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The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire

Property class: 3

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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.
A sign for 'COPPA CLUB' and 'THE GREAT HOUSE' with a stone bridge in the background.
An outdoor dining area with wooden tables and blue upholstered seating.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is AU$163
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov

Explore the area

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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)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Casual Double Room

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

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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 Single Beds

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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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Biggy Double Room

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

View all photos for Biggy Riverside Double Room

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
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Clocktower Suite

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)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Coach House Apartment Suite

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)
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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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

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

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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

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About the area

Reading

At The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire you'll be within steps of River Thames and Thames Path. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .The restaurant, Coppa Club, serves Mediterranean cuisine and is open for breakfast, brunch and dinner. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a terrace. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Attractions within a 20-minute drive of this 3-property class Reading hotel include Nirvana Spa and LEGOLAND® Windsor.

What's nearby

  • Thames Path - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Mill at Sonning - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • David Lloyd Leisure - 11 min drive - 5.0 km
  • University of Reading - 13 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Microsoft UK Headquarters - 14 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Coffee #1 - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bosco Lounge - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Loddon Brewery - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. The business-friendly The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire also features a terrace, a garden, and a picnic area. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Reading hotel is smoke free.

  • 49 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 5 buildings
  • Conference rooms
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire offers 49 accommodations with minibars (stocked with some free items) and a safe. 34-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Reading hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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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 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.
  • Lift
  • 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 lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 20.0 per stay.

Payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • 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

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 credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in 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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire?

The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire?

As of 2 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire on 8 Nov 2026 start from AU$163, 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 The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire?

Yep, The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Does The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire serve breakfast?

You bet, cooked-to-order breakfast is offered on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire?

No, The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves Mediterranean cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

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

No, only service animals are allowed.

The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 605 out of 925 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 217 out of 925 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 925 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 925 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 925 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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Unique rooms and lots of character. The area is gorgeous.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff were delightful, kind, helpful and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice location and a pleasant room with great bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The receptionist, Patsy, was professional, efficient, amusing & most helpful. A great asset to the hotel. Breakfast was excellent but understaffed despite the best efforts of the few on duty.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our one night stay. Staff was friendly and helpful. We enjoyed the restaurant right next door for breakfast and dinners. Location is nice for walking along the Thames.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Overcharged me for the mini bar, apart from that was alright.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The room was lovely very clean and very spacious. The hotel is very pretty and situated by the river . The let down was the restaurant. We waited 20 mins to get a drink and the staff were very uninterested and the food was only average.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I travel a lot worldwide, this place has got it right.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast could have been better. Coffee very good
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovely!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was very tasty but a tad on the bijou in regards of portion size.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was quite a find! Set in a lovely quaint village setting on the banks of the Thames it was just what we wanted in a break. The hotel room was spacious, clean and had everything we required. It also had a great fan because it was very hot! The Coppa Club served breakfast on a lovely terrace bar and we watched the boats go by whilst eating. The day/evening there was nice but a little limited in choice on the menu, in my opinion. However it was a lovely place to eat with great evening lighting. I suppose the best compliment would be a return visit which I’m certain will happen
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Mid heatwave and they thoughtfully had fans running in the room before our arrival to keep the temperature down and extra water in the well stocked fridge. Slept like a baby.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location beautiful outlook to river.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely hotel, staff friendly, room lovely & breakfast excellent
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful cosy double room full of amenities, mini bar, fridge and Nespresso machine, and fresh milk! Lovely modern bathroom. Rooms hot in the heatwave we are experiencing but a fan was provided and I took my own. Hotel provided extra bottled cold water to help which was a nice touch. Loved the local honey given as a gift in the rooms. Had dinner and breakfast. Both very good. Lovely staff team too. Would highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location & lovely rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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great and cosy!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

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It was a lovely hotel and the room was gorgeous. We enjoyed a nice drink by the river as the sun was setting and it was so picturesque. However, we stayed during 32 degree heat, and there was a fan but it was still so hot in the bedroom. The bathroom had no air conditioning and it was unbearable to use the bathroom during the heat. Apart from this, it was a lovely stay and I would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a upper floor room facing the sun most of the day. It got extremely hot with only a fan to try and cool it. Unable to sleep at night the temperature of the room was unbearable. Air-conditioning is definitely needed. Made a complaint and was given a full refund. (One good thing about the stay.) Sonning is a great place to visit.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We generally had a good experience but the lack of parking spaces got things off to a bad start. We had to park 10 minutes away as the hotel car park was full due to a wedding taking place at the hotel. I would have liked to have been informed of the parking issues/wedding ahead of time so I could have considered alternative accomodation.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026