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Our Stay

The advert for Recorder house was very appealing.We were greeted appropriately and shown to our room.The room was comfortable and the view over the river was very good.I would say though that the room needed some refurbishing and was a little shoddy.The bathroom was adequate but again needed some refurbishing.The towels were lovely and the bed was comfy.Breakfast was very nice and the staff friendly.Unfortunately my Husband slipped down three steps as we were leaving to go into town on the Saturday morning.The steps had been freshly painted and had some gripper tape missing.My Husband went in to tell them and when we returned later that day some fresh gripper tape had been added to the steps.This was good as we were worried someone else could fall as the steps were steep and slippy.However the fall did somewhat spoil our day as my Husband was hurt and is still feeling the affects.It was a shame no-one asked how he was when we went down for breakfast the next morning.I would say that although we had a decent stay which was quite comfortable that the room was a little over-priced.

Mrs. Elizabeth Whatmough - 19th Nov, 2012
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Romantic Break

We had a wonderful short break at the Recorder House. The hotel is very quirky as it is an old house, this only added to the special time we had there. We stayed in the Virgo room. The bed was massive, the bathroom excellent, the view magnificent and the location was close to the centre for ease of shopping and eating.
We were made very welcome, nothing was too much trouble.
We intend to visit again as it was just perfect.

Mr. Jeff Kirby - 15th Nov, 2012
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Birthday Treat

A superb Hotel in a great location. Our room was full of character, huge four-poster lovely en-suite and excellent views of the river. Breakfast set us up for a days shopping and we look forward to returning soon.

Mr. Thomas Hughes - 13th Nov, 2012
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Last Weekend

Perfect, friendly stay - as always

Mr. James Greenhalgh - 13th Nov, 2012
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My Stay At The Recorder House

Lovely quiet B&B. Spacious bedroom with a small but well equipped bathroom. The breakfast was excellent and very filling! I would recommend The Recorder House to anyone who wants a peaceful stay in the heart of Chester. Chester is a beautiful place with lots to see and do.

Ms. Jenny Rice - 5th Nov, 2012
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Cosy, Comfortable And Welcoming

Four middle-aged women reminiscing about our Chester schooldays spent a comfortable weekend at the Recorder House Hotel. The twin rooms each had a large and comfortable double bed and a cosy single bed built into an alcove. We all slept very well, whatever the size of bed we chose!
The welcome was warm; we really appreciated the shared guest fridge containing 'real' milk for the in-room beverages and bottles of cooled water. We also cooled our own wine there.
Breakfasts were prompt, courteously served and delicious. We were given excellent recommendations for places to eat and places of interest,
I'm already planning my next visit.

Mrs. Kathryn Wright - 5th Nov, 2012
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Perfect B&b

We had a lovely time at the recorder, lovely room,beautiful view. We always look for a b&b with parking and this is lovely as its so close to the city centre. Excellent hosts so friendly everything you need in a b&b.

Mrs. Kaye Woodward - 5th Nov, 2012
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Hallow'een 2012

First ever visit to superb Chester.
Room was lovely (and also warm - as was the welcome) with great views over the Dee, and bed was very comfy too. Breakfasts very good. Some guests a bit noisy late at night but not fault of the hotel.

Mr. Steve White - 3rd Nov, 2012
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Lovely B&b

Lovely B&B, situated in a lovely spot over looking river Dee. Very friendly owners and staff, rooms are outstanding with lovely views. Would highly recommend. Will be staying here again.

Mrs. Denise Jones - 23rd Oct, 2012
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Another Great Weekend Away

This is the third time that we have visited Recorder House and it is always a pleasure to return.

The staff do an excellent job to make you feel very welcome

The location is second to none nestled in the walls overlooking the Dee but only a five minute walk from the town.

The rooms are gorgeous and in keeping with the age of the property. On this occasion we stayed in Virgo which is one of the four poster rooms and had been recently
decorated. The newly fitted bathroom would not look out of place in a boutique hotel.

Breakfast as usual was fabulous with all locally sourced produce freshly cooked to order.

This is a hotel that we will return to in the future. The staff are friendly helpful and accommodating.

Thanks for a fabulous stay

Mr. Mark Lawrence - 23rd Oct, 2012
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Excellent In Every Way

A beautiful hotel, with quirky, pretty bedrooms, a superb breakfast and excellent customer service. We booked a river view room and were contacted prior to our stay to let us know of some work being carried out to the front of the property with scaffolding. Not only were we offered an upgrade, but also a discount. On arrival, there was a problem with the upgraded room, so we were given another beautiful room, with a further discount. The rooms are not huge, but are very quaint with unique features and immaculately clean. Other touches include nice toiletries, fruit teas as well as the usual and fresh milk and bottled water provided. The owner could not have done more to help and it was absolutely appreciated. I had looked at all the usual booking websites and had almost lost hope of finding somewhere in Chester, that was unlike the big hotels with 'same old same old' rooms. This absolutely fitted the bill and was extremely good value for money as it included off road parking and a lovely breakfast with excellent choice of both continental and cooked options. We were also given a great choice of restaurants, cafes and wine bars by the owner, Jim. I would not hesitate to stay here again and recommend to others.

Miss. Kay Johnson - 22nd Oct, 2012
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Excellent Location

excellent location to see Chester City and sites and the accommodation was good and the hospitality excellent. The landlady kindly gave us an early breakfast for ouir early start in the Chester Marathon

Mr. Davepettifer Pettifer - 15th Oct, 2012
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As Always

Good service as always, nice old fashioned guest house. Famous location at the city wall and river Dee.

