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Bull Inn

4.0 star property
Reading inn with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Luxury Double Room, 1 Double Bed
Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Luxury Double Room, 1 Double Bed | View from room
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (5)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Free self-parking
The price is NZ$179
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 January 2025

Room options

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Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 20.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Luxury Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Luxury Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Map
High Street, Sonning-on-Thames, Reading, England, RG4 6UP

What's nearby

  • Mill at Sonning - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • University of Reading - 7 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Royal Berkshire Hospital - 7 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Oracle - 9 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Madejski Stadium - 13 min drive - 10.3 km

Getting around

  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 39 min drive
  • Farnborough (FAB) - 53 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 67 min drive
  • Reading Twyford Station - 5 min drive
  • Henley-on-Thames Shiplake Station - 9 min drive
  • Wokingham Winnersh Station - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caversham Lakes - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Want Want Chinese Takeaway - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Coffee 1 - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Bull Inn

Bull Inn offers a fantastic location, putting you a short five-minute walk from Thames River. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. Other features include a terrace and a garden. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 7 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance 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 allowed (1 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only*
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 30 per pet, per night

Policies

This property accepts major credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Also known as

Bull Inn
Bull Inn Reading
Bull Reading
Bull Inn Inn
Bull Inn Reading
Bull Inn Inn Reading

Frequently asked questions

Does Bull Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Bull Inn 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 Bull Inn?
Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 1 total. There's a charge of GBP 30 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Bull Inn?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Bull Inn?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
Is there an on-site casino at Bull Inn?
No, this inn doesn't have a casino, but Genting Casino (8-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Bull Inn and nearby?
Bull Inn has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Bull Inn?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
What's the area around Bull Inn like?
Bull Inn is a short 4-minute walk from Thames River and 3 minutes' walk from Thames Path.

Bull Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Living History
A real traditional Pub/ Hotel with a cosy feel
PETER, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Millie, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Room was okay, but dated. Kettle was full of limescale and had no filter, so, unusable. Toilet seat was broken and moved dramatically when using. Difficult to get water during the night as staff weren’t around. Pretty noisy outside too as people drinking outside which is where the rooms oversee. Breakfast was nice but when I came down there were no tables ready, they all had used plates and cutlery on. Staff were helpful when you could find them. Probably wouldn’t stay again.
Ravi, 2-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Russell, 1-night business trip
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6/10 Good

1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Room was extremely hot and uncomfortable. Whilst it was a warm day, unable to sleep, even with a fan provided. Milk for tea in the morning was left out on the side, in the heat, and was off because of it. Breakfast choices were good but when asked for scrambled egg on white toast, the slice was from a 60p loaf of bread, whilst poached was served on lovely sourdough. A nice touch of slippers on the bed on arrival but stairs to rooms were extremely dangerous but it is an old building. Parking was nearly impossible as only 6/7 spaces for guests and pub go-ers were using them. No available parking in nearby streets. Whilst it was quaint and looked lovely, pictures did not reflect what was in real life. Unfortunately, it was overpriced for what was received.
Morgan, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very lovely place to stay. Well priced and delicious food also!
Jennifer, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Rebecca, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

1 night stay
Couldn't fault anything. Room very comfortable and clean. Restaurant food excellent and excellent beer. Staff very friendly. Would definitely stay again.
Jane, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Well worth the visit
Great, quirky rooms above a pub. Very friendly and helpful staff. Just a one night stay but it was good and we'd definitely return. Breakfast was really good in terms of both options and what arrived from the kitchen.
Warren, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely spot. Well kept pub, excellent food, Sonning is a place with a lot of charme. The staff was very accommodating, exceptionally friendly and attentive.
Nicole, 2-night romance trip
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8/10 Very good

Room name “Oxford”. Rooms fixtures/fitting and decorating was lovely. Calling it a “superior room” for me was stretching it purely down to the small size of the room. Reception on my the tv was pretty bad, making the tv irritating to watch. Plus the usb sockets by the kettle don't work. Pub is a stunningly beautiful
David, 1-night business trip
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6/10 Good

Lovely 16th century inn near the river, which is great for history lovers. Breakfast was excellent. But the cosy room was very small and we were disturbed by the noise from the bar below. We could hear extremely loud conversation from a large group downstairs until midnight and then the staff clearing up until about 12.30. At times it sounded as though the staff were in our bathroom. Not the restful night we had hoped. We would definitely come back to visit the pub and restaurant but wouldn't stay again.
keran, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Haydon, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Very helpful staff team, lovely food, room and shower. Car park somewhat limited which is a 16th century thing!
Phil, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely Inn comfortable room clean and quiet Friendly Helpful staff Lovely food 👍
Mark, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very Good Experience.
The pleasant experience I had at the Bull Inn was just what I was looking for. The staff were all overly welcoming and kind. The building being hundreds of years old was still in very good condition. My room was laid out well, bed was comfortable, and I had great water pressure along with plenty of hot water. The restaurant was absolutely excellent with some very good choices. Not one complaint and I'll hope to make it back someday.
Daryl, 1-night business trip
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8/10 Very good

Limited parking spaces despite being advertised as having parking so street parking which is also limited Rooms were very dark Shower tray superficially clean try cleaning inside the door runners Very warm rooms ok place to stay but over priced for a pub lovely food and great attentive service at additional cost Would eat here again but would not stay in a room
Nikki, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Rachelle, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

A lovely place to stay at when seeing a show at The Mill at Sonning. It is an easy walking distance to go there. Very close to Thames path so great for walking too.
Alison, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nikki, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The stay was great bedding and room very clean and welcoming. Nets could do with a clean. The stairs would cause difficulties if you are not steady on your feet. The staff could not have been more helpfull and friendly, absolutely great.
Elizabeth, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Great staff, excellent dining old world charm
Maurice, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

A relaxing retreat!
1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Everythibg was 10/10 the only problem i encountered was the dinner options, i dont eat meat so Inonly had a couple of options to choose from.
Amy, 1-night romance trip
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