High Street, Sonning On Thames, Reading, RG4 6UP, United Kingdom
#1 of 32 hotels in Reading
Guests' ChoiceBased on 539 hotel reviews
8.7Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Location
9.4
Facilities
8.8
Staff
9.2
Value for money
8.5
Free WiFi
8.4
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End of dialog contentReviewed: May 9, 2023
Christine
United KingdomBeautiful room, delicious breakfasts, friendly and helpful staff
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: May 2, 2023
Margaret
United KingdomA little more choice of fruit at Breakfast.
Room was quaint, lots of character, with some lovely complimentary goodies. Breakfast gives you lots of choice and is cooked by order. Lovely way to start a day, Staff are very helpful, everywhere through out the Inn.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: May 2, 2023
Gillian
United KingdomDue to the age of the property there are very steep stairs to the bedrooms but there are handrails. We luckily got a space outside the pub but could be a problem on very busy days such as a Sunday lunchtime.
Set in a picturesque village, the pub is full of charm and has a lovely feel about it. The staff were pleasant and the rooms spacious and beautifully decorated. Shower room was modern and very well finished. The breakfast was fab with lovely ingredients.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: April 25, 2023
Peter
United KingdomNot being woken up by then fire alarm!
the breakfast was great
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: April 24, 2023
Stuart
United KingdomPerfect Stay
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: April 23, 2023
David
United KingdomEV Charging would be a bonus
Dinner and Breakfast was good, position and history was excellent
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: April 19, 2023
Carlyle
United KingdomHaving to leave.
Fantastic food, great service and great location
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: April 13, 2023
Massimo
ItalyRooms, Breakfast and dinner top!
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: April 3, 2023
Marion
United KingdomUnfortunately for me dogs were encouraged and a large dog was permitted in the dining room at the table beside ours. Steep, uneven stairs up to bedrooms
Breakfast and Dinner were excellent with good choice Service at table excellent Atmosphere in the bar was cosy and friendly Room was small and comfortable but there was a lingering smell of dampness All staff were pleasant and keen to help
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: March 26, 2023
Jenny
United KingdomN/A
The whole experience! Welcoming, fab dinning will definitely come to stay longer next time! J
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: March 23, 2023
Lynne
United KingdomAll good
Friendly staff. Bed was very comfortable and the room was a delight and roomy
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: March 21, 2023
Mark
United KingdomEvening meal was a bit disappointing. The restaurant was busy due to being Mothering Sunday, but the food felt as if it was quantity over quality.
Breakfast was excellent with a good choice. Staff were very friendly.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: March 19, 2023
Cathy
AustraliaA perfect country stay and close to the hockey centre which was our purpose for visiting. Room was lovely although a little warm.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: March 18, 2023
Iain
United KingdomNothing.
Very friendly, welcoming staff. Excellent customer service, comfortable room, excellent breakfast.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: March 17, 2023
Maurice
United KingdomRoom very hot
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: March 14, 2023
Nicholas
United KingdomFriendly efficient staff. Cosy comfortable room beautully clean. Good choice of food tasty & different. Excellent setting. Couldn't ask for more.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: March 14, 2023
Constantine
United KingdomThere was nothing I didn't like. I came for a party in the town at the stunning Mill Theatre, so came back after the bar closed. I would note that room 1 ("Montmorency") a lovely, spacious room, is right above the bar, so if you are looking to go to sleep early... If you are tall, beware the beams throughout. After all, you are in a genuinely 500 year old building!
I arrived on a Sunday, and met a friend for Sunday lunch. The menu was mostly traditional Sunday roast, but of far greater quality than simply a "Sunday pub roast". A wonderful succulent lamb shank with Yorkshire pudding, crisp roast potatoes - faultless. In fairness, the price was more than you would pay in the average pub, but worth every penny. The morning breakfast was also very good indeed. One of the best sausages I have had in a very long time
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: February 26, 2023
Chambers
United KingdomExcellent
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: February 19, 2023
Iggs58
United KingdomNoise from kitchen in room Breakfast not late enough at weekends
Friendly, helpful staff Big trad English breakfast Thoughtfully appointed room Charming olde worlde style
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: February 19, 2023
Hart
United KingdomNothing to add - very enjoyable stay.
Very pretty location. Good car parking space. Very quiet area. Very old, attractive hotel.
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: February 16, 2023
Rebecca
United Kingdomparking can be a bit of a problem
love staying here in preference to large chain hotels.
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: January 31, 2023
Rebecca
United KingdomOur room was very compact, although well equipped. When we arrived the room temperature was far too hot. We had difficulty adjusting the radiator although it finally cooled down after about an hour. There was onlyva small window which opened about 2-3 inches. There was a Dyson fan which initially just blew the hot air around! No instructions for fan, I had to look these up on internet.
Pretty country pub centrally situated in Sonning, ideal for visiting family in Caversham. Staff friendly and helpful. Room well equipped with complimentary bottles of water and a bottle of beer and mini prosecco as well. Good quality toiletries in the bathroom and powerful rainwater shower head. A very nice breakfast also included in the price. The 3 nice chocolates left in the room were suffering from the heat and had melted in their packaging!
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: January 29, 2023
Ellinor
United KingdomSmall busy car park.
In a lovely village. Great restaurant & bar. Helpful staff.
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: January 29, 2023
Rebecca
United Kingdomparking
atmosphere and convenience
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: January 28, 2023
Adrian
United KingdomI liked everything
Beautiful pub and accommodation in a delightful setting. Evening staff very friendly and made us feel very welcome.
Stayed in January 2023
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