Mr. Axel Rohrschneider - 14th Oct, 2012
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Great Place To Stay

Very enjoyable stay, friendly welcome, clean rooms, good location.

Mr. John Hogg - 14th Oct, 2012
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Wonderful

This B＆B　is so nice location, you can see beautiful river! and very convenience. Breakfast is so delicious, owner are so kind, we were very comfortable with them. I really recommend this B＆B. this is couldn't be better!!!

Ms. Yoko Harafuji - 12th Oct, 2012
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Excellent Place To Stay

Very pleased with our stay at the Chester Recorder House. Our room was lovely, bed very comfortable and it was nice being able to get fresh milk for our early morning cuppa! Our hosts couldn't have been more friendly and helpful. The location was ideal, right on the city walls - we were going to a wedding on the Saturday so it was only a ten minute walk to the venue at the Town Hall. We will definitely stay here again as we are determined to come back and explore more of lovely Chester

Mrs. Judith Hill - 11th Oct, 2012
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Very Nice B&b!

Thanks you for a very warm welcome and hospitable stay. Perfect location, lovely breakfast and a cosy room with very comfortable bed. I wasn't at the front, but still had a river view. The free WiFi was the icing on the cake, and a massively appreciated. I would certainly stay again.

Mr. Barry Valder - 9th Oct, 2012
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Beautiful View

I choose this hotel for my mother and her friends who don't speak much English. They were very happy about the hotel, especially the river view in front of the hotel and breakfast.

Mrs. Yuuko Katou - 7th Oct, 2012
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Lovely Stay

Booked Chester Recorder House after reading good reviews on Trip Advisor and we weren't disappointed. Room was very comfortable with a lovely view of the river and it was really handy to step out of the front door straight onto the city walls. Breakfast was excellent and set us up for the day. No hesitation in recommending this as a lovely place to stay in Chester.

Mrs. Jan Brown - 24th Sep, 2012
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Very Pleasant

Lovely quirky place to stay with an excellent breakfast and lovely hosts, couldnt have asked for a better view from the bedroom overlooking the river.

Mrs. Lynn Smalley - 23rd Sep, 2012
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Excellent B&b

After a long overseas flight, we arrived at the Chester Recorder House and was warmly greeted. We here happy for the off-street parking and the amazingly romantic room with a river-view. The breakfasts ware delicious and the hosts delightful. Would recommend this B&B without hesitation.

Mrs. Lise Tugwood - 23rd Sep, 2012
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Welcome Break

It was wonderful to return to the Recorder House Hotel and stay in the same room we had a year before. The location is perfect and the view of the river is wonderful. We were again made to feel really welcome. Breakfasts were superb and set us up for a great day in Chester. Highly recommended. We cannot weait to return.

Mr. Stephen Haines - 19th Sep, 2012
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My Favourite Place!

I have stayed at this hotel several times, both alone and with my partner. They have never let us down. All rooms have a home-from-home feel. Beds are so comfortable - best nights' sleep ever! If you have a room overlooking the river, this is a superb bonus, with the sound of the weir creating a soothing background. I absolutely LOVE this place. Very homely, but with such attention to detail. Breakfast is delicious. I always go for their full English, but there are other choices on the menu. If you can bear to leave your room, the hotel is on the historic city walls and within easy walking distance to the centre of this beautiful city. I would not stay anywhere else when visiting Chester. The hosts and staff are so friendly and welcoming . All in all, I love the Recorder House and would not hesitate to recommend it and look forward to my next visit, as always.

Mrs. Elizabeth Cotgreave - 15th Sep, 2012
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Friendly Hotel Full Of Character

A most delightful stay with views over the river and easy access to the shops. Appreciated the quiet and comfortable ambience and also the hospitality which was personal and friendly. Superb breakfasts!

Mrs. Pauline Stephenson - 14th Sep, 2012
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Lovely B&b

Our stay at this B&B was very enjoyable. The rooms had everything we needed and were clean and comfortable. The breakfast was delicious, and the hosts very friendly. This B & B is an ideal location to explore Chester and we would thoroughly recommend it to others.

Mrs. Julia Wilson - 11th Sep, 2012
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Charming

Lovely place to stay at and we were pampered by the hosts.

Mr. Yves Le Hors - 5th Sep, 2012
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Beautiful Place

Had a lovely stay, the Virgo room is beautiful :) used room service, food was lovely. Staff where polite and very helpful, would love to stay again and will recommend it to others. Thank you :))

Miss. Anita Snell - 3rd Sep, 2012
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Great Location

Beautiful setting. Wonderful hospitality.

Mrs. Claudia Devoto - 27th Aug, 2012
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Lovely

Lovely breakfast. Really sweet rooms.

Mr. Linghao Kong - 17th Aug, 2012
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Ideal In Every Way

The people I dealt with at the Recorder House, mostly ie Debbie and Mikaela, were very helpful and obliging. The location is excellent, within easy walking distance of all the city centre attractions and facilities, and the House itself is charming. I would absolutely recommend it and return again if I get the chance.

Mrs. Bronwyn Reid - 17th Aug, 2012
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Highly Recommend

Excellent location for seeing Chester just turn left out the front door and follow the wall be at the famous clock within 10 minutes - Nice Hosts - highly Recommend - Would use again

Mr. Ian Solly - 16th Aug, 2012
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Wonderful Hotel

we had a lovely time in chester and the hospitality at the recorder house was fantastic. nothing is to much trouble for the staff. we were made very welcome and upgraded to a river view room. we would recommend a stay here. location on the walls and the river.excellent.

