FREE CHAMPAGNE FOR LIFE! With this terrific news we can look forward to moving ahead with the new dining room, kitchen, fabulous new cocktail bar, outdoor eating areas, 4 new bedrooms including a refitt of The Mousey Thompson Lounge into a stunning new Bridal / Honeymoon Suite This new suite will blend old world charm such as original 1650 ships timber beams and hand carved original Robert Thompson (Mouseman of Kilburn) fireplace (with working fire), doors and bookcase, together with state of the art modern luxury such as a massive, bespoke solid green oak four poster bed with memory foam and pocket sprung mattress, huge Philips Ambivision Digital TV/DVD, fabulous ensuite with Royal Grey marble flooring with underfloor heating, 1.5 tonnes of Turkish Limestone on the walls, beautiful Spanish whiteware, top of the range wireless Grohe Rain Shower, spa bath with underwater kinetic lighting - unbelievable! Those lucky enough to stay in the new Mousey Thompson Suite will also be offered breakfast and / or dinner served in your suite at your private Jacobean Oak dining table. No expense will be spared on this special suite. Call us for the latest update and availabilty. ALL those planning to get married book now and stay in the new Mousey Thompson Suite and for £10.00 carve your names in the oak beam headboard of your amazing bed and receive a certificate entitling you to FREE CHAMPAGNE FOR LIFE. Please ask about the terms and conditions applying to this fantastic offer! The time has arrived for us to welcome an experienced Reception Manager to join a fantastic team. If you have the drive, ambition and experience to lead and develop our front of house reception in this award winning restaurant and newly refurbished quality independent hotel then call us ASAP. Superb package for the right candidate, including live in if required. Please click for full job description. Click here to view job description. Sugarvine is an on-line food magazine. Everything you could wish to know about great new places to dine whether in your back yard or in places you plan to visit you will find them all here, together with the latest, independent reviews from real, paying customers! Read or indeed write a new review on The Frenchgate, Click here to visit sugarvine.com. See recent visitor comments! Thanks go to all who have taken the trouble to leave their comments, even when we occasionally get something wrong! It means a lot to the staff and we hope you enjoy reading some of our guests thoughts on us. Click here to view a sample of recent comments. Of course we would love the next entry to be yours!

Accommodation Stay; Following your relaxing dinner retire to one of our eight individual guestrooms, all en-suite with bath and powerful showers. You may find your room has a free standing Victorian bath, or an original fireplace with views down to the river or out over the private gardens. All rooms are individually furnished, comfortable and well equipped. A quiet, restful stay is assured. Breakfast is a leisurely affair, again sourcing the freshest of local bacon, sausage, black pudding and eggs. Natural smoked salmon and haddock. Fresh juices, fruit, cheese, ham, breads and croissant. Plus a superb selection of handmade preserves made from handpicked local berries and fruits Enjoy our delicious coffees and teas anytime throughout the hotel or in the private walled gardens. Click here for Tariff Information. Click here for availability. Click here to make your reservation

Tariff Rates are per room, per night, include accommodation, tea / coffee facilities, full Yorkshire breakfast and VAT. Choose to dine in our award winning restaurant at the time of booking and our Dinner, Bed Breakfast rates will include full choice from our 3 course menu. Dinner, Bed Breakfast. Rates are in pounds sterling and are valid at time of publication, August 2005. Please call or email for further information or reservations, including any late availability deals or special packages. PLEASE NOTE if you intend to dine in our award winning restaurant please reserve your table when booking, as spaces are limited.

Functions Meet; If it is business that brings you to Richmond or a venue for a private party or function then The Frenchgate can accommodate you. From group bookings, room hire, delegate rates or a simple business lunch we are happy to discuss your needs. Rooms available include the newly refurbished Georgian dining room with its original Adams fireplace, the;old coach house; lounge, with its high ceilings, stylish decor, original artwork and log fire or the superb;Mousey Thompson; suite on the 1st floor of the;old cottage; overlooking the cobbles of Frenchgate. Offering a complete contrast this oak beamed room dates from the mid 17th century, with its original oak furniture and fireplace carved by the famous;Mouseman of Kilburn;, Robert Thompson. This suite is ideal for less formal, more intimate, private meetings or parties. You will find our understanding and attention to detail second to none. Please call for our rates.

