Secure your holiday for £20
Limited availability, could end at any time. T&Cs Apply
Icon/Navigation/Chevron/Left Back to search
1 of 24 View Image Gallery
  • A brick house with large glass doors and two windows at Thames Reach in Wallingford
close
A brick house with large glass doors and two windows at Thames Reach in Wallingford A river with trees on both sides and a boat moored by the riverbank at Thames Reach in Wallingford A brick house with a pitched roof in a grassy yard with a wooden bench a small table with two chairs and a barbecue grill at Thames Reach in Wallingford A living room with a green sofa a white sofa a large television and windows showing a garden at Thames Reach in Wallingford An open plan room with a sofa dining table with chairs kitchen appliances and bar stools at Thames Reach in Wallingford A dining area with a white table, green chairs, and a kitchen in the background at Thames Reach in Wallingford A living room with sofas a dining table with chairs and flowers at Thames Reach in Wallingford A dining table set with bowls and glasses in a living room with sofas and large windows at Thames Reach in Wallingford A living room with a large television a grey sofa a cream sofa a dining table set with bowls glasses and flowers and large windows overlooking a garden at Thames Reach in Wallingford A kitchen with white countertops wooden cabinets appliances and windows showing green foliage at Thames Reach in Wallingford A kitchen with an oven fridge toaster and plants with a living room and sofas visible through large windows at Thames Reach in Wallingford A kitchen with wooden cabinets a white washing machine dishwasher microwave toaster kettle and a window with yellow flowers on the countertop at Thames Reach in Wallingford An attic room with a patterned sofa bed cushions side table and a floor lamp at Thames Reach in Wallingford A bedroom with a patterned bed and pillows next to a white wardrobe and a dresser with plants at Thames Reach in Wallingford A room with a patterned sofa bed pillows a gray chair and two nested small tables near a window at Thames Reach in Wallingford A bedroom with a bed pillows and blanket a chair window with curtains and nested tables at Thames Reach in Wallingford A bedroom with a bed with pillows and side tables at Thames Reach in Wallingford A bathroom with a glass shower enclosure a toilet a white vanity with a sink a wall-mounted boiler and a mirror at Thames Reach in Wallingford A bathroom sink with a mirror and soap dispenser next to a metal rack with folded towels at Thames Reach in Wallingford A river with trees along the bank and flowers in the foreground at Thames Reach in Wallingford A grassy lawn with several trees and a house in the background at Thames Reach in Wallingford A motorboat docked on a river with trees along the riverbank at Thames Reach in Wallingford A sign on a brick wall with the text Thames Reach A porch with a green door and a mailbox on a brick house at Thames Reach in Wallingford

Thames Reach

(Ref. 993409)

Wallingford, Oxfordshire Show on map

4.6

Sykes rating

  • 4 Guests

  • 2 Bedrooms

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets: No

Features

  • Off road parking
  • Garden / Patio
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing
Cleanliness
Comfort
Facilities and Maintenance
  • All reviews
  • property (14)
  • garden (13)
  • thames (12)
  • stay (10)
  • lovely (9)
  • beautiful (9)

25 Customer Reviews

  • Verified booking

    "The house is well equipped, clean, with comfortable sofas and the garden is truly fantastic."

    However, there are a few things that were disappointing. The beds were really too hard. We also had trouble with the road that runs right past the house. Sometimes it sounded like a race track. Finally, a sign on the street, like the neighbors, would make it easier to find the house. Despite the description, we really had to look and more or less accidentally saw La haye. Perhaps a ‘Thames Reach’ sign at the street? Finally, thanks for the coffee and cookies that were ready upon arrival. Is certanly appreciated!

    Reviewed by Ben4.1★Jun 2025

  • Verified booking

    "Thames Reach is in a beautiful location, the garden down to the river (shared with the main house) is a stunning walk and very tranquil."

    The direct access to the Thames Path is great. The main downstairs area is nice and spacious, with plenty of seating. As the listing notes, this is best for a couple or a couple with two young children (who are not easily disturbed) since the main bedroom is accessed through the first bedroom (which has two small single beds). The main bedroom is spacious but the bed is a small double and rather uncomfortable with a very hard mattress (my partner ended up sleeping in one of the kids beds). This would be the one thing that stops us from coming back.

    Thanks so much for your review - we are so pleased you loved the house and the grounds. Kindest regards Property Owner

    Reviewed by Benjamin3.8★Apr 2025

  • Verified booking

    "Great for two people with lots of space and good equipment."

    As described in the details, the bedroom layout would not be ideal for many families as you need to go through the second bedroom to get to the master bedroom - However, we would definitely recommend the property!