Mrs. Beverley Whitehouse - 15th Aug, 2012
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Wonderful Stay

Gorgeous room overlooking the river. Great view,spacious room and beautiful furniture. Tasty breakfast. Parking was easy and great location. James and his wife were both knowledgeable and gracious hosts.

Mr. Bennett Friedman - 10th Aug, 2012
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Review Feedback

This is a great place to stay in a really good location for both the river and the main areas of Chester itself. Limited parking is available so I'd recommend checking ahead. If you're tall you may need to watch your head!
Good welcome and a fab breakfast - highly recommended.

Mrs. Gill Bruce - 9th Aug, 2012
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Wonderful

Recorder House is the ideal place for looking around Chester. Great location. Very convenient for all public transport links. Owners are extremely courteous. Breakfast is outstanding. Would highly recomend Recorder House.

Mrs. Caroline Fraser - 8th Aug, 2012
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Chester Recorder House

We have stayed at Chester Recorder several times over the past ten years and have always found it very comfortable, convenient for the town centre and also the racecourse. We would recommend it to anyone without hesitation.

Mrs. Sheila Hodgkinson - 8th Aug, 2012
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Excellent Stay

We had an excellent stay at the recorder house. It is an excellent location for city centre and the racecourse only 5 minutes to both. We stayed in the aquarius room overlooking the river which was lovely the only criticism was the plug was in the wardrobe and when i plugged hairdryer in it didnt reach to the mirror. The breakfast was excellent and had 2 nights good sleep not a sound only the gentle lull of the river. Look forward to going back on our next visit to chester

Mrs. Debra Myers - 7th Aug, 2012
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Up To The Usual Standard!

This is the third time that I have stayed at the Recorder House, and it is still up to the very high standard I first encountered. From the warm welcome on arrival to a hearty farewell, we felt relaxed and welcome. Nice touches such as the tea-making facilities (including extra milk and water bottles in the fridge in a communal area)made our stay that bit more enjoyable. The bed was lovely and comfy and the view over the river was brilliant. We look forward to the next time we stay in Chester.

Mr. Paul Frost - 3rd Aug, 2012
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Excellent

Lovely hotel, very friendly, helpful staff, very clean and excellent location. If revisit Chester would stay again and will recommend

Ms. Anne Griffiths - 3rd Aug, 2012
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Excellent

Wonderful situation, friendly welcome, comfortable bed, good room, Great English breakfast. What more can you want.

Mr. J H Garrod - 1st Aug, 2012
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Excellent Location

Lovely room. Breakfast plentiful. Parking not a problem. Friendly staff. The best advantage of this hotel is its location. 5 minutes from the city centre and beautiful views of the river. Would definitely recommend.

Mrs. Emma Greatbatch - 31st Jul, 2012
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Superb

A very friendly and quiet place to stay.

Mr. Robert Scruton - 27th Jul, 2012
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Special Trip

this was our first visit to chester, recorder house was recommended to us for our two night stay.we were welcomed warmley and taken to our room and what a WOW factor it was! Absolutley amazing everything we imagened it would be.... BEAUTIFUL! breakafsts were lovely, made fresh and hot,coffee/tea and toast topped up for you, what more can we say...lovely people really looked after you and an amazing and beautiful place to stay, highly recommend recorder house and we will definatly be going back to stay

Mrs. Debbie Tupman - 22nd Jul, 2012
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The Best

Great value; very welcoming and very comfortable. Situated on the Roman walls, beside the river, it is also within very easy walking distance of the City centre. The breakfast is superb....a good choice of healthy, delicious and good quality items. Highly recommended!

Mrs. Catherine Clark - 19th Jul, 2012
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Cannot Wait To Return.

The house and everything in it is beautiful,breakfast was excellent with lots of choice lovely and hot and served with a smile,tables for 2 were slightly small but the breakfast was so nice it was soon forgoten.The bed was very comfy with clean warm bedding and nice toiletries in the bathroom with large fluffy towels,lovely view of the river and parking at the rear,we cannot wait to go back.

Mrs. Catherine Mannion - 16th Jul, 2012
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Good Nights Sleep

Clean and tidy room, comfortable bed and a good night's sleep.

Mr. Terry Mcguckian - 10th Jul, 2012
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Perfect Respite

Wonderful place to stay while visiting Chester. So convenient to everything. Beautiful surroundings, great breakfasts and very friendly and knowledgable staff. So nice to relax and enjoy a cup of tea in the afternoon.

Mr. David Stafford - 5th Jul, 2012
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Chester Recorder House

I found this hotel by chance, searching for two nights bed and breakfast for our first visit to Chester.
What a find!! We both enjoyed our stay very much, friendly staff, lovely food and plenty of it. Our room was clean, spacious and had everything we needed.
It is located on the City Walls and is so convenient for all the tourist attractions. There is a great pub just around the corner too, The Albion, Jamie Oliver raves about this pub's food and we could see why!! The beer is not half bad either!!
We will be back again next year and will certainly stay here again.

Mrs. Denise Quail - 18th Jun, 2012
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Recorder House -

we had a lovely time at the recorder house. owners and staff could not do enough for you and are very friendly. accommadation facilities are really good and the room we stayed in was superb esspecially with the view of the river. location is excellent for chester facilities.would definitly stay again at the recorder house if in chester.
thanks for a lovely stay.

Mrs. Sue Edwards - 12th Jun, 2012
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Perfect Location

We visited Recorder House for two nights over the Jubilee weekend.We could not have picked a better place to stay,everyone is so friendly the rooms are great and the breakfast is to die for. The fantastic location walking distance from the center of Chester is the icing on the cake. Highly recommended.

