Riversdown House Reviews 67

I was searching for a peaceful place where I could immerse myself in the English language – not just through studying, but also by spending time with native speakers in a calm and inspiring environment. When I arrived, I was completely exhausted, but it only took a moment for me to feel reenergized.

I’m incredibly grateful for the time I’ve already spent at Riversdown and am happy to have another week ahead to continue improving my English – especially with David (deeply thankful for our walks and talks!), Fiona (thank you for our lessons with our feet in the pool!) and all the other wonderful teachers.

On top of that, I had the chance to learn about Cross Culture from Mr. Lewis, the founder of Riversdown, take golf lessons with the amazing John, enjoy delicious meals and share countless laughs. Riversdown offers the perfect balance of learning and relaxation, skill-building and self-care.

I honestly couldn’t imagine a better place. Thank you to everyone at Riversdown for creating such a unique and magical experience. A special thank you goes to Caroline, who made every wish come true.

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Ich war auf der Suche nach einem Ort, an dem ich ganz in die englische Sprache eintauchen kann – nicht allein durch Sprachunterricht, sondern auch durch gemeinsame Zeit und Gespräche mit native speakers. Als ich ankam, war ich ziemlich ausgebrannt – aber nicht lange.

Ich blicke auf zwei unglaublich bereichernde Wochen in Riversdown zurück, und ich freue mich auf die noch bevorstehende Woche, in der ich mein Englisch weiter verbessern kann – besonders mit David (1000 Dank für unsere «Walks & Talks»!), Fiona (unsere Lektionen am Pool bleiben unvergessen) und all den anderen wunderbaren Lehrpersonen.

Darüber hinaus hatte ich die Gelegenheit, vom Gründer von Riversdown, Mr. Lewis, mehr über «Cross Culture» zu erfahren, Golfstunden bei John zu nehmen (dem wohl enthusiastischsten und geduldigsten Lehrer aller Zeiten), unfassbar gut und viel zu essen und noch mehr zu lachen. Riversdown ist der perfekte Mix aus Lernen und Entspannung, Weiterentwicklung und Zeit für sich selbst.

Ich kann mir ganz einfach nichts Besseres als Riversdown vorstellen. Danke an alle, die diesen einzigartigen und magischen Ort zu dem machen, was er ist. Ein besonderer Dank geht an Caroline, die jeden Wunsch Wirklichkeit werden lässt.

It’s a truly special and unforgettable experience at Riversdown.
The team is amazing – professional, welcoming, and kind people who are always by your side during this immersive journey of learning and communicating with native speakers and fellow learners.
It quickly becomes a new home, leaving you with the warmest memories and real progress in English.
Highly recommend!

My experience at Riversdown was very useful for improving my English. It's a total immersion.
Everyone is so kind, the teachers are patient and very interesting.
The social activities perfectly complement the lessons. I discovered the golf, I am really grateful.
Everything was perfect ! Thank you.

I had an outstanding week at Riversdown House focusing on developing my presentation skills and English communication abilities. The teaching team, led by Caroline, created an excellent learning environment that helped me gain confidence for my aspired goals.

Mr. Lewis's inspiring talk and the personalized attention given by my personal tutor Nigel to my pronunciation, business language, and presentation skills were exceptional. The tutors provided focused work on areas I needed most, including interactive skills and expressing future plans.

The hospitality was extraordinary throughout my stay. From the teaching staff to administration and accommodation teams, everyone supported my learning journey. The social aspects, including evenings at local pubs and British heritage visits, added to the authentic British experience!

I made encouraging progress toward my goals and genuinely enjoyed every aspect of the week. The materials and skills I gained will be invaluable for my community work. Highly recommended for anyone serious about improving their English in a supportive, professional environment.

If you ever get the chance to visit Riversdown, seize it! Not only will you improve your English with professional, dedicated and welcoming teachers, you will also meet interesting people from all over the world. Enjoy the fantastic food and find true rejuvenation in a relaxing and inspiring environment that surpasses most. Furthermore, it is the perfect place for a writing retreat. The Lewis family and their team deliver a first class experience!

Best english course i’ve done!!Thanks all Caroline,Rodrigo ,teachers, Beto,John and Mr Lewis

Over the past 4 weeks, I have been able to meet many new and very positive people. This shared intercultural connection between us is truly unique. This will certainly characterise me forever. People from all over the world meet to learn a foreign language and become friends. A fascinating experience that I have only ever had in Riversdown. Thank you all for this wonderful time. I will definitely come back.

This is the second time I have attended the Riversdown English course. Just like the first time, I have learned a lot of English. The teachers are very professionals and good at teaching. There is a calm and peaceful atmosphere in beautiful natural surroundings, which gives peace of mind to concentrate on learning English. All the employees are very nice and welcoming. I can really recommend the Riversdown English course and gives the place five stars.

