Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Terrace
Garden
Pets allowed
Bar
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Comfortable bed
Great breakfast
Friendly staff
Lovely location
Cons:
Room was cold
Accommodation needs redecoration
Parking was difficult

Categories

Cleanliness
8.14
Accommodation in need of redecoration and mentioned cold room.
Service
8.91
Staff were excellent; very friendly and professional.
Location
9.15
Lovely location with convenient access to The Mill at Sonning.
Room Quality
8.4
Comfortable room but some guests noted softness and coldness.
Amenities
8.63
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
8.59
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
9.14
Excellent food reported by multiple guests.
Overall Experience
8.61
Most guests had a lovely stay with minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 06:35

Property Description

Historic Charm: Originally a 16th-century coaching inn, The Bull in Sonning on Thames offers a unique blend of history and modern comfort. The stylish bedrooms seamlessly combine high-end furnishings with original features, providing a charming and cozy atmosphere for guests.

Culinary Delights: Indulge in the exceptional cuisine, fine wines, and Fuller's real ales that have earned The Bull its stellar reputation. From hearty breakfasts to gourmet dinners, the dining experience here is sure to delight your taste buds and leave you craving for more.

Convenient Location: Situated just a short 5-minute drive from Reading and within easy reach of Henley Royal Regatta Headquarters and Henley-on-Thames, The Bull offers the perfect base for exploring the picturesque surroundings. Book your stay now and immerse yourself in the rich history and warm hospitality of The Bull.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: LHR

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 862 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.14
Service: 8.91
Location: 9.15
Room Quality: 8.4
Amenities: 8.63
Value for Money: 8.59
Food and Beverage: 9.14
Overall Experience: 8.61
C
Catherine • family_with_children • gb
7
Pros:

Nice staff, location great, breakfast great

Cons:

Bed was on a massive slope, the only criticism

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
D
Daniel • couple • us
8
2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
G
Geoffrey Huffer • family_with_children • gb
10
Pros:

Great hotel

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
C
Claire • solo_traveller • gb
10
Beautiful rooms, lovely pub
Pros:

Cost, nice walks nearby

Cons:

Not all of our party enjoyed their food

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
R
Rod • couple • gb
10
First trip to Sonning and this gem of a hotel...Won't be our last!
Pros:

Great location and value - lovely vibe and staff! Highly recommended!

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
M
Mariaesteller • couple • gb
9
Pros:

The room was really pretty and to a really high standard

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
M
mariana • couple • gb
7
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
L
Lesley • couple • gb
10
Great pub and accommodation
Pros:

Fabulous pub with comfortable rooms and friendly staff. The token for a free drink at the bar was a nice surprise. Thought the breakfast was very good quality.

Cons:

Nothing- all very good

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
S
Stephanie • solo_traveller • gb
10
A comfortable stay in a great location, very relaxing
Pros:

Quaint and homely

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
S
SBS • solo_traveller • se
10
Pros:

En gammal pub som har renoverats till ett trivsamt och charmigt värdshus. God mat, mycket gott att välja till frukost, jätteskön säng och dusch.

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
L
Laura • couple • ee
9
Pros:

great breakfast

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
M
Murphy • couple • gb
6
Made the best of it for a two night stay but won’t be returning and over priced.
Pros:

The Location, the beds were comfortable

Cons:

The room. We booked a delux room which wasn’t what I would call delux.. Appreciate that with the age of the building rooms would be small but the wash basin was in the room and shower and toilet was in not much more than cupboard. We did change the room which was smaller but a decent size en suite although the only light was at ground d level which came on as you walked in but stayed on for only so long. There was no other light in the bathroom so couldn’t see to use bathroom mirror after dark. Breakfast was poor no cereal or offered any toast with or after.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
J
Jonathan • solo_traveller • gb
8
Great stay
Pros:

Great location

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
J
Joanna • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
R
Rachel • couple • gb
9
2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
S
Silvia • couple • it
7
Charming
Pros:

Such an amazing location with great footpaths along the river, cozy pubs and rooms full of charm

Cons:

Our room was pretty but very small, the restaurant dinner was overpriced for the quality offered

2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
B
Bert • couple • nl
9
Pros:

Engels ontbijt maar dan de gezonde versie vriendelijke bediening. Eten was goed klaargemaakt en beter dan het standaard pubfood wat overal te krijg is. Locatie is fantastisch. Omdat het pub is kan het in de avond rumoerig zijn.

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
N
neil • extended_group • gb
9
Excellent
Pros:

Very clean and comfortable

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
J
Jill • extended_group • gb
7
Pleasant stay
Pros:

Good location for our needs. Fantastic breakfast

Cons:

Very few & Tight parking spaces. Room too small. Quite noisy.

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
M
Michael • couple • gb
10
Great place, lovely breakfast
Pros:

Excellent staff,

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee