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The Charming 3 Bedroom House at Blakes Cottages

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3 bedrooms1 bathroom1292 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Washer

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Reading, England
  • Place, Reading Abbey Ruins
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Oracle
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Reading Museum and Town Hall
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪35 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Reading

With a stay at this vacation home in Reading (Reading City Centre), you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Thames River and Kennet & Avon Canal. .This vacation home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Reading Abbey Ruins and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Reading Central Library.

What's nearby

  • Reading Abbey Ruins - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Forbury Gardens - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Oracle - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Royal Berkshire Hospital - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Reading Museum and Town Hall - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Reading Station - 11 min walk
  • Farnborough (FAB) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Back of Beyond (Wetherspoon) - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Honest Burgers Reading - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Vino Vita - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Botanist - ‬6 min walk

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Charming 3 Bedroom House at Blakes Cottages

This charming three-bedroom house at Blakes Cottages offers a bright and comfortable living space ideal for both short and extended stays. Each bedroom is thoughtfully furnished, providing a restful environment for guests. A well-equipped family bathroom with a full-size bath and overhead shower serves all three bedrooms, while an additional downstairs WC adds convenience for guests.
The home features a dedicated kitchen designed for everyday use, complete with essential appliances and cooking equipment. The separate living room offers a warm and welcoming space to unwind, with a large sofa and Smart TV—perfect for movie nights or catching up on your favourite shows. High-speed Wi-Fi is available throughout the house to support work, study, or streaming.
Outside, guests can enjoy a private, enclosed rear garden—ideal for relaxing outdoors. While there is no private driveway, ample on-street parking is available nearby. The property is heated efficiently via a modern gas combi boiler, providing consistent warmth and instant hot water.
With a focus on sustainability and comfort, the house includes clearly labelled bins for general waste and recycling, and toiletries such as shampoo, soap, and body wash are provided in eco-friendly refillable containers to help reduce waste.
Check-in is handled remotely via a secure key safe, allowing guests flexible arrival times and peace of mind.
Conveniently located just a short walk from Reading town centre, the property offers easy access to the train station, Oracle shopping centre, local restaurants, and key business hubs. With excellent transport links to London Paddington, Heathrow Airport, and the wider Thames Valley, Blakes Cottages is a practical and welcoming accommodation choice for travellers, professionals, and families alike.
Make yourself comfortable in your vacation home. Conveniences include a washing machine and an iron/ironing board.
Guests will find features like internet access.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1,292 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Turn off the lights and return the keys
Please switch off any lighting, turn down any heating. Please close all windows. Lock the door.
Return keys to the keybox, close and scramble the code. If keys are not put back on-time you could be liable for a charge of £30 or more.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation