Bull Inn

Property class: 4
Reading inn with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Bull Inn offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of River Thames. 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.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free breakfast
  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar

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
The current price is $108
$130 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed

A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a window with a view of trees, and a framed picture on the wall.

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A bedroom with a large bed, wooden beams, a fireplace, and a window with a view.

Standard Double Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed

A bedroom with a bed, pillows, a nightstand, a lamp, and a wall mural.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Thames Path - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Mill at Sonning - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • David Lloyd Leisure - 12 min drive - 5.6 km
  • University of Reading - 14 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Microsoft UK Headquarters - 15 min drive - 6.6 km

Getting around

  • Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 40 min drive
  • Farnborough (FAB) - 59 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 77 min drive
  • Earley Station - 8 min drive
  • Wokingham Winnersh Station - 9 min drive
  • Reading Twyford Station - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coffee #1 - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bosco Lounge - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kowloon Cafe 九龍冰室 - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Loddon Brewery - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Bull Inn

  • Bull Inn offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of River Thames. 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

Hotel size

    • 7 rooms

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

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

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

Pets

    • Pets allowed (1 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation*

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking

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

Special features

Awards and affiliations

Sustainability Certifications
This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Green Tourism Program. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

Fees & policies

Pets

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

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts 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 (9-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 5-minute walk from River Thames and 3 minutes' walk from Thames Path.

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Reviews

Bull Inn Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

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What guests liked

  • The restaurant served excellent food with great choices and friendly staff. (23 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Stayed one night in a cosy double room which was very well appointed. Nice toiletries and coffee machine. Fantastic breakfast selection. A lovely place to stay and very convenient for The Mill at Sonning. Good value too
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful pub hotel in a gorgeous location. Lovely bedroom. Super friendly staff. Good food. Would highly recommend.
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10/10 Exceptional

Best hotel I’ve had and the staff couldn’t do enough for you. Perfect location for exploring the area
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10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic pub and hotel, recently renovated, great restaurant
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice place. Nice bed. Helpful staff. Very nice breakfast included. All I would say is they should invest in a new fan as this was very nosy during the night in the hot weather
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10/10 Exceptional

If you are looking for a historic pub to stay in this is the place. Built in the 1500’s yet clean and modern inside. Food was wonderful and staff was very helpful.
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10/10 Exceptional

Yes, very nice room and friendly staff
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8/10 Very good

Staff were great, room was comfortable, good food
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8/10 Very good

A lovely well appointed room, albeit very “cosy”, and the bathroom/shower facilities were excellent. A well cooked delicious breakfast was served in the library, and the staff were wonderful throughout, despite being incredibly busy. The only downside for me were the stairs to the rooms, as they are very steep and narrow, but overall we had a very enjoyable stay here.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very clean comfortable accomodation. Staff were very friendly and property close to riverside walks.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very lovely place to stay. Well priced and delicious food also!
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10/10 Exceptional

What a delightful stay in this ancient inn. All the staff we encountered were friendly & helpful and seemed genuinely pleased to look after us. Our bedroom was bijou but very well thought out with switches in the right place and plenty of sockets. A free welcome drink at bar was greatly appreciated. Dinner was tasty and breakfast was great, freshly cooked to order. We would most definitely stay here again, although I imagine it might be quite noisy on a summer’s evening.
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8/10 Very good

Nice historic property where apparently Elizabeth I stayed on some occasions.
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely Inn comfortable room clean and quiet Friendly Helpful staff Lovely food 👍
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect welcome, first free drink at the bar, open fire, what more could you ask for. Room spotless and very friendly
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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.
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8/10 Very good

We had a lovely stay at The Bull. The history of the building and the quirky slopes and design features all added to the charm. The beds were super comfortable and the room very clean and well decorated. only downside was the limited parking which we knew about and the noise from people in the pub below, but you would expect this staying above a pub:)
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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.
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10/10 Exceptional

A wonderful welcome and our room was lovely. The dining area was busy with both residents and local people. The menu offered a good variety and food arrived very hot and well presented. We wouldn’t hesitate to return but would advise that the age of the building means that stairs are very steep and the floors are uneven.
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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!
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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8/10 Very good

A lovely place to stay with period features and a great menu. The hotel and rooms were very hot and fairly noisy.
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10/10 Exceptional

Delightful country pub with gorgeous linens, modern bathroom and oodles of the old-world charm, and friendly staff to boot (Thankyou Ray & Mark).
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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8/10 Very good

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