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Bull Inn Reading

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Reading
Aug 04, 2025 - Aug 05, 2025
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High Street, Sonning-On-Thames

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Bull Inn Review

Situated merely 450 metres from The Mill at Sonning, the 4-star Bull Inn Reading features a terrace and a garden. Located at a distance of 4.6 km from a convenient place to shop such as The Oracle Shopping Mall, the inn provides 14 rooms.

An English breakfast is served every morning in the restaurant at the Bull Inn Reading. You can dine at Coppa Club, approximately a 5-minute walk from the property.

Nestled about 10 minutes' drive from the public park "Forbury Gardens", the accommodation is at a distance of 4.2 km from Reading Crown Court Courthouse. The area includes such religious sights as St. James & St. William of York Church (4.1 km) and the extensive medieval Reading Abbey Ruins (4.2 km).

Visit Redgrave Pinsent Rowing Lake, approximately 5 minutes by car from this Reading hotel, and feel complete harmony with the nature of United Kingdom. St Andrew's Church is right next to Bull Inn.

Sonning High Street bus stop is also only minutes from the property.

Some rooms provide a coffee maker as well as a television to help you enjoy your stay. They are outfitted with comfortable decor. A shower, along with such amenities as hair dryers and dressing gowns, are also at guests' disposal.

Key Features

  • free parking
  • free wifi
  • restaurant
  • non-smoking rooms
  • tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • bar
  • superb breakfast

Impressions

Pros

  • Traditional hotel in a historic-style building.
  • Beautiful and magnificent setting in a rural area surrounded by a garden and a park.
  • About 5 km from the heart of downtown Reading.
  • Nicely furnished guest rooms with a mini prosecco and a fan.
  • Delicious breakfast for all tastes.
  • Nice Michelin star rated restaurant serving British fare.
  • English bar with soft drinks and bites.
  • Excellent service and an early check-in.
  • Good value compared to other Reading properties.

Cons

  • Some complaints about the a little firm bed.
  • A few staff members might seem not very friendly at times.

Facilities

Dining facilities

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Electric kettle

Rooms

  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Flat-screen TV

Relax

  • Garden area

Activities for Kids

  • Cots

Reviews

4.4 based on recent ratings

  • 4.5

    Cleanliness

  • 4.5

    Comfort

  • 4.4

    Facilities

  • 4.2

    Free WiFi

  • 4.7

    Location

  • 4.2

    Value for money

5

Cleanliness, hotel facilities, location to the Bull with a short walk to the Thames Path, breakfast, staff. Nothing not to love.

Rooms

Standard Double Room

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Size: 16 m2
Double

Superior Double Room

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Size: 20 m2
Double

Standard Double Room

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Size: 6 m2
Double

Deluxe Double Room

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Size: 10 m2
Double

Superior King Room

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Size: 12 m2
Double

Location

Landmarks nearby

  • Museum of Berkshire Aviation 3.27 km (2.03 mi.)
  • The Museum of English Rural Life 4.34 km (2.70 mi.)
  • The Mill at Sonning 500 m (1640 ft)
  • St Andrew's Church 90 m (295 ft)
  • Dinton Pastures Country Park 4.59 km (2.85 mi.)
  • Sol Joel Park 3.62 km (2.25 mi.)
  • Forbury Gardens 4.28 km (2.66 mi.)

Transportation

  • Sonning High Street 210 m (689 ft)
  • Sonning Fire 460 m (1509 ft)
  • Sonning Fire 470 m (1542 ft)
  • Bluecoat School 530 m (1739 ft)

Bull Inn FAQ

Which landmarks can we visit during our stay at the Bull Inn?
Travellers enjoy visiting Sonning Golf Club, located within a 300-metre distance of the Bull Inn, as well as The Museum of English Rural Life accessible with 10-minute car ride. If you are willing to explore even more landmarks in Reading, attend the public park "Forbury Gardens" located 4.2 km from the property.
Which airport is close to Bull Inn?
The nearest airport to Bull Inn is London Heathrow airport (40 km) and it is reachable with a 34-minute drive.
Is there a parking near the Bull Inn?
Yes, at the Bull Inn guests may use a car park on site.