Mr. Peter Hallworth - 7th Jun, 2012
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Great Rooms & Views

The Recorder House is a marvelously well run hotel. I booked two rooms because I was staying with friends and gave the bigger room to them. Both rooms were great value with marvelous views of the river. The breakfast was excellent. I've stayed at the Grosvenor in Chester and preferred the Recorder House.

Dr. Ian Gregson - 29th May, 2012
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Our Thoughts

Pleasant hotel, fantastic location, great hosts,wonderful breakfast & lovely dog

Mrs. Sharon Farrow - 26th May, 2012
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Weekend In Chester

I stayed with my Fiancee at recorder house, and neither of us can find a single fault with our stay. The location is great - central but also secluded - with a nice view, and our room was the smallest, but was a pleasure to be in. Breakfast was great, as was the tea and toast they brought us in our room after a heavy saturday night! We felt really welcome. 10/10

Mr. Christopher Vaughan - 21st May, 2012
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Chester 7/5/12

Very pleasent stay. Room comfortable and with view of River Dee and weir. Ideal location for walking the walls and the Rows and seeing the sights of Chester. Excellent full English Breakfast. Pleasent and helpful staff.

Mr. Raymond Mills - 10th May, 2012
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Chester Recorder House

This is a very comfortable, friendly place to stay and an ideal location. I will definitely stay here again.

Mrs. Valerie Bryant - 7th May, 2012
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Recorder House

Our 2nd visit and certainly not our last. Breakfast amazing and cooked to order and what a choice! Lovely to be asked if we were being looked after rather than the more familiar"everything alright for you?". Lovely room and very comfy 6ft bed with super bedlinen. We felt so welcome as guests.

Mrs. Valerie Caunt - 29th Apr, 2012
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Good B&b

we had the pisces room on the top floor, on the small side but even smaller when you had to leave the cupboard door open to watch tv. i think the tv's would be better situated on the wall.also the floor was sloping which was making the bed slope so did not get the best of sleep.apart from that its in a great location,the hosts were excellent and the breakfast good also nice touches like fresh milk and bottled water in the fridge on the landing. would stay again when in chester and will recommend to friends.

Mrs. Lisa Greenall - 26th Apr, 2012
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Response from Hotel

thank you for your comments - we now have a wall-mounted flat screen TV in that room demoting the cupboard to wardrobe use only - just one of a schedule of improvements currently being undertaken.

Super Hotel!

The Recorder proved to be a super find - the location was perfect, the staff very friendly and our room (Virgo) was beautiful, truly a room with a view! The breakfast provided was cooked to order (poached eggs perfect!)
Alternative food also available, fresh fruit salad etc. Well worth a stay!

Mr. Malcolm Rogers - 24th Apr, 2012
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Anne Pascoe

Excellent location, well appointed, lovely room, most comfortable bed led to a fantastic nights sleep.
The high standards continued with breakfast served by the hosts.
Will defiantly recomend!

Mrs. Anne Pascoe - 19th Apr, 2012
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Short Break In Chester

The chester recorder House is in a brilliant position with the added bonus of parking.
It has a lovely position on the river, very close to the centre . Rooms are clean comfortable and beautifully decorated.
We will definitely stay there again if we visit Chester

Mrs. Stella Dixon - 16th Apr, 2012
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Lovely

Stayed for one night as a 30ty birthday treat with my husband. Fantastic location for river views and walking into centre. Stayed in Virgo room. Was so pretty and comfy, lots of personal touches like fresh milk & water. Free parking and breakfast was excellent. Highly recommend!!!

Mrs. Jenna Dunne - 12th Apr, 2012
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A Great Bed And Breakfast

A great bb breakfast great room fantastic with great views no problems with parking which in chester is in short supply as they had their own car park being where the bb is u can leave your car and see chester by foot which is the best way to see all the sights.The owners were lovely could not do enough.If u want a bb with good rooms good food nice staff and a central location this is the one.

Mr. Gary Southall - 10th Apr, 2012
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Excellent Place !!

Enjoyable break in very nice hotel. James and Pat were excellent host's and the room was very nice, clean and tidy with all facilities you would expect. Centrally located for the City centre with everything within walking distance and we would centainly have no hesitation in staying there again, next time we visit Chester.

Mr. Paul Conway - 9th Apr, 2012
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A Lovely Stay!

We had a great stay at Chester Recorder House. The owner - James - was very friendly, helpful and courteous. We were upgraded immediately to rooms overlooking the beautiful river. The rooms were smart, very comfortable and clean. This character property was ideally located to take advantage of the old city walls and plenty of lovely walks from the doorstep. The full English breakfast was of excellent quality and included black pudding - one of my particular favourites.

My son, wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at The Recorder House and would recommend it to anyone wanting to explore the wonderful city of Chester.

Mr. John Dray - 7th Apr, 2012
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Chester Recorder House

As always couldn't be better. Welcome, comfort and breakfast top notch. Thank you.

Mrs. Georgina Lobb - 26th Mar, 2012
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March 19th - 21st

Very enjoyable stay, friendly and helpful. Our room was comfortable and overlooked the River. Ideally situated for exploring Chester. We would be more than happy to use Chester Recorder House again on a visit to Chester.

