Tobie and Esther's Guidebook - Modern rustic wide beam barge
Sightseeing
You can walk here straight from the boat - stunning at all times of year, with some brilliant events on. Be sure to have a look at their website to find out if there’s anything on during your stay, and remember your walking boots to walk to this beautiful site.
Earth Trust
You can walk here straight from the boat - stunning at all times of year, with some brilliant events on. Be sure to have a look at their website to find out if there’s anything on during your stay, and remember your walking boots to walk to this beautiful site.
You can walk to the Wittenham Clumps from the boat - giving an amazing 360degree view of the surrounding area. And a great place to fly kites if the wind is up!
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Wittenham Clumps
You can walk to the Wittenham Clumps from the boat - giving an amazing 360degree view of the surrounding area. And a great place to fly kites if the wind is up!
Local farmers market is on Thursdays, and lots of shops, cafes, restaurants, pubs to enjoy, as well the Old Fire Station gallery, Kenton Theatre, and Regal Picturehouse (listed separately). Alternatively, enjoy a walk along the river and down to the lock to see the boats coming through, and stop off at Hot Gossip for a delicious ice cream milkshake on the way back.
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Henley-on-Thames
Local farmers market is on Thursdays, and lots of shops, cafes, restaurants, pubs to enjoy, as well the Old Fire Station gallery, Kenton Theatre, and Regal Picturehouse (listed separately). Alternatively, enjoy a walk along the river and down to the lock to see the boats coming through, and stop off at Hot Gossip for a delicious ice cream milkshake on the way back.
See the ancient castle ruins, stop for a picnic, in the spring see the bluebells, in the summer stop off for free Sunday afternoon jazz at this amazing historic site. Gardens close at sundown (timings vary according to the time of year).
Wallingford Castle Gardens
Bear LaneSee the ancient castle ruins, stop for a picnic, in the spring see the bluebells, in the summer stop off for free Sunday afternoon jazz at this amazing historic site. Gardens close at sundown (timings vary according to the time of year).
Countless words have been used to describe the beauty and history of Oxford - so I won’t repeat here! Park at the new Westgate shopping centre, eat dinner at one of the rooftop restaurants, with views over the ‘dreaming spires’, then choose from theatre, tours, punting, afternoon tea, museums, galleries, or just wandering to see where the wind take you.
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Oxford
Countless words have been used to describe the beauty and history of Oxford - so I won’t repeat here! Park at the new Westgate shopping centre, eat dinner at one of the rooftop restaurants, with views over the ‘dreaming spires’, then choose from theatre, tours, punting, afternoon tea, museums, galleries, or just wandering to see where the wind take you.
Visit the historic Dorchester Abbey - a short drive or decent walk from the boat. Often hosting live music events - be sure to check the website to see any events on during your stay.
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Dorchester Abbey
Visit the historic Dorchester Abbey - a short drive or decent walk from the boat. Often hosting live music events - be sure to check the website to see any events on during your stay.
Things to do
Great independent cinema - see the latest blockbuster, independent film or documentary, all with a delicious slice of cake and glass of your favourite tipple.
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Regal Picturehouse Henley
Great independent cinema - see the latest blockbuster, independent film or documentary, all with a delicious slice of cake and glass of your favourite tipple.
Local farmers market is every Friday, and you can walk around the ancient castle gardens, stopping off for a coffee and slice of cake at one of the many independent cafes, while popping in to support local artists at one of the local independent shops, visit the Agatha Christie memorial bench on the Kinecroft, or exploring the treasure trove at the Lamb Arcade (vintage and second hand emporium).
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Wallingford
Local farmers market is every Friday, and you can walk around the ancient castle gardens, stopping off for a coffee and slice of cake at one of the many independent cafes, while popping in to support local artists at one of the local independent shops, visit the Agatha Christie memorial bench on the Kinecroft, or exploring the treasure trove at the Lamb Arcade (vintage and second hand emporium).
Cosy wine and ale bar, often with live music. A great place to get your evening started.
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The Keep Wine Bar & Ale House
1a Castle StCosy wine and ale bar, often with live music. A great place to get your evening started.
The boat is a popular stopping point for walkers on the Thames Path. Also an option to walk a section of it during your stay - books with routes available on the boat.
Thames Path
Thames PathThe boat is a popular stopping point for walkers on the Thames Path. Also an option to walk a section of it during your stay - books with routes available on the boat.
The base for local day boats hire from Benson marina to see the river as never before, with a popular lovely cafe to while away a few hours eating and drinking by the river. Walking distance from the boat (around 30 minute walk along the towpath).
Benson Waterfront
The base for local day boats hire from Benson marina to see the river as never before, with a popular lovely cafe to while away a few hours eating and drinking by the river. Walking distance from the boat (around 30 minute walk along the towpath).
Hire a day boat or kayak from Benson waterfront- a short drive or lovely walk along the Thames Path straight from the boat (around 25 minute walk crossing the river at Shillingford bridge and keep on walking downstream).
