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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-what-where"><strong>WHAT? WHERE?</strong></h2>



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<p><a href="https://www.theselwyn.com/">The Selwyn</a> is a gorgeous boutique hotel in the heart for Richmond, offering luxe bed and breakfast accommodation. Set behind a beautiful double-fronted Victorian façade draped in wisteria, it’s a neighbourhood hotel at heart, in a pretty spot on a grand residential street.</p>



<p>It’s in the location of what used to be a tired guesthouse called The Quinns, although it was empty for about five years before an almighty spruce-up and grand reopening in spring 2023.&nbsp;</p>



<p>You’re only minutes from Richmond’s bustling high street and charming cobbled lanes, and The Thames is less than 10 minutes’ walk in one direction, while Richmond Park is 10 minutes the other way. You’re also perfectly positioned for central London with Richmond Station just over five minutes’ walk and trains getting you to Waterloo in 18 minutes.</p>



<p>Also worth noting, especially for those travelling by car, is The Selwyn’s car park. It’s small – there are only 12 spaces &#8211; and spaces are on a first come basis. But on a Saturday afternoon in summer we had no problems. Cost is £30 per night, and the entrance is on Church Road.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-vibe"><strong>THE VIBE</strong></h2>



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<p>Grand, elegant and super luxe. First impressions are most agreeable – a tiled pathway leads to a heavy front door within a picture-perfect double-fronted townhouse frontage in original yellow London stock bricks. An immaculate courtyard garden completes the picture, and in spring and summer, the front of the hotel is draped in beautiful climbing wisteria.</p>



<p>Inside, the décor is a happy union of Art Deco and Victorian glamour. The lobby is stylishly turned out with classic black and white checkerboard floor tiles that are so glossy you can almost see your reflection. There’s a timeless glamour to the space – elegant chandeliers, the original bay sash window dressed in elegant heavy curtains, original stone fireplace and polished walnut wood panelling inlaid with gold on the walls. The furniture and accessories are a stylish mix of mid-century and Victorian.</p>



<p>A staircase leads up to the 50 bedrooms, and the lobby flows through to the hotel’s restaurant, The Paisley Room where guests are served breakfast each morning. From 11am to 2pm, it’s open as The Social Blend offering brunch, coffee and pastries.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-stay"><strong>STAY</strong></h2>



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<p>There are 50 boutique bedrooms at The Selwyn split between the Victorian townhouse at the front and a later addition at the back. Rooms come in four levels – Cabin, Family (with two double beds), Classic and Selwyn. They’re all beautifully turned out.</p>



<p>I stayed in a Classic bedroom in the original Victorian townhouse. Rooms are compact and include in-room luxuries like plush bedding, Nespresso coffee machine and Smeg kettle.</p>



<p>In the bathroom, there’s an over-bath shower, and no shortage of fluffy towels plus toiletries from Chilchrist and Soame’s eco-friendly Zero% collection.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-scoff-amp-quaff"><strong>SCOFF &amp; QUAFF</strong></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1000" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2024/07/The-Selwyn-AE-The-Paisley-Room.jpeg" alt="The Paisley Room at The Selwyn in Richmond." class="wp-image-55212" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2024/07/The-Selwyn-AE-The-Paisley-Room.jpeg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2024/07/The-Selwyn-AE-The-Paisley-Room-800x533.jpeg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2024/07/The-Selwyn-AE-The-Paisley-Room-1000x667.jpeg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2024/07/The-Selwyn-AE-The-Paisley-Room-400x267.jpeg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2024/07/The-Selwyn-AE-The-Paisley-Room-768x512.jpeg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></figure>



<p>There’s no lunch or dinner service at The Selwyn, but plenty of fabulous offerings on the doorstep including Peterham Nurseries Café, the Michelin-starred Dysart Petersham, and Scott’s Richmond. We ate at Noci, a high-end Sicilian restaurant on Richmond Hill, and it was fabulous.</p>



