73 Rickmansworth Road, Watford, WD18 7ED, United Kingdom
#1 of 7 B&Bs and Inns in Watford
Guests' ChoiceBased on 299 hotel reviews
9.1Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.3
Location
9.0
Facilities
9.2
Staff
9.6
Value for money
9.3
Free WiFi
9.4
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 12 September 2023
Shaun
United KingdomIt was extremely hot, though there’s not a lot you can do about that. Being on the top floor didn’t help this although the large fan was very necessary
Closeness to Tube station, relaxed ambiance of breakfast room, spacious room
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 11 September 2023
Olga
Czech RepublicWe were absolutely happy there. The manager Marek was very kind and helpful. We enjoyed breakfast, plus we appreciated small kitchen in our room. The accomodation is 10 min walk from underground station or town center.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 1 September 2023
Amy
United KingdomThe location was perfect for visiting WB studios. The Harry Potter themed room was fantastic and very well thought out. My 10 year old son and I loved it. Many additional touches that really made our stay pleasant and the manager was friendly, welcoming and very helpful. The continental breakfast selection was varied and fresh. A thoroughly enjoyable stay.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 31 August 2023
Thea
GermanyCosy room with sparkling clean bathroom and coffee maker
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 20 August 2023
Małgorzata
PolandClose to busy road.
Very kind and helpful staff. In particular thanks to Marek for all the support offered.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 17 August 2023
Naheed
United KingdomN/A
Everything
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 10 August 2023
Douglas
United KingdomNothing - everything was great.
Guesthouse is located a 10 min walk from Watford Junction so is really handy for getting in and out of London. On arrival we were met by the manager who showed us around and ensured we had contact details if we needed anything. Studio was very spacious and fridge filled with water and fruit juice on arrival. Studio got quite warm in the evening but a fan was provided in the room to cool it down. My daughter was given a gift and sweets on arrival which really made her day. On our departure we forgot our passports and the owner went above and beyond to return these to us. Wouldn't hesitate to return here again.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 1 August 2023
Jack
NetherlandsThe double bed was a bit small. Okay for a couple of nights if you are not too big/tall.
Wonderfull room. The kids (and we) loved the Harry Potter theming! On arrival there were drinks in the fridge and gifts and chocolate for the children. We were welcomed by a very nice host.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 29 July 2023
Ophelia
United KingdomThe reception from manager
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 28 July 2023
Mary
AustraliaPerhaps a dishwasher for breakfast dishes rather than staff having to handwash them whilst guests are having breakfast. Otherwise all was good.
Room was large, airy & bright. Lots of goodies left for us. Small bottle of wine, biscuits & sweets. Housekeeper was friendly. Owner kindly rang to see if we had arrived from US & settled in OK, said to ring if we needed anything. Plenty of free car parking space. Plenty to eat in breakfast room.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 25 July 2023
Patrick
Switzerlandnothing! all perfect!
everything very nice and people soooo friendly! and a lot of chocolate! :-) we loved it!
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 10 July 2023
Corina
GermanyThe beds could have been better. Breakfast full self service. Different from all what I've had seen before. But has the advantage that you were absolutly free to choose what you like or even bring your own stuff.
Perfect Service and help through Sam. He helped us a lot. The room was very clean. At the end it was a very good time and an enjoyable stay. Absolutly recommended.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 8 July 2023
Antje
GermanyI really liked the atmosphere and the kindness of the people. We had a great room, nevertheless they should make sure that the Wizarding Studio room is not mistaken for the Harry Potter room that leads to disappointments.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 7 July 2023
Anders
NorwayGood, clean guest house, no complaints!
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 2 July 2023
Michael
United KingdomNothing
The room was large and very clean. The staff were friendly and helpful. Nothing was a problem to them. The breakfast was good and we liked the buffet style of help yourself. The location is great for getting into London by train.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 27 June 2023
Una
United KingdomEverything was awesome... top notch🥂
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 24 June 2023
Alison
United KingdomThe first room we were put in. Had sloping ceilings and beds uncomfortable. Couple of other issues but things quickly resolved.
