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YHA Streatley-on-Thames
Streatley, RG8 9JJOverview
COVID-19 Industry Standard
In Partnership with The National Tourist Organisation of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
In recognition that this business has confirmed that they have followed government and industry COVID-19 guidelines, ensuring processes are in place to maintain cleanliness and aid social/physical distancing.
A comfortable Victorian house five minutes' walk from one of the prettiest stretches of the River Thames, YHA Streatley-on-Thames makes a great base for enjoying plenty of nearby attractions.
At the crossroads of the Thames Path and Ridgeway National Trails, and with National Trust woodlands behind the youth hostel, there are plenty of leisurely walks and cycle rides in the vicinity to be embarked upon. If city attractions are more your thing, we are close to both Reading and Oxford and enjoy direct train links to London.
Why guests love YHA Streatley-on-Thames
Accommodation at YHA Streatley-on-Thames
Bed in a shared room
Dorms are not currently available.
Dorm rooms have multiple beds, are typically more affordable than private rooms, and shared with other people who may not be travelling together. A typical shared room includes bunk beds, a reading light and a storage cupboard for each guest, secured by a padlock if required.
Children aged between 12 and 15 can stay in dorm rooms as long as an adult of the same gender accompanies them.
Some dorms may be en-suites, meaning that they have a bathroom in the room that you would be sharing with the other people in your dorm.
Private rooms
Don't fancy sharing a room? Private rooms typically include a storage cupboard for each bed, secured by a padlock if required, a reading light and a wash hand basin. Shared shower and toilet facilities are located near to the room.
Private en-suite rooms
Enjoy your own space with a private en-suite room. Private rooms typically include a storage cupboard for each bed, secured by a padlock if required, a reading light and a wash hand basin.
Hire the whole place
This hostel is occasionally made available for hire on an exclusive basis. This means that you can have the place to yourself and choose how many of your friends, family, club mates, etc., join you.
We allocate availability for exclusive use in blocks, typically up to 90 days in the future. If you are looking for space to stay with us on a normal shared basis, and can’t see any availability three months or more into the future, then this hostel may be being held for Exclusive Hire.
Food and drink at YHA Streatley-on-Thames
Things to do around YHA Streatley-on-Thames
Walking and Rambling around Streatley
The hostel is located at the intersection of the Ridgeway and Thames footpaths, so there's a wide range of low or high level walking to suit everyone nearby. Discovering Britain walk with the Royal
Mountain biking in Streatley
Mountain bike 'The Ridgeway' in two days with a half way stop at YHA Streatley to refresh and prepare for the final stretch.
Cycling in Streatley
Cycle between villages for a peaceful and relaxing ride around this beautiful part of the country.
Watersports in Streatley
The hostel is a great base for rowing on the Thames at Wallingford, Pangbourne, Henley or Windsor.
The Living Rainforest
Explore the rainforest without leaving the UK! Watch birds, lizards and butterflies roam free in the tropical glasshouses. For more details visit the Living Rainforest website
Hostel facilities
- 24-hour access
- Ambulant accessible
- Breakfast
- Classroom(s)
- Coach parking nearby
- Contactless payments
- Cycle store
- Dining room
- Evening meals
- Free on-street parking
- Free parking on premises
- Full mobile coverage
- Games
- Garden/grounds
- Group meals
- Highchair
- Library
- Licensed bar
- Medium garden/grounds
- Meeting rooms
- Minibus parking on premises
- Near bus stop
- Near train station
- Outdoor seating
- Packed lunch
- Restaurant
- Self-catering kitchen
- Shared drying room
- Shared lounge
- Shared TV
- Sole use
- Water refill station
- WiFi
Hostel need to know
Closed facilities: The following facilities are temporarily closed at this hostel due to COVID-19 safety measures - laundry room(s), luggage/storage room(s).
Seasonal opening pattern: YHA Streatley on Thames is open for bookings all year round.
Hostel opening hours: YHA Streatley on Thames is open to the public from Monday - Sunday, 07:00 - 10:00 and 17:00 - 22:00.
Reception hours: From 07:00 - 10:00 and 17:00 - 22:00.
Restaurant opening hours: YHA Streatley on Thames’ restaurant is open to the public from Monday - Sunday. Breakfast is served daily from 07:30 - 09:00.
Parking: There is parking at the hostel.
WiFi: Free WiFi is available in shared social spaces.
YHA Streatley-on-Thames - Access Statement
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YHA School Trips
YHA Streatley-on-Thames is the ideal destination for anyone looking to take students away for a fun-filled activity break. Streatley is a great base for enjoying water sports, mountain biking and walking. The hostel has 48 beds and can provide group catering and classroom facilities.
Visit the YHA School Trips website for more information.
Volunteering
Volunteering with YHA is a fantastic way to have fun, learn new skills, boost your CV and travel to different places. We have a variety of different opportunities to choose from and volunteering roles to suit everyone.
The tasks are varied and in return you will meet some great people, who both work and stay in our hostels, as well as enjoying your time off discovering the local area and attractions.
You can find out more and apply to volunteer at this hostel on the volunteering website.
History
Streatley-on-Thames Youth Hostel has the very proud history of being a youth hostel before youth hostels were invented! In the early 20th century the family who owned Hill House had links with a very poor diocese in south London and invited children who lived there to spend a holiday at their big house. In 1935 the family gave the house to the fledgling Youth Hostel Association because they supported YHA's charitable aims.
Meet the team
YHA Streatley-on-Thames manager Nick started his YHA career in the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales before moving down to Streatley. He is very proud to have represented YHA at a Buckingham Palace reception for the tourism industry where he met HRH The Queen and Prince Edward.
Support the YHA Streatley study
Together with our partners and with shared priorities, YHA is seeking to create a sustainable, modern, high-quality youth hostel in the Streatley – Goring area. Pledge your support for YHA Streatley and help commission the Options Appraisal study.