Mr. Michael Mccarrick - 25th Mar, 2012
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Exquisite

We have had a recent stay at this beautiful hotel in a stunning location, overlooking the riverside promenade in Chester, known as The Groves. We have stayed at The Recorder many times and have always been impressed with the rooms and the warm hospitality of the owners. The cooked breakfast is delicious and there is free parking if you travel by car. Five minutes walk takes you along the river and into the park or into the centre of the city. All the rooms are beautifully decorated and the front rooms all have exceptional views of the river, both by day and night. We cannot fault a thing and we certainly will continue to go back. Highly recommended.

Mrs. Elizabeth Cotgreave - 21st Mar, 2012
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Mini Break

We had a most enjoyable stay and would strongly recommend it to anyone. We shall certainly be returning in the future.

Mrs. Sandra Scott-mullen - 16th Mar, 2012
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Fantastic Location, Amazing Breakfast, Lovely Room

An amazing B&B where you start the day off with an amazing breakfast, enjoy a short walk into Chester, then relax at the end of the day in a lovely room with great views of the river and a comfortable bed to retire to.

Mr. Peter Stockdale - 26th Feb, 2012
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Very Pleasant Stay

We thoroughly enjoyed our 3 night stay at the Recorder House. The large river view room was ideal & very comfortable. The breakfast was well cooked & we were always asked if we wanted more. The location is within comfortable walking distance of the city & the city walls run right outside the front door. All in all a most pleasant experiece, which we hope to repeat one day.

Mr. Terence Watkins - 20th Feb, 2012
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Feb Break

Great find at a very compatible price with free parking an invaluable asset. Service efficient but inobtrusive, friendly but not fussy staff, high quality breakfast food & cooking. Room warm, comfortable and quiet. All this and Chester Deeside River view too, what more could you ask !

Ms. Vicki England - 10th Feb, 2012
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Very Niice

This is a very nice place with excellent service and position

Mr. Kieron Hastings - 9th Feb, 2012
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Happy Anniversary

Stayed for a weekend to celebrate our wedding aniversary and had a lovely time. We were given a complimentary upgrade to a lovely first floor room with views of the river. The food at breakfast was marvellous and the owners and staff a delight.

Mrs. Catherine Bannister - 31st Jan, 2012
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Comfortable And Relaxing

Web site promises much and our visit did not disappoint. We were looking for somewhere comfortable within easy reach of shops and city walls. Location met these criteria very well. We received a warm welcome and the room was very comfortable and fitted out to a high standard. Breakfast was excellent and the family very friendly. Will definitely book again next time we want an overnight stay in Chester city centre.

Mr. Tim Knight - 13th Dec, 2011
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Anniversary Stay

We have stayed at The Recorder House several times now and have never been disappointed. There is always a warm welcome , the rooms are full of character with very comfortable beds, and the breakfast is delicious and freshly prepared. In fact a stay there is now a necessity in the run up to Christmas! A real find ,and perfectly positioned on the city walls.

Mr. David Thompson - 12th Dec, 2011
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November 2011

Lovely old-fashioned hotel. Very good and friendly service. Nice Rooms. Good Breakfast. Well located near the city centre.

Mr. Axel Rohrschneider - 24th Nov, 2011
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Nice Place

Hello
I really enjoy James during my arrival. A typical old house from Chester whith all the history inside your room. The breakfast was also really nice served and always very polite.
I really enjoy my trip in Chester.
PS for James: I took a look on "Peter LEMBKE" restaurant in Hamburg. There is no Website but I will have a look this week end. I keep you in touch.

Mr. Cyrille Dehon - 24th Nov, 2011
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Home From Home -almost

Well looked after, friendly and helpful owners and staff. Book well in advance to get front facing rooms with views over river.Another good point they environmental policy znd thus give discount if you arrive in Chester by train or public transport. We reccomend

Mr. Leon Cleverley - 23rd Nov, 2011
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Two Friends Staying For Shopping Trip

good stay excellent service, good breakfast friendly and very helpful. would stay again. only downside the bathroom was very small. bedding crisp and clean no complaints.

Mrs. SHEILA JOHNSON - 23rd Nov, 2011
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Excellent B&b

It was very nice to stay with you - all in all a wonderful place. I hope I can afford to stay there again, and have coffee in the garden with the cat.

Ms. Linda Barone - 20th Nov, 2011
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Wonderful Weekend

We had a lovely stay at The Recorder, very old and quirky, once I got acclimatised to the sloping floor in our room all was good. The full english breakfast was scrumptious. The position of the house is ideal, easy walking along the city wall to the shops, restaurants. Had a lovely 2 night stay and will recommend to friends coming to Chester. Thank you.

Mr. John Cook - 14th Nov, 2011
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Chester Recorder House Feedback

A fantastic hotel in a fantastic location looking over the River and a short to Chester's shops, restaurnts and hostrouicvla centre. Great to have such convenient parking, super room, great breakfast and wonderful hospitality. We will return without a doubt.

Mr. Roger Murray - 7th Nov, 2011
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Lovely Place

In the room we had (Virgo) the floors sloped and everything creaked - and we loved it. Lovely view from the enormous window, comfortable (if creaky) bed, a room full of character and interesting furniture. Excellent hosts and a great breakfast. We would recommend it to all our friends.

Mr. Keith Morris - 6th Nov, 2011
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Lovely Hotel

We stayed in the Capricorn room, Lovely room at top of hotel with view over river.
Very comfortable bed, plenty of space in room with small settee an 2 chairs.
En-suite good with bath and shower over but ceiling a bit low 6'2" approx.
Beautiful breakfast very good hosts, will stay again when near Chester

Mr. Richard Pratt - 5th Nov, 2011
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Comfy Retreat

Very enjoyable stay - the room was very comfortable and very convenient for the city centre - it was also very quite which I valued. All in all I was extremely pleaed to have stayed here

Mrs. Mandy Lynch - 29th Oct, 2011
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Perfect Chester Hotel

The hotel was extremely comfortable and the room had a fantastic view of the river. We were looked after really well during our two nights. I would recommend this hotel to anyone.

