Beautiful period cottage, exceptional riverside location in the heart of Chester

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A cobblestone street leading to a bridge with a sign indicating the Queens Park Bridge.
A traditional bedroom with a fireplace, ornate furniture, and classic decor.
A room with a fireplace, a radiator, a chair, and a bed with a golden railing.
A classic bedroom with two ornate beds, a large tapestry, and a chandelier.
A window with a view of a park, a body of water, and a brick building.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Barbecue grill
    A rare find - perfect for a relaxed, outdoor grilling experience.
  • Overlooking the river
    Guests like the scenic riverfront location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Chester City Walls

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Bathtub

Explore the area

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Chester, ENG
  • Place, Grosvenor Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Chester Cathedral
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Chester City Walls
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Liverpool (LPL-John Lennon)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Shower Room

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Chester

Located in Chester, this cottage is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Chester City Walls and Roman Amphitheatre are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Chester Zoo and Chester Roman Gardens. Crocky Trail and Blue Planet Aquarium are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
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Map
Chester, ENG

What's nearby

  • Grosvenor Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Roman Amphitheatre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Chester Cathedral - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Chester City Walls - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Chester Racecourse - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Chester Station - 13 min walk
  • Chester (CEG-Hawarden) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brewhouse & Kitchen - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Brewery Tap - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Hickory's Smokehouse - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful period cottage, exceptional riverside location in the heart of Chester pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Beautiful period cottage, exceptional riverside location in the heart of Chester?

As of 29 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautiful period cottage, exceptional riverside location in the heart of Chester on 15 Nov 2026 start from £983, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Beautiful period cottage, exceptional riverside location in the heart of Chester?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Beautiful period cottage, exceptional riverside location in the heart of Chester?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful period cottage, exceptional riverside location in the heart of Chester?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful period cottage, exceptional riverside location in the heart of Chester located?

Located in the heart of Chester, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Grosvenor Park and Chester City Walls. St John the Baptist Church and Roman Amphitheatre are also within 5 minutes. Chester Station is 13 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location and very charactrful house. Slightly odd arrangement of rooms - bedrooms are spread over three floors and the sitting area is upstairs but everywhere was extremely clean, comfortable and well equipped. Roof terrace was a beautiful addition to sit out and eat. Hosts were very helpful on arrival - saved us a parking space across the bridge and helped transport our luggage to the house. Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very pleasant, characterful and quirky cottage in a lovely area right by the river. Easy walk into town and adjacent to a lovely park.Easy communication with owners who met us at the cottage.Very clean and well-presented...clearly a lot of thought has gone into the decor.Would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Neil and Barbara met us at the accommodation which was nice, they were very welcoming, The accommodation itself was amazing, so quaint and full of interesting things, The location was great for what we needed, Overall a great stay and looking forward to coming back in the summer months x
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay. The hosts were very accommodating and showed us through the house upon arrival. The location was amazing within walking distance from all the major attractions. We spent lots of time up on top floor patio that looks out over the river and the foot bridge. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay at Riverbridge Cottage!!

We had a wonderful stay at Riverbridge Cottage in Chester. The cottage is exceptionally clean, quiet, and conveniently located for all our activities around town. The hosts, Neil and Barbara, were a pleasure to work with. They were very accommodating and made sure we had everything we needed to make our stay a pleasant one. Would definitely book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Top Notch!!

