Title: Charming Riverside Cottage - Ideal for Families & Groups, Pool, Gardens & River Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Charming Riverside Cottage - Ideal for Families & Groups, Pool, Gardens & River ![Outdoor pool, a heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75820000/75813300/75813260/b6e91237.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75820000/75813300/75813260/8a057271.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75820000/75813300/75813260/4b4dac90.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75820000/75813300/75813260/ad2926ec.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75820000/75813300/75813260/b1198097.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location The Old Wharf Cottage, nestled on the picturesque banks of the River Thames, offers a tranquil retreat with thatched charm. Explore famous locations and attractions like Ascot race course and Henley Royal Regatta or simply unwind in this beautiful riverside setting. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10 ## Popular amenities - - - Pet-friendly - Dryer - Washer - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Charming Riverside Cottage - Ideal for Families & Groups, Pool, Gardens & River The Old Wharf Cottage is a beautiful thatched riverside retreat nestled between two islands on the picturesque banks of the River Thames. The house is situated minutes from the historic towns of Windsor and Eton, and is a great central base to explore famous locations and attractions such as Ascot race course, Thorpe park, Henley Royal Regatta and Central London. Due to high demand the heated pool is now available from April till the end of September. (The Hot tub is available all year round) Watch the river go by from your own private heated pool, Jacuzzi and decking areas. Enjoy dining al fresco by the riverside on two patios, or in the open plan kitchen/diner. The Old Wharf Cottage was originally built in 1903 in the Edwardian Arts and Crafts style and has been lovingly maintained and constantly upgraded to a high standard. There are riverside lawns stretching down to a seating and dining area with wood fired Pizza oven and BBQ by the rivers edge. You enter the house through the main entrance hall which leads upstairs via the oak staircase. Off the first-floor landing, there is a substantial queen-size ensuite bedroom, with riverside views and balcony. There is one large ensuite twin bedroom, as well as good sized twin and double bedrooms with access to a large family bathroom. All three bathrooms are state of the art, two with walk in showers, hand basin and W.C. and the third, the family bathroom, has a large bath, walk in shower, W.C. and hand basin. One highlight of the house is the third double bedroom, which is attached to the side of the house on brick arched supports and is constructed out of 19th century oak beams from one of the last pioneering ships bound for Australia and contains wooden carvings and unique features from this era. Please note this last room is a smaller double room accessed off the main staircase. The ground floor consists of the entrance hall with separate W.C. and an open plan, fully equipped kitchen/diner with both a gas fired Aga and an electric cooker, perfect for entertaining or creating family meals. There are two lounges leading off the dining room, one a river lounge overlooking the Thames with double doors leading via a patio dining area, across the lawn. The second lounge is equipped with electric coal-effect fire, flatscreen smart TV with Netflix, a grand piano and chess set. There are multiple board games available, as well as an outdoor ping pong table and croquet set. There is also a multipurpose play area for younger children and fencing for both the pool and river. The 10m by 5m pool is heated in the summer months and the pool side and decking areas are great places for relaxing or enjoying the hot tub, right by the Royal River Thames. Please ask about the availability of the pool and hot tub heating outside of the summer months The riverside views and gardens are a real highlight of this property. Positioned between two small islands, this is a beauty spot with fantastic opportunities for bird watching or just absorbing the river boating life and gentle atmosphere floating past. Elegant swans, ducks, kingfishers, herons and grebes are daily visitors. We can help organise boat trips to explore the Thames. Ample private parking for multiple cars to the rear of the property which is bordered by picturesque cottage gardens. We have good overground rail links close by, from both Slough and Wraysbury stations to central London, taking approximately 15 and 40 minutes to Paddington and Waterloo. Hatton Cross, on the Piccadilly underground line, provides