Mr. Stephen Haines - 28th Oct, 2011
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Chester Recorder House'

This is the third time we have stayed at Recorder House. Very friendly and welcoming staff. Excellent breakfast. All round a top place which I would happily recommend.

Mr. Ian R. Faulkner - 24th Oct, 2011
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Warm Hospitality

We stayed at Chester Recorder House for 2 nights in October 2011. Great location beside the River Dee. Our room at the rear was quaint, large, clean, and well fitted out. Pat and James were great hosts and provided a lovely breakfast as well.

Mr. Gerard Conway - 24th Oct, 2011
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I Like It

The host are friendly, breakfast is great. The river view is beautiful.

Ms. Ling Chin Kao - 9th Oct, 2011
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Great Nights Sleep

Lovely stay, definitely would consider again next time in Chester. Lovely room, river view, slept really well to gentle sound of river and very comfortable bed. Owner and staff very friendly, thank you all.

Mrs. Melanie Jane Quayle - 9th Oct, 2011
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Lovely Guesthouse

This is a lovely guesthouse. In a fantastic location. It deserves its 4 Stars.The owners were so helpful. We went on a recommendation and were very happy.

Mrs. Mary Sullivan - 4th Oct, 2011
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Unique And Delightful

Unique, delighful, old building. Owner-run hotel with great character and lovely views over the river. Very friendly owner who cooks a good breakfast.

Mr. Desmond Mottram - 3rd Oct, 2011
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Very Nice

This b&b has charm, comfortable rooms and friendly people who run it, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. Ideally situated in central Chester by the riverside within walking distance of all the attractions

Mr. Ian Pringle - 3rd Oct, 2011
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Chester Recorder House

A nice friendly hotel in a unique location. Warm comfortable room, good breakfast and welcoming proprietors. Highly recommended

Mr. David Barr - 29th Sep, 2011
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My Stay Sept.26-28 2011

Dear James
Your and your wife's hospitality was just what I like very much: personal contact, a warm friendship and an imaginative cuisine.
Thank you again for your service!
Juerg

Mr. Jurg Streit - 29th Sep, 2011
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Recommended!

Perfect location, and the best night's sleep I've had in years away from home - really quiet, proper curtains and an amazingly comfy bed - plus an excellent breakfast.

Ms. Victoria Phillips - 27th Sep, 2011
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A Gem

A quaint, quiet, gem of a hotel with lovely comfortable rooms, and delicious breakfasts. Incredible value for money.

Mrs. Deborah Sappe - 26th Sep, 2011
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Well Done

a pleasure to stay once again at the recorder,if it aint broke dont fix it - and things just seem to run as a well oiled machine - nothing to much trouble and they know how to make you welcome - a little bit of a misunderstanding regarding booking online as I thought we had paid weeks before our visit but apparantly monies are not taken until you leave and present your card and sign - a little bit embarrasing but no matter - thanks again.

Mr. Robert Jenkinson - 25th Sep, 2011
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Fine Hotel

We had a very pleasant stay in the hotel and the service was excellent. The views over and the sound of the river were also pleasing

Mr. David Smith - 20th Sep, 2011
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Great Location

James, his wife and all the staff were friendly and helpful. The location 'on the wall' was excellent, and the modern facilities have been sympathetically squeezed into an historic old building. Would recommend to others, and we would stay there again.

Mr. Peter Sibley - 16th Sep, 2011
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Fabulous!

My husband and I have just enjoyed a fabulous weekend break in Chester. Our stay at the Recorder House started with a warm welcome and very useful map of the city. Our four poster bed was very comfortable as was the room in general. Finally, we had the best cooked breakfasts we have ever enjoyed. Beautifully presented with all the right ingredients. Thank you for helping to make our weekend fabulous.

Mrs. Amanda Jones - 13th Sep, 2011
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We Found A 'gem'

We fully enjoyed our stay. We were warmly welcomed and well informed about exploring Chester. The small rear garden is charming. A longer flex on the kettle would be the only improvement we would recommend.

Mr. Dennis Hudson - 10th Sep, 2011
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Autumn Stay

A superb location with immediate access to the wall walk and views of the river from our window. The welcome was warm and our hosts were friendly and more than helpful. The only drawback was that the plumbing in our room [Aries]needs a bit of attention! I tried to put four and a half stars but it would only register four - sorry about that. Our room was attractive and very comfortable

Mr. Ian Mason - 8th Sep, 2011
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Character With Comfort.

We loved the crooked beams and picture lined, winding stairs.
Retreat close enough to the centre to pop back for a rest!
Great outlook; Sat in our room with a cup of tea looking over the weir and the Groves.

Mr. Will Aucott - 29th Aug, 2011
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Excellent First Time In Chester

We've been looking to visit Chester for some time. We normally stay in the large chain hotels, either budget eg Premier Lodge or Raddisson/Crowne Plaza etc. The Trip Adviser reviews on all the larger hotels for Chester just always seemed to have something wrong with them. We have never done B and B, but I stumbled upon the Recorder, where nearly every review was positive, and they were spot on. It's got car parking right in the centre of town, on the city wall, next to the river, about 10 pubs within 100 yards!!!! Wonderful personal attention, superb breakfast, cosy rooms although our a little cramped but so what. All the bathroom extra's. We will definitely be back sometime soon.

