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Bull Inn

4.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Meeting facility
Superior Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Standard Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
$129
$108 nightly
$129 total
Total with taxes and fees
Mar 29 - Mar 30

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High Street, Sonning-on-Thames, Reading, England, RG4 6UP
  • Place, Thames Path
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Mill at Sonning
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Microsoft UK Headquarters
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Reading

When you stay at Bull Inn in Reading, you'll be near the airport, within a 10-minute walk of Thames River and Thames Path. .This inn is 13.4 mi (21.6 km) from LEGOLAND® Windsor and 13.7 mi (22 km) from Ascot Racecourse.
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What's nearby

  • Thames Path - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Mill at Sonning - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Microsoft UK Headquarters - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • David Lloyd Leisure - 6 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Madejski Stadium - 13 min drive - 6.6 miles

Getting around

  • Earley Station - 8 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coffee #1 - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wee Waif - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Boaters Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Kowloon Cafe 九龍冰室 - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cozze - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Bull Inn

Bull Inn offers 7 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

This Reading inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Stay in one of 7 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
At Bull Inn, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
Bull Inn has a restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 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 at least 24 hours before arrival 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 30 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 30 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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Bull Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 167 out of 275 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 77 out of 275 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 275 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 275 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 275 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful welcome and our room was lovely. The dining area was busy with both residents and local people. The menu offered a good variety and food arrived very hot and well presented. We wouldn’t hesitate to return but would advise that the age of the building means that stairs are very steep and the floors are uneven.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Kirsty

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay at The Bull. The history of the building and the quirky slopes and design features all added to the charm. The beds were super comfortable and the room very clean and well decorated. only downside was the limited parking which we knew about and the noise from people in the pub below, but you would expect this staying above a pub:)
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Geoffrey, Delray Beach

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
All great
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Robert, Maple Valley

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay, great staff, amazing food and setting.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect welcome, first free drink at the bar, open fire, what more could you ask for. Room spotless and very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was smallish but had everything we could need. The staff were excellent both friendly and helpful. Breakfast was ok.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our room was lovely and clean, complimentary toiletries, and a good choice of coffee. We didn’t use the bar because we went out somewhere else, but we will go back to try their daytime dining. Breakfast had a wide selection. The stairs were steep, but we had been warned, the fire escape stairwell was easier to use in the evening when the pub was closed.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean comfortable accomodation. Staff were very friendly and property close to riverside walks.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jillian

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Characterful pub, great room, dinner and breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Saqib

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay at the Bull. Beautiful location and the inn is full of character. Friendly staff and excellent food. Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alyson

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Traveled with group
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
On arrival an amazing young lad helped with bags and putting bikes away. Rooms excellent, food excellent. Be nice if breakfast staff was as personable as she was efficient. No hairdryer in room. Overall a fantastic place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Terry

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly and helpful staff, really interesting and tasty menu. Lots of old-world charm. Will certainly return when next in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice historic property where apparently Elizabeth I stayed on some occasions.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Alexander

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

OK but nothing to get excited about.

Very pleasant staff with a warm greeting. I was shown to my room which was very small and only just accommodated a double bed. The bathroom was equally minute and sadly both were in need of refreshing the decor. The main negatives was the level of lighting that had little effect on the dark and dingy room. The area designated for tea/coffee etc and the only working area had no light at all so almost impossible to use. Nice touches along with a good range of complementary beverages were a complimentary bottle of London Pride and a small bottle of Prosecco. The room was quite noisy but One has to realise that it's a pub! The restaurant staff were very pleasant and the food was adequate. Breakfast was very slow.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Room comfort

Breakfast good, but rooms a little noisy at night

Lovely room but pub was quite noisy until midnight. Cleaning was hit and miss - rug under bed was absolutely filthy - luckily there were slippers in the room! Breakfast was amazing though. The car park is very tight and through narrow roads with parked cars - I was fine but less confident drivers might struggle.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All very pleasant, the food was fantastic, service was superb, awesome architecture! Advisory......Parking was difficult arriving during a busy period / shift. Not a major problem if you are patient and know / research, the " loop " around the village! Courtyard style carpark and approach road is hyper popular. 9.9/10..... I'll be back!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

Quintessentially English

Second time I’ve stayed here. Lovely little place to stay. Clean, well kept and friendly staff. Food in the restaurant and at breakfast is fantastic!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025