Name: The Great House At Sonning
Address: Thames St, Sonning-On-Thames, Reading, RG4 6UT, United Kingdom, Thames St, Sonning-On-Thames, Berkshire, RG4 6UT, UK
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $81 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 9.1

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The Great House At Sonning

Thames St, Sonning-On-Thames, Reading, RG4 6UT, United Kingdom –

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Bed comfort superb. Housekeeping top rate. Breakfast first class.

James, United Kingdom

Very high standard throughout. Great value for money for the room deal we got. Lovely posh location.

Littlemisssix, United Kingdom

The room looked as if it had been recently refurbished, especially the bathroom which had a 'boutique' style about it. The bedroom was a nice size for a couple but I don't think it would have done for a group or a whole family. The restaurant was excellent and our breakfast delicious, the setting of the garden overlooking the Thames was magnificent, however the restaurant gets rather busy at weekends and is quite noisy - probably not great for v small children and pets.

John, United Kingdom

It was very nice and quiet in a small beautiful place

Asif, United Kingdom

Location on river, staff very attentive and friendly, Hypnos beds very comfortable. Dog very well catered for with accessible walks along the beautiful river bank.

Jo, United Kingdom

Lovely, refurbished room. Excellent, able and friendly staff as usual.

Clive, United Kingdom

Very beautifully designed room and the place itself as well. Situated along the river, it is a great place for taking strolls. The on-site restaurant has some tasty food, too, although the portions could be bigger. Possible to buy handmade ice cream outside from a lovely lady (at least it was in August 2017). The most comfortable and cosiest bed I've ever experienced. Tea and coffee facilities in the room.

Shiltsa, Estonia

I took the family room and it was very nice, clean and stylish

Amah85, Saudi Arabia

Our room was amazing!! It was huge and the bed was really big and comfortable. And all the little extras were really cute and well thought of!!

Natasha, United Kingdom

Well-appointed room with everything one could need, from safe to teabags. Friendly service at reception and in the Restaurant.

Harvey, Spain

The Great House at Sonning offers contemporary and stylish en-suite rooms. Free WiFi is included throughout. With easy access to the A4 and the M4, there is ample free parking for guests to use.

Bedrooms are located in separate buildings: the original White Hart Hotel, the 16th century palace yard, the 17th century coach house, and the clock tower. Rooms include luxury bedding and rain showers.

There are a number of comfortable working areas in the main area where guests can use of the complimentary WiFi and power points.

The hotel includes an all-day restaurant, Coppa Club, which includes a relaxed bar area with a fire. Breakfast is available daily from 6:30 midweek and 7:30 at weekends.

Situated on the riverbank in the picturesque conservation village of Sonning-on-Thames, the hotel is a 20-minute drive to Reading and Henley-on-Thames.

This property also has one of the top-rated locations in Reading! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

This property is also rated for the best value in Reading! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.