access to all central London’s attractions, including Oxford Street and the West End Theatres, Soho, the Natural History and Science Museums, the Houses of Parliament, Madame Tussauds and many more. There are good air links from Heathrow (20 mins) and Gatwick and Luton (45 mins) Windsor is only 10 minutes away by car or rail, with attractions such as Windsor Castle and the Great Park, Eton College, River Thames day cruises, as well as a host of restaurants and pubs and covered shopping. Also close by at Runnymede, on the other side of the River Thames, are the JFK, US Bar association and RAF memorials. Wraysbury village’s local pub 'The George' is within a short walking distance and is a highly rated cozy eatery, perfect for a Sunday roast with inside and outside dining and bars. Wraysbury village has a pharmacy, coffee shop, co-op, hardware store, cricket and football pitches, children’s play area, a Norman church and a second pub, the Perseverance, also serving good pub food. The house is centrally heated, double glazed throughout, fully furnished and well equipped. The Old Wharf Cottage is a beautiful holiday choice and is perfect for families and large groups. 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, sleeps 10. We look forward to hearing from you. No Parties or Stag/Hen Do’s please. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Heated pool - Hot tub - Outdoor pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 4 bathrooms - Bathtub - Bathtub or shower - Shower ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas ### Location highlights - In a village - On a river ### Things to do - Heated pool ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 2 total pets ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties ### Smoking Smoking allowed: in designated areas ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10 Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ## About the area Located on a river, this cottage is in Wraysbury, a neighbourhood in Staines. Windsor Castle and Hampton Court Palace are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Thames River and Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Thorpe Park and LEGOLAND® Windsor are not to be missed. [Visit our Staines travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Staines.dx5693) [View more Cottages in Staines](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Staines-Cottages.d5693-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=51.45795,-0.57064&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:ggbyHnmnB%3FY%3FW%3FY%3FW%40Y%40W%40Y%40W%40Y%40WBY%40WBWBYBWBWBWBWDWDWBWDUDWDUFWDUDWFUFUFUFUFSFUFSHUFSHSHSHSHSHQHSHQJQHQJQHQJOJQJOJOJOLMJOJMLMJMLMJKLMLKLKLKLILKLINILILILGNGLGNGLGNELENENELCNCNELANCNANCNAL%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%3FN%40NBN%40NBL%40NDNBLBNDNDLDNFNDLFLFNFLHLFLHNHLHLJLHLJLJLJLLJJLLJLLLJLJNLNJLJNJPJNJNHPJPHPJPHPHRHPHRHRHRHRFRHTFRFTFRFTFTFTFVDTDTFVDTDVDTBVDVDVBVBVBVBVBXBV%40V%40XBV%40X%40V%40X%40V%40X%3FV%3FX%3FV%3FX%3FX%3FV%3FX%3FVAXAVAXAVAXCVAXAVCVCXCVCVCVCVEVEVCVETEVETGVETETGVGTGTGTGRGTGRITGRIRIRIRIRIPIRIPKPIPKPIPKNKNKPKNKLMNKNKLMLKLMLKJMLMJMJMJMHMJMHOHMHMFMHOFMFMFODOFMDODODMBOBODM%40OBO%40OBO%40M%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAM%3FOAOCOAOCMAOEOCMCOEOEMEOEMGOGMGOGMGMIMIOIMIMKMIMKMKMKMMKKMMKMMMKMKOMMKOKOKOKQKOIQKQIQKQIQISIQISISISISGSIUGSGUGSGUGUGUGUEWEUGWEUEWEUCWEWEWCWCWCWCWCYCWAWCYAWAYAWAYAWAY%3FW%3FY%3FW%3FY&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=xhljkBp7TCJoaUNZpzfdNn0D5IU=) Wraysbury, England ### What's nearby - Windsor Castle - 7 min drive - 3.2 miles - Windsor Great Park - 9 min drive - 4.6 miles - Windsor Racecourse - 9 min drive - 4.1 miles - LEGOLAND® Windsor - 9 min drive - 4.6 miles - Eton College - 9 min drive - 4.7 miles ### Getting around - Wraysbury Station - 4 min drive - Station A Station - 11 min drive - Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 21 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Tempus Bar - ‬10 min drive - ‪The Barley Mow - ‬10 min drive - ‪Toby Carvery - Old Windsor - ‬10 min drive - ‪Magna Carta tea-room - ‬9 min drive - ‪Golden Cafe - ‬8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Charming Riverside Cottage - Ideal for Families & Groups, Pool, Gardens & River have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools. ### Is Charming Riverside Cottage - Ideal for Families & Groups, Pool, Gardens & River pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). ### What time is check-in at Charming Riverside Cottage - Ideal for Families & Groups, Pool, Gardens & River? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Charming Riverside Cottage - Ideal for Families & Groups, Pool, Gardens & River? