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The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near River Thames

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Property grounds
Breakfast, dinner and brunch served
Clocktower Family Suite
A long aisle with rows of chairs on either side, leading to a central area with a fireplace and a white mantelpiece.
Property grounds

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Thames Street, Sonning-on-Thames, Reading, England, RG4 6UT
  • Place, Thames Path
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Mill at Sonning
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Microsoft UK Headquarters
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a window with sheer curtains.

Casual Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, each with a grey plaid bedspread and a yellow pillow. There are bedside lamps, a desk with a chair, and a framed picture on the wall.

Casual Twin Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small kitchenette, and a brick wall with framed pictures.

Cosy Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe, desk

Biggy Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Biggy Riverside Double Room

Biggy Riverside Double Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • River view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Clocktower Family Suite

Clocktower Family Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Clocktower Suite

Clocktower Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Coach House Apartment Suite

Coach House Apartment Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a brick wall, a desk with a chair, a bed, a lamp, a telephone, a refrigerator, and a shelf with jars.

Comfy Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a television, a sofa, and a suitcase.

Casual Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Reading

On river.Within a 5-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find River Thames and Thames Path. Also, Mill at Sonning is within half a mile (1 km) and Microsoft UK Headquarters is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Thames Path - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Mill at Sonning - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • David Lloyd Leisure - 11 min drive - 5.0 km
  • University of Reading - 13 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Microsoft UK Headquarters - 14 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

  • Reading Wargrave Station - 6 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coffee #1 - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bosco Lounge - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Greggs - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Jalpari of Woodley - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cozze - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire

3-star hotel near River Thames
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. The business-friendly The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire also features a terrace, a garden, and a picnic area. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Reading hotel is smoke free.

  • 49 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 5 buildings
  • Meeting rooms
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire offers 49 accommodations with minibars (stocked with some free items) and safes. 34-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

This Reading hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 17.50 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Vibrating pillow alarm
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 34-inch flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Free minibar (limited items)

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 20.0 per stay.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 17.50 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 20.0 per stay

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Great House Sonning Hotel
Great House Sonning Hotel Reading
Great House Sonning Reading
Sonning Great House
The Great House at Sonning
The Great House Sonning Berkshire
The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire Hotel
The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire Reading
The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire Hotel Reading

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire to the airport?

The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire is 25.2 mi (49-min drive) away from the Farnborough (FAB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire?

As of Jul 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire on Jul 19, 2026 start from CA $133, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire.

Does The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 17.50 for adults and GBP 10 for children. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire have a pool?

The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire does not have a pool.

Does The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire have a restaurant?

The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire is home to Coppa Club, which features Mediterranean cuisine, garden views, and al fresco dining.

Does The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire to downtown Reading?

The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire is 0.6 mi away from Sonning.

The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 573 out of 875 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 209 out of 875 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 875 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 875 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 875 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location beautiful outlook to river.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay. Lovely room layout for family (Coach House). Very clean, everything you need for lovely stay. Great staff. Thanks so much !
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Munna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
great and cosy!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

John

Parking ok
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely hotel, staff friendly, room lovely & breakfast excellent
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Always enjoy staying here but amenities are not quite as good as they used to be
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location & lovely rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient for The Mill theatre. Clean and friendly but expensive.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfy and great stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, great food
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with lovely terrace for dining.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room/bathroom. Lovely staff. Good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
All staff were outstanding, everyone was extremely friendly kind and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

KEIRA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is situated in a lovely small town and in my opinion it is the central hub of the area. This hotel had everything and would be perfect for a weekend staycation. The restaurant and bar attached had amazing food, seating and atmosphere. You could spend the entire day on the property enjoying the place and amenities. Our room was small but immaculately decorated. I highly recommend this stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Laurence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and setting for a 1-night business stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kiran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, excellent service and all staff so friendly and helpful. My husband uses a wheelchair and the hotel was generally pretty wheelchair friendly. No accessible rooms as such with grab rails etc. However, after speaking to a very helpful person at reception before booking, we booked a room with level access. It's a shame there's a huge step up to the shower, so my husband struggled with that. These rooms could be made accessible relatively easily if wanted. If that was done, we'd be happy to return as everything else was fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great house literally

Great place everyone so friendly, very comfortable rooms with lovely breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had amazing time and enjoy the surroundings.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic hotel couldn't fault it perfect 😀 definitely am coming back again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dmitri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great, and cosy!

Great place, very accommodating. Staff is welcoming, and probably will stay here again. Great experience overall.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
So good actually going back again this week for no other reason than we love the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Relaxing Break

The purpose was to have a relaxing weekend away, and that's what it was. The Great House was a lovely place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel with a delightful onsite restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024