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	Cozy Double Room 1 full bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 118 ft² The Double Room is smaller that the Deluxe Double Room but has a full-size retro-style fridge with fresh milk and water supplied. Additional amenities include a 43-inch flat-screen TV, DAB radio, free WiFi, linen and toiletries. Guests will find a rain shower in the bathroom. Room Facilities: Shower, Telephone, Hairdryer, Iron, Radio, Refrigerator, Desk, Free toiletries, Fan, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Satellite channels, Cable channels, Flat-screen TV, Wake-up service, Electric kettle, Wardrobe/Closet, Towels, Upper floors accessible by stairs only, Toilet paper , Bottle of Water, Shampoo, Conditioner, Body soap Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Deluxe Double Room 1 king bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 205 ft² This Deluxe Double Room has a full-size retro-style fridge with fresh milk and water supplied. Additional amenities include a 43-inch flat-screen TV, DAB radio, free WIFI, linen and toiletries. Guests will find a rain shower in the bathroom. Room Facilities: Shower, Telephone, Hairdryer, Iron, Radio, Refrigerator, Desk, Free toiletries, Fan, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Satellite channels, Cable channels, Bathtub or shower, Carpeted, Flat-screen TV, Wake-up service, Electric kettle, Wardrobe/Closet, Towels, Upper floors accessible by stairs only, Toilet paper , Bottle of Water, Shampoo, Conditioner, Body soap Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Coach House Suite Bedroom 1: 1 sofa bed Bedroom 2: 1 king bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 377 ft² The Coach House Suite is split level and features a seating area. A full-size retro-style fridge with fresh milk and water is supplied. Additional amenities include a 43-inch flat-screen TV, DAB radio, free WiFi, linen, robes, slippers and toiletries. The bathroom has a free-standing bath and separate walk-in rain shower. Room Facilities: Shower, Bathtub, Telephone, Hairdryer, Iron, Bathrobe, Radio, Refrigerator, Desk, Sitting area, Free toiletries, Fan, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Slippers, Satellite channels, Cable channels, Carpeted, Flat-screen TV, Private entrance, Wake-up service, Electric kettle, Wardrobe/Closet, Towels, Upper floors accessible by stairs only, Toilet paper , Bottle of Water, Shampoo, Conditioner, Body soap Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Deluxe Riverview Room 1 queen bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 205 ft² The spacious suite offers panoramic views of the River Thames and a seating area. A full-size retro-style fridge is featured, along with a retro-style digital radio, 43-inch flat screen TV, retro phones, luxury bedding and wake me up power showers. A bath option is also available. Room Facilities: Shower, Telephone, Hairdryer, Iron, Radio, Refrigerator, Desk, Free toiletries, Fan, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Satellite channels, Cable channels, Carpeted, Flat-screen TV, Wake-up service, Electric kettle, Wardrobe/Closet, River view, Towels, Upper floors accessible by stairs only, Toilet paper , Bottle of Water, Shampoo, Conditioner, Body soap Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
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댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 431 ft² The Clocktower Suite is a large room containing a table and chairs, and a full-size retro-style fridge with fresh milk and water supplied. Additional amenities include a 43-inch flat-screen TV, DAB radio, free WiFi, linen, robes, slippers and toiletries. Guests will find a rain shower in the bathroom. Room Facilities: Shower, Telephone, Hairdryer, Iron, Bathrobe, Radio, Refrigerator, Desk, Sitting area, Free toiletries, Fan, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Slippers, Satellite channels, Cable channels, Carpeted, Flat-screen TV, Wake-up service, Electric kettle, Wardrobe/Closet, Towels, Upper floors accessible by elevator, Toilet paper , Sofa bed, Bottle of Water, Shampoo, Conditioner, Body soap Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
+ Max adults: 2 Max children: 2 (up to 0 years of age)	Clocktower Family Suite 2 twin beds and 1 king bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 431 ft² The Clocktower Family Suite is a large room with two special kids beds in their own area, and a full-size retro-style fridge with fresh milk and water supplied. Additional amenities include a 43-inch flat-screen TV, DAB radio, free WiFi, linen, robes, slippers and toiletries. Guests will find a rain shower in the bathroom. Room Facilities: Shower, Telephone, Hairdryer, Iron, Bathrobe, Radio, Refrigerator, Desk, Sitting area, Free toiletries, Fan, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Satellite channels, Cable channels, Carpeted, Flat-screen TV, Wake-up service, Electric kettle, Wardrobe/Closet, Towels, Upper floors accessible by elevator, Toilet paper , Child safety socket covers, Board games/puzzles, Books, DVDs or music for children, Bottle of Water, Shampoo, Conditioner, Body soap Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Medium Double Room 1 queen bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 178 ft² These rooms have fresh milk, water, free WiFi, a full-size retro-style fridge and a seating area. These rooms all have showers and a 32-inch flat-screen TV. Some rooms have sofa beds. Room Facilities: Shower, Telephone, Hairdryer, Iron, Refrigerator, Desk, Free toiletries, Fan, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Satellite channels, Cable channels, Carpeted, Flat-screen TV, Wake-up service, Electric kettle, Wardrobe/Closet, Towels, Upper floors accessible by elevator, Fold-up bed, Toilet paper , Sofa bed, Bottle of Water, Childrens' cribs, Shampoo, Conditioner, Body soap Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Medium Twin Room 2 twin beds and 1 sofa bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 344 ft² These rooms have fresh milk, water, free WiFi, a full-size retro-style fridge and a seating area. These rooms all have showers, a sofa bed and a 32-inch flat-screen TV. Room Facilities: Shower, Telephone, Hairdryer, Iron, Refrigerator, Desk, Sitting area, Free toiletries, Fan, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Satellite channels, Cable channels, Carpeted, Flat-screen TV, Wake-up service, Electric kettle, Wardrobe/Closet, Towels, Entire unit located on ground floor, Entire unit wheelchair accessible, Toilet paper , Sofa bed, Toilet With Grab Rails, Adapted Bath, Bottle of Water, Shampoo, Conditioner, Body soap Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children