Mr. Keith Benton - 15th Aug, 2011
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Lovely Situation

warm welcome,room comfortable,good food and easy walk to the centre

Dr. Jennifer Frow - 9th Aug, 2011
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Disappointing

A small friendly establishment serving a good breakfast, in a great location. However, unfortunately it did not match up to the web page images. It's a bed and breakfast establishments where the name "Hotel" is perhaps misleading. It is in need of a good spring clean and redecoration. Also, some ventilation in the stair/corridor area would help a lot.

Mr. Timothy Miller - 9th Aug, 2011
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Relaxing Break

Very friendly hosts,who welcomed us and gave excellent local knowledge. The house is beautifully positioned on the walls and just a few minutes walk into town. Very spacious first floor room with fantastic views of the river. Superb breakfast to set you up for the day. We had a very comfortable and relaxing stay.

Mr. Kevin Tuck - 9th Aug, 2011
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Recorder House

Just returned from a two day break. We were glad we chose the accommodation. The location was excellent 2 minutes out one door and at the river. Go out the other door and five miutes and you ar in the city centre. The room (Leo)was lovely as was the breakfasts. The fridge with bottled water on the 1st fllor was also a nice touch. First time in Chester and if we go back again will definately try to get booked in Recorder House. Isabel Fallan August 2011

Mrs. Isabel Falllan - 8th Aug, 2011
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Love It!

great location for shops sight seeing etc, lovely friendly couple & rooms with character-perfect for our needs-valued free car parking

Roger King - 5th Aug, 2011
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Love It!

great location for shops sight seeing etc, lovely friendly couple & rooms with character-perfect for our needs-valued free car parking

Roger King - 5th Aug, 2011
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Excellent Location & Breakfast

Enjoyed my 2 night stay at the Recorder House Hotel, room clean and comfortable with a 4 poster bed & sofa & en suite!

Excellent location at a character hotel, my stay wS for a wedding in Chester but the location is 5 minutes walk from the town centre & overlooks the river so is ideal for any stay.

They catered for my wheat free diet & the breakfast selection was excellent from fruit, yoghurt, cereal & a full cooked breakfast or tailored to your requirements. 10 % off first nights stay as travelled by train which was a nice surprise also.

I would stay there again should I need to ; )

Miss. Margaret Kangley - 5th Aug, 2011
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Great Location

Lovely place with big comfortable bed and delicious breakfast.

Miss. Elizabeth Jackson - 4th Aug, 2011
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Chester Revisited

You couldn't wish for a better location, views to die for and only a short walk to great shops, restaurants and bars. Our room had a huge bed which was very comfortable. Room was very tired and dusty which spoilt the experience. Breakfast was adequate but I've had better. Our hosts were friendly and welcoming and lovely cat and dog.

Mr. Christopher Sands - 2nd Aug, 2011
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Recorder House

We really enjoyed our night at the Recorder House. The en-suite bedroom,Aquarius, was lovely. The breakfast was fantastic and the staff were friendly. We couldn't have asked for more. We hope to visit them again.

Mrs. Ann Caddens - 29th Jul, 2011
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A Hidden Gem

So pleased we found this lovely old house. The whole experience of staying at the Recorder -the comfortable bed, excellent food, friendly charming people, was so good we are booked in again in September.

Mrs. Valerie Day - 25th Jul, 2011
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Perfect

Great location, comfortable rooms, very very good breakfast and very friendly staff all in all not much more to say....PERFERCT !!

Ms. Margaret Kelly - 25th Jul, 2011
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We Had A Great If Not Short Stay

We had a great stay with two very comfortable rooms, a great breakfast,(even the blood pudding) and a nice quiet sleep with the windows open.

Sorry my 9 year old confused your dog a bit :)

It was a little hard for us to find as google or a GPS does not quite find it so just ensure you have good directions.

Would recommend to friends for a stay in Chester.

Mr. William Moysiuk - 24th Jul, 2011
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Great Place!

By far the best bed and breakfast we stayed at during our vacation to the UK. Owners were very courtious and helpful and the location was phenomenal. The back door opens out onto the city walls, which connects to most of the top sites in Chester... We would stay here again for sure!

Mr. Clifford Cochran - 21st Jul, 2011
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History, Charm, And Great Location

I loved the old-time charm of my room with its history, river view, and location right on the city walls.

Ms. Karen Sprinkle - 12th Jul, 2011
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Chester Rocks

we realy enjoyed out stay the staff are very friendly the breakfast was nice and you had a good choice . we stayed in the libra room over looking the river only 1 fault be it little the carpet could of done with a good hoovering but all in all a great hotel will be calling again on our next stay in chester

Mr. Keith Taylor - 11th Jul, 2011
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Virgo Victorian Comfort

We enjoyed our stay at Historic Recorder House , The veiw from bay window superb on a lovely sunny morning very peaceful setting great if you have your breakfast served in your room , bed was the biggest most comfortable I,ve ever slept in , The hosts very friendly & welcoming nothing seemed to much trouble Car parking very convenient especially in a city centre . Shame about no dressing table facilities for the ladies

Mr. Terence Hardie - 6th Jul, 2011
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Great Stay

Stayed ar recorder house in June 2011 ;lovely hotel very friendly staff, food excellent and super location not only that chester is a great place to visit wife and I had a great time

Thanks

Mr. Paul Gregory - 3rd Jul, 2011
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Perfect For Chester

We stayed at the Recorder House in early June and had a wonderful time. The position is perfect for visiting the city of Chester. We had river view four poster room which we enjoyed thoroughly. Wonderful view of the river and the historic roman walls. Would stay again if visiting the area. Thanks James for your wonderful service.

