Handywater Cottages

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Scored 9.8
Rated exceptional

Staff

9.9

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Historic Setting: Handywater Cottages in Henley on Thames offers a 5-star guest house experience within a historic building. The adults-only property features a sun terrace, garden, and restaurant, providing a serene and elegant atmosphere. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms include private bathrooms with walk-in showers, free WiFi, and modern amenities such as flat-screen TVs and soundproofing. Additional facilities include a shared kitchen, laundry service, and free on-site parking. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves European cuisine with an à la carte breakfast offering full English, Irish, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Guests can also enjoy local specialties, fresh pastries, and outdoor seating. Activities and Surroundings: Located 24 mi from London Heathrow Airport, the property is near attractions like Cliveden House (15 mi) and Windsor Castle (18 mi). Activities include walking tours, hiking, boating, kayaking, and canoeing. Highly rated for its host, breakfast, and garden.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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Guests who stayed here loved

Gail
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“My husband and I really enjoyed our recent stay at Handywater Cottages. The owners Natalie and Ray are superb hosts who have invested in creating four self contained ensuite rooms in the grounds of their traditional period home. Our room was...”
Josh
United States United States
“Lovely grounds. Clean and cozy rooms. Natalie and Ray were friendly and accommodating. Breakfast was great!”
Christopher
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely location. The room was extremely comfortable with a nice garden aspect and patio area. Breakfast very good. There's a communal kitchen area with fridge which is a nice touch. Nothing to dislike. There's obviously a lot of pride taken in its...”
Stacey
United States United States
“Everything was exceptional. So warm and welcoming. The food was excellent. My husband, daughter, and myself were made to feel like family. The location is perfect.”
Bongani
South Africa South Africa
“We visited the UK for the first time to attend my graduation at Henley Business School. In the days leading up to my trip, Natalie promptly replied to my emails and helped plan the itinerary. Natalie and Rob were exceptional hosts, providing a...”
Jose
United States United States
“Natalie and Ray were exemplary hosts. Natalie provided daily breakfast choices for us. She cooked delicious breakfasts that were so filling, that we did not eat until dinner. The room was great with amenities that included the availability to wash...”
Charlotte
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Room was comfy and beautifully decorated. Good size and good size shower. Lovely breakfast cooked by Natalie who greeted us on arrival and showed us our room. Thanks for a lovely stay!”
Tony
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Everything. The room was fitted and decorated to a very high standard and was exceptionally clean. Breakfast was excellent. A wide choice of fruits, cerials, cooked options and drinks. The hosts were attentive, friendly and helpful, a delightful...”
Jessica
United States United States
“Everything exceeded our expectations. We were embraced with gestures of kindness, thoughtfulness, and warmth. Thank you for your hospitality.”
Marianne
United States United States
“literally loved every thing ! No detail went unnoticed. We were treated like the only guests. They were so kind and made us feel completely at home .”

Managed by Natalie & Ray

Company review score: 9.9Based on 345 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Handywater is in a small village a mile outside Henley on Thames. The area is an AONB, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Yet the local train station will take you to London Paddington in 50 minutes and even Heathrow airport is only 35 min away. We feel very privileged to live in such a beautiful area of England and hope that you too discover and appreciate the beauty of this part of Oxfordshire.

Property info

Bookings from 12th April 2021! We are extremely happy to confirm that we are taking bookings from 12th April 2021. Because our guests stay in separate luxury cottages around our courtyard and not in the main house, a single household of two people can stay in each of the four cottages as a short term holiday let of a minimum of 2 nights. Due to restrictions, there are no normal facilities for food with this offer but this can be discussed with you before your stay. We are Natalie and Ray living in a pretty 4 bedroomed cottage that dates back almost 500 years to 1634, although it has been completely modernised by the owners. Handywater Cottage is set in lovely gardens which you are welcome to enjoy during your stay. You can wake to the sounds of an English country garden, sit in the sun during the day or relax with a glass of wine in the evening!---We have birds in the trees, fish in the pond and horses in the paddocks. We have attractive comfortable rooms with all you need for a relaxing stay and many of our guests say it is ‘just like home form home'!

Neighborhood info

WHY CHOOSE US? From personalized attention to delicious food, there are many reasons to choose our bed and breakfast. This beautiful area is perfect for walking, cycling, exploring, any time of year. What makes us even more special? Natalie or Ray will provide you with a free taxi service, when we are available, within 15 miles. We can even collect and return you to Heathrow airport subject to flight times. If you are having a "drinking" party or a wedding to attend, we shall take and collect you.

Languages Spoken

German,English,French,Ukrainian

Area info

Food and Drink

Breakfast

  • Exceptional breakfast included with select options or available at the property for $26.90 per person.
  • Food
    Bread • Pastries • Butter • Eggs • Yogurt • Fruit • Local specialities • Cooked/warm meals • Jam • Cereal
  • Drinks
    Coffee • Tea • Hot chocolate • Fruit juice
Golden Ball
  • Cuisine
    European
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional • Romantic
  • Menu
    À la carte
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House rules

Handywater Cottages takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Handywater Cottages 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.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.