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1,254 reviews

The Great House At Sonning

The Great House At Sonning

Thames St, Sonning-On-Thames, Reading, RG4 6UT, United Kingdom

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Free parking

Restaurant

Free wifi

Bar

Parking On Site

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

The Great House At Sonning

Welcome to The Great House At Sonning, where charming views and delightful amenities come together to create your perfect getaway! Nestled by the picturesque River Thames, this 3-star hotel in the serene town of Sonning-On-Thames, just 2.8mi from Reading city center, beckons travelers in search of tranquility. Start your day right with a delicious breakfast and immerse yourself in the warm ambiance while enjoying stunning garden and river views. With prices starting at just $114, you won’t need to break the bank to experience pure bliss.

Step outside your room and discover a treasure trove of features that make your stay even more enjoyable. Feel free to take advantage of the complimentary onsite parking, savor mouthwatering dishes at the restaurant or relax at the lively bar. Traveling with kids? The hotel offers scrumptious kids' meals (at extra charges) and a delightful picnic area for family fun outdoors. Plus, if you're keen on an active retreat, golf courses are available nearby for an additional fee!

With 1,254 glowing reviews, guests rave about the exceptional service and inviting atmosphere at The Great House At Sonning. The 24-hour front desk ensures all your needs are met, while the scenic terrace and well-kept gardens serve as the perfect backdrop to unwind after a day of exploration. Whether you’re visiting for a weekend escape or a business retreat, this lovely hotel promises a memorable experience in a tranquil setting.

Get ready to satisfy your culinary cravings at The Great House At Sonning! The on-site dining option, the Coppa Club, brings you a delightful Mediterranean experience that caters to the whole family with its welcoming and modern ambiance. It’s the perfect spot to unwind with friends after a day of adventure or enjoy a lovely meal with the family. With a delectable menu that showcases mouthwatering dishes, you’ll find that leaving the hotel for dinner becomes a tough decision. Just imagine, savoring fresh, flavorful meals with the breathtaking backdrop of the River Thames – it’s dining out redefined!

As you settle into your stay, you’ll discover a range of room options so diverse that they cater to every type of traveler. Whether you’re whisking away your loved ones in the spacious Family Suite or opting for a cozy double to snuggle up in, there's a perfect haven waiting just for you. Families will adore the sprawling Suite that can accommodate up to 8 adults and 5 children, making it ideal for fun-filled reunions. For couples seeking a romantic escape, the Cozy Double Room or the luxurious Deluxe, River View Suite offers the perfect ambiance to create memorable moments. No matter the choice, comfort and style await!

After a day of exploring the tranquil grounds and nearby attractions, the 24-hour front desk is always ready to assist you, should you have any needs or queries. The lively bar invites you to relax with a refreshing drink, while the scenic terrace offers a fantastic place to breathe in the fresh air and admire picturesque views. With a mix of modern convenience and classic charm, The Great House At Sonning captures the essence of a delightful retreat, leaving you with cherished memories and a longing to return!

Closest airports

London Heathrow Airport

19.7mi

Luton Airport

36.2mi

London Gatwick Airport

38.7mi

London City Airport

41.7mi

London Stansted Airport

56.8mi

Most popular amenities

Free parking

Restaurant

Free wifi

Bar

Parking On Site

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Garden view

River view

Elevator

Picnic area

Garden

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Rooms

Cozy Double Room in The Great House At Sonning

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Cozy

1 Double Bed

120 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Free toiletries

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Welcome to our Cozy Double Room, a perfect choice for couples looking for a comfortable and intimate stay. With its spacious 118 sqft, private bathroom, flat-screen TV, and convenient amenities like a refrigerator and free toiletries, you'll have everything you need to relax and unwind after a long day of exploring the city.

Deluxe Double Room in The Great House At Sonning

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Deluxe

1 King Size Bed

205 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Upper floors accessible by elevator

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Stay in our luxurious Deluxe Double Room, perfect for 2 adults seeking comfort and style. With a spacious 205 sqft of elegantly designed space, enjoy a king size bed, private bathroom, flat-screen TV, and refrigerator. Non-smoking and equipped with all the essential amenities, your stay will be truly memorable.

Deluxe Riverview Room in The Great House At Sonning

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Deluxe, River View

1 Queen Size Bed

205 sqft

River view

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

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Indulge in the comfort and elegance of our Deluxe Riverview Suite. With a stunning river and garden view, luxurious amenities such as a private bathroom and flat-screen TV, and a spacious seating area, this suite offers the perfect retreat for a relaxing stay.