    Thank you so much for the review! Thrilled you had such a great time! Hopefully see you again soon! Property Owner

    Reviewed by Jonathan5.0★Feb 2025

  • Verified booking

    "The Thames reach is a wonderfully relaxing place to stay a place were you ..."

    The Thames reach is a wonderfully relaxing place to stay a place were you don’t need to go far to experience the peace of nature the property is huge and the garden full of life I booked during the rainy and cold season yet this place is so lovely I did not feel the need to leave and a bit of sadness when having to leave the walk around the premises will feel like a nice brisk hike with a lovely warm cozy house to come back to the utilities provided go above and beyond the open plan arrangement is so welcoming and relaxing I happens too meet the owner on occasions and both times they were very welcoming I had such a relaxing stay and will definitely be coming back in the summer if your finding yourself stressed and needing somewhere to escape than look no further I can’t wait to come back again

    Reviewed by Connor4.7★Feb 2025

  • Verified booking

    "Arrived after having to ring the owners as could not find it on my Sat Nav which actually shows it on the wrong side of the road."

    It is setback from the A329, not far south from the Winterbrook roundabouts, next door and on the same side as Riverside. Lovely location and well equipped as per the advertisements. Only comment is that the double bed was a bit hard but that’s personal preference. In the summer it would be lovely walking down to the Thames path, which is through the owner’s huge garden, it was rather wet during the visit but still manged to get down to the river. Met the owners by accident one day and had a nice chat, lovely couple. Can only recommend the property and location.

    Thank you for your wonderful review- we thoroughly enjoyed meeting you too. Kindest regards Property Owner

    Reviewed by Keith4.7★Nov 2024

  • Verified booking

    "The Thames Reach property was ideal for our holiday plans."

    We walked the Thames footpath, visited Oxford ( park & ride ideal ) and visited four N.T..properties.Thames Reach is located within a beautiful garden setting and would happily recommend it.

    We are thrilled you had such a fabulous time and really hope to see you back with us again soon! We are very lucky to be in such a great location with access to so many beautiful National Trust properties and Towns and Cities too! Kindest regards Property Owner

    Reviewed by John4.7★Oct 2024

  • Verified booking

    "The garden is beautiful, but the property didn't tick any boxes for us."

    Thank you for your feedback- I’m so sorry you hadn’t looked at the property properly before booking it- as the pictures show it in great detail- we very much enjoyed meeting you and hearing how much you were enjoying your stay… We are thrilled you loved the garden, and hope you have a fabulous rest of the year. Kindest regards Thames Reach Property Owner

    Reviewed by David2.8★Sep 2024

  • Verified booking

    "We had a lovely stay and enjoyed the peace and beauty of the garden and the river walks."

    The owners were Very welcoming and friendly, we definitely hope to return soon.

    Thank you so much for your review- it was lovely to meet you and we are so pleased you had such a fabulous stay! We look forward to see you again soon! Property Owner

    Reviewed by Samantha5.0★Aug 2024

  • Verified booking

    "The kitchen, dining and lounge area are excellent."

    However four stars only as the double bed was only a standard. Can’t remember the last time we slept in a double bed this small.

    Thank you so much for your feedback. We are so pleased you had such a great stay with us- the bed is a standard size, as stated, but we are so thrilled you loved the kitchen, lounge and dining area so much. We look forward to seeing you at Thames Reach again soon Kindest regards Thames Reach Property Owner

    Reviewed by Sue4.7★May 2024

  • Verified booking

    "Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Thames Reach, the property was ideally located for exploring the nearby towns and villages whilst our son was attending RAF Benson."

    We were amazed at how generous the owners have been regarding the allocation of garden space, it was a pleasure each morning to see the wildlife that adorned it. Thank you for making the property available, we would love to visit again sometime.

    We are so glad you enjoyed your stay with us! We look forward to seeing you again soon! Property Owner

    Reviewed by C5.0★Apr 2024

  • Verified booking

    "A lovely property."

    We were there during a very wet week so didn't get to enjoy the garden. Hadn't realised that the bathroom was downstairs when we booked, which was probably our fault. Also didn't find the bed very comfortably, this is probably because we are used to a bigger bed. These two reasons are why we give it four stars

    Thank you so much for your feedback. I’m so sorry you hadn’t read the description of the property, and the facilities but I’m so pleased you had such a fantastic stay! I wish we could control the weather for you to put the cherry on the cake- but I’m pleased you still had a wonderful time with us. We look forward to having you stay with us again in the future. Kindest regards Thames Reach Property Owner

    Reviewed by Edward3.8★Oct 2023

  • Verified booking

    "The cottage was perfect, the property was beautiful right down to the Thames and ..."

    The cottage was perfect, the property was beautiful right down to the Thames and the communication with the property manager and owner was excellent,

    Reviewed by Pam5.0★Dec 2022

  • Verified booking

    "The shower was on a fixed temperature that was a little too hot."

