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The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire

3.0 star property
Find your haven with an al fresco meal overlooking the river or relax by the fireplace in our lobby.

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Property grounds
Lounge
Bar (on property)
Lobby lounge
Breakfast, dinner, brunch served; Mediterranean cuisine, garden views

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (10)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Reception fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Banquet hall

Feel at home (6)

  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Lift
The price is NZ$198
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan

Room options

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Casual Twin Room

Casual Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Minibar (some free items)
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Casual Double Room

Casual Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Minibar (some free items)
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Cosy Double Room

Cosy Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Minibar (some free items)
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Comfy Double Room

Comfy Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Minibar (some free items)
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Casual Family Room

Casual Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Minibar (some free items)
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Biggy Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Minibar (some free items)
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Biggy Riverside Double Room

Biggy Riverside Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Minibar (some free items)
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Clocktower Family Suite

Clocktower Family Suite

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Minibar (some free items)
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Rainfall showerhead
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Clocktower Suite

Clocktower Suite

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Minibar (some free items)
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Private bathroom
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Coach House Apartment Suite

Coach House Apartment Suite

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Minibar (some free items)
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Private bathroom
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
Thames Street, Sonning-on-Thames, Reading, England, RG4 6UT

What's nearby

  • Mill at Sonning - 4 min walk
  • University of Reading - 7 min drive
  • Royal Berkshire Hospital - 7 min drive
  • Microsoft UK Headquarters - 7 min drive
  • Oracle - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 35 min drive
  • Farnborough (FAB) - 49 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 50 min drive
  • Reading Twyford Station - 5 min drive
  • Reading Wargrave Station - 6 min drive
  • Earley Station - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caversham Lakes - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Want Want Chinese Takeaway - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Coffee 1 - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Jalpari of Woodley - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire

The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire offers a fantastic location, putting you only steps from Thames River. Guests looking for a bite to eat can visit Coppa Club, which serves Mediterranean cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. A bar/lounge, a terrace and a garden are other highlights. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff and overall property condition.

Languages

English, Polish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 49 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
    • For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • On-site parking is limited
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) 8:00 AM–10:30 AM on weekdays and 8:30 AM–10:30 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

Travelling with children

  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk

Facilities

  • 5 buildings/towers
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Vibrating pillow alarm

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 34-inch flat-screen TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Portable fan
  • Stocked minibar (select free items)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

Coppa Club – Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specialises in Mediterranean cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, dinner and light fare. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 17.50 for adults and GBP 10 for children

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from January 6 2025 to January 7 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • Bar/Lounge(s)
  • Dining venue(s)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for GBP 20.0 per stay

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards and cash.

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

Does The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spaces may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM.
Is there an on-site casino at The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Genting Casino (7-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. Enjoy amenities such as a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire?
Yes, Coppa Club offers al fresco dining, Mediterranean cuisine and garden views. The dining venue will be unavailable from 6 January 2025 to 7 January 2025 (dates subject to change).
What's the area around The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire like?
The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire is located by the river, a short 1-minute walk from Thames River and 4 minutes' walk from Mill at Sonning.

The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very good

River Front Hotel
Stayed for a party at the hotel. Lovely location on the river.
Melvin, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Manisha, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Tim, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

AJ, 2-night business trip
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6/10 Good

Paper thin walls. Slight drain smell in the room. Over priced food and drinks.
Carl, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

AJ, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Gathering
Accommodation clean, room comfortable with toiletries. Staff polite.
LH, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Martin, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Satya, 2-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Steven, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Home Oaktree, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing stay
Wonderfully designed hotel and bedrooms, complete with finishing details. Large comfortable beds with working heating provided a warm cosy evening. Beautiful landscape and surrounding views. Would love to visit in the summer and enjoy a ride along the river.
Monique, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Alex, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Sascha, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Balazs, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We enjoyed the stay Thankyou
Martine, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful room and hotel
Beautiful room that was tailored very well to families! The room was very clean and comfortable! The kids corner was amazing with toys and sweets available! We will definitely return to stay with you
Ken, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Always a great stay
Great room and stay. Always love staying here.
Katharine, 1-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very good

All In all a nice hotel although I did experience a fair amount of noice from below room 15 until after 11pm.
Matt, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

William, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Like our room, clean and good amenities. Linens, bedding comfortable. Being in Sonning, always traffic over the bridge which is annoying, because the village is charming. Staff were friendly, willing but not “crisp” in service.
Ian, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Comfortable room, convenient parking, good breakfast in their Coppa Club
Patricia, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Theatre trip
Lovely hotel right on the river. Room clean and comfortable. I loved the extra attension to detail with the accessories in the room. Retro and fun.
Sue, 1-night trip
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