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The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire

3.0 star property
Riverfront hotel in Reading with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Clocktower Family Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe, desk
Clocktower Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe, desk
On the river, The Great House in Sonning offers a warm welcome with a cozy fireplace and Mediterranean cuisine at Coppa Club. Enjoy al fresco dining, unwind by the garden or take advantage of free self parking. With helpful staff and first-rate property condition, guests have praised this hotel for its comfort.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (10)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Lobby fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Banquet hall

Feel at home (6)

  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Elevator
The current price is $175
includes taxes & fees
$146 per night
May 2 - May 3

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Casual Twin Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe, desk

Casual Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Minibar (some free items)
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Casual Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe, desk

Casual Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Minibar (some free items)
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Cosy Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe, desk

Cosy Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Minibar (some free items)
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Comfy Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe, desk

Comfy Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Minibar (some free items)
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Casual Family Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe, desk

Casual Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Minibar (some free items)
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe, desk

Biggy Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Minibar (some free items)
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Biggy Riverside Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe, desk

Biggy Riverside Double Room

Highlights

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

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Clocktower Family Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe, desk

Clocktower Family Suite

Highlights

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

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Clocktower Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe, desk

Clocktower Suite

Highlights

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

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Coach House Apartment Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe, desk

Coach House Apartment Suite

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Minibar (some free items)
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 376 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Thames Street, Sonning-on-Thames, Reading, England, RG4 6UT

What's nearby

  • Mill at Sonning - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • University of Reading - 7 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Royal Berkshire Hospital - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Microsoft UK Headquarters - 7 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Oracle - 9 min drive - 7.1 km

Getting around

  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 35 min drive
  • Farnborough (FAB) - 49 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 50 min drive
  • Reading Twyford Station - 5 min drive
  • Reading Wargrave Station - 6 min drive
  • Earley Station - 7 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

The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire offers a fantastic location, putting you just steps from Thames River. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Coppa Club, which serves Mediterranean cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. A bar/lounge, a terrace, and a garden are other highlights. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and overall property condition.

Languages

English, Polish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 49 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 11 AM
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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
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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 not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Onsite parking limited
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–10:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–10:30 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

Traveling with children

  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • 24-hour front desk

Facilities

  • 5 buildings/towers
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Vibrating pillow alarm

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 34-inch flat-screen TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Portable fan
  • Stocked minibar (select free items)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

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.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 17.50 for adults and GBP 10 for children

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for GBP 20.0 per stay

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Barclaycard

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

Frequently asked questions

Does The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire 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 to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire?

Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM.

What is there to do at The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. Enjoy amenities like a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire?

Yes, Coppa Club offers alfresco dining, Mediterranean cuisine, and garden views.

What's the area around The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire like?

The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire is located by the river, a short 1-minute walk from Thames River and 4 minutes' walk from Mill at Sonning.

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The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room
Location
Service staff
Breakfast
River
Bed
Restaurant
Food
Bathroom
Shower

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was delicious and well-presented with a good range of options. (9 reviews)
  • The property offers good free parking and excellent parking facilities. (4 reviews)
  • The property's bar and restaurant offered a nice place to visit for evening drinks and breakfast. (3 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Second time I have stayed here it’s a lovely hotel
John, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay

Brilliant stay in lovely location perfect for visit to theatre at Sonning mill
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely overnight stay

Beautiful hotel We stayed in ‘biggy, riverside view room. Lovely room with fabulous bathroom. Really nice toiletries. Ate dinner in restaurant, lots of choice and good value. Very friendly staff All in all an excellent stay. We would stay again
Sarah, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay overall, modern and clean with nice facilities. Our room faced the road, which was a bit noisy but nothing a pair a good earplugs can't resolve. Lovely picturesque village and good restaurant!
Rob, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great rooms and fantastic location. Will stay there again the future!
Nicholas, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lovely hotel, nice spacious rooms, very clean and easy to check in on line
Mark, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

A lovely place to stay
Christopher, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

River Front Hotel

Stayed for a party at the hotel. Lovely location on the river.
Melvin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel with a delightful onsite restaurant.
Dawn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A fantastic hotel. A lovely relaxing environment, cosy and welcoming. The rooms are lovely, comfortable beds and great facilities. Food also very good. Would definitely stay again.
Kathryn, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Always a great stay

Great room and stay. Always love staying here.
Katharine, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We enjoyed the stay Thankyou
Martine, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Enjoyed our stay
Robyn, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Luxury hotel lovely
Nikki, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The coppa club hotel for us was one of the best for weekend breaks we have had , excellent service,location and top notch food 5 stars
Michael, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful, stylish and comfortable room. Lovely hotel in stunning location by the river.
Penny, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Disappointed on this occasion

Have stayed several times before and couldn’t fault. However, we were unable to sleep on this occasion due to constant noise that seemed to be coming from every direction. Would not recommend room no 4. Also, we are skipping the shower as didn’t pack a shower cap as thought one would be provided 😞
MISS, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean property and friendly staff.
Wanda, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I had a wonderful stay at the Great House. The room was well furnished with a great bathroom. The setting by the river at Sonning is very picturesque and the Coppa Club for breakfast and dinner works so well.
Matt, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Gathering

Accommodation clean, room comfortable with toiletries. Staff polite.
LH, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely decor, warm & cosy.
Tara, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Comfortable room, convenient parking, good breakfast in their Coppa Club
Patricia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very comfortable room and very quiet, we slept very well. Reception staff very friendly and helpful. Great location for village centre and walks along the river.
Gaynor, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing stay

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.
Monique, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

. Helpful staff
Kate, 2-night trip