Leanne Jeffery & Don Maguire - 30th Jun, 2011
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Excellent Stay! Wonderful Hotel!

We stayed in the Gemini Room for 2 days in the middle of June. Room was clean and fixtures and fitting were all in keeping with the wonderful surroundings and time period of the building. Breakfast was truly amazing. Cooked to perfection, quick with no fuss. Hotel owners were knowledgeable of the local area and had some useful tips. Excellent value for money. Would definately stay here again in the future. Thank you Chester Recorder House Hotel

Miss. Lyndsay Mcphee - 30th Jun, 2011
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Great B&b

This B&B is in a great location with its front door opening on the Wall around the city. Despite that, parking is available behind the B&B. Our well furnished room had a four poster bed with a view over the Dee River. As well as the normally great breakfast, I was offered (and appreciated) an extremely tasty mustard/dill sauce for smoked salmon. It is a B&B we can recommend very strongly.

Mr. Larry Springford - 21st Jun, 2011
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Excellent River View From Your Room

Even stayed at the hotel for 5 days, you never get tired of the best English Breakfast that could tailor made for you. This is the best hotel in considering the location in just a few mins walk to the city centre by enjoying a short walk along the city wall or 15mins along the river dee, passing thru the peaceful park to rail station, and of course the great hospitality. 

Ms. Anita Yiu - 17th Jun, 2011
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thank you for your comments - it was good to meet you and your colleagues.
(d id you mean to award us one out of five?)

Superb Vacation-thanks!

What a joy it was to be a guest at your hotel from May 22-26. Thank you for letting us come in a day earlier than our original reservation, you were a life-saver! I can honestly say staying with you was a first class experience--the breakfasts,the location
and your genuine caring for your guests comfort and enjoyment of Chester. Walking out the back door and being on the wall was a great way to start each day. Our best wishes to all of you; I hope we see you again. I MISS THE GREAT BREAKFASTS!!!!
Cheers, Fred and Jean Donham

Mrs. Lorraine Donham - 11th Jun, 2011
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Charming B&b On The River Dee

A welcoming staff, delicious and hearty breakfasts, beautifully furnished rooms and central location all contribute to make this charming B&B one to which I'd love to return on subsequent visits to Chester.

Mr. Steven Ferrer Padilla - 11th Jun, 2011
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A Terrific Experience

We had a brilliant two nights' stay. Our rooms were really comfortable; beds were excellent and the views fab. Breakfasts were excellent and our hosts were helpful; we loved their dry sense of humour!

Mrs. Margaret Aust - 8th Jun, 2011
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The Place To Be

Our recent two night stay at The Recorder House was top class. The location on the wall, overlooking the River Dee could not be better. The four poster bed and bedroom were very comfortable and the hosts were very friendly and helpful. The breakfast was the best we have ever had in a hotel or B&B! Just beware to set your GPS as the hosts instruct and NOT to use the hotel's official zipcode. Thanks for a greate stay.

Mr. Robin Swale - 5th Jun, 2011
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Good Stay

Lovely house in a lovely setting and breakfasts are brill

Mr. David Steele - 5th Jun, 2011
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Good But Could Benefit From Attention To Detail

On the whole we did enjoy our stay at the Recorder House in Chester. Minor irritating issues were the lighting in our bathroom, very dim, and dark. The four poster was wide and deep but very, very creaky!
The owners/staff never introduced themselves therefore unaware of who was who.
House with great ambience but in need of TLC, for £100 a night did expect white fluffy towels - ours were rather old and grubby. Windows were screwed down so could not open them for fresh air and the room became unbearably hot because the heating was still on.
Great location and the views from our bedroom window were of the river and the walls, very good.
The cooked breakfast was good along with the fresh fruit and yoghurt but portion control of the one slice of toast each, very small pots of marmalade and jam, one sliver of butter each and coffee meant we did not like to ask if there were more available, and we are not great big greedy eaters.

Mr. Paul Roberts - 4th Jun, 2011
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Best Position

The position of the Recorder House is second to none. You can access the River, the Walls and the City centre within minutes. For a central place to stay, this is it. Pleasant room, nice breakfast but best of all... the position!

Mr. Keith Apperley - 1st Jun, 2011
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Excellent

We stayed a room "Capricorn" in Chester Recorder House and were impressed by stunning river view from our room. We really loved the traditional and well decorated room. English breakfast was hot and very tasty. We would like to visit it again as soon as possible! Thank you for your warm welcome and hospitality.

Mr. Jun Yoshino - 1st Jun, 2011
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Lovely!

We stayed in the Pisces room on the top floor. From online reviews we knew to expect a small room albeit with loads of character. Fine for 3 or 4 nights but may have become claustrophobic for a week or more! However, fantastic location, lots of local pubs and places to eat (try the Brewery Tap just 100 yards away on Lower Bridge Street, beer was superb and so was the food!). The hotel does exactly what it says on the tin, very helpful service, bed was comfy, room always clean & tidy and no problem with getting a table for the lovely breakfast (think it's fine as long as everyone doesn't turn up at once!). Newspapers and free water were bonuses. We also got a parking space which was very handy (but best check availability as they were all occupied when we left). All-in-all, an excellent weekend and we're very glad we chose the Recorder house over Premier Inn. Thankyou.

Mr. Paul Bush - 31st May, 2011
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