Sparkling River House Chester, lovely walks & views,4 parking,3 bedrooms, 2 bath
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Overview
3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
6 guests
2 nights minimum
House Rental
Sparklingly clean and beautifully presented, the River House is your own private space to relax and enjoy. It has 3 luxurious double bedrooms; one can be made up as a twin if needed. 2 bathrooms. Parking for up to 4 cars on your private driveway.
All bedding and towels are professionally laundered. The house is professionally cleaned after every stay.
Both the living room and the kitchen dining room are very well equipped, large, sociable areas, finished to an excellent standard.
With the exception of the bathrooms, every room has a flat screen TV & DVD players in most rooms. Separate power shower available in the shared bathroom and bath with overbath shower in the ensuite.
You have a private courtyard garden at the back of the house and the beautiful Grosvenor Park behind the...
House Rules
Pets not allowedKid friendlyNo smoking
In cases 1-4 the Accommodation reserves the right to cancel your booking immediately & you have no right to reimbursement:
Before arrival confirm:
1. you have not had any COVID19 symptoms 14 days up to your arrival.
2. you are not travelling from or through a CV19 restricted country/area.
3. NO Hen/Stag groups,or groups with similar intent to party.
4. No single gender group bookings of both properties.
5. Notify the owner immediately if you develop CV19 symptoms at the property.
Bedrooms
2 Kings1 Double2 Cots
Bathrooms
1 Full bath1 Attached (ensuite)
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Margaret K
3 contributions
Perfect house and location for a city break.
River House was one of the best holiday homes we have stayed in over the years. Its location by the river is so quiet and yet only a stone’s throw from the bustling city centre. It was so good to park our cars at the beginning of our stay and leave them untouched for our entire visit; we just didn’t need to use them. Chester has much to offer and we particularly enjoyed two of the walking tours, a boat trip on the Dee, the Park Run in the Countess of Chester Country Park, a Treasure Trail round the city and several very tasty meals. The Boathouse Inn, just along from River House, gave us a warm welcome and tasty food. All in all I can’t recommend River House enough, it really is exceptional.
Visited January 2023
Written 4 February 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Extraordinary294636
Hello & thank you Margaret! You were great guests. I’m delighted the River House worked so well for you. I too love to park up and go everywhere on foot once we get there. At the same time we’re only 15 mins in the car to Chester Zoo or Cheshire Oaks when I need some serious retail therapy.
Thank you so much for your visit and I hope to welcome you back again.
Kind Regards
Melanie
Written 22 May 2023. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
richardeking
Madrid, Spain4 contributions
Great Place
First impression. - Brilliant location, easy parking, easy access to City Centre.
River House was defiantly 'Sparkling", clean, well laid out all you could possibly want in the way of fixtures and fittings.
Visited October 2021
Written 20 October 2021. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Extraordinary294636
Thank you for your visit Richard. I really appreciate it. I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay and the house lived up to your expectations. I look forward to your next visit to Chester.
Kind Regards
Melanie
Written 5 November 2021. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
AB
3 contributions
Fantastic holiday home
Fantastic well equipped house in beautiful location. House was lovely and everything was beautifully clean. We had clear helpful instructions from host (Melanie) who was extremely helpful during booking especially as we had to postpone due to lockdown. It was worth waiting for!
Great central location but also peaceful. We loved the ice cream shop and cafe next door and the lovely nearby cafes and restaurants. Great gym (called CH1) in the shopping centre which does daily and weekly rates for visitors. Loved the walk round the city walls
Would highly recommend coming to River House.
Visited August 2021
Written 12 August 2021. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Extraordinary294636
Thanks for your visit and the great tip about the local gym. Hope to see you again in the future.
Kind Regards
Melanie
Written 20 October 2021. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Clare H
Oxford, United Kingdom2 contributions
A perfect place to stay
We stayed at Riverhouse for three nights as soon as lock down ended a post Easter break. It couldn't have been more perfect. The house is beautiful and spacious, and had everything we needed for five of us. Melanie was a perfect host and made sure we were looked after, even leaving some goodies and flowers when we arrived. The location by the river was perfect and meant we could just walk into town, and enjoy ice creams and hot chocolate from the cafe next door! We would thoroughly recommend Riverhouse, and look forward to coming back soon.
