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The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire

3.0 star property
Riverfront hotel with 24-hour front desk and restaurant

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Spanning a serene river, this historic bridge offers a peaceful escape.
Enjoy meals in a serene atmosphere surrounded by lush greenery.
Formal dining area with a long table and comfortable seating, illuminated by pendant lights and natural light.
Relax in a classic room with a comfortable chair, plush armchair, and large window.
Discover the charm of The Great House, where lush greenery surrounds a historic stone bridge with arches.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe

Casual Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Minibar (some free items)
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe

Casual Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe

Cosy Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Minibar (some free items)
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe

Comfy Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe

Casual Family Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe

Biggy Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe

Biggy Riverside Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Minibar (some free items)
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 215 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe

Clocktower Family Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe

Clocktower Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe

Coach House Apartment Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Minibar (some free items)
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
  • 376 sq ft
  • 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 - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Microsoft UK Headquarters - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • University of Reading - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Royal Berkshire Hospital - 7 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Oracle - 8 min drive - 5.9 km

Getting around

  • Reading Twyford Station - 5 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 35 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

Hotel near Thames River
A terrace, a garden and a fireplace in reception are just a few of the amenities provided at The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire. The on-site Mediterranean cuisine restaurant, Coppa Club, offers breakfast, brunch, dinner, light fare and al fresco dining. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a bar.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a lift and a banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property, a 24-hour front desk and meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and first-rate property condition
Room features
All guest rooms at The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire boast comforts, such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and minibars (stocked with some free items). Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 34-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, electric kettles and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, Polish

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site 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.
  • Lift
  • Vibrating pillow alarm
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 floors
  • 5 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • 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

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.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately GBP 17.50 for adults and from 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 major credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Great House Sonning Hotel Reading
Great House Sonning Reading
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

Is The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire located?

Situated on a river, this hotel is steps away from Thames Path and Thames River. Mill at Sonning and Microsoft UK Headquarters are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 510 out of 781 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 191 out of 781 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 781 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 781 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 781 reviews

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

10/10

Great location with lovely terrace for dining.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

We loved our stay! Everything was wonderful. The kids loved the cute kids beds so much!we can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

We had amazing time and enjoy the surroundings.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

Beautiful setting and excellent accommodation. Dinner in the igloos sublime.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10

Nice location with a beautiful garden. Very overpriced and i would
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

So good actually going back again this week for no other reason than we love the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Second time I have stayed here it’s a lovely hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

The staff were really helpful and the rooms were very comfortable. Thanks for a fantastic stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

The staff were fantastic and, and a very comfortable hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

The hotel reception were very friendly. Our room was very large and had everything we could need. And the surrounding area is beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Brilliant stay in lovely location perfect for visit to theatre at Sonning mill
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

What a beautiful spot! The hotel is lovely and I was particularly pleased with my upgrade to a river view room! I would highly recommend this to everyone!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Lovely Hotel in a lovely setting by the Thames…
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10

Great rooms and fantastic location. Will stay there again the future!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10

A lovely place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

All was good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Lovely hotel with a delightful onsite restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10

Lovely hotel, nice spacious rooms, very clean and easy to check in on line
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10

The location, the hotel and the room was excellent. Everything was all very clean and the our room cleaned well everyday. The food in the restaurant was excellent. The service in the restaurant was not so good. I felt the staff didn't look around enough to see what was happening and when they were quieter, they weren't clearing tables. 12% service charge seems excessive when the service was below par. For both meals we had, we had to go to the bar to pay our bill, as we were unable to get the attention of a member of staff. We would definitely recommend the Mill for a show and meal. We literally turned up that day and amazingly they had some tickets.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10

Stayed for a party at the hotel. Lovely location on the river.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10

Very clean property and friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

Lovely decor, warm & cosy.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

Beautiful location and very welcoming and helpful reception staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10

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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024