The Riverside Inn

–Excellent location - show map
Scored 8.6
Rated fabulous

Staff

9.3

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About this property

The Riverside Inn is a converted 17th-century mill situated on the River Chelmer, just 5 minutes’ walk from Chelmsford town center and Rail Station. It is a busy pub that shows sports and has a lively atmosphere All rooms at The Riverside Inn are refurbished with individual period features, and offer en-suite private bathrooms, TVs, hairdryers, and tea and coffee-making facilities. They offer a small plates/pizzas style menu for guests to enjoy in the bar/lounge. The hotel also features a decked garden overlooking the river and mill stream. Chelmsford Cathedral and High Chelmer Shopping Centre are both just 10 minutes’ walk away. Chelmsford Rail Station also offers a direct route to London Liverpool Street Station.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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1 double bed
1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Liliya
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Everything I needed Cleaned my room every day There was biscuits and coffee and water and toiletries. New every day. The pub under with taste menu and good prices.”
Katherine
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely rooms great character and really near to the town centre staff were really accommodating and the food was very good also.”
Ayre
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Absolutely loved my room and the bathroom was sparkling. The staff were excellent..polite and friendly always happy to help. Will definitely stay there again. Highly recommended.”
Debbie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely, comfortable, spotless room packed with thoughtful touches - big, fluffy towels, toiletries, tea and coffee making facilities, biscuits, two bottles of water, free Wi-Fi, satellite TV - even an ironing board. There's a bar and restaurant...”
Gary
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful place full of history and updated to quality facilities”
Jose
Spain Spain
“A beautifully renovated room full of charm, which even retains part of the original wooden structure of a building over 300 years old.”
Yasmeen
Luxembourg Luxembourg
“Convenient location as the train station is close by and the Room was alright with Bed being comfortable”
Andy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely spacious room, comfortable bed and all the facilities you would need including a trouser press (which i didnt use). Staff were very friendly and I was made to feel very welcome. I would highly recommend.”
Sgorter
New Zealand New Zealand
“The facilities such a the very old pub, bar and restaurant. Spacious room with ensuite. Very helpfull and friendly staff. Parking accross the road etc etc”
Tony
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very handy for the location of my visit. Very friendly and helpful staff”

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    British
  • Open for
    Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
  • Ambiance
    Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that check-in time for Sunday is from 14:00 until 19:00.

Please note that parking is not available at this property.

Please, be aware that the building is 400 years old and can be quite creaky and noisy.

Hotel do not offer a breakfast at the riverside but there is complimentary tea, coffee and cereal bars in the room.

Please inform The Riverside Inn in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.