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Bull Inn

4.0 star property
Reading inn with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Located near the airport, Bull Inn offers a warm welcome with a cooked-to-order breakfast, a cozy bar, and beautiful gardens. Connect to WiFi and unwind on the sunny terrace. The helpful staff has left lasting memories for previous guests.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (5)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free self parking
$97 nightly
The total price is $116
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Mill at Sonning - 6 min walk - 0.6 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) - 39 min drive
  • Farnborough (FAB) - 53 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 67 min drive
  • Reading Twyford Station - 5 min drive
  • Henley-on-Thames Shiplake Station - 9 min drive
  • Wokingham Winnersh Station - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Coffee #1 - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Caversham Lakes - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wee Waif - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪French Horn Hotel - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Bull Inn

Bull Inn puts you within a 10-minute drive of Thames River and Nirvana Spa. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. Other features include a terrace and a garden. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 7 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 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 at least 24 hours before arrival 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
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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 allowed (1 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only*
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 30 per pet, per night

Policies

This property accepts major credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Also known as

Bull Inn
Bull Inn Reading
Bull Reading
Bull Inn Inn
Bull Inn Reading
Bull Inn Inn Reading

Frequently asked questions

Does Bull Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Bull Inn 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 to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Bull Inn?

Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 1 total. There's a charge of GBP 30 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at Bull Inn?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Bull Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

Is there an onsite casino at Bull Inn?

No, this inn doesn't have a casino, but Genting Casino (8-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Bull Inn and nearby?

Bull Inn has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Bull Inn?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Bull Inn like?

Bull Inn is a short 4-minute walk from Thames River and 3 minutes' walk from Thames Path.

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Reviews

Bull Inn Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, great, and fantastic with a good choice of options. (11 reviews)
  • The restaurant and pub offered excellent food, excellent beer, and friendly staff in a charming atmosphere. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

8/10 Very good

Characterful pub, great room, dinner and breakfast.
Mark, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice historic property where apparently Elizabeth I stayed on some occasions.
Michael, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Staff great.
Terry, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very lovely place to stay. Well priced and delicious food also!
Jennifer, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay

Great accommodation will definitely visit again.
Simon, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

On arrival an amazing young lad helped with bags and putting bikes away. Rooms excellent, food excellent. Be nice if breakfast staff was as personable as she was efficient. No hairdryer in room. Overall a fantastic place to stay.
Julie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A relaxing retreat!
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

One night business trip

Lovely accommodation well managed. The pub and restaurant are a delight.
Melvyn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Brilliant kind caring service beautiful spot
Tom, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great stay. Accommodating staff. Fabulous food.
Lara, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice place

Beautifully place over 500 years old, but clean and presentable. Rooms are fantastic. Food was great. Staff very friendly.
David, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Breakfast good, but rooms a little noisy at night

Lovely room but pub was quite noisy until midnight. Cleaning was hit and miss - rug under bed was absolutely filthy - luckily there were slippers in the room! Breakfast was amazing though. The car park is very tight and through narrow roads with parked cars - I was fine but less confident drivers might struggle.
2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing stay and super helpful!

Amazing experience! Staff were super helpful, they don’t typically offer room service but it was a busy Saturday travelling alone for work and the lovely women on reception helped accommodate me! Food was amazing, room was amazing and cosy! Would definitely stay again.
Naomi, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Bags of charm and character

Great place, very historic, bags of charm and character. Comfortable, friendly staff. Expensive food!
David, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Business trip, lovely old building not a straight wall or floor! Food good,lots of character.
Peter, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

One night stay.

Thought the Bull Inn was perfect, great staff, we were looking to book a dog friendly pub as we had no choice but to bring our dog with us. A great experience even the dog appreciated the bed that was provided for him. Breakfast was great, in all the service was faultless. Only one complaint the coffee supplied in the room was out of date by about a week, but for saying that we still drank it and can honestly say it was the best I have ever tasted.
Eric J, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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
David, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

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.
keran, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The room was smallish but had everything we could need. The staff were excellent both friendly and helpful. Breakfast was ok.
Paul, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Our room was lovely and clean, complimentary toiletries, and a good choice of coffee. We didn’t use the bar because we went out somewhere else, but we will go back to try their daytime dining. Breakfast had a wide selection. The stairs were steep, but we had been warned, the fire escape stairwell was easier to use in the evening when the pub was closed.
Kathleen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Loved our stay at the Bull. Beautiful location and the inn is full of character. Friendly staff and excellent food. Highly recommended
Graham, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly and helpful staff, really interesting and tasty menu. Lots of old-world charm. Will certainly return when next in the area.
Trevor, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

OK but nothing to get excited about.

Very pleasant staff with a warm greeting. I was shown to my room which was very small and only just accommodated a double bed. The bathroom was equally minute and sadly both were in need of refreshing the decor. The main negatives was the level of lighting that had little effect on the dark and dingy room. The area designated for tea/coffee etc and the only working area had no light at all so almost impossible to use. Nice touches along with a good range of complementary beverages were a complimentary bottle of London Pride and a small bottle of Prosecco. The room was quite noisy but One has to realise that it's a pub! The restaurant staff were very pleasant and the food was adequate. Breakfast was very slow.
Alexander, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

All very pleasant, the food was fantastic, service was superb, awesome architecture! Advisory......Parking was difficult arriving during a busy period / shift. Not a major problem if you are patient and know / research, the " loop " around the village! Courtyard style carpark and approach road is hyper popular. 9.9/10..... I'll be back!!
Andrew, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Quintessentially English

Second time I’ve stayed here. Lovely little place to stay. Clean, well kept and friendly staff. Food in the restaurant and at breakfast is fantastic!
Paul, 1-night trip