<p>Breakfast at The Selwyn is a lovely affair with a gorgeous Contintenal spread on offer including pastries and sourdough, locally sourced British charcuterie, organic yogurt, Bircher muesli and artisan Dorset cereals. The cooked breakfast menu includes free-range soft-boiled eggs, classic French omelettes, smashed avocado with poached eggs, scrambled eggs with smoked salmon and Brioche buns with egg, sausage and bacon, and fluffy pancakes. After a Bircher muesli, I tucked into scrambled egg with smoked salmon and it was perfect.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-kid-friendly"><strong>KID-FRIENDLY?</strong></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="844" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2024/05/The-Selwyn-Richmond-Family-room.jpg" alt="The Selwyn, a boutique hotel in Richmond." class="wp-image-53751" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2024/05/The-Selwyn-Richmond-Family-room.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2024/05/The-Selwyn-Richmond-Family-room-800x450.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2024/05/The-Selwyn-Richmond-Family-room-1000x563.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2024/05/The-Selwyn-Richmond-Family-room-400x225.jpg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2024/05/The-Selwyn-Richmond-Family-room-768x432.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></figure>



<p>The Family rooms at The Selwyn including two double beds, so plenty of space for families, and no need to draw straws on who gets the lumpy sofa bed. Cribs are also available on request. Children under the age of 12 stay free with an accompanying parent.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-and-dogs-too"><strong>AND DOGS, TOO?</strong></h2>



<p>It’s guide dogs only for overnight stays, but if you want to pop into The Social Blend for brunch you’re pooch will be made welcome.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-disability-access"><strong>DISABILITY ACCESS</strong></h2>



<p>There are stairs to navigate for entry into The Selwyn, so it’s not wheelchair accessible. Once inside there is a lift to the first and second floor, although some floors are split level and have step access.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-out-amp-about"><strong>OUT &amp; ABOUT</strong></h2>



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<p>There’s plenty to see and do locally, and central London is also easily to get to by train. Richmond itself has a lovely high street with a good choice of independent boutiques, including Muddy Award-winning women’s shop, Feather &amp; Stitch, plus the usual high street brands.</p>



<p>Richmond Park and Kew Gardens are nearby, as well as the 17<sup>th</sup> century National Trust venue Ham House and Gardens. Twickenham Stadium is 25 minutes away by bus for rugby fans, and the Thames is a lovely spot for a riverside stroll or a drink overlooking the water.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-muddy-verdict"><strong>THE MUDDY VERDICT</strong></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="844" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2024/05/The-Selwyn-Richmond-Design-detail-butterfly-cushions.jpg" alt="The Selwyn, a boutique hotel in Richmond." class="wp-image-53747" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2024/05/The-Selwyn-Richmond-Design-detail-butterfly-cushions.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2024/05/The-Selwyn-Richmond-Design-detail-butterfly-cushions-800x450.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2024/05/The-Selwyn-Richmond-Design-detail-butterfly-cushions-1000x563.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2024/05/The-Selwyn-Richmond-Design-detail-butterfly-cushions-400x225.jpg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/surrey/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2024/05/The-Selwyn-Richmond-Design-detail-butterfly-cushions-768x432.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></figure>



<p><strong>Good for: </strong>Romantics; couples looking for a laid-back weekend break; anyone who wants a London hotel but not the stress that comes with staying central; girly weekends away.</p>



<p><strong>Not for: </strong>There’s a sophisticated and grown-up feel to The Selwyn so I’d be tempted not to bring toddlers. Rooms are also snug – and we all know you don’t travel light with little people. That said, staff are super friendly and helpful so I’m sure young children would be made very welcome.</p>



<p><strong>The damage: </strong>Rooms from £160 including breakfast.</p>



<p><a href="https://www.theselwyn.com/"><strong>The Selwyn</strong></a><strong>, 48 Sheen Road, Richmond, TW9 1AW. Tel: </strong><a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=the+selwyn&amp;rlz=1C5CHFA_enGB906GB906&amp;oq=the+selwyn++&amp;gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqBggAEEUYOzIGCAAQRRg7MggIARBFGCcYOzIGCAIQRRg7MgYIAxBFGEAyBwgEEAAYgAQyBggFEEUYPDIGCAYQRRg8MgYIBxBFGDzSAQgyMjc1ajBqOagCALACAQ&amp;sourceid=chrome&amp;ie=UTF-8">020 7167 3165</a>.</p>


Muddy stays: The Selwyn, Richmond

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