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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.
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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

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
The price is AU$161
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2025

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
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 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
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • 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
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
Property grounds

The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire

Parking included
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Breakfast available
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (710)
The price is AU$172
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2025
The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire
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About the area

Map
High Street, Sonning-on-Thames, Reading, England, RG4 6UP

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
  • Royal Berkshire Hospital - 7 min drive - 5.6 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

Upscale inn near Thames River
Consider a stay at Bull Inn and take advantage of free cooked-to-order breakfast, a terrace and a garden. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a bar.
Other perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Bull Inn boast comforts such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

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

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 are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 30 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

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

Is Bull Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, this inn allows pets (limit 1 total). There's a fee of GBP 30 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Bull Inn?

As of 22 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bull Inn on 5 Jan 2025 start from AU$161.27, 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.

How much is parking at Bull Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Bull Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Bull Inn?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Bull Inn located?

Situated near the airport, this inn is within a 5-minute walk of Thames Path and Thames River. Mill at Sonning and Microsoft UK Headquarters are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 150 out of 243 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 64 out of 243 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 243 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 243 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 243 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David, Brighouse

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A lovely place to stay with period features and a great menu. The hotel and rooms were very hot and fairly noisy.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old coaching inn.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Philip, Pevensey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was very welcoming and informative, the room was very comfortable with Tea, Coffee etc. Bar and Restaurant is set in a relaxing environment with extremely friendly staff. Breakfast was reasonable The hotel is located in a very small village with walks along the Thames Would recommend this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Ravi

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was okay, but dated. Kettle was full of limescale and had no filter, so, unusable. Toilet seat was broken and moved dramatically when using. Difficult to get water during the night as staff weren’t around. Pretty noisy outside too as people drinking outside which is where the rooms oversee. Breakfast was nice but when I came down there were no tables ready, they all had used plates and cutlery on. Staff were helpful when you could find them. Probably wouldn’t stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

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