    The adjustment control was broken.

    Thank you for your feedback I know we came in and sorted the shower out as soon as you let us know there was an issue, we are very sorry for the inconvenience on your first day- but we are so appeased you had such a wonderful holiday after that and look forward to having you stay with us again. Kindest regards Thames Reach Property Owner

    Reviewed by Paul4.7★Oct 2022

  • Verified booking

    "A feedback completed at property."

    However the property was excellent in the owners exceptional grounds with the River Thames at the bottom. Would certainly recommend.

    Reviewed by Brian5.0★Sep 2022

  • Verified booking

    "Really beautiful setting and well kept interior."

    We have a wonderful stay.

    Reviewed by Sonia4.7★Aug 2022

  • Verified booking

    "Good location and facilities."

    Two anomalies, the fridge was small and a broken shelf made it even less usable and secondly we had to strongly push to get the shower mended - there was no way to turn down the heat. We also felt it was overpriced.

    Reviewed by Raymond4.7★Jul 2022

  • Verified booking

    "Everything for this booking was smooth and both the accommodation and area were beautiful."

    Reviewed by Alan5.0★Jun 2022

  • Verified booking

    "Really fantastic stay at this beautiful cottage!"

    The accommodation could not have been more perfect - beautiful restored old building, very nice decorated, immaculately clean throughout and in the most wonderful setting right next to the Thames Path for the fairly short walk in to Wallingford. Our 3 year old son absolutely loved looking at the boats on this secluded part of the river! Could not have been a more perfect couple of days, Sophie is a wonderful kind host and extremely responsive to any questions we had on the apartment. Thanks and we’ll be back! :)

    Reviewed by David5.0★Jun 2022

  • Verified booking

    "Property was beautiful and thoroughly enjoyed our stay over Xmas 2021."

    The owners installed and decorated a lovely Xmas tree for which drew a cheer from the kids as we came down the drive in the car. Right on the Thames, perfect for walks and exploring the nearby Wallingford town. Would definitely stay again.

    Reviewed by Steve4.4★Dec 2021

  • Verified booking

    "This cottage was absolutely beautiful."

    It was very clean and very well appointed. The river is at the bottom of the huge garden so we walked along the river path to Wallingford which was lovely. A very pleasant short stay

    Reviewed by Deborah5.0★Nov 2021

  • Verified booking

    "A lovely comfortable property but I don’t think it qualifies for a top rating from Sykes."

    That rating denotes perfection and whilst this property could be brought up to that standard with some small changes, at the moment it is not. However I would happily return if I was having another holiday in this area.

    Reviewed by Joan4.1★Oct 2021

  • Verified booking

    "Absolutely wonderful place to stay."

    The house is so clean and well equipped, and the garden just amazing. The communication with the house manager was excellent too. We've had a fabulous holiday in a lovely part of the UK.

    Reviewed by Janet5.0★Jul 2021

  • Verified booking

    "We absolutely loved staying here, so much that I've already booked another week."

    Our children (9 & 12) enjoyed it so much they complained that we were going out too much, they want to come back just to stay in the property and play in the garden!! My youngest has asked if we can buy it :) The only incredibly slight quibbles I have are that one of the single beds is very squeaky - it caused the only argument over the week and the fridge isn't the best (make sure it's on a v. cold setting before you put your stuff in).

    Reviewed by Alyson5.0★Jul 2021

  • Verified booking

    "The property is immaculate and equipped to a very high standard."

    The owners, John and Trish, are charming and so helpful and friendly. What made our stay even better was the short walk through their lovely garden to the riverside where we could take a stroll along the Thames Path into Wallingford. A very comfortable and enjoyable stay and we'll certainly make a return visit.

    Reviewed by Michael5.0★Sep 2020

  • Verified booking

    "We enjoyed absolutely everything about our week at Thames Reach."

    Property; area and amazing weather!

    Reviewed by Nigel5.0★Sep 2020

Show more Hide all

Summary

  • Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x trundle bed (can be made into a single, a twin or a double)
  • Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC
  • Open-plan living room with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
  • Gas central heating
  • Electric oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge, dishwasher, washer/dryer, Smart TV and WiFi
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Off-road parking
  • Lawn garden area with table and chairs, as well as a barbecue
  • Sorry, no pets or smoking allowed
  • Shop 1.1 miles, pub 1.4 miles
  • Note: River Thames Path at the end of the property, children need to be supervised
  • Note: Double bedroom is access via the other bedroom

The property

Wallingford 1.5 miles.

