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Bull Inn

4.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Meeting facility
Front of property
Superior Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
The current price is $143
includes taxes & fees
Jun 21 - Jun 22

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High Street, Sonning-on-Thames, Reading, England, RG4 6UP
  • Place, Thames Path
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Mill at Sonning
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Microsoft UK Headquarters
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Bull Inn

4-star Reading inn walkable to River Thames
A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a garden are available at this smoke-free inn. Free cooked-to-order breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided.
Bull Inn offers 7 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

This Reading inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

The inn offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

This business-friendly inn also offers a terrace and a garden. Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Bull Inn is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
Bull Inn has a restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 30 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 30 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

Property is also known as

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Bull Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 179 out of 290 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 78 out of 290 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 290 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 290 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 290 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic pub and hotel, recently renovated, great restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room, spotless clean and very helpful staff - thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Francis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes, very nice room and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Kerrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were great, room was comfortable, good food
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay, great staff, amazing food and setting.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Characterful pub, great room, dinner and breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean comfortable accomodation. Staff were very friendly and property close to riverside walks.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect welcome, first free drink at the bar, open fire, what more could you ask for. Room spotless and very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay at the Bull. Beautiful location and the inn is full of character. Friendly staff and excellent food. Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Kirsty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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:)
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was smallish but had everything we could need. The staff were excellent both friendly and helpful. Breakfast was ok.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice historic property where apparently Elizabeth I stayed on some occasions.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very lovely place to stay. Well priced and delicious food also!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Simon

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

Great stay

Great accommodation will definitely visit again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
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8/10 Good

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness
All great
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely Inn comfortable room clean and quiet Friendly Helpful staff Lovely food 👍
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Maurice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, excellent dining old world charm
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly and helpful staff, really interesting and tasty menu. Lots of old-world charm. Will certainly return when next in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Terry

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful old coaching inn.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a fabulous stay in the most wonderful pub. Gorgeous meal and the staff were brilliant.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

A relaxing retreat!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

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!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Bull Inn is a typical British Country Pub. Excellent staff, food and facilities for a very comfortable stay.