Medium Double Room in The Great House At Sonning

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Double Room

1 Queen Size Bed

185 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Upper floors accessible by elevator

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Queen Room

1 Queen Size Bed

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Our Medium Double Room offers a cozy 183 sqft space for two adults, complete with a comfortable Queen size bed, private bathroom, flat-screen TV, and refrigerator. Enjoy a comfortable stay with convenient amenities such as free toiletries, a hairdryer, and plenty of storage space in the wardrobe or closet.

Twin Room

1 Twin Bed

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Business Suite

1 King Size Bed

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Apartment

1 King Size Bed

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Clocktower Family Suite

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Guest reviews

8.6

1,254 reviews

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Featured reviews:

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Hayleyv88

10

May 2023

We stayed here for 2 nights for a family wedding nearby and we loved every minute of it. The welcome from the receptionists who can't do enough for you, if you've forgotten anything they will have it available for you. Our medium double room was spacious and clean. We had a full-sized retro fridge with fresh milk and water and the teas and coffees were really good quality. The bed was so comfy and it's really quiet at night so we slept like babies both nights. Had dinner in the restaurant first evening and the service was quick and food very tasty. The luxury toiletries were a pleasant surprise, full-sized bottles of conditioner and hand cream as well as the usual! Had breakfast in a garden igloo as a treat and the breakfasts are excellent, with a gorgeous river view. There are long river walks around and a nature reserve not far away. We tried the French horn for lunch just 5 minutes away and it's a must if you're staying here. The staff were amazing and we couldn't fault a thing. Thank you and we'll be back!

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Sophie

8.2

June 2023

Really loved the location as we had a lovely walk along the river and when in the pub garden, we looked out on the river which made it feel very holiday like with the sunshine. Additionally, good range of non alcoholic drinks as I'm pregnant but could still have a glass of alcohol free wine which was nice. Loved the quirkiness of the room which is one of the reasons I booked it. Being a high risk pregnancy meant I wasn't sure what I'd be able to do whilst there so knew if I had a nice room, I would mind staying in there chilling. The little retro objects and sweets were those finishing touches that made a huge difference.

Felt rushed at the restaurant towards the end of the meal and they expected us to pay without seeing the bill. When we asked for a printed bill prior to paying the bill was wrong and they were going to charge us for something that we had not order and the igloo next to us had ordered instead. Mistakes happen but feeling rushed and not seeing the bill are basics.

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Beverley

10

October 2022

The room was lovely,very clean the bed was so comfy,bathroom amazing.Top up to our expectations.

On arriving to the hotel the car park was full apart for two spaces at the bottom,parked and then realised the car park was flooded ankle deep,the only way to the reception,the maintenance man carried our cases,but pumps and trainers drenched,he said it is always like this if so why are guests not prepared for this,our shoes where on the bathroom radiator for two days,and the man on the reception asked why we soaked he didn't even know,it was very warm in the room so we slept with the windows open,it was like being on a motorway room 43.

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Lisa

8.2

February 2023

Shower was fabulous, possibly best ever in an hotel and I have stayed in a lot of hotels. Bed was huge and very comfortable and the pillows were good too. Tea, coffee etc were good as was fresh milk in the fridge.

Everything was great except there were creatures running around in the loft space above our room during the day, thankfully they went quiet at night. Room 80. Parking was busy but we always got a space. There are no restrictions on parking at the hotel so people use it as a carpark and are not always using the hotel. Should be priority to those using the hotel or bars and restaurants.

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Lynn

8.2

June 2023

The location is fantastic on the river, the room in clock tower was unbearbly hot even with a fan we struggled to sleep, room 84 and room 15 my kids had was very small with a Superking bed you could not move in the room...not great..we had a nice dinner and breakfast.....we couldnt park on arrival as the restaurant was full and SUP users took the spaces..that was annoying after a 5 hour drive....

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Charlotte

10

January 2023

Our room was so lovely - decorated beautifully with thoughtful touches. The bathroom was huge. It felt less like a hotel and rather like we were staying over at the home of a friend with really good taste! I loved that there was a radio in our room instead of a TV (at least, I didn't notice a TV). Our booking came with breakfast included. This was in the Coppa Club adjacent to the main hotel (our room was in the separate building). The views of the river were nice, even on a rainy, grey morning. And the breakfast was excellent.

There's only one thing I could mention that was less than ideal, and that was the lack of any soap. There were some lovely shower, handwash and hair products in the bathroom, with a great scent. But I do like a good old bar of soap myself! I deliberately didn't bring one because I was sure the hotel would provide one. But that's a small thing!

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Frank

9.1

February 2023

Lovely big room, very polite and helpful reception staff.

The breakfast was expensive and not edible. I tried cancelling the second days breakfast but because we had booked via booking.com we couldn't have a refund so tried the restaurant for the second day. The food was no better, even the toast was so hard it was impossible to eat the crust. The staff were more interested in chatting amongst themselves than in taking your order. Definitely a no no regarding the restaurant, McDonald's serve a more edible breakfast and the service is good.

