YHA Streatley on Thames

The young workers from the States who checked us in were friendly and great people.

The rooms were very cold. The heat was turned off in the early evening, and not turned on again until just before rising.

The whole YHA thing is a very good thing, IMHO. A happy, friendly well-run hostel with a good value breakfast option in a great location with shops and a train station walkably nearby, close to the River Thames and the Ridgway. With onsite parking. I'm glad that the YHA didn't sell off this lovely hostel. Thank you, Nick.

The rainy weather, which meant that I couldn't walk along the Thames Path. (Not the the YHA's fault.) I climbed up Lardon Chase instead. (A great view.)

Location was easy to find. Pre warned of STEEP parking on site, 100% true! Arrived in the dark but entrance was well lit. Friendly helpful staff. Lots of links to the history of the house and the people that used to live there, very interesting. Look at the helpful info on the back of the room door, maps out the shared facilities and emergency exit if needed. Breakfast was available but not required this stay. Please read the history of this building, it's interesting, someone has gone to the trouble to display it all, it's necessary! So you don't make the mistake of trying to open the door of another guest. It is an old old building, quirky and characterful.. If you like modern places state of the art, spas, gyms, go somewhere else.. If you like laid back, as if you are staying in someone's home, warm welcome.. this is the place for you.. Great value.. have had my eye on staying here for a while, but was often fully booked up, lucky to get a room this time. Shared self catering kitchen and lounge, comfortable and well equipped. If you need anything just ask the friendly, helpful staff .. some of them may be volunteers, not all YHA staff are on the pay roll. Recycling systems accessible in the SC kitchen and plenty of space for guests to store their own self catering food.

Room was facing the main road, traffic noise during peak times, to be expected.. became much quieter later on. Room doesn't self lock like some key entry places do - you need to lock your room with the physical key or turn a knob. I didn't realise at first and left my room unlocked.. Later realised and locked my room.. good job.. later that evening, someone tried to open my door, Probably by mistake, because my room had a sign on it stating "dressing room" ( for someone that has read the info on the history of the building- all the signs on all the rooms make sense) .. But in my case the "dressing room" was not a dressing room any more.. It was the room I had booked for the night.

The full English breakfast (vegetarian) for under ten pounds was great. It is such a beautiful, English countryside location in a village setting. The lounge has books, board games and a large flat screen TV. There is a lock-up shed for bike storage overnight. There is easy access to the Thames National Trail footpath. The interior is unpretentious, so you can arrive after that exhausting day and not have to go to any effort to make yourself particularly presentable. The self-catering kitchen is large, well stocked and organised. My bunk bed was comfortable with a suitably warm duvet. There's a wash sink in the bedroom.

The shower rooms are not particularly nice, but there is good hot water.

Location was good for Streatley and Goring.

Check out before 10am includes the whole building, not just the room (but no prior notice given until 9.50am), pretty harsh especially when check in is not until 5pm. No access to lounge or storing of luggage. Breakfast has to be pre-ordered the night before 9pm. Very old, run down, tired looking place. WiFi was non-existent upstairs, very poor connection downstairs. Tiny room, small and uncomfortable beds with lack of power outlets (one by the door). Staff unfriendly, stand-offish, almost borderline rude, completely ignored by some. Bathrooms were not clean, visually and smell-wise.

Super clean and Nick was really friendly and helpful. Excellent value for money.

My booking was well dealt with on reception, including confirming where to find the Showers and toilet, and taking details of my requirements for Breakfast.The Reception person, asked where I would be eating tonight and when I confirmed 'The Bull' suggested I show my keys to the bar staff to receive a 20% discount on my food order.The breakfast was reasonably priced and enjoyable with a good selection of items available. Very filling, setting me up for the day.

Perfect location for Reading festival. 20 minutes walk from the train station. Allowed us to check in early which was great.Beds were super comfy.

Excellent value and location ..lovely breakfast

Not enough toilets given the capacity of the house

Great location, spacious and clean room.

Fabulous location and bonus of free parking

Entrance is steep, but that was pointed out before booking so I was aware.

Upgraded to a larger room at no extra cost Clean and friendly

Quite close to a busy road

Location is good

Feels very overdue for refurbishing. At very least, would benefit from a deep clean.

I appreciated being able to drip off my bags early and rest in the lounge. Also, my room was private and comfortable. Great location- within walking distance to the Thames and shops.

It's basic as one expects.

The location absolutely sucks if you need to be transported with luggage to the train station. The owners were not in the least helpful to try and advise. I was told "there is a taxi company number on the wall" call it. Just like that.I called. No answer. There is no Uber or Bolt...all one asks is for some advice from a local , most especially an owner, for a female traveller. I believe the owners are jaded and unconcerned about any request, at all, outside of their little box of offerings. They seem to cater to large hostel groups only...then, I believe they should make that clear on their booking.com "menu" as such. I would not recommend this as a solo female traveller. The owners don't give a shit.

It's basic as one expects.

The location absolutely sucks if you need to be transported with luggage to the train station. The owners were not in the least helpful to try and advise. I was told "there is a taxi company number on the wall" call it. Just like that.I called. No answer. There is no Uber or Bolt...all one asks is for some advice from a local , most especially an owner, for a female traveller. I believe the owners are jaded and unconcerned about any request, at all, outside of their little box of offerings. They seem to cater to large hostel groups only...then, I believe they should make that clear on their booking.com "menu" as such. I would not recommend this as a solo female traveller. The owners don't give a shit.

Great location, very quiet. Well equipped kitchen. Friendly helpful staff.

One of the showers was not functioning properly - cold only. I reported this and was told it would be looked at promptly. Other shower lovely and warm!

The friendly staff and other residents.

Sharing shower facilities, but it's a hostel. And only 1 double socket to share between 3 of us but not a game changer. Very good tho.

Nice friendly staff. I had a room all to myself which was nice. Was close to the toilet and shower as well as the kitchen. The kitchen area for self catering was nice and clean. There was only one kettle working though. The dining area was ok.

The bathroom areas got flooded when it poured with rain. This was late in the night and early hours of the morning. The seating in the dining area wasn't very comfortable.

The Family room was very comfortable and everyone slept well. Staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful and the breakfast was excellent.Thank you.

I was happy with all aspects of our stay.