Le Boat Benson
Hire a day boat or kayak from Benson waterfront- a short drive or lovely walk along the Thames Path straight from the boat (around 25 minute walk crossing the river at Shillingford bridge and keep on walking downstream).
Boat Rental
The StreetHire self-drive day boats to potter about on the river for the day.
Hire kayaks and paddleboards from just down the river in Benson. This is walking distance from the boat along the Thames Path (around 20 mins walk) and with no locks to negotiate as the right side of Benson lock to our boat.
AV Boats
Hire kayaks and paddleboards from just down the river in Benson. This is walking distance from the boat along the Thames Path (around 20 mins walk) and with no locks to negotiate as the right side of Benson lock to our boat.
A popular one with our guests, this beautiful vineyard is on the outskirts of Henley, a short 20 minute drive from the boat.
Fairmile Vineyard Henley-on-Thames
Fair MileA popular one with our guests, this beautiful vineyard is on the outskirts of Henley, a short 20 minute drive from the boat.
Get all the latest advice on bike hire, bike servicing, and pop in for a cuppa while you do! Located in Wallingford, a 5 minute drive from the boat, or 25 minute walk.
Rides On Air Cycles
48 - 50 St Mary's StGet all the latest advice on bike hire, bike servicing, and pop in for a cuppa while you do! Located in Wallingford, a 5 minute drive from the boat, or 25 minute walk.
Book a private aerial yoga session with Esther during your stay. You can also enjoy a private yoga session on the boat, letting you ease into your day or evening without having to leave the comfort of the boat!
Grace and Gravity Studio
Book a private aerial yoga session with Esther during your stay. You can also enjoy a private yoga session on the boat, letting you ease into your day or evening without having to leave the comfort of the boat!
Free museum and gallery in Oxford City Centre. Cafes and dining experiences, world class exhibitions, art and education.
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Ashmolean Museum
Beaumont StreetFree museum and gallery in Oxford City Centre. Cafes and dining experiences, world class exhibitions, art and education.
Pitt Rivers Museum
Free museum featuring an incredible array of artefacts from around the world.
Free museum with dinosaurs, geology, insects, dodo, cafe, fossils, and everything in between. Well worth a visit!
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Museum Of Natural History
Parks RoadFree museum with dinosaurs, geology, insects, dodo, cafe, fossils, and everything in between. Well worth a visit!
Spacious shopping mall in Oxford City Centre with food, roof top dining, shopping, cinema, escape room, gym - everything under one roof.
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Westgate Oxford
Queen StreetSpacious shopping mall in Oxford City Centre with food, roof top dining, shopping, cinema, escape room, gym - everything under one roof.
Quirky independent shops gathered together in the covered market. Support small local businesses as you discover everything from chocolate, to books, to cafes, to butchers, florists, and lots of handmade and thoughtful creations.
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Oxford Covered Market
Market StreetQuirky independent shops gathered together in the covered market. Support small local businesses as you discover everything from chocolate, to books, to cafes, to butchers, florists, and lots of handmade and thoughtful creations.
Open at certain times of year but we'll worth a visit if that coincides with your stay for any car enthusiasts. Check their site for opening times before going.
Aston Martin Heritage Trust
Open at certain times of year but we'll worth a visit if that coincides with your stay for any car enthusiasts. Check their site for opening times before going.
Seasonal open water swimming, inflatable obstacle course (Wet N Wild), and all kinds of water sport activities available just up the road at this private lake. Cafe, toilets and changing facilities on site. Check their website to check opening times as these are seasonal.
Queenford Lakes Water Sports Centre
Seasonal open water swimming, inflatable obstacle course (Wet N Wild), and all kinds of water sport activities available just up the road at this private lake. Cafe, toilets and changing facilities on site. Check their website to check opening times as these are seasonal.
The Ridgeway ancient path connects Wiltshire through to Ivinghoe Beacon, Buckinghamshire, this prehistoric path passes through the local Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Popularly known as ‘Britain’s oldest road’, The Ridgeway still follows the same route over the high ground used since prehistoric times by travellers, herdsmen and soldiers. Today it is popular with walkers, runners, cyclists, horse riders and disabled people using mobility scooters. Many local pubs are along the path, a perfect way to break up your adventure.
The Ridgeway, Wallingford OX10 8BX, Reino Unido
The Ridgeway ancient path connects Wiltshire through to Ivinghoe Beacon, Buckinghamshire, this prehistoric path passes through the local Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Popularly known as ‘Britain’s oldest road’, The Ridgeway still follows the same route over the high ground used since prehistoric times by travellers, herdsmen and soldiers. Today it is popular with walkers, runners, cyclists, horse riders and disabled people using mobility scooters. Many local pubs are along the path, a perfect way to break up your adventure.
Food scene
Great food - check out their Sunday roast (booking recommended) - a short drive or decent stroll away. Options for traditional Greek food or English pub dishes.
The George Hotel
High StreetGreat food - check out their Sunday roast (booking recommended) - a short drive or decent stroll away. Options for traditional Greek food or English pub dishes.
