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

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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

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
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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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
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen 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
Hair dryer
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
Hair dryer
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 cribs/infant beds
Minibar (some free items)
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 40 sq m
  • 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
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 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 cribs/infant beds
Minibar (some free items)
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King 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
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Casual Family Room

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
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Thames Street, Sonning-on-Thames, Reading, England, RG4 6UT

What's nearby

  • Mill at Sonning - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Microsoft UK Headquarters - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • University of Reading - 6 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Royal Berkshire Hospital - 7 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Oracle - 8 min drive - 3.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Caversham Lakes - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Coffee #1 - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wee Waif - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hungry Horse - Wee Waif - ‬3 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), smoke-free premises, and a banquet hall
  • An elevator, meeting rooms, and a 24-hour front desk
  • 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

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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. 535 out of 817 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 197 out of 817 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 817 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 817 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 817 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

Kate

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

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

Stephen

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

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love everything about this property. The rooms are massive, well appointed, and adorable. Heated towel rack - 2 sets of cookies and coffees/teas - seating area (even in the lowest priced room) .. I stay in a lot of hotels (200 a year) and this has to be one of my all time favourites. So much character - front desk staff wonderful ! Adorable in every way
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

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

Robyn

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

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

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

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, great location, would absolutely return!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Melvin

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

River Front Hotel

Stayed for a party at the hotel. Lovely location on the river.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

hudson

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property great location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really nice stay - everything done correctly - could not fault this at all !
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Annie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming staff. Room nice. Good coffee!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken

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

Beautiful room and hotel

Beautiful room that was tailored very well to families! The room was very clean and comfortable! The kids corner was amazing with toys and sweets available! We will definitely return to stay with you
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renata

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

Charming hotel in a charming village

A lively hotel in the charming village if Sonning. We ate at the hotel which was also a great experience as we had booked an igloo in the garden. Well wirth a visit!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel and room, amazing value for money. Very clean and high quality facilities/decor. Bar/Restaurant little pricey but the standard for the area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Kavita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a lovely stay, beautiful location by the river and the Coppa Club on site is great. Great walks from the hotel and local pubs too. We knew before we went but there’s no air conditioning in the rooms so be aware if it’s hot when you go!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and nice staff. Only issue: the room was far too hot despite a fan and the windows could not be open far enough!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is one of the most comfortable hotels I’ve stayed in. Every detail has been thought about and everything has been designed to make the guest feel welcome and happy.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

TERRY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What a great and beautiful situation- The Thames in all its glory-- Every facility, scrummy breakfast and amazingly soft pillows
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Vincenzo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and quiet
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our room which was in the main building was room 1 a very small room but well equipped and ok for 1 night
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

TYRONE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were well appointed. Good parking nearby to Reception and the Coach House where the rooms were. The bar/ restaurant was lively with an interesting if limited menu.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

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