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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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Property grounds
Banquet hall
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Breakfast, dinner, brunch served; Mediterranean cuisine, garden views
1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe
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
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden
  • Reception fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Banquet hall

Feel at home (6)

  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Lift

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Casual Twin Room | 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
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Casual Double Room | 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
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Cosy Double Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe

Cosy Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Minibar (some free items)
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Comfy Double Room | 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
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Casual Family Room | 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
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Biggy Riverside Double Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe

Biggy Riverside Double Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Clocktower Family Suite | 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
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Rainfall showerhead
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Clocktower Suite | 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
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Hairdryer
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Coach House Apartment Suite | 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
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Rainfall showerhead
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

  • 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

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Caversham Lakes - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Coffee #1 - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hungry Horse - Wee Waif - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wee Waif - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire

At The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Thames River and Nirvana Spa. Guests looking for a bite to eat can visit 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 travellers love the helpful staff and overall property condition.

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 on-site self-parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • On-site parking is 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

Travelling 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 reception
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • 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
  • Hairdryer
  • 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 specialises in Mediterranean cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, dinner and light fare. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco 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 and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
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 that you 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 spaces 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.

Is there an on-site casino at The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Genting Casino (7-min drive) is nearby.

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 such as a picnic area and a garden.

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

Yes, Coppa Club offers al fresco 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

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Location
Service staff
Breakfast
River
Restaurant
Bed
Food
Bathroom
Shower

What guests liked

  • The property's bar and restaurant offered a pleasant dining experience with good options within walking distance. (6 reviews)
  • Breakfast was delicious and well-presented with a good range of options. (10 reviews)
  • The property offers good free parking and excellent parking facilities. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great experience

Great experience,excellent service,wonderful area and would definitely recommend
Scott, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great, and cosy!

Great place, very accommodating. Staff is welcoming, and probably will stay here again. Great experience overall.
Dmitri, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Relaxing Break

The purpose was to have a relaxing weekend away, and that's what it was. The Great House was a lovely place to stay.
Laura, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location and setting for a 1-night business stay.
Laurence, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had amazing time and enjoy the surroundings.
Stephen, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Little bit of luxury away from home.

We had a lovely stay at The Great House. Everything felt calm and organised, the room was clean and the bathroom was lush. We stayed in a 'cosy' room, which probably didnt need the chair in it making it even more cosy, but as we basically just needed the room for sleeping, it was perfect (warm as the windows dont open far, but there was a fan). The attached restaurant, The Coppa Club was a great place to while away a sunny afternoon and we met family for dinner there too. Food was delicious, the reservation was slightly messed up by them and a discount was applied without having to ask - always a green flag in my opinion!
Joanna, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We loved our stay! Everything was wonderful. The kids loved the cute kids beds so much!we can’t wait to come back!
Jennifer, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic hotel couldn't fault it perfect 😀 definitely am coming back again.
Catherine, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful setting and excellent accommodation. Dinner in the igloos sublime.
Jan, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great House, great stay.

One night in the Clocktower suite. Very comfortable and super quiet.
Tim, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Nice location with a beautiful garden. Very overpriced and i would
Ross, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

So good actually going back again this week for no other reason than we love the hotel.
John, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff were really helpful and the rooms were very comfortable. Thanks for a fantastic stay!
Melanie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff were fantastic and, and a very comfortable hotel
Alan, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great accommodation, clean, friendly receptionist and groundsman but some event staff let the side down.
Sue, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect location within walking distance of the Mill Theatre. Nice decor. Lovely food.
Stacey, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

A lovely place to stay
Christopher, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Stunning stay in Sonning!

What a great find! Visiting the area for a gig & decided to have 2 nights away. The Great House was a last minute booking but what a wonderful place! Idylic riverside setting in a small village with lovely bar & restaurant. Staff were all very friendly, from the lady who greeted us at reception & upgraded our room to the fabulous housekeeping - the lady with the ted hair deserves a special mention as we thoroughly enjoyed chatting with her!!! The room allocated was delightful, the bed MASSIVE & the pillows just amazing! Huge shower & high end toiletries, the fridge & fresh milk were an added bonus...as was the fan which kept the room perfectly cool despite it being 26 degrees outside in the evening. Will definately stay again if we are in the area and highly recommend to anyone considering visiting
GLENN, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Outstanding location for a quiet stay. Very good food and service. If you want to stay the rooms are beautifully decorated and furnished. Super bathroom with walkin shower. Excellent parking facilities.
Doreen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely Hotel in a lovely setting by the Thames…
Darren, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel with a delightful onsite restaurant.
Dawn, 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

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!
Jane, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel reception were very friendly. Our room was very large and had everything we could need. And the surrounding area is beautiful
Julie, 2-night trip