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Daniel

8.2

November 2022

Beautifully decorated room, the kids beds in the family suite went down really well with our three year old daughter. Lovely products to use in the huge bathroom, the towels are thick and cozy, the shower lovely and warm. Great temperature in the room as well given it was very cold outside. The toy box had new toys in it which was a lovely surprise. Good wifi too.

It's hard to improve this but corridor noise wasn't good. Every time someone walked down the corridor or went in to their room. The noise was as if they were opening/closing our door or walking around our room. Made it a bit stressful when you've got a small child that needs lots of sleep. The restaurant was the big problem for us. We were asked if we had any allergies which we explained we had a dairy issue but the breakfast menu didn't have any dairy free options. We had to embarrassingly get up and leave.

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Jessica

10

January 2023

We stayed here for my partners birthday. They upgraded our room to an apartment which was stunning! Had a bath and a shower which were both amazing. The bed was very comfortable so we slept like babies.The jar of sweets in the room was such a nice touch along with leaving a note in our room to wish my partner a happy birthday. We had booked dinner in the coppa club restaurant which was lovely and we had breakfast there in the morning which was also very tasty and made a good start to the morning. We wished we were able to stay another night!

I couldn't fault a single thing.

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Sandra

10

February 2023

Bedroom and bathroom were superb. Products supplied were lovely. Real treat was the fresh milk in the fridge and coffee/tea supplies were excellent. The sweet treats made us smile. The food and service in the Coppa club was excellent and it was great to be able to pay the bill using the QR reader at the table. Whoever runs this Hotel is a treasure!

My one and only criticism which didn’t really bother us for a two night stay was the lack of drawer space. If we had been staying longer we would have had to keep lingerie items in our case.

Points of Interest Around The Great House At Sonning

Attractions

Dorney Court

10.7mi

Ascot

11.3mi

Windsor

13.4mi

Highclere Castle

21.8mi

Bombay Sapphire Distillery

23.4mi

Magdalen College

23.9mi

All Souls College

24.1mi

Radcliffe Camera

24.2mi

Bridge of Sighs

24.2mi

Sheldonian Theatre

24.3mi

Trinity College

24.3mi

Balliol College

24.3mi

Bushy Park

24.4mi

Portobello Road

30.5mi

Holland Park

30.6mi

Restaurants

Coppa Club

Cuisines

  • Mediterranean

Ambiances

  • Family Friendly
  • Modern

Amenities of The Great House At Sonning

Free parking

Restaurant

Free wifi

Bar

Parking On Site

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Non-smoking rooms

Garden view

River view

Elevator

Picnic area

Garden

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Stay rules - The Great House At Sonning

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - The Great House At Sonning

At what times are check-in and check-out at The Great House At Sonning?

The timetable for guests at The Great House At Sonning is to check in post 04:00 PM and check out prior to 11:00 AM.

Is there parking available at The Great House At Sonning?

Yes, there is parking available at The Great House At Sonning. The parking is free and on site. It is public parking and reservation is not possible.

How much does a stay at The Great House At Sonning cost?

Accommodations at The Great House At Sonning can start from $114. Be aware, rates are influenced by room type and selected dates. Ensure to specify your stay dates for up-to-date pricing.

What types of rooms does The Great House At Sonning offer?

The Great House At Sonning offers a variety of rooms including cozy double rooms, deluxe double rooms, medium double rooms, and deluxe riverview rooms. None of the rooms allow smoking and they all accommodate 2 adults with no children. The bed sizes range from double to king size. The room sizes vary between 118 sqft to 205 sqft.

How can guests spend their time at The Great House At Sonning?

Guests at The Great House At Sonning can enjoy a variety of leisure amenities during their stay. The hotel offers a golf course for those who enjoy playing golf or want to improve their skills. Additionally, guests can relax and socialize at the bar, which provides a comfortable atmosphere to unwind.

For those who prefer outdoor activities, the hotel offers cycling as a recreational option. It is a great way to explore the surrounding area and enjoy the beautiful scenery.

Guests looking for indoor entertainment can engage in board games or puzzles, which are available at the hotel. It provides a fun and relaxing way to spend leisure time with family or friends.

When it comes to dining options, guests can enjoy a meal at the on-site restaurant called Coppa Club. The restaurant offers a family-friendly and modern ambiance, and serves Mediterranean cuisine, providing a delightful culinary experience for guests.

Is there an in-house restaurant at The Great House At Sonning?

Yes, the hotel has a restaurant called Coppa Club on site. It offers a family-friendly ambiance and serves Mediterranean cuisine.

Are both cash and credit cards valid payment options at The Great House At Sonning?

No, only credit cards are valid payment options at The Great House At Sonning. Cash is not accepted.