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.
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.3
Guests who stayed here loved
John
United Kingdom
“The friendly welcome, the cleanliness and layout of the room. The welcome tray of drinks and snacks. It was great.”
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Sherri
United Kingdom
“All the staff were excellent. I was attending a funeral and they couldn't help me enough, booking a taxi for me both ways, was so helpful to me.
My room fabulous, it is my 2nd stay here, and would highly recommend it, i was a solo traveller and...”
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Julie-ann
United Kingdom
“Everything. Generous basket of tea and biscuits. New coffee machine since my last visit...nice. Comfy bed. Lovely view. Authentic old building so be prepared for creaking floorboards as others head for their beds.”
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Graham
United Kingdom
“Close to town centre and on a personal note served real ale”
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Nikki
United Kingdom
“Perfect location for our work Xmas outing.
Very welcoming on arrival and was shown to room with full information of the hotel and where we needed to go.
Room very spacious and clean.”
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David
United Kingdom
“Lovely pub with 5 bedrooms in a perfect location.
Spotless large room with the biggest TV I've ever seen.Tasty meals served in the restaurant or bar area.
Ultra helpful, friendly staff.”
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Andrew
United Kingdom
“The room was very nice, comfortable and clean. The hotel bar/restaurant areas were very good and the location is excellent, and within walking distance of most things to do locally. We will be staying there again in the future.”
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Sandra
United Kingdom
“everything was 100% you could not fault anything. there was plenty of room, biscuits and tea and coffee, a christmas tree was in the room, toiletries to use. I would recommend a stay. I will go back again.”
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Jolie
United Kingdom
“The warm welcome from Ruby was a great start. She took me to the top of the inn to my room and I was pleasantly surprised at how beautiful the room was. It was excellent value for money.”
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Julian
United Kingdom
“The room was very comfortable and clean and well stocked. Plenty of hot water.”
Availability
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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
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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.
Accepted payment methods
Cash
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.
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