A bit more expensive but incredible food in a stunning village setting, and a good range of food options.
The Lord Nelson Inn PH station
A bit more expensive but incredible food in a stunning village setting, and a good range of food options.
The Highwayman Inn
Good food in a traditional English pub
If you fancy a cooked breakfast in the morning, the hotel is open to non-residents as well. Lunch and dinner is also available though we would recommend having a look at our other recommendations for those meals.
Shillingford Bridge Hotel
If you fancy a cooked breakfast in the morning, the hotel is open to non-residents as well. Lunch and dinner is also available though we would recommend having a look at our other recommendations for those meals.
A leisurely walk along the towpath will take you to this popular waterfront cafe. Good food, and a good stopping point for a drink if you’re walking into Wallingford.
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Waterfront Café
A4074A leisurely walk along the towpath will take you to this popular waterfront cafe. Good food, and a good stopping point for a drink if you’re walking into Wallingford.
Friendly pub with nice garden and delicious food, relaxed atmosphere. You can make an afternoon of it by walking from the boat - an hour each way, but well worth it for a cold pint and tasty food to keep you going. The walk takes in the Earth Trust grounds, Wittenham Clumps, crossing the river at the lock and then take in Dorchester Town allotments where you can purchase locally grown flowers and produce en route.
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The Fleur de Lys
9 High StFriendly pub with nice garden and delicious food, relaxed atmosphere. You can make an afternoon of it by walking from the boat - an hour each way, but well worth it for a cold pint and tasty food to keep you going. The walk takes in the Earth Trust grounds, Wittenham Clumps, crossing the river at the lock and then take in Dorchester Town allotments where you can purchase locally grown flowers and produce en route.
A popular local restaurant offering a stunning menu of steaks and sea food. Quirky decor and incredible food offer a unique evening out. Due to it's popularity a second restaurant has also recently opened in Henley, sharing the same style and vibe as the Wallingford location.
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Shellfish Cow Restaurant & Bar
28 High StA popular local restaurant offering a stunning menu of steaks and sea food. Quirky decor and incredible food offer a unique evening out. Due to it's popularity a second restaurant has also recently opened in Henley, sharing the same style and vibe as the Wallingford location.
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It is now a very popular cafe serving refreshments, breakfast and meals by an Italian family with lots of rave reviews locally.
Ribizli Modern Cafe
53 St Mary's StThis has recently closed and Airbnb doesn't have an option on the app to delete it.
It is now a very popular cafe serving refreshments, breakfast and meals by an Italian family with lots of rave reviews locally.
A locals favourite place for amazing and varied food, and a great selection of drinks.
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Five Little Pigs
26 Saint Mary's StreetA locals favourite place for amazing and varied food, and a great selection of drinks.
Good atmosphere for drinks, lunch or dinner with good options to suit most tastes.
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The Old Post Office
Saint Martin's StreetGood atmosphere for drinks, lunch or dinner with good options to suit most tastes.
One of our local favourites whether dining in or ordering takeaway - they can deliver to the hotel car park. Just make sure they know you are on the boats and not in the hotel so they know where to meet you and don't end up trying to deliver to the hotel!
Delhi Brasserie
66-67 High StOne of our local favourites whether dining in or ordering takeaway - they can deliver to the hotel car park. Just make sure they know you are on the boats and not in the hotel so they know where to meet you and don't end up trying to deliver to the hotel!
EAT@EAST CAFE'
Delicious Thai food to eat in or takeaway collection only.
Popular Italian restaurant serving up delicious authentic Italian dishes and drinks. Great atmosphere- booking recommended.
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Avanti wallingford
85 High StPopular Italian restaurant serving up delicious authentic Italian dishes and drinks. Great atmosphere- booking recommended.
A favourite with locals for the best breakfast in town, very reasonably priced pub grub, and often the last place open on a night out in Wallingford.
The Dolphin
A favourite with locals for the best breakfast in town, very reasonably priced pub grub, and often the last place open on a night out in Wallingford.
Opened in 2024 this place has rave reviews with locals for its delicious range of baked goods. OpennThursday-Saturday 9am-2pm, it is well worth a trip during your stay.
Truly Scrumptious Bakery
Opened in 2024 this place has rave reviews with locals for its delicious range of baked goods. OpennThursday-Saturday 9am-2pm, it is well worth a trip during your stay.
Voted CAMRA Pub of the year 2024 and Cider Pub of the Year 2024, this is a popular stop with locals, often hosting local events, music nights, quizzes, and food provided by street food caterers in their quirky mobiles.
Cross Keys
Voted CAMRA Pub of the year 2024 and Cider Pub of the Year 2024, this is a popular stop with locals, often hosting local events, music nights, quizzes, and food provided by street food caterers in their quirky mobiles.
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Wallingford farmer's market - Fridays
Get your local veg, and other amazing fresh produce from the Friday morning farmers market, in the town centre. Stop off to enjoy a coffee and cake in one of the many amazing independent cafes.