The River Club has a colonial feel and ten comfortable, split-level chalets built on the riverbank. Each has an open side, facing the river. The main building has a lounge, dining room and small library with a variety of books and parlour games.
Outside, the swimming pool has beautiful views across the river, the lawn is marked out for croquet, and there's a short nature trail around the lodge's grounds.
Owner: The property's owner, Peter Jones, still runs the river club, and is usually there - often spending time with guests. He's a raconteur of note, and a mine of information on the history of the local area.
Food & drink
Usual board basis: Full Board
Dining style: Inidividual Tables
Dining locations: Indoor and Outdoor Dining
Children
Attitude towards children: River Club is very happy to welcome older, well-behaved children.
Age restrictions: Min age is 6 years old.
Activities: The River Club can arrange childrens meals, but there's no babysitting possible.
Equipment: None available.
Generally recommended for children: Yes - but only for older children.
Notes: Parents need to understand that there is no fence around the infinity pool, and that the atmosphere hiere is a fairly 'adult' one ... so loud or unruly children wouldn't fit in well.
Central communications
Power supply: Mains Electricity
Communications: WiFi in main building, and a computer that guests can use
TV & radio: No TVs or radios here - but the river's lovely to watch, and there's a fair bit of birdlife and wildlife to watch!
Health & safety
Malarial area: Yes
Medical care: Nearest doctor is in Livingstone, about 30mins drive away.
Dangerous animals: Moderate Risk
Security measures: The security here is very good - with an electric fence and radio-controlled security guards. Every room has individual digital safes.
Fire safety: Extinguishers outside every room and well kitted-out with fire hose system
Extras
Disabled access: In Place
Laundry facilities: Full Laundry Service - Included
Accepted payment: Credit cardas - Visa & Mastercard - are accepted without extra charges; neither Amex or Diners card are accepted.
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