Customer service was excellent. We had a problem with our room in arrival however we were moved to a different room which was the Harry Potter room and this more than made up for it. Location fab for Wembley. Breakfast room clean and well equipped.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 9 June 2023
Rebecca
United Kingdomthe bed was a little hard
it’s was a great location, we liked that the room had a microwave, coffee machine, fridge and kettle. The staff were super accommodating and catered for my gluten intolerance amazingly. would recommend staying here.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 2 June 2023
Paula
United KingdomNothing, you will have absolutely nothing to dislike about this place
Have stayed before and the hosts are so welcoming and accomodating
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 1 June 2023
Vida
United KingdomVery quiet with all facilities required in our room. The location was perfect to get to all the places we wanted to explore. Friendly greeting when we arrived
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 31 May 2023
Mark
United KingdomThe wasn't anything not to like. Everything was perfect
The location was brilliant and a ten minute walk to Watford tube station for a 40 min tube ride to center of London. Sam the owner was really helpful and upgraded our room when we were very late for check in. He also allowed us a late check out when we went to Harry Potter Tour on the last day so we could leave our cases there. The breakfast was superb too and fresh every morning. I couldn't fault the place
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 29 May 2023
Jindřich
Czech RepublicThe "rabbit" room faces the road, which is quite noisy. You get used to that, but still. Bed is really comfy, just a bit small - 140cm I guess. Didn't bother us, but someone can. We spent a day working. One WiFi didn't work at all, the other one had some hiccups. Apart of that it was strong and sufficient. Toilet window is hard to close once you open it. All of the items here are just minorities. Great accommodation overall!
The manager was very helpful. We didn't have chance to meet him, but still gave very good advice where to eat in the neighborhood. Spacious room, very comfy bed, coffee machine with supplies in the room, other refreshments provided too. Breakfast with sufficient options - pastry, cereals, fruit and bread plus ham, salami, cheese, yoghurt, juices and milk in the fridge. Located about 15-20 mins of fast walk from the DLR train at Watford Junction or 10 mins from Watford Underground. City center is about 10-15 mins.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 25 May 2023
Francesco
ItalyThe staff was very nice. They made us find a bottle of wive and some chocolate because It was our honey-moon trip. As soon as they knew It was, they also made a free upgrade to our room, and gave us the suite. In addiction: they let us leave our car in their private parking all day long even if we had already made the checkout.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 19 May 2023
Octavian
RomaniaThere's absolutely nothing we can think of, it was a perfect experience.
We had an amazing stay here. The staff was incredibly nice and went above and beyond to make our stay a truly magical one. The room is very well thought out, with incredible attention to detail and a lot of Harry Potter inspired design, we felt like staying in a room at Hogwarts :). Everything was very clean and the included breakfast was great. The property is situated in a nice neighborhood with easy access to transportation, parks and local shops. There's no better place to stay if you're a Harry Potter fan or if you're just looking for awesome accomodation in the area. A one of a kind gem we cannot recommend enough.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 13 May 2023
Filipemend
PortugalOur experience in Ricky Road Guest House could not have been better. Since arrival, they made us feel at home, always available for any questions and even got us a room upgrade which was perfect. The room was very spacious, with 2 beds (1 queen and another single), a large couch and a fully equipped kitchen, that allowed us to cook our own meals at night. The breakfast was also really good, with everything that you may need to start your day. The house is located near a Tesco Express (5 minutes walk), the Watford Station (10 minutes walk) and the Watford Junction Railway Station (15 minutes walk). Therefore, it's a perfect place to stay either if you want to visit London and/or Harry Potter Studios. We highly recommend this place and if we ever go back to London, we will definitely stay here again. A special thanks to Peter that was very nice to us and always available!
Stayed in May 2023
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