With the stunning River Thames in the garden, this property sits directly on the Thames Path, on the longest unlocked stretch of the famous river, and is within close reach of the historic city of Oxford, this detached annexe-style property is the perfect base for that long awaited getaway.

This property, situated within the grounds of the owner’s home enjoys two floors of contemporary elegance, making a wonderful base for you and your loved ones to call home as your explore Oxfordshire.

Step into Thames Reach and be welcomed into the light-filled open-plan living room, making a great spot for creating wonderful memories, whether it be cooking, dining or simply relaxing on the plush sofa.

The kitchen is well-equipped and is certain to entice some home-cooking, it also contains a washing machine, allowing you to pack lightly for your trip.

Settle down for dinner at the contemporary table, or while away the evening whilst playing a board game brought from home.

After an action-packed day, retreat upstairs to the two bedrooms, where the character of the building is evident through the exposed beams and high ceilings, complemented by the quality furnishings and refreshing colour palette.

Here you will find a double bedroom, and in a adjoining room, a trundle bed, which can be made into a single, a twin or a double, served by a sleek ground-floor shower room.

Continuing to impress is the exterior, where you can light up the barbecue and enjoy a spot of alfresco dining, before meandering around the garden to discover the River Thames.

If you can tear yourself away from this delightful accommodation, venture into the historic market town of Wallingford, where you can while away time, exploring the collection of shops, dining in the eateries or enjoying a beverage in one of the cosy pubs.

Whilst here, stroll around the Castle Gardens, which was built under the order of William the Conqueror who had crossed the River Thames at Wallingford on his way to London.

The town also has a presence in the fictional writings of Agatha Christie, who lived in the town and took influence from local landmarks and residents for stories such as Miss Marple.

The town is also famous for being the backdrop of the TV series Midsomer Murders.

Guests of Thames Reach can easily reach other attractive market towns within South Oxfordshire, including Henley town with its bridge, where the famous Henley Royal Regatta is held.

The city of Oxford, famous for its University and notable buildings including the iconic Bodleian Library, Carfax Tower with superb views over the city and the historic Covered Market with its many shops awaiting to be explored.

The property adjoins the Thames Path so a riverside stroll to Wallingford is always attractive.

it is also close to the Ridgeway, making it a great base for exploring this part of England’s countryside on foot or bike.

If you are feeling adventurous, Electric boats, Kayaks, Canoes and Paddleboards can be hired in the near vicinity of the property.

Thames Reach is a splendid retreat promising a relaxed holiday in Oxfordshire.

Where you’ll be staying

View on map

WALLINGFORD

  • Dorchester 4.7 miles
  • Didcot 6.3 miles
  • Abingdon 10.7 miles
  • Oxford 13.2 miles
  • Henley-on-Thames 13.6 miles
  • Reading 14.6 miles

Wallingford has a history dating back to King Alfred and it was at Wallingford that William the Conqueror crossed the Thames with his army, before marching on London. Wallingford Castle was built at his command to cement it's royal importance, and during its lifetime has played host to many royal visitors including King John, Henry Vl and Edward the Black Prince, to name but a few. Unfortunately, what remains of it now is only impressive earth works but some of the stones were re-used to build the St Mary-le-More Church which can be found near the centre of the town. Wallingford has been host to many different trades and industries during the centuries, including malting and iron foundries, but it was always a market town and still is to this day with a weekly market held every Friday where you can buy everything from unique gifts to fruit and fish. However it's connection with fictional detectives and quaint country villages may have started when the author Agatha Christie took up residence in Winterbrook House and lived there with her husband for over thirty years. Creator of Miss Marple and Hercule Poirot, she was president to the Sinodum Players who regularly present plays at the now converted Corn Exchange in the market square. Look up what may be showing during your visit. In later years Wallingford has become more recognisable as "Causton" in the very popular TV series "Midsomer Murders". Walks and even driving trails for this often watched series can be followed by using the leaflets available from the tourist information centre, shown in the programme as Causton Town Hall; with the town square a focal point. You never know you may even become an "extra" if filming is taking place on the day you take a stroll around the town. A short drive from Wallingford and you can be in Henley-on-Thames with its river walks, pubs, shops and restaurants. "Henley Royal Regatta" takes place every year at the end of June and attracts thousands of visitors. Held over five days this is seen as part of the social season. Oxford with its dreaming spires is not only home to one of England's greatest universities but is certainly a city to explore while staying in this part of Oxfordshire. Wallingford is a perfect location for a holiday with a difference, a lovely town with a warm welcome.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas
Flexible cancellation terms

If you cancel before 12 noon , get all of your money back:

  • Rent
  • Extras
  • Fees

excluding the Flexible Cancellation fee and any insurance premium.

There are a small number of circumstances where you can’t use Flexible Cancellation. See the Flexible Cancellation Terms that apply.