River Retreat, near Holloway/Thorpe Park/Heathrow

Relax and have a lifetime experience at this unique and tranquil getaway, delightfully sitting on river Thames. Stylish 2 double bedroom (sleep six) accomodation is aesthetically decorated throughout, with stunning garden and river views, and proximity to nature along with big skies. Heavenly sounds of birds and boats enable mindful living away from city life. Watch boats and swans go by while enjoying plenty of sunshine and orange sunsets. Enjoy breakfast and afternoon tea/chai at river patio. The space THE LIVING SPACE A beautiful living and dining area with fully equipped separate kitchen onlooking the river Thames. Here you can enjoy family stays or weekend breaks. This place is perfect for yoga and meditation lovers which provides a tranquil large space under big cherry blossom tree with Buddha statue. This is an ideal place for visiting many sites of interest. e.g -8 minutes drive and 20 minute walk to Thorpe Park. -12 minute drive to Royal Holloway University. -20 minutes drive to Windsor Castle and Great Park. -23 minutes drive to LEGOLAND, Windsor. -1 3 minutes drive. to Wentworth Golf Club. -14 minutes drive to Ashford Manor Golf Club, Ashford. -21 minutes drive to Racecourse, Ascot. -15-20 minutes drive to London Heathrow airport. -Chessington park is 30-35 minutes by drive. -8 minutes drive to Magna Carta, old Windsor. -20 minutes drive to Savill Garden -6 minutes drive to Little Green Boat Club. Boats can be hired on hourly or day basis,which are safe and easy to drive (including for non-swimmers). -6 minutes drive to Lammas Recreation park which also includes a new 9-hole mini golf course, riverside cafe and tennis court. . -4 minutes drive to TASIS The American International School,UK Drop and pick up facility available (Prices competitive with Uber) . London Heathrow airport is 15 to 20 minutes drive from our place. It is 7 minutes drive to Staines Train station (connecting to Central London in just 35 minutes). We have 2 bicycles that you can hire with a price of 5 pounds per day. Car parking facility is available with a minimal fee of 6 pound per night/day. If you are flying to another country; you can park the car for the same price for as many days as you want. We have a secured gated space fo parking. We have provided board games and books. There is a flat screen TV with freeview, youtube, and amazon prime available free of charge. Superfast fibre 65 WiFi is available free of charge for the guests. GARDEN We have lush green large shared front and back gardens which is perfect for children and pets to run around ( preferably accompanied by adults of course). This place is perfect for yoga and meditation lovers which provides a tranquil large space under big cherry tree while listening to rustling of tree leaves, singing birds and passing by large and small boats. .Watch the orange sun sets over the horizon of the luscious green trees. THE RIVER The accommodation delightfully sits on the River Thames. You can bring your own boat and park it on the mooring (for an extra charge of 15 pounds per night). Or you can hire a boat and park here . (we can arrange a boat hire for you with a prior notice of 48 hrs). We have a large (100 feet) shared mooring where you can enjoy watching beautiful flocks of swans and ducks, boats, racing boats etc. ( you can borrow loungers from us free of cost). If you love fishing, this is the place for you. Barbecue can be borrowed from us to enjoy on the mooring (river patio). NEIGHBOURHOOD The accommodation is situated in a private cul de sac which leads to lush green private forest area containing many fruit trees (apples, damsons, grapes, plums and cherry). There is a long walking path along river Thames with amazing sights along the route including flocks of swans, ducks and birds. (accessible with the key privately owned which you can borrow from us). Beyond the lush forest is a private weir on which you can cross to reach the Penton lock and Thamespath , a walk with beautiful houses, gardens and boats. You can enjoy the company of swans, ducks. There is a private long walking path along river Thames with amazing sights along the route including flocks of swans, ducks, birds, yachts, boats and canoes etc. There is also thick forest walk which you can enjoy. A 45-60 minutes conducted nature walk through riverside, private forest and orchard through a weir across Thames, penton lock onto thames path, is available on request for a fee of 15 pounds. Fresh home cooked very delicious vegetarian/vegan Indian food on reasonable prices is available on request. We used the best ingredients fo cooking. BEDROOMS 2 bedrooms and 1 sofa bed (sleep six). 1 travel cot provided. In both bedrooms, there are storage cupboard with hangers, where you can keep your belongings. Full length mirrors are mounted on the walls. sixeIron board and Iron board is provided (kept in one of the cupboards). Hair dryer provided ( kept in console table) BATHROOM Clean and modern shower. Towels and toiletries provided. Basket for laundry provided. Full length mirror on the wall. Hair dryer provided ( kept in console table). KITCHEN Fully equipped. Self catering. Everything you will need make a meal or breakfast with pots and pans, utensils and cutlery. Tea and coffee provide for one use. However, if you do not fancy cooking- we provide delicious, freshly cooked vegetarian indian food. I enjoy cooking and consider myself to be a good cook which comes handy if the guests want to have home cooked fresh food. (breakfast-£8; lunch £10 and dinner £15.00). We also provide packed meals. Also, there are some amazing pubs and restaurants nearby. Brand new fitted washing machine is available for guests to use free of cost. Please note, washing powder/tablets or conditioner is not provided. you have to bring you own. PETS Maximum 2 pets allowed. A fee of £10 per pet per night is payable on arrival preferably in cash or by bank transfer. Pet would love to run around the large gardens. THE HOSTS I am a medical doctor about to retire soon. My husband is a retired medical doctor. We both work together to give best home like experience to our guests. Being from air force background we enjoy meeting new people, make friends and look after them. I always try to put myself in my guests' shoes and strive to deliver a memorable stay for them. I believe in good communication and cleanliness. I have many return clients from past on other properties. I love classical music and enjoy singing. Gardening is my passion. Languages spoken: English and Hindi Guest access THe hosts meet and greet the guests to hand over the keys. Other things to note No parties No events No Gatherings Not included There would be exceptions. Please note that the cleaning fee is charged only once for the entire stay. if you are booking a long term stay; additional cleaning, linens or towels throughout your stay are not included. The accommodation is brand new and we make best efforts to make our guests' stay as comfortable as possible with all the equipments in good working order. However, if breakdown of anything happens; this does not constitute a breach of agreement or give guests any rights to rental adjustment or any refunds. We will try and remedy the situation ASAP after it has been notified. There is a secured gated space for parking with a minimal fee of £ 7 per car per day to be paid on arrival. We also have a "Park and fly" and "Park n visit Thorpe" facility at the same rate. We are presently giving 5% discount to: Golfers All Aircrew from Heathrow Parents, students and teachers of:- Royal Holloway University TASIS International day and Boarding School, Egham AC International School Egham