Neil and Barbara were great and met us on arrival to familiarize us with the property. The house was beautifully appointed and comfortable. Location was perfect … close to the river and walkable to everything. Absolutely Lovely!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming cottage in great location

Loved the location of this charming cottage in Chester. Met with owners in person for an overview of the house. Home is walking distance to the Rows, Roman wall and ruins, beautiful parks and the train station. We enjoyed having coffee in the morning on the rooftop terrace overlooking the bridge and the river!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pros: The property was beautiful, and very comfortable with sumptuous bedding. A fantastic location. Hosts were lovely. Cons: Perhaps a little over-cluttered with all the trinkets everywhere. Difficult to find ‘usable’ or everyday kitchen items that we weren’t terrified of breaking. A little noisy due to passing revellers in the evening, but it’s a premium location so you would expect that. Car parking not directly outside but not far away and we always found a space. I thought the downstairs area smelt of damp, but again it was basement level and near the river so not a huge surprise.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jul 2026
In response to comments; all furnishings, décor and Objets d'art pieces have been careful considered to create a classic English interior aesthetic befitting the character of the property. Kitchen has all the cookware and utensils etc one would require all orderly arranged to hand in drawers and cupboards etc. We have no control over timing of events / occasions etc - the guest stay was during the FIFA world cup football, England playing in the early hours - we mentioned of possible disturbance. Also, at this time, unprecedented heat (36°) and humidity did upset the heat balance / feel of the lower ground level, proximity of the river had nothing to do with it!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tip Top

I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Riverbridge Cottage. We loved being in such a unique property, and its vibrant location. It was a glorious weekend and so we were able to use the first floor terrace. The cottage has all the comforts of home and Barbara and Neil clearly care about the cottage and their guests. Wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent location

Riverbridge cottage is a quaint, highly-decorated home. The owners have spared no expense in quality workmanship and decor. It is ideal for the special guest who is looking for a british experience. The reason for 4 stars is that each room is small and separate. We had difficulty finding space for personal items, luggage etc. However, a great location with easy access to all that Chester has to offer.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Apr 2023
In reply, for an early Victorian quaint English character cottage, Riverbridge Cottage boasts a generously large interior featuring:- 3 good size separate double bedrooms with wardrobes / clothes hanging space, ground floor reception room with space to place luggage on arrival and 2 separate sitting / lounge rooms. Please see floor plans in photo montage detailing layout accommodation in full
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had such a wonderful stay at this lovely cottage in Chester. From the moment we arrived, we felt welcomed and at home. The cottage was spotless, beautifully decorated, and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The bedding was luxurious as well! The little touches and local art made it feel extra special. You could spend quite a bit of time admiring all the art pieces in this home. The location was perfect, peaceful and charming, yet just a short distance from the heart of Chester. After long days exploring the city, it was so nice to come back to such a relaxing and cozy retreat.We really appreciated how thoughtful and responsive our host was, which made the whole experience smooth and stress-free.We would happily stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a memorable and comfortable place to stay in Chester.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

AMAZING!!!!

This place is nothing short of SPECTACULAR! Location is everything and the cleanliness and attention to detail is Amazing! Barbara and Neil were the best!! This is your MUST STAY if you are coming to Chester!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cottage and great hosts

We had a wonderful time here over the jubilee weekend. The cottage is beautiful and exquisite furniture. Location good not be better at base of Queens bridge. Neil and Barbara outstanding hosts. Kieran, Clare and George
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Gem

This is a wonderful property and excellent hosts
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Cottage in Chester

We had a lovely stay in Riverside Cottage. The hosts were warm, welcoming and helpful. The cottage was in pristine condition. The attention to detail was impressive. The location was perfect to enjoy both river-life and Chester city. Thoroughly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sisters Get Together

Amazing house and location. Owners lovely and left welcome pack of breakfast essentials for us. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Riverbridge Cottage. This is a lovely house in a beautiful location and the hosts went above and beyond to make us welcome. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A beautiful cottage

Riverbridge is a beautiful cottage in a perfect location for a break in Chester. It had everything we needed for our stay and everything was top quality, I don't think I had better/more comfortable beds in any holiday let. Neil and Barbara were perfect hosts, the welcome basket very much appreciated. It may not be suitable for smaller children though thanks to the interesting decor. Parking could be a bit tricky but it was ok later in the day.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect property in immaculate condition in a very central location

Immaculate property right in the heart of Chester
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
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