and Welcome to The Frenchgate Restaurant Hotel Enjoy some of Yorkshire's finest food, wines and refreshments, served in beautiful surroundings. Feast on a superb dinner, a stylish lunch, or simply call in for a delicious coffee. Stay and relax in one of our eight guest rooms. Although fully licensed, all rooms are non smoking and family friendly. Anyone can enjoy the beautiful artwork by local artists that adorn the walls, or the private, walled gardens extending to the private car park. Whether your visit is for business or pleasure we look forward to adding you to our growing list of regular visitors. The warmest of Yorkshire welcomes awaits you. Pick Me by Nancy Murgatroyd. THE FRENCHGATE RESTAURANT HOTEL ~ 59-61 Frenchgate ~ Richmond ~ North Yorkshire ~ DL10 7AE T +44(0)1748 822087 ~ F +44(0)1748 823596 ~ E info@thefrenchgate.co.uk. © Photography by Moonburst | © Web Design by

Location Discover... Richmond, the capital of Swaledale lies on the river Swale. Steep, narrow cobbled streets and an abundance of Georgian houses give the town its unique character. A town bursting with activity but retaining a typical Yorkshire charm. Richmondshire Museum, charts the history of Richmond and the surrounding Dales, don;t miss the surgery set from James Heriott;s;All Creatures Great and Small; tv series. The Georgian Theatre Royal, built in 1788, this award winning theatre is the most complete, working Georgian playhouse in Britain. There are many walks around Richmond and beautiful Swaledale and Wensleydale. Fishing, golf, riding and swimming are readily available. For those who prefer relaxation and solitude there are the vast open spaces of moorland in the 600 sq miles of the Yorkshire Dales and as much again in the North Yorkshire Moors. Richmond Castle, is the oldest stone built Norman castle in England. It has a new visitor centre and those willing to climb the 100ft keep are rewarded with breathtaking views. Easby Abbey, tranquil ruins founded in 1152 by the Premonstratensian monks. Can be reached via a beautiful, circular riverside walk from the hotel. Visit Millgate House and acclaimed Yorkshire gardens, overlooking the river, as featured in many international magazines.

5.1 miles from A1(M) J57at Scotch Corner. The Frenchgate Restaurant Hotel 59-61 Frenchgate Richmond North Yorkshire DL10 7AE T +44(0)1748 822087 F +44(0)1748 823596 E. 11 miles from Darlington main line railway station. 14.5 miles from Teeside airport. Free parking on Frenchgate, no restrictions. Private car park to the rear of the hotel accessed via Lile Close. From Darlington and the East this is the first turning left after the traffic lights and war memorial. From Reeth and the West then take the first turning right after passing over the roundabout at the top of Dundas Street. For route directions from your chosen departure point

Local Art Reflect; The fresh relaxed feel of The Frenchgate is an ideal setting to showcase local artists. Throughout the hotel you will find many varied, original pieces of art work available to purchase or simply discover and enjoy. Nancy Murgatroyd Nancy Murgatroyd creates pictures in oils, acrylics and pastels. Her two interlinking passions are painting and developing her Georgian walled garden where she grows the flowers she often paints.. Click here to view full gallery. Glenn Beveridge B.A. Education Fine Arts (BA Hons), University of Northumbria, Newcastle 1994-1997 Foundation Studies in Art and Design, Scarborough Coastal College, 1993-1994. Barbara Lamb Born in Ulverston, Cumbria, Barbara moved to the North-east to begin a teaching career. Having always had a desire to paint, it was not until 2000 that Barbara put brush to canvas.. Lesley Coates Jones The paintings are optimistic and celebratory. Not seeking to imitate life, they anticipate and share the unexpected. The energy and excitement of the painting process, the intrigue and the mystery is what interests me. Painting is an act of exploration. Ken Jones He believes art is about itself, the motivation to begin and the physical and thought processes that bring it into being. It is also an inquiry into possibilities.

Nancy Murgatroyd Nancy Murgatroyd creates pictures in oils, acrylics and pastels. Her two interlinking passions are painting and developing her Georgian walled garden where she grows the flowers she often paints. Her pictures are designed to engage the viewer in a visual adventure. They encompass balance and contradiction. One flower on a grand scale exploding a blossom which is tiny. Still lives engaged in great activity. Abstract works that explore both the light and dark side of our thoughts. Aspects of landscape real and dreamlike in suspended animation. Some of these vibrant and colourful images are printed onto natural silks and cottons. Nancy then embellishes them with quilting, stitching, beading and applique to create living art textiles. These rich and luxurious pieces of work can be scarves, banners, throws, wall hangings, cushions or just beautiful objects. http://www.nancymurgatroyd.com. Back to Artist's Main page