cosy stay. Thank you.

— Kate, Paul & Jeni, December 2019

Lovely comfortable room. Comfy beds. Excellent breakfast. Kind & accommodating hosts. Thank you.

— Linda & Georgia, November 2019

A wonderful few days' stay, Thank you!

— David and Pauline, November 2019

It has been abother extremely comfortable stay. Thank you!

— Nicholas, November 2019

We said we'd come back and it's every bit as super as last time. Here's to the next time! Many thanks

— Barbara, November 2019

Thank you for making the stay so comfortable. Lovely room. Lovely food. Good company.

— Joan & Robin, November 2019

Thank you for another lovely stay

— Nicholas, November 2019

A wonderful stay, cosy room, super friendly landlords. It was certainly not our last visit!

— Markus and Gaby, November 2019

A very pleasant but brief stay. Thank you for your warm welcome and excellent breakfast.

— Peter, November 2019

Thank you for having me to stay. It has been extremely comfortable.

— Nicholas, October 2019

Mixed weather as expected, but service remains impeccable. See you again in 2020!

— Jim and Judith, October 2019

Beautiful house. Very comfortable and friendly. Superb breakfast.

— Phyllis and Edwin, October 2019

Lovely stay in your beautiful home, enjoying your great hospitality.  Thank you. Will recommend.

— George and Geraldine, September 2019

Thank you so much for making a trip down memory lane even more memorable.

— Eric & Andrew, September 2019

Lovely wellcome. Fab room. thank you.

— Julie & Paul, September 2019

What a wonderful stay!Superb house and delightful welcome, with nothing too much trouble. Thank you very much

— Christine &John, September 2019

Lovely welcome, and lovely room.  Thank you so much.

— Denise & Greg, September 2019

Many thanks for your excellent hospitality in every way. Perfect! We really appreciated your genuine thoughtfulness in everything for us.

— Derek and Eileen, August 2019

Super house & lovely stay, great hospitality.

— Tony & Diana, August 2019

A lovely night in your fabulous home.Many thanks indeed for your kindness.

— Colin & Heather, July 2019

Another fabulous stay for a very happy occasion. Thank you as always for your hospitality x.

— Jane and Paul, July 2019

Another lovely stay at Dowfold - Thank you. I wish I could be here more often.

— Donna, July 2019

Gorgeous house, lovely facilities & extra touches. We all loved it; the sausages & home-made jams were delicious.

— Pauline, Keith, Jemma & Harry, July 2019

Truly wonderful stay - just perfect!! Beautiful room with everything you could need. Really delicious breakfast. Hosts were so welcoming. Can't wait to come back!! Thank you :-)

— V, July 2019

We have had a lovely stay! Warm welcome, comfortable bed, peaceful surroundings, gorgeous breakfast and lovely extra touches.

— Amanda & Andrew, July 2019

A warm welcome, comfortable bed, very nice breakfast. Thank you.

— E&G, June 2019

A beautiful B&B. Thank you for making our stay so enjoyable. See you again. xx

— Irvin, John, Lia and Miriam, May 2019

Delightful B&B. Thank you for the excellent breakfasts & comfortable rooms & for your kind and cheerful manner.

— Pauline, May 2019

A friendly, elegant and comfortable B&B - lovely breakfasts. Excellent, calm, stay!

— Ann & Brian, May 2019

Thank you for a very comfortable and relaxing stay. Excellent breakfasts!

— Steve & Carol, April 2019

Thank you so much for an absolutely wonderful stay. So comfortable and well looked after

— Katy, April 2019

Very warm welcome, and such a beautiful place. Wish we could have stayed longer. Thank you.

— Alan, April 2019

Thanks for making our stay enjoyable, and your great advice about where to visit.

— Jane & Chris, April 2019

Beautiful B&B. I will come back with my wife.

— Hiroaki, April 2019

Delightful visit. Looking forward to the next one. Thank you.

— Steve, March 2019