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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is AU$142
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept

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)
    ‪50 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

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

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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)
  • 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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 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

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 30-minute drive of this 3-property class Reading hotel include LEGOLAND® Windsor and Ascot Racecourse.

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
  • ‪Kowloon Cafe 九龍冰室 - ‬4 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

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 11 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire on 14 Sept 2026 start from AU$142, 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. 585 out of 897 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 213 out of 897 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 897 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 897 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 897 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

Henri

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

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

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

Lindsay

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

10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I travel a lot worldwide, this place has got it right.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gary

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
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

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

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

Charlotte

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

6/10 Okay

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Surprised breakfast was not included with the room rate and disappointed that simple uncooked breakfast like cereals, dried and fresh fruits were unavailable and not on the menu.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 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

Emma

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

John

Parking ok
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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

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

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

6/10 Okay

Loraine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room looked lovely but had a terrible smell. Food in restaurant was very good for dinner and breakfast, although there was some issue with a very long wait to be served, being given out of date menus that were not longer valid. We also organised an event there. It cost 1100 GBP for afternoon tea for 20 people. The quality of food was terrible. It cost 25 GBP a person for a few little cakes and sandwiches which were tasteless and dry - like they had been cooked 2 days before being served. I deserve at least a partial refund.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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

Robyn

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