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The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire

3.0 star property

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A calm river with a bridge featuring three arches and a small boat docked at the center.
A hotel room with a large bed, two tufted sofas, a coffee table, and a desk with a chair.
A long aisle with rows of chairs on either side, leading to a central area with a fireplace and a white mantelpiece.
An outdoor dining area with wooden tables and blue upholstered seating.
A sign for 'COPPA CLUB' and 'THE GREAT HOUSE' with a stone bridge in the background.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is $109
$91 nightly
$109 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18

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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)
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a wooden desk, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Biggy Double Room

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

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A bedroom with a brick wall, a tufted headboard, a large window, and a bench.

Biggy Riverside Double Room

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

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A hotel room with a large bed, two tufted sofas, a coffee table, and a desk with a chair.

Clocktower Family Suite

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

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A bedroom with a brick wall, a tufted headboard, and a bed with patterned pillows.

Clocktower Suite

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

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A bedroom with a brick wall, a tufted headboard, two bedside lamps, and a framed picture above the bed.

Coach House Apartment Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 376 sq ft
  • 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 neighborhood

Reading

When you stay at The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire in Reading, you'll be on a river, just steps from River Thames and Thames Path. .This hotel is 13.5 mi (21.7 km) from LEGOLAND® Windsor and 13.7 mi (22.1 km) from Ascot Racecourse.

What's nearby

  • Thames Path - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Mill at Sonning - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • David Lloyd Leisure - 11 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • University of Reading - 13 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Microsoft UK Headquarters - 14 min drive - 3.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire

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.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 49 guestrooms featuring minibars (stocked with some free items) and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional amenities at this hotel include a fireplace in the lobby, a picnic area, and a banquet hall.
Satisfy your appetite with Mediterranean cuisine at Coppa Club, a restaurant where you can enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge, take in the garden view, or dine alfresco. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and an elevator. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
Coppa Club - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Open daily.

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

Restaurants on site

  • Coppa Club

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

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

More

  • 2 floors
  • 5 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

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

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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

  • 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

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

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the 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

The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 577 out of 885 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 210 out of 885 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 885 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 885 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 885 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here after our wedding and the team were amazing. Room was big, clean and lovely. Would 100% recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay at this hotel next to the Thames after attending a lovely family wedding. Great breakfast on the Terrace on a lovely Sunday morning followed by a relaxing walk by the Thames. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Trevor

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

10/10 Excellent

Ijaz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reception staff were friendly, & gave me a ground floor room on request. The room was refurbished to a good standard, clean and well appointed with a great shower room. The hotel has good vibes with the Coppa Club & really attentive staff. Thoroughly enjoyed the stay, lovely location for a 24 hour break.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Munna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
great and cosy!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely hotel, staff friendly, room lovely & breakfast excellent
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

John

Parking ok
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel room was beautifully decorated and very clean and the bed very comfortable. The only thing was that we had a room on the top floor with a small window and it was really warm. We stayed in early May. A fan was provided but it was too noisy to run all night and we were a bit overheated which interrupted sleep. Better to request a room on the lower floors in Spring/Summer. Otherwise fabulous place in beautiful location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Helen

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kate

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jon

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

10/10 Excellent

Helen

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

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