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Charming Riverside Cottage - Ideal for Families & Groups, Pool, Gardens & River located? > Located in Wraysbury, this cottage is steps from Thames River and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Liquid Leisure. Windsor Castle and Thorpe Park are also within 6 miles (10 km). Wraysbury Station is 27 minutes by foot and Slough Sunnymeads Station is 28 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Charming Riverside Cottage - Ideal for Families & Groups, Pool, Gardens & River Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location 10 - Excellent 8 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anna H. 27 Dec 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic Property for a family Christmas We were so happy with the house, the facilities and appreciated the helpful communication in advance. ##### Anna H. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### david b. 23 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### LOVELY CHARACTER HOUSE ON THE THAMES Booked 3 nights for my daughters 50th birthday. We fortunately had the sunniest and warmest days of the year, so the younger ones were able to use the heated pool and jacuzzi. House very well appointed and equipped. The gardens are large and the rear extends down to the Thames where there is seating to watch the boats go by. Due to the good weather, we decided to utilise the house and garden to the fullest, which meant that BBQ's and pizzas were the order of our evening meals. I can thoroughly recommend Old Wharf Cottage for a stay that combines an old character property with modern amenities ##### david b. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Peter O. 18 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### River living This property is located in a very quiet neighborhood with a nice outdoor area along the river Thames. The house is very rustic as a Cottage should be. The beds are very comfortable, but at night we got a little hot. The property manager brought us some fans which helped a lot. Uber availability was very good and the average cost to go to Windsor Castle was about $16. We did not do a lot of cooking, but when we did, we sat outside . We went to the Georges steakhouse, which is about 3/4 of a mile away for some excellent meals. Overall, I would come back again and recommend it to my friends and family. ##### Peter O. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Liz T. 19 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Old Cottage in Wraysbury on the Themes Family and friend gathering. 9 adults over 50 years old. We enjoyed being on the Themes and spent our time outside. The house is not meant for that many adults even though it has 5 bedrooms. Many of the beds were too short and one room is clearly a children’s room. The place needs some TLC on furniture, rugs, beds (sag in middle) and outdoor cleanliness…lots of spider webs. But that also adds to the charm. Things to note. One room has up and down steps to bathroom and a very narrow opening. We called it the Hobbit room. The on sight manager couple was so friendly and helpful! Such a bonus!! It is about a 15 minute drive to Windsor. We recommend you cook as the old kitchen is great and eat at George’s nearby. Enjoy!! ##### Liz T. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sanjukta G. 21 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family fun A charming place with Hansel & Gretel touches to the architecture. The swimming pool and hot tub were a hit with our four granddaughters, and their parents. Highly recommend a walk in and around the area, picking blackberries in the meadows and to Magna Carta lane. A cozy living room for the family to gather in. ##### Sanjukta G. Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Virginia B. 22 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely stay in a beautiful location We stayed with 3generations of family for a long weekend. The house has lots of character and had a lovely garden and pool that was well used by all the family . Someone was available whenever we needed to ask any questions. We would definitely stay there again . ##### Virginia B. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kelley L. 24 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful in Old Windsor We had an amazing stay at the Old Wharf Cottage in Windsor. The home is amazing and a wonderful location. We loved having the pool, bbq and area for croquet. It was easy to get around town with our rental car or Uber. The hosts were great and easy to connect with as needed. This was one of the key highlights of our two weeks in the UK. We recommend to others and hopefully will be able to return in the years to come. Kelley and Tenaja Lynch ##### Kelley L. 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