Visited April 2021
Written 30 May 2021. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Extraordinary294636
Thank you so much for your lovely review, Clare. I really appreciated your visit! It was so nice to welcome such great guests! Hope to see you again.
Kind Regards
Melanie
Written 30 May 2021. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
mpeasth
East Horsley, United Kingdom22 contributions
Great house and super location
We stayed here as a family of four just as lockdown eased. Melanie the host was great with communication before arrival and the house was presented beautifully and thoughtfully given the Covid situation. Super house and great location for all things Chester and access to north west and north wales
Visited July 2020
Written 9 August 2020. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Extraordinary294636
I’m so glad you enjoyed your stay at the River House and it’s super location. It’s good to know you felt at home and safe at the River House. Thank you for visiting and I hope to welcome you back again soon.
Kind Regards
Melanie
Written 25 August 2020. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Wirralwander
Duns, United Kingdom48 contributions
Never fails to impress
We visited the house on a number of occasions this year and find it welcoming and well organised. The decor is lovely and the outside space a real bonus. The house is very central for city centre with lots of great walks around the city and into the county. Melanie is very thoughtful and offers great information on services including chefs and spa. Looking forward to visiting again soon.
Visited June 2020
Written 9 August 2020. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Extraordinary294636
Thank you for your lovely review. It’s always a pleasure to host you as you are such lovely and thoughtful guests. Thank you so much for your visits.
Kind Regards
Melanie
Written 25 August 2020. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Howdell
New Quay, United Kingdom7 contributions
Delightful house on River Dee beautifully equipped and decorated with style
Superb cottage with views over the River Dee and only five minutes walk to the centre of Chester: a perfect location. The three bedrooms have everything you could want including the most comfortable beds you could wish for and televisions too. The kitchen is large with a huge dining table and masses of cupboards and drawers with every kind of dining and cooking equipment and all of the very best quality.
The sitting room is cleverly designed with good lighting to read by with corners to sit quietly and plenty of space to gather in a group.
We were a family party, all adults but three generations, and River House was the ideal house and location for us to be together. We had travelled from various parts of the UK and this could well be our regular destination with good road and rail connections and excellent parking for four cars at River House.
Online booking is the 'thing' these days but we really appreciated being able to talk to Melanie on the 'phone. She is extremely helpful and charming. Her restaurant information was invaluable and the information sent before our arrival was excellent with all the detail we needed.
Visited December 2019
Written 15 December 2019. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Extraordinary294636
Thank you for looking after the River House so beautifully and for your lovely review. I look forward to seeing you, hopefully, in 2020.
Kind Regards
Melanie
Written 21 February 2020. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Cherylajw1965@yahoo.co
Adlington, United Kingdom22 contributions
Mrs
Once again we had a wonderful xmas shopping weekend staying at melanie and Craig's beautiful river house. They make you feel so welcome. House is stunning warm clean very comfortable. Beds are perfect. Kitchen to die for. Plenty seating space and tremendous views. Would highly recommend you to stay here. Booked again for next year. Thanks melanie and craig.
Visited November 2019
Written 11 December 2019. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Extraordinary294636
See you next year and thank you for choosing to return!
Kind Regards
Melanie
Written 21 February 2020. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Paula L
5 contributions
River House Chester
Had a wonderful weekend staying at the River House Chester. The house is fabulous; clean, spacious and well stocked of essentials. The location of the house on the river is just beautiful and is also a very short walk to the city centre. This is the second time I have stayed in one of Melanie’s properties and I would not hesitate to recommend her as a host. Great communication throughout and really quick to respond to any queries we had once we were there. I’m sure we will be back!
Visited November 2019
Written 18 November 2019. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Extraordinary294636
Cheers Paula! Thank you for your second visit this year and I hope to see you again next year.