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Directly on the riverbank this idyllic hotel is situated in the pretty village of Sonning

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Closest Landmarks

Reading College 2.3 miles
Royal Berkshire Hospital 2.6 miles
Oracle Shopping Centre 2.6 miles
University of Reading 2.6 miles
Reading Crown Court 2.7 miles
Reading Central Library 2.7 miles
Museum of English Rural Life 2.7 miles
The Museum of Reading 2.8 miles
University of Reading Library 2.8 miles
Reading Station 2.8 miles

Closest Airports

London Heathrow Airport 19.8 miles
London Luton Airport 36.2 miles
London Gatwick Airport 39.1 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“A great value for money offer. The room was large and very well laid out with excellent facilities. The breakfast was delicious and with so much to choose from!”

Bridget

United Kingdom

“Mostly everything the hotel offered and it was excellent value for money.”

Susan

United Kingdom

“The Hotel booking was an offer and everything was spot on Refurbished room was brilliant New Bar and Restaurant was superb Staff were excellent and helpful Katherine on Reception a credit to the business”

PETER

United Kingdom

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Food: Italian

Open for: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner

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September 22, 2017

Anonymous
United Kingdom
6.7

“Inexperianced staff, delays & poor quality food let down a beautiful hotel in a beautiful setting.”
- • With a pet
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눉The room was an hour late. Poor way of dealing with a customer complaint. Terrible service in restaurant. poor quality food & Cocktails
눇Decor of Room. Cleanliness of room Location
September 19, 2017

James
United Kingdom
9.6

“Excellent short stay. Will return.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Cozy Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉TV attached to wall at odd angle. Water spillage from radiator.
눇Bed comfort superb. Housekeeping top rate. Breakfast first class.
September 15, 2017

Anonymous
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
7.5

“Hotel very nice. Setting very nice, but Coppa need to look at their menu for dietary needs!”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Medium Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눉A little noisy - in The Coach House with direct access door and old windows with poor secondary glazing. Very poor dinner in Coppa - dietary options not clear and Caesar salad just poor - complained and was not charged for it.
눇Room was very nice. Decent coffee in room was nice to have. Proper fridge in room was handy. Lovely setting.
September 15, 2017

David
United Kingdom
10

“First class”
- • Couple
- • Medium Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Nothing could be better.
눇Excellent
September 15, 2017

Laurie
United Kingdom
7.1

“Enjoyed the stay”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Cozy Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉The bedroom was a little small
September 15, 2017

Littlemisssix
United Kingdom
10

“Very pleasantly surprised, would like to go back and spend longer there.”
- • Group of friends
- • Cozy Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눉Meals at the adjoining pub are not as cheap as you often find, although the quality of food was high so it is probably justified.
눇Very high standard throughout. Great value for money for the room deal we got. Lovely posh location.
September 14, 2017

