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The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire

3.0 star property
Riverside dining offers al fresco meals with water views, while the lobby fireplace creates a cozy retreat for relaxing after a day of exploration

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The Great House in Sonning, by the river, welcomes travelers with a warm lobby fireplace and Mediterranean dishes at Coppa Club. Guests can dine outdoors, stroll through the garden, or use free self-parking. Visitors praise the helpful staff, excellent property, and comfort.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar

Room options

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Casual Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe, desk

Casual Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Minibar (some free items)
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Casual Twin Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe, desk

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
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Cosy Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe, desk

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
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe, desk

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
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Biggy Riverside Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe, desk

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
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Clocktower Family Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe, desk

Clocktower Family Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 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 | Hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe, desk

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
Private bathroom
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Coach House Apartment Suite | Hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe, desk

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
Separate bath and shower
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfy Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe, desk

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
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Casual Family Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, free minibar items, in-room safe, desk

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
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Henley Cricket Club or Madejski Stadium. Take the 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

  • Thames Path - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Mill at Sonning - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Microsoft UK Headquarters - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • University of Reading - 6 min drive - 4.3 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
  • ‪Wee Waif - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪French Horn Hotel - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kowloon Cafe 九龍冰室 - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire

Hotel near Thames River
A terrace, a garden and a fireplace in reception 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 lift and smoke-free property
  • A banquet hall, a 24-hour front desk and meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and first-rate property condition
Room features
All guest rooms at The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire boast comforts, such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and minibars (stocked with some free items). Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 34-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, electric kettles and daily housekeeping

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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 business centre
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

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?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire located?

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

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Reviews

The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 546 out of 831 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 199 out of 831 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 831 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 831 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 831 reviews

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room/bathroom. Lovely staff. Good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

KEIRA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is situated in a lovely small town and in my opinion it is the central hub of the area. This hotel had everything and would be perfect for a weekend staycation. The restaurant and bar attached had amazing food, seating and atmosphere. You could spend the entire day on the property enjoying the place and amenities. Our room was small but immaculately decorated. I highly recommend this stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed overnight for a wedding near by. A lovely welcome from the receptionist. Easy check in and a fantastic room. The room was clean, tidy and well decorated with lots of retro items. A well stocked hamper for those that are tempted with treats. The breakfast was delicious, I tried the full breakfast on a skillet with fresh orange juice and a filter coffee. We would definitely stay here again if we were in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location & lovely rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

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

Great house literally

Great place everyone so friendly, very comfortable rooms with lovely breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great experience

Great experience,excellent service,wonderful area and would definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

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

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

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

8/10 Good

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean, staff friendly and the dining options were very good. Great location right on the river. Room was a good size and clean just slightly too hot - a fan was provided but was then noisy.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was excellent. Decor was nice but one over done. I did not feel I was staying in a hotel. The shower room was bright with a frosted window giving natural daylight. My room had a fridge and snacks available in the room. I needed a few more blankets and I was easily accommodated. The staff were lovely and obliging. I truly wish I had more time to spend here and explore. I will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and setting for a 1-night business stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan

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

Tim

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

Great House, great stay.

One night in the Clocktower suite. Very comfortable and super quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

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

Verified traveller

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

Joanna

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

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!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

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

6/10 Okay

Ross

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

10/10 Excellent

Doreen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
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