Kind Regards
Melanie
Written 10 December 2019. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
alison858
2 contributions
Location, location, location
What a wonderful place this is. It’s situated perfectly by the river but only a ten minute walk to all of Chester’s attractions.
The place was clean and tidy and was equipped with all you needed.. went with friends and we all really enjoyed our time here. Was bustling with activity at the weekend with families enjoying the river but come the evening was lovely and peaceful. I would definitely recommend this house to those who want to enjoy the city but retreat to a lovely quiet place to wind down in the evenings.
Visited September 2019
Written 1 November 2019. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Extraordinary294636
Thank you for your lovely review Alison. I really appreciate your visit and I love it that you had such a good time. The house is in a great location with both city convenience and peace and quiet.
I hope you decide to return in the not too distant future.
Kind Regards
Melanie
Written 10 December 2019. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
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What this rental offers
Nearby
- Golf course (within 30 mins drive)
- Golf course (within 15 min walk)
- Hiking areas
- Tennis court
- Horse riding facilities
Services
- Housekeeping included
Indoor amenities
- Central heating
- Internet access
- Fireplace
Living spaces
- Highchair
Scenic views
- Waterfront views
Kitchen and dining
- Cooker
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Kettle
- Toaster
Things to do
- Fishing spots available
- Cycling areas
- Watersports
Bathroom and laundry
- Washer
- Dryer
- Towels provided
- Iron
- Linens provided
Location features
- Waterfront location
Outdoor amenities
- Private yard
- Balcony
- Terrace
- Patio
- Deck
Wi-fi and internet
- Wi-fi
Entertainment
- DVD player
- Stereo system
- Television
Parking
- Parking available
Location info
- Kid friendly
- Beachfront/Lakeside
- City getaway
Map
Getting there
Chester Airport
2 mi
Liverpool John Lennon Airport
10.4 mi
Restaurants
Six One Six
5 min
Rio Brazilian Steakhouse - Chester
4 min
Artezzan Restaurant & Bar
4 min
Brewhouse & Kitchen - Chester
4 min
Attractions
St John the Baptist's Church
4 min • Churches & Cathedrals
Grosvenor Park
2 min • Parks
Eastgate & Eastgate Clock
6 min • Historic Sites
Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway
4 min • Parks
About the neighbourhood
The River House has a privileged position on an Access Only road. So it is very tranquil at night. It faces the River Dee, with the Meadow walks, and backs on to Grosvenor Park.
Chester is the capital city of Cheshire. Once a Roman city, Deva, you are next to the amphitheatre, the Roman walls surrounding the city and the original Chester Cathedral. The centre of Chester is an an architectural feast with Roman, Saxon, Tudor and Victorian buildings and sites.
Attractions for Chester visitors include the Roman Walls surrounding the city; Chester Zoo; The River Dee and The Groves, Grosvenor Museum, Chester Races, Chester Food and Drink Festival, Plays in the Park, Chester Marathon and the many restaurants and bars to enjoy.
Getting around
The house sits in the middle of a world class location. So no need to drive. In the heart of the city, the house enjoys privileged driving access to this pedestrian area, and so benefits from peaceful nights and interesting days, watching the boats, the people and the walks and wildlife on the river. There are 3 restaurants, 2 pubs and a cafe within minutes walk. There is no need to drive as everything is within easy walking distance. There is a nearby train station, bus stops and the Zoo is a short drive away.
Access
Car not needed
How to get there
Liverpool John Lennon Airport 24 miles/40 kilometers, Manchester Airport 34 miles/54 kilometers. Car hire available from both airports, or call us to arrange collection.
Chester train station is an easy walk with a wheelie case as it's only 1 mile but treat yourself and take a taxi.
By road, you must approach from the A51 and follow the signs for the River Dee rowing club. The house is located in an access only pedestrian area on the river front with special access for River House guest cars.
Activities nearby
Fishing spots availableGolf course (within 30 mins drive)Golf course (within 15 min walk)Horse riding facilitiesTennis courtWatersports
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