Rebecca
United Kingdom
9.6

“Very relaxing apart from the restaurant.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • 2 rooms
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉The link between the hotel and the restaurant where breakfast was served wasn't very good. Wasn't made to feel as pert of the hotel. Should have had a special rate as a hotel guest but that wasn't always clear and restaurant staff seemed unaware both days.
눇Loved the retro look.
September 14, 2017

Toni
United Kingdom
7.9

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Riverview Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Late check in for everyone the day we arrived
눇Beautiful scenery
September 14, 2017

John
United Kingdom
8.3

“Enjoyable stay in characterful room, fabulous staff but the place does have some problems”
- • Business trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눉The reason we said the property did not meet our expectations, despite having lots of positive things to say about it, was the fact we had a meeting at nearby Twyford railway station at 10.30 am the following morning, a Saturday. We had been counting on parking nearby the hotel so we could get to our meeting on time. What wasn't clear from the website information was the vital fact that at weekends it is quite likely one will have to park in the overflow car park (especiallyif there is awedding on), which is at least half a mile away (and seemed further to us). The staff kindly pointed out the existence of a minibus service which goes regularly over the river to the overflow car park, but this was not what we expected, and it is only because one or two spaces became free on Friday night that we could be sure of getting to our meeting on time. Also, the room was really hot, even though an air conditioner was provided, this was so noisy we could not have slept through this.
눇The room looked as if it had been recently refurbished, especially the bathroom which had a 'boutique' style about it. The bedroom was a nice size for a couple but I don't think it would have done for a group or a whole family. The restaurant was excellent and our breakfast delicious, the setting of the garden overlooking the Thames was magnificent, however the restaurant gets rather busy at weekends and is quite noisy - probably not great for v small children and pets.
September 13, 2017

Katri
United Kingdom
10

Exceptional
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Medium Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눇Lovely re-furb, great location
September 8, 2017

David
United Kingdom
7.1

“Short and sweet”
- • Couple
- • Medium Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉A proper breakfast would have been nice
눇The ease of booking in
September 7, 2017

Asif
United Kingdom
9.2

Wonderful
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Medium Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇It was very nice and quiet in a small beautiful place
September 4, 2017

Jo
United Kingdom
9.2

“Great Location, great stay”
- • With a pet
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눉Minor observation. Parking tight with a wedding on, overflow parking on the other side of the river. Not a million miles away but glad it wasn't raining !
눇Location on river, staff very attentive and friendly, Hypnos beds very comfortable. Dog very well catered for with accessible walks along the beautiful river bank.
September 4, 2017

Randi
United States of America
10

“Lovely hotel with Good Restaurant and Priceless Views Across the River”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Medium Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
눉The hotel rooms are in an annex across from the main restaurant and there is no staff in the actual annex. This meant that some of the guests took advantage and were very loud coming in drunk and conversing in the hallway at late hours and in the morning sent their children to run , yell and play in the hallway two days in a row. A sign that calls the hallways a 'Quiet Zone" would not go amiss.
눇If you are searching for a charming English Village setting along the River with lush foliage and gorgeous countryside, then this is the place! The Coppa Club restaurant made the best cappuccino I have had since arriving in the UK. The food was very nice and affordable. They have a signature Coppa bacon which was on several items we ate and it was very tasty. If you are a boater, you can tie up alongside the hotel restaurant and come for a bite to eat. The outdoor patio is a sociable area and we quickly made friends across the dinner table. The room was spacious and clean and had loads of cute and fresh decorative touches. A great big plus was the 'in room' refrigerator. The wi fi was good. Soft towels and good amenities, plenty of hangars and cupboards for clothes, tower fan for warm nights and water chilled in the fridge made for a well looked after feeling. I would look forward to another stay in this lovely hotel if for no other reason than to sit outside and enjoy the amazing view from the restaurant.
September 3, 2017

Sandra
Australia
10

“Fabulous location and facility”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Cozy Double Room
- • Stayed 14 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Parking was difficult if there was a function. Maybe there should be reserved hotel guest parking
눇Facilities and staff were perfect

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