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
9.09.0 out of 10
Wonderful
Popular amenities
Bar
Pet friendly
Free parking
Non-smoking
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
$110 nightly
The total price is $132
$132 total
Jun 22 - Jun 23
Total includes taxes and fees
Room options
View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed
High Street, Sonning-on-Thames, Reading, England, RG4 6UP
What's nearby
Mill at Sonning - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Microsoft UK Headquarters - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
University of Reading - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
Royal Berkshire Hospital - 7 min drive - 5.3 km
Oracle - 8 min drive - 5.9 km
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 Nirvana Spa. 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 available
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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
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite 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.
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 (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
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, great, and fabulous with a fantastic choice of options. (10 reviews)
The restaurant and pub offered excellent food, excellent beer, and friendly staff in a charming atmosphere. (4 reviews)
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Reviews
8/10 Very good
Jun 7, 2025
Nice historic property where apparently Elizabeth I stayed on some occasions.
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jun 14, 2025
Staff great.
Terry
Terry, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 9, 2025
Friendly and helpful staff, really interesting and tasty menu.
Lots of old-world charm. Will certainly return when next in the area.
Trevor
Trevor, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 7, 2025
Breakfast good, but rooms a little noisy at night
Lovely room but pub was quite noisy until midnight.
Cleaning was hit and miss - rug under bed was absolutely filthy - luckily there were slippers in the room!
Breakfast was amazing though. The car park is very tight and through narrow roads with parked cars - I was fine but less confident drivers might struggle.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 9, 2024
Very lovely place to stay. Well priced and delicious food also!
Jennifer
Jennifer, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 23, 2024
A lovely place to stay with period features and a great menu. The hotel and rooms were very hot and fairly noisy.
Rachel
Rachel, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 23, 2024
Living History
A real traditional Pub/ Hotel with a cosy feel
PETER
PETER, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 1, 2023
Great stay
Great accommodation will definitely visit again.
Simon
Simon, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 11, 2024
Lovely Inn comfortable room clean and quiet Friendly Helpful staff Lovely food 👍
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 23, 2025
OK but nothing to get excited about.
Very pleasant staff with a warm greeting. I was shown to my room which was very small and only just accommodated a double bed. The bathroom was equally minute and sadly both were in need of refreshing the decor. The main negatives was the level of lighting that had little effect on the dark and dingy room. The area designated for tea/coffee etc and the only working area had no light at all so almost impossible to use. Nice touches along with a good range of complementary beverages were a complimentary bottle of London Pride and a small bottle of Prosecco. The room was quite noisy but One has to realise that it's a pub!
The restaurant staff were very pleasant and the food was adequate. Breakfast was very slow.
Alexander
Alexander, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 5, 2023
Great staff, excellent dining old world charm
Maurice
Maurice, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 1, 2024
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
Philip, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 2, 2023
A relaxing retreat!
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 18, 2024
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
Jane, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 9, 2022
We had a fabulous stay in the most wonderful pub. Gorgeous meal and the staff were brilliant.
caroline
caroline, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 17, 2022
One night business trip
Lovely accommodation well managed. The pub and restaurant are a delight.
Melvyn
Melvyn, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jan 2, 2024
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
Alison, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 3, 2023
Delightful country pub with gorgeous linens, modern bathroom and oodles of the old-world charm, and friendly staff to boot (Thankyou Ray & Mark).
David
David, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 16, 2023
Brilliant kind caring service beautiful spot
Tom
Tom, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 28, 2023
Great stay. Accommodating staff. Fabulous food.
Lara
Lara, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 5, 2023
Very welcoming and helpful staff
Robin
Robin, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 4, 2023
What a wonderful place to stay. Cannot rate it high enough
Sandra
Sandra, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 14, 2023
Nice place
Beautifully place over 500 years old, but clean and presentable. Rooms are fantastic. Food was great. Staff very friendly.
David
David, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 26, 2022
Hidden Gem clise to the Thames Path
We had a wonderful stay in this 600 year old pub! The room was unique, the staff were helpful and friendly and the food was fabulous! We would thoroughly recommend The Bull Inn.
Kelvin
Kelvin, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 17, 2023
Amazing stay and super helpful!
Amazing experience! Staff were super helpful, they don’t typically offer room service but it was a busy Saturday travelling alone for work and the lovely women on reception helped accommodate me! Food was amazing, room was amazing and cosy! Would definitely stay again.