Cozy double bedroom in stunning Bungalow on River Thames - near Thorpe Park/Royal Holloway University/20mins from Heathrow

Hotels
8.6 (62 reviews)
Harlequin, Temple Gardens , Staines upon Thames , gb

Facilities

Electric bicycle charging station
Parking
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
BBQ facilities
Luggage storage
Ironing service
Packed lunches
Non-smoking throughout
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful garden
Friendly host
Cons:
Confusion over room placement
High parking fee

Categories

Cleanliness
8.11
The review hints at some organization issues due to the layout of the property.
Service
9.08
The host is described as sympathetic and helpful.
Location
9.12
The garden is described as very nice and calm, indicating a positive location.
Room Quality
8.07
Confusion about room placement suggests potential issues with room quality perception.
Amenities
8.6
Standard amenities for this type of accommodation, though parking cost mentioned.
Value for Money
8.56
Parking fee may seem excessive, but overall value likely meets expectations.
Food and Beverage
8.61
Food not specifically mentioned; rating reflects standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
8.68
The overall experience is positively influenced by the location and service, despite some concerns.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 01:53

Property Description

River Views and Garden Oasis
Enjoy stunning river views and relax in the garden and patio at this cozy double bedroom in a bungalow on the River Thames.

Delicious Breakfast and On-Site Bar
Start your day with a delightful à la carte or Asian breakfast, including pancakes and cheese. Unwind in the on-site bar or lounge with your favorite drink.

Outdoor Activities and Nearby Attractions
Engage in cycling and fishing activities near the property, or bask in the sun on the terrace. With Thorpe Park and Royal Holloway University nearby, there's plenty to explore.

Book now to experience the beauty and tranquility of this riverside retreat!

Important information:

Please note that food and drinks are not allowed in the room.

Guests are required to clean the bathroom and toilet prior to departure.

Please note that the host is living in the property.

Breakfast is available for an extra charge:
GBP 12, per person

Lunch is available for an extra charge:
GBP 10, per person

Please note that dogs,cats will incur an additional charge of £15 per day, per pet.

Access to the parking is by reservation only and is subject to availability. There is an additional charge to use the parking 7 GBP per car, per night.

Please contact the property in advance of your stay to check the availability of pet-friendly in every units/etc.

Please note that early check-in/late check-in/late check-out must have an extra charge of £10/hr after taking permission from the host in advance.




This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Managed by a private host
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 62 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.11
Service: 9.08
Location: 9.12
Room Quality: 8.07
Amenities: 8.6
Value for Money: 8.56
Food and Beverage: 8.61
Overall Experience: 8.68
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Michael couple gb
10
2025-09-16 via Nuitee
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Frédéric couple ch
7
Pros:

Très joli jardin, au calme et hôte sympathique

Cons:

Attention, il y a un bungalow et une chambre dans la maison. Nous pensions être dans le bungalow, mais en fait nous nous sommes retrouvés dans la maison. Cela n’est pas pareil cela et complique un peu l’organisation (ex. Pour rentrer après dîner, il faut appeler l’hôte vu que nous n’avions pas de clé de la porte de la maison).

Faire payer la place de parking 7£ (en cash), c’est un peu exagéré

2025-09-01 via Nuitee
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Light solo traveller gb
10
Serene, peaceful and the garden leads you down to the water's edge, idyllic evening by the Thames
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

De nada!

2025-06-16 via Nuitee
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Anonymous young couple gb
10
Absolutely brilliant.
Pros:

Everything, the youngish couple went above and beyond to make us feel at home so beautiful the home was it was just like going from home to home.

Cons:

Nothing that we didn’t like about the property.

2025-06-08 via Nuitee
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Darren young couple gb
3
A disappointing stay with poor facilities, lack of privacy, and an overbearing host who charged extra for parking and en
Pros:

Location and river view was lovely

Cons:

We We had a disappointing stay. The room was in need of some serious TLC and not as described. We ended up sleeping on what was essentially a child’s bed. The host was quite insistent about charging £7 for parking on the driveway, which felt excessive, and then repeatedly asked for a photo of our driver’s licence—despite no clear policy in place.
Guests are required to remove their shoes at the front door and wear worn-out second-hand slippers, which felt unhygienic. Tea-making facilities were only available in the host’s kitchen, and any TV access meant sitting in their living room—offering no privacy at all.
Overall, the experience felt more like staying in someone’s spare room than proper guest accommodation. Would not return.

2025-06-01 via Nuitee
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Angela young couple au
8
Very good
2025-05-25 via Nuitee
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Owaisi review category business travellers gb
1
The owner was very rude, stingy and unprofessional. She has no idea about British values and culture. Seems like she’s n
Pros:

Property was nice and clean

2025-05-15 via Nuitee
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Algirdas young couple gb
4
Disappointing
Pros:

Location

Cons:

That was my worst stay ever. We were surprised to find the house owner staying at the property. We had a late visit with our family and then received messages and calls from the host asking us to return to the apartment because she was going to bed and locking the doors. During our visit, the shower and sockets did not work at all. We were offered a second shower room, which had no hot water. The water bottles were filled with water from another container, and the glasses had stains.

2025-04-28 via Nuitee
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Bridgman solo traveller gb
10
Exceptional
2025-04-20 via Nuitee
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Yezid family with young children gb
10
Excelent place, great host
2025-04-13 via Nuitee
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Rickhard22 young couple gb
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Lovely location right next to the Thames, and the host was amazing. I had a lovely cooked indian breakfast in the morning with a cup of masala chai tea.

2025-04-09 via Nuitee
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Bernard young couple gb
10
Quiet haven set on the banks of the river.
Pros:

Beautiful location and welcoming host. Shared bathroom is close to the bedroom, comfortable bed. Invited to use the family kitchen facilities to make tea and use the fridge. View of the river and rear garden with seating.

2025-04-07 via Nuitee
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William group gb
1
Terrible experience
Pros:

Location was perfect for thorpe park

Cons:

Host was extremely rude, give us a 2200pm time frame to cone back to the house and said that the gates will be permanently closed after this time. No key for entry to the property was giving, no key or pass code for gate. Bad service would not recommend staying here.

2025-04-02 via Nuitee
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Richard solo traveller gb
8
Very good
Pros:

Lovely garden (which will only be better as summer approaches) and private seating area on the river accessed through garden.
Heated mattress. Lovely bathroom.
Very friendly.

2025-03-24 via Nuitee
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Danny solo traveller gb
10
Great, interesting and different.
Pros:

The location is stunning - by the river. The property is really interesting and the host was ever so helpful.

2025-03-18 via Nuitee
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Mark young couple gb
8
Very good
2025-03-09 via Nuitee
Ángel solo traveller es
9
Very nice and confortable house
2025-03-08 via Nuitee
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Steve review category business travellers gb
8
Very good
2025-02-19 via Nuitee
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Pauline young couple gb
8
Very good
Cons:

I was a bit shocked that we were sharing with the house owners.

2024-11-18 via Nuitee
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Ramsey review category business travellers us
9
Lovely location, lovely hosts
Pros:

Very friendly hosts who helped to get me to and fro Heathrow much cheaper than taxis or ride services.
Comfortable bed, lovely location, stepping out right on the Thames from the back door.
Easy walk to pubs and restaurants and the High Street.
Indian breakfast was wonderful.

2024-10-31 via Nuitee