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"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
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"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
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"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
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"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
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"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
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"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
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"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
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"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
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"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
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"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
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"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
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"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
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"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
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"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
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"Really beautiful setting and well kept interior."
We have a wonderful stay.
Reviewed by Sonia4.7★Aug 2022
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"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
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"Everything for this booking was smooth and both the accommodation and area were beautiful."
Reviewed by Alan5.0★Jun 2022
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"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
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"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
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"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
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"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
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"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
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"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
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"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
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"We enjoyed absolutely everything about our week at Thames Reach."
Property; area and amazing weather!
Reviewed by Nigel5.0★Sep 2020
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