riverside holiday village review

Freya


Joined: 05/02/2008
Posts: 1

Message Posted:
05/02/2008 16:10

A complex with a countryside setting amongst lemon trees and a great place to stay for a relaxing holiday. Various standards of accommodation scattered amongst the lemon trees. I was in a superior villa and could pick lemons for a G&T from the balcony. The accommodation was comfortable and very clean with regular bed linen changes and fresh towels daily. Buffet breakfasts and evening meals were more than adequate and there was a choice of main dishes which changed daily and... nothing was rationed!



A huge theme pool is tucked to one side and is ideal for families which leaves the Olympic size swimming pool mostly for adults. The small on-site shop is fine for immediate supplies but there are some really excellent supermarkets close by. Besides the daily hotel bus into Kyrenia, cars can be hired from Riverside and it's only a short walk to the local dolmus which plies between Alsancak and Kyrenia.



The family and staff were very friendly and did their best to iron out any problems. This may not happen at once but does eventually. As with most Mediterannean countries, if the problem isn't major of course, it's a case of 'going with the flow' and embracing a different culture whole heartedly, including the food which is very good in this case.



I stayed at Riverside in May and September 2008.

pollytat


Joined: 15/12/2007
Posts: 87

Message Posted:
05/02/2008 16:53

You must be a time traveller, can you give us the winner of the national

PLEASE.

pollytat


Joined: 15/12/2007
Posts: 87

Message Posted:
05/02/2008 16:56

Sorry Freya could not resist.

Welcome to the forum its a great place to get all info you need.

Del.

Milou


Joined: 15/10/2007
Posts: 425

Message Posted:
05/02/2008 18:00

Hi Freya



Thanks for the info - I went into their site - it looks fab!



Regards

Blackie


Joined: 20/12/2007
Posts: 129

Message Posted:
05/02/2008 18:44

I can endorse most of Freyas remarks I stayed there twice last year. Top marks as a one stop shop, they will arrange almost anything for you they have their own cars for hire and they also have their own petrol pump on site. I dont score the food quite as high but there are some excellent resteraunts in the close vicinity.

Turtle


Joined: 28/05/2007
Posts: 2669

Message Posted:
05/02/2008 21:27

Stayed there a couple of times,

Very friendly, very helpful and well recommended

dodger



Joined: 29/07/2007
Posts: 1895

Message Posted:
06/02/2008 00:18

Hi all,

What is the location of the riverside it sounds really nice,

Paul.

orangekazzie



Joined: 31/07/2007
Posts: 1091

Message Posted:
06/02/2008 11:04

Hi Dodger

Its in Alsancak. Head from Girne towards Lapta. Just past the sign for the Merit Crystal Cove Hotel you'll come to a "Golden Lady" statue on the left hand side of the road take the left hand fork then turn left again at the Corner Bar, which is the first turning after the golden lady. Follow the road until you get to the roundabout. Go 3/4 way around the roundabout then follow the road. It takes you direct to the Riverside.

Karen

Diamond Gal


Joined: 22/05/2008
Posts: 73

Message Posted:
23/05/2008 22:07

Hello Freya, thank you for all your good points on the Riverside. I hope

to take my husband there for his birthday April 09. Reassuring to know that

it sounds as gorgeous as it looks.

wynyardman



Joined: 15/12/2007
Posts: 4580

Message Posted:
24/05/2008 07:41

Hi Diamond Girl,



I have stayed at both The Riverside and The Ship. The latter on five occaisions. If you have a young family there may be a balance in favour of The Riverside, but for a romantic holiday with your husband, give me The Ship and Dinner on a balmy evening on their terrace.My old friend Zube would make sure that your stay was memorable.



Now that was gentle was't it!



wynyardman

Chris


Joined: 26/03/2008
Posts: 454

Message Posted:
24/05/2008 08:29

You cant be mellowing, it must be the effes!

Chris

wynyardman



Joined: 15/12/2007
Posts: 4580

Message Posted:
24/05/2008 08:40

Chris,



Loyalty to old friends. We have had some great times there. I guess youv'e just found out what I do when I cant sleep! We can't walk on the beach to blow away the cobwebs. How is it in Blackpool this fine morning?



Regards,



John

dash 70


Joined: 17/01/2008
Posts: 56

Message Posted:
26/05/2008 22:34

hi to all, can any one tell me if you can visit as a non resident and possibly use the facilities maybe for a small fee as we are staying in our own apt?? any help would be appreciated.thanks

Lemtich



Joined: 15/02/2007
Posts: 1487

Message Posted:
26/05/2008 22:53

I took a couple of photos when I stayed at the Riverside last September. These were taken from an apartment just across the road from the Reception entrance looking west.



http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa219/Lemtich/Valsclass002-5.jpg



http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa219/Lemtich/Valsclass001.jpg



Lem