Thank you Riversdown House for making my fourth training with you exceptional. This year my English was put to the test with dancing and learning about Scottish traditions as well as interesting conversations at lunch and dinner. An incredible week of friendship and intercultural exchange, thank you all!

Riversdown is a fantastic experience, a lot of fun and a challenging course! Everyone around Riversdown is so nice, their personalities and their passion make the students live a unique adventure!

The teachers are very professional, friendly and caring. Fiona and Dan were so dedicated and thoughtful and helped me to improve my spoken English.The Lewis family offer great hospitality and are dedicated to ensuring every student feels at home and welcome. The house is amazing amd beautiful. The excursions to Winchester, a local village and Jane Austen's House were well organised and David is a great guide and teacher. We had a special trip on the illuminated steam train with a delicious picnic provided by the chef, which made me feel like a child again. I recommend Riversdown amd this experience to anyone who wants to improve their English.

Amazing experience!!
The teachers are really good, and the atmosphere is incredible!
I highly recommend it 100% — you’ll improve your English while meeting exceptional people!

The teachers are so professional and my English improved quickly.
The house, the environment the activities and all the people working there were wonderful.
I really recommend it!

Riversdown house is a perfect place to improve your skills. From the teacher to the food to the atmosphere : it was wonderful !
The house is a definition of caring.
Big thanks to everyone for this incredible week. I advise this experience for sure.
Thank you all
I will come back
Maxime

Riversdown is the perfect and ideal place to learn English in an immersive way.
The facilities are state of the art, and you don't miss a thing; I felt like at home.
All the employees are highly qualified; their methodology is fascinating, rapidly adapting to each individual's abilities, which helps improve your English skills.
Outside-class activities, exponentially improve the experience, in terms of learning and socializing.
There is no doubt I will come back. My English still has a long way to go and there is no better place than Riversdown to achieve my goal.
I will definitely return to Riversdown to continue improving my English.
I will always be grateful to Caroline and the entire team at Riversdown.
Greetings!

Dear Caroline,

A little bit more than a month since I left Riversdown and I I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for the incredible experience I had over there. The experience and classes were truly exceptional, and I still feel the wealth of knowledge and skills I gained during my time there.

From the first moment I stepped into Riversdown, I felt welcomed and supported by the team. Fraser, Phil, David and all the rest of your Teacher´s team members were not only highly qualified but also incredibly enthusiastic and dedicated to helping us improve our English skills. I would also like to thank Rodrigo and the administrative team as well as all the staff in charge of meals and cleaning.

I was particularly pleased with the school's commitment to creating a pleasant environment for learning. The facilities were nice, clean and well maintained, which contributed to the overall positive atmosphere. Personalized classes allowed individualized attention and interactive activities encouraged active participation and collaboration among students.

I would like to express my special thanks to Anna, my main teacher. Her patience, expertise, and ability to explain concepts in a clear and concise manner were truly remarkable. They made the learning process enjoyable and challenging at the same time, which kept me motivated and engaged throughout the course.

I am confident that the skills and confidence I gained during my time at Riversdown will have a lasting impact on my personal and professional life.

Once again Caroline, thank you for providing such an outstanding educational experience and of course special thanks to your father for having created this English and Cross-Cultural immersion center which has surely served hundreds of people like me.

I will highly recommend Riversdown to anyone seeking to improve their English skills and I wish Riversdown a continued success in the future.

Learning at Riversdown is a global experience: you improve your language skills and gain a family. The teachers are professional and approachable, and the rest of the staff are absolutely kind.
Everyone at Riversdown is focused on helping you achieve your goals and you make comfortable

All the experience at Riversdown is designed and delivered in a truly customer centric manner.

I have been 3 times at Riversdown, always it has been a great experience improving my english level in terms of speaking, writing, and achieving my personal goals; the last time it was more challenging since I had achieved an upper intermediate level and I was pursuing to be able to manage the language using particular english expressions and having a more natural language. I have to say that thanks to Riversdown professors, their dedication and professionalism, I was able to reach my goal and improve my confidence to talk to native english speakers in business and also personal environments.
Riversdown has marked a before and after in my english learning also in my personal life, where I met friends, new people and Lewis family who beyond being Riversdown founders are life friends. I would go back every year if it were possible, I strongly recommend to live this experience, it is more than english it is a Life experience.

Riversdown house is a wonderful place in the countryside to improve your English language, play golf, meet new friends from all over the world and relax in the homely atmosphere of an antique and impressive building. I’ll always gladly return to Riversdown, this year was the fourth time! I thank Caroline and her team for their availability and kindness. I'll see you soon