Bull Inn

4.0 star property
Reading inn with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Terrace/patio
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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
  • Free breakfast
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

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 R1 709
R2 050 total
includes taxes & fees
09 Mar - 10 Mar

Room options

Superior Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

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

Standard Double Room

Highlights

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

Luxury Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

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

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Mill at Sonning - 6 min walk
  • University of Reading - 7 min drive
  • Royal Berkshire Hospital - 7 min drive
  • Microsoft UK Headquarters - 8 min drive
  • Oracle - 9 min drive

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

  • ‪Caversham Lakes - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Want Want Chinese Takeaway - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Coffee 1 - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Bull Inn

Bull Inn puts you within a 10-minute drive of Thames River and University of Reading. 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.

Languages

English

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
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 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 ahead of time 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 on-site 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.

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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Bull Inn Reviews

Reviews

9,0

Wonderful

9,0/10

Cleanliness

9,2/10

Staff & service

8,4/10

Amenities

8,6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8,6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful old coaching inn.
Maria, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

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.
Rachel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Living History
A real traditional Pub/ Hotel with a cosy feel
PETER, 1-night trip

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
Philip, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely Inn comfortable room clean and quiet Friendly Helpful staff Lovely food 👍
Mark, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

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.
Nicole, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff, excellent dining old world charm
Maurice, 1-night trip

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.
Jane, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A relaxing retreat!
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

A lovely place to stay at when seeing a show at The Mill at Sonning. It is an easy walking distance to go there. Very close to Thames path so great for walking too.
Alison, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had a fabulous stay in the most wonderful pub. Gorgeous meal and the staff were brilliant.
caroline, 1-night trip

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).
David, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The Bull Inn is a typical British Country Pub. Excellent staff, food and facilities for a very comfortable stay.

10/10 Exceptional

Well worth the visit
Great, quirky rooms above a pub. Very friendly and helpful staff. Just a one night stay but it was good and we'd definitely return. Breakfast was really good in terms of both options and what arrived from the kitchen.
Warren, 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

8/10 Very good

Very helpful staff team, lovely food, room and shower. Car park somewhat limited which is a 16th century thing!
Phil, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

What a wonderful place to stay. Cannot rate it high enough
Sandra, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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

10/10 Exceptional

Very welcoming and helpful staff
Robin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great food, decent location and good breakfast. Naturally, it is a pub, so usual pub noises are to be expected until closure time.
Thomas, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was amazing,
MUSTAFA, 1-night trip