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The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire

3.0 star property
Riverfront hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe
Banquet hall
Property grounds
Breakfast, dinner, brunch served; Mediterranean cuisine, garden views
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
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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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 cribs/infant beds
Minibar (some free items)
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin 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
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Hair dryer
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
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Minibar (some free items)
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 161 sq ft
  • 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
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Hair dryer
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 cribs/infant beds
Minibar (some free items)
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 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
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
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
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 215 sq ft
  • 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 cribs/infant beds
Minibar (some free items)
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Rainfall showerhead
  • 430 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin 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 cribs/infant beds
Minibar (some free items)
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Hair dryer
  • 431 sq ft
  • 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 cribs/infant beds
Minibar (some free items)
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Private bathroom
  • 376 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Reading, The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire is in a rural area and on a river. Mill at Sonning and Reading Museum and Town Hall are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Cliveden House and Reading Abbey Ruins. Check out an event or a game at Ascot Racecourse, and consider making time for LEGOLAND® Windsor, a top attraction not to be missed. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.
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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

  • Reading Twyford Station - 5 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coffee #1 - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hungry Horse - Wee Waif - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wee Waif - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Traveller's Rest - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bosco Lounge - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire

Hotel near Thames River
A terrace, a garden, and a fireplace in the lobby are just a few of the amenities provided at The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire. The on-site Mediterranean cuisine restaurant, Coppa Club, offers breakfast, brunch, dinner, light fare, and al fresco dining. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and meeting rooms
  • A banquet hall, smoke-free premises, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and first-rate property condition
Room features
All guestrooms at The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire include perks such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities like free WiFi and minibars (stocked with some free items). Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 34-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite 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.
  • Elevator
  • Vibrating pillow alarm
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • 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
  • 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 17.50 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 20.0 per stay

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the 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

Is The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire?

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

What time is check-out at The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire located?

Situated on a river, this hotel is steps from Thames Path and Thames River. Mill at Sonning and Microsoft UK Headquarters are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 520 out of 796 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 193 out of 796 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 796 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 796 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 796 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, great food
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfy and great stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Billy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great venue on the river good food and rooms are clean and fantastic amount of sockets and usb charging.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with lovely terrace for dining.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had amazing time and enjoy the surroundings.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay! Everything was wonderful. The kids loved the cute kids beds so much!we can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic hotel couldn't fault it perfect 😀 definitely am coming back again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Amenities
Beautiful setting and excellent accommodation. Dinner in the igloos sublime.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, clean, spacious and well appointed room and bathroom Only issue was parking. All of lower car park reserved for a wedding meaning very limited parking for hotel guests. All other aspects excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Ross

Nice location with a beautiful garden. Very overpriced and i would
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
So good actually going back again this week for no other reason than we love the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Second time I have stayed here it’s a lovely hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were really helpful and the rooms were very comfortable. Thanks for a fantastic stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were fantastic and, and a very comfortable hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room itself was lovely, it was well appointed, a good size and the bed was very comfy. The bathroom was spotlessly clean, had a great sized shower and the products supplied smelt lovely and were really good quality. Our only criticism was that the room had no air con, the bathroom has a really large heated mirror which means that the room was stiflingly hot and the windows could not be opened more than a crack to let air in. There was a fan supplied but it did not assist - it was a real shame because the temperature in the room made it impossible to sleep - it was just too hot and airless on what was a warm but not overly hot summer day. I am sure, however, that in the winter the room would be lovely. We will consider a return stay.... but just not in the summer!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Brilliant stay in lovely location perfect for visit to theatre at Sonning mill
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel reception were very friendly. Our room was very large and had everything we could need. And the surrounding area is beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely Hotel in a lovely setting by the Thames…
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great rooms and fantastic location. Will stay there again the future!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel with a delightful onsite restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

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

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, nice spacious rooms, very clean and easy to check in on line
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All was good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025