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Bull Inn

4.0 star property
Inn with free breakfast, a short walk to Thames River
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Luxury Double Room, 1 Double Bed
Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Luxury Double Room, 1 Double Bed | View from room
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

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High Street, Sonning-on-Thames, Reading, England, RG4 6UP
  • Mill at Sonning
    6 min walk
  • Thames Valley Park
    6 min drive
  • Microsoft UK Headquarters
    8 min drive
  • London (LHR-Heathrow)
    39 min drive

Room options

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Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • 20.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Luxury Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Luxury Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
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About the area

Reading

At Bull Inn you'll be within a short 5-minute stroll of Thames River and Thames Path. Highlights at this inn include free cooked-to-order breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .The inn's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Attractions within a 20-minute drive of this 4-property class Reading inn include LEGOLAND® Windsor and Lapland UK.
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What's nearby

  • Mill at Sonning - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Thames Valley Park - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • University of Reading - 7 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Microsoft UK Headquarters - 8 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Oracle - 9 min drive - 7.1 km

Getting around

  • Reading Twyford Station - 5 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caversham Lakes - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Want Want Chinese Takeaway - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Coffee 1 - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Bull Inn

Inn with free breakfast, a short walk to Thames River
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

The business-friendly Bull Inn also features a terrace and a garden. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Reading inn is smoke free.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Bull Inn offers 7 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Reading inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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

  • Smoke-free property

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

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 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 ahead of time 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 30 per pet, per night
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Bull Inn
Bull Inn Reading
Bull Reading
Bull Inn Inn
Bull Inn Reading
Bull Inn Inn Reading

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Bull Inn?

Bull Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Bull Inn?

As of 18 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bull Inn on 15 Dec 2024 start from AU$172.40, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Bull Inn?

Yep, Bull Inn has a free self car park.

Does Bull Inn serve breakfast?

Yeah, complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is offered daily between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Bull Inn?

No, Bull Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Bull Inn?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Bull Inn?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Bull Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 149 out of 242 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 64 out of 242 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 242 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 242 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 242 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Morgan

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was extremely hot and uncomfortable. Whilst it was a warm day, unable to sleep, even with a fan provided. Milk for tea in the morning was left out on the side, in the heat, and was off because of it. Breakfast choices were good but when asked for scrambled egg on white toast, the slice was from a 60p loaf of bread, whilst poached was served on lovely sourdough. A nice touch of slippers on the bed on arrival but stairs to rooms were extremely dangerous but it is an old building. Parking was nearly impossible as only 6/7 spaces for guests and pub go-ers were using them. No available parking in nearby streets. Whilst it was quaint and looked lovely, pictures did not reflect what was in real life. Unfortunately, it was overpriced for what was received.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very lovely place to stay. Well priced and delicious food also!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
1 night stay
Couldn't fault anything. Room very comfortable and clean. Restaurant food excellent and excellent beer. Staff very friendly. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Warren

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Well worth the visit
Great, quirky rooms above a pub. Very friendly and helpful staff. Just a one night stay but it was good and we'd definitely return. Breakfast was really good in terms of both options and what arrived from the kitchen.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely spot. Well kept pub, excellent food, Sonning is a place with a lot of charme. The staff was very accommodating, exceptionally friendly and attentive.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

David

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room name “Oxford”. Rooms fixtures/fitting and decorating was lovely. Calling it a “superior room” for me was stretching it purely down to the small size of the room. Reception on my the tv was pretty bad, making the tv irritating to watch. Plus the usb sockets by the kettle don't work. Pub is a stunningly beautiful
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

keran

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely 16th century inn near the river, which is great for history lovers. Breakfast was excellent. But the cosy room was very small and we were disturbed by the noise from the bar below. We could hear extremely loud conversation from a large group downstairs until midnight and then the staff clearing up until about 12.30. At times it sounded as though the staff were in our bathroom. Not the restful night we had hoped. We would definitely come back to visit the pub and restaurant but wouldn't stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Haydon

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Phil

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff team, lovely food, room and shower. Car park somewhat limited which is a 16th century thing!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely Inn comfortable room clean and quiet Friendly Helpful staff Lovely food 👍
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daryl

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very Good Experience.
The pleasant experience I had at the Bull Inn was just what I was looking for. The staff were all overly welcoming and kind. The building being hundreds of years old was still in very good condition. My room was laid out well, bed was comfortable, and I had great water pressure along with plenty of hot water. The restaurant was absolutely excellent with some very good choices. Not one complaint and I'll hope to make it back someday.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Nikki

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Limited parking spaces despite being advertised as having parking so street parking which is also limited Rooms were very dark Shower tray superficially clean try cleaning inside the door runners Very warm rooms ok place to stay but over priced for a pub lovely food and great attentive service at additional cost Would eat here again but would not stay in a room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Alison

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely place to stay at when seeing a show at The Mill at Sonning. It is an easy walking distance to go there. Very close to Thames path so great for walking too.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nikki

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The stay was great bedding and room very clean and welcoming. Nets could do with a clean. The stairs would cause difficulties if you are not steady on your feet. The staff could not have been more helpfull and friendly, absolutely great.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maurice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, excellent dining old world charm
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
A relaxing retreat!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everythibg was 10/10 the only problem i encountered was the dinner options, i dont eat meat so Inonly had a couple of options to choose from.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay at The Bull.
Lovely old building with all the quirks you wd expect. Bar and restaurant staff excellent. Would have liked a couple more lamps in our room as was quite dark and gloomy. Bed very comfortable, good delish.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

David

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bags of charm and character
Great place, very historic, bags of charm and character. Comfortable, friendly staff. Expensive food!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

MUSTAFA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was amazing,
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023