Chester City Centre holiday house rental with beach/lake nearby, internet access, balcony/terrace and golf

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  • House
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • Min stay varies
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Key information

  • 100% refund within 24 hours after booking. See Policies & House Rules
  • Beach / lakeside relaxation
  • Child friendly
  • Car not necessary
  • No pets allowed
  • Private garden

From the owner

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 garden. At the front of the house, cross the river and walk along The Meadows for miles.

Situated in a world class location on the banks of the river, you might believe you are in the countryside, with the benefits of the city a short stroll away. This luxurious property is ideal for a family or a group of friends to enjoy Chester and the surrounding area. If you want to impress on a special weekend then this house is the perfect getaway.

The house backs on to a beautiful park with a wonderful miniature railway for children. Chester Race course is a 15 minute walk away, Chester Zoo and the Blue Planet Aquarium are a short drive away.

Melanie has a great list of tried and tasted, local takeaways, restaurants and amenities. You can even choose from a menu of authentic, professional Italian cooking to be dropped off at the house, ready for your arrival. As Melanie lives nearby, she is on hand for any questions & sends an info pack of local recommendations and access info before your arrival. You have 24 hour access to the property.

Next door to the River House is Riverside Apartment, also available (Home ID 2905182). Slightly larger than the River House, with free parking for two more cars. It is possible for families and couples to rent both the River House and Riverside Apartment, for special occasions, sleeping up to 12 adults. In addition the owners also have The House at Waters Edge, a three bedroom, three bathroom house, near the race course (Home ID 5822914). Families and couples may rent more than one property at the same time.

The River House, twice Cheshire Finalist for self catering accommodation of the year, was also shortlisted in the national finals.

Late check out may be available - please ask.Chester has plenty to enjoy. It is full of wonderful architecture, shops hidden in the Victorian Rows, good restaurants, museums and great connections to North Wales, Liverpool and Manchester.

Further details indoors

The house is full of little details that make this more of a home than your normal holiday accommodation: organic cotton, pocket sprung beds, a selection of books and games, a cosy fire, a double oven, fresh herbs in the walled garden, and a liberal scattering of paintings and curios make the River House a very pleasant experience. Fresh Egyptian bed linen and towels are provided. There is a welcome pack on arrival. The house is stocked with kitchen essentials such as oil, condiments, herbs, tin foil, cling film, kitchen roll, tea, coffee, sugar.

Perfect for a family to stroll along the river and feed the ducks or enjoy the music on the bandstand. Great for an extra special romantic break with all the luxury of a boutique hotel. The perfect treat for a group of friends on a weekend away, enjoying the shops and restaurants. The ideal base for a to relax and get ready for a special occasion such as a graduation, a family wedding or christening in Chester.

Further details outdoors

15 meters in front of the River House is the River Dee and the promenade along the river. The walled garden at the back of the house is a sheltered sun trap. Relax on the bench at the front of the house and listen to the music from the bandstand at the weekend. Take a seat in the walled garden and relax to the tinkling bells of St John's Church. There is seating for 6 people in the garden and an infra-red patio heater to ensure every comfort if you are dining alfresco.
Take a short 5 minute stroll into the heart of the city and enjoy the Roman ruins, the shopping in the Tudor Rows, the museums, restaurants and shops. Or take a stroll along The Meadows, opposite the River House and simply watch the world go by on the river.

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Amenities

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: King Bed
  • Bedroom 2: Double Bed
  • Bedroom 3: King Bed
  • Beds in other rooms:
  • 1 Family bathroom, 1 En suite

Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • No pets allowed
  • 2 Cots available
  • High chair available

Access

  • Parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Essentials

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Private garden
  • Patio
  • Waterfront
  • Balcony or terrace
  • Deck
  • Internet access
  • Central heating
  • Fireplace
  • Cooker
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Clothes dryer
  • Iron
  • High chair available
  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Stereo system
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided
  • Housekeeping Included

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Interaction with guest

I'm always about should you need any help or advice about your stay. In the lead up to your stay riverhousechester has lots of info. Before your arrival I will send you detailed arrival instructions and a list of local amenities, restaurants and bars that I have tried and recommend.
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Cancellation policy

Full refund

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

Partial refund

100% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least two weeks before check-in.

No refund

No refund if cancelled less than 2 weeks before check-in.

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100% refund100% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least two weeks before check-in.
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Things to know

Check in: 15:00 Check out: 10:00
If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.

Payment

This rental can only be paid for online through Holiday Lettings using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Damage deposit: £250.00

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Smoking

No smoking at this property

House rules

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.

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About the owner

Melanie W.
Average reply time:
13 minutes

Calendar updated:
19 Mar 2024

Years listed:
12

Languages spoken: English, French, Spanish, Italian
This House has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and sleeps 6. It has been listed on Holiday Lettings since 25 May 2011. Located in Chester, it has 161 reviews with an overall rating of 5. The average weekly rate varies from £1718 to £2577.
The Owner has a response rate of 100% and the property’s calendar was last updated on 19 Mar 2024.
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margaretkZ7183HV

Perfect house and location for a city break.
Jan 2023

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… More 

Reviewed 3 Feb 2023

This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

Owner's reply:
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

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richardeking
Madrid, Spain

Great Place
Oct 2021

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 fixtur… More 

Reviewed 20 Oct 2021

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Owner's reply:
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

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seonaidm469

Fantastic holiday home
Aug 2021

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 booki… More 

Reviewed 12 Aug 2021

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Owner's reply:
Thanks for your visit and the great tip about the local gym. Hope to see you again in the future. Kind Regards Melanie

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W4038YGclareh
Oxford, United Kingdom

A perfect place to stay
Apr 2021

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 … More 

Reviewed 29 May 2021

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Owner's reply:
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

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mpeasth
East Horsley, United Kingdom

Great house and super location
Jul 2020

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 situati… More 

Reviewed 9 Aug 2020

This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

Owner's reply:
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 River House. Thank you for visiting and I hope to welcome you back again soon. Kind Regards Melanie

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

Review 1-5 of 161

FAQs

How do I find more info about the property?

You can get in touch with Melanie (the owner) through the contact form on this page.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your holiday booking to send the owner a message.

What if I have questions before I book?

Send Melanie (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

How do I contact Melanie (the owner)?

Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your holiday booking to view Melanie the owner's contact details or send them a message.

What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?

Use the Book your stay form to pay provisionally online and send Melanie (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then

Or send Melanie (the owner) an enquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.

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Simply enter your holiday dates in the Book your stay form to calculate the cost of your stay.
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You can also request a quote from Melanie (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.

How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?

You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your holiday booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.

How do I pay for my holiday?

Use the Book your stay form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Melanie (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.

If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your holiday booking.

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Why can't I call Melanie (the owner) before booking?

You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.

If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage my booking.

How do damage deposits work?

In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.

Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

How can I view and manage my booking?

Go to Manage your holiday booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your holiday or cancel it if you need to.

How do I pay the balance of my holiday?

You can pay the remaining balance of your holiday at any point. Simply go to Manage my holiday booking and click Pay now.

We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage my holiday booking to see when the payment will be taken.

How can I retract my booking request?

You’ll need to contact Melanie (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your holiday booking or through the contact form on this page.

How do I cancel my booking?

Go to Manage your holiday booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

How do I edit my booking?

You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your holiday booking page. To change your holiday dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Melanie (the owner) a message.

If Melanie (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your holiday booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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/ night
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