The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire

Hotels
8.6 (1525 reviews)
Thames St, Sonning-On-Thames , Reading , gb

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Clean rooms
Cons:
Food overpriced
Service inconsistencies

Categories

Cleanliness
8.46
General sentiment indicates rooms were clean, but some negative mentions about the bathroom smell.
Service
9.03
Mostly positive mentions about staff; however, a few grievances about specific service incidents.
Location
9.27
Consistently praised for its great surroundings and riverside setting.
Room Quality
8.62
Mixed feedback; some rooms were excellent while a few were criticized for poor outlook or being overly hot.
Amenities
8.75
Amenities were generally well-received, with some noted issues, such as a coffee machine without instructions.
Value for Money
8.01
Criticism regarding the food pricing and overall value relative to expectations.
Food and Beverage
7.76
Feedback suggests some food offerings were good, but there were complaints about prices and breakfast limitations.
Overall Experience
8.93
Predominantly positive experiences with a desire to return, but some service issues noted.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 06:15

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Experience contemporary and stylish en-suite rooms at The Great House in Sonning, Berkshire. Choose from a variety of buildings each with its own unique charm, offering luxury bedding and rain showers for a truly relaxing stay.

Convenient Amenities
Enjoy free WiFi throughout the property and ample parking with easy access to major roads. Find comfortable working spaces with complimentary WiFi and power points, ensuring you can stay connected and productive during your visit.

Exquisite Dining Experience
Indulge in Mediterranean delights and tantalizing cocktails at Coppa Club. Located in a picturesque village on the riverbank, The Great House offers a culinary experience like no other.

Book now for an unforgettable stay at The Great House, where luxury and convenience meet seamlessly.

Important information:

Please note that for group bookings, a prepayment of the full amount is required.

Sofa beds for the Casual Family Room are available upon request for an additional charge of 20 GBP per bed.

Please note that dogs are allowed in some of the Cozy or Deluxe Double rooms.

Please note that pets are only allowed in the Cozy Double Room.

Please note that dogs will incur an additional charge of GBP 10 per dog.

Please note that dogs are only allowed upon request and subject to approval.

Reservations are required for dinner.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children from 2 years old to 16 years old stay for £20 per person per stay when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 1525 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.46
Service: 9.03
Location: 9.27
Room Quality: 8.62
Amenities: 8.75
Value for Money: 8.01
Food and Beverage: 7.76
Overall Experience: 8.93
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Helge • family_with_children • no
9
Flott beliggenhet og store fine rom
Pros:

Stor verdi i store rom og personal som hadde gjort det de kunne for å gjøre det behagelig.

Cons:

TV-en fungerte ikke.

2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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George • solo_traveller • gb
4
2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Neil • couple • gb
10
Wry nice stay
Pros:

Very nice stay

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Penny • solo_traveller • gb
9
Better not in a heatwave.
Pros:

Professional polite staff. Cleanliness. Access to the river Thames. Free car park.

Cons:

Bedroom too hot to sleep comfortably,

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Tobias • couple • gb
9
Great place to stay
Cons:

Only fault was room was very hot due to the heatwave.

2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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PAUL • couple • gb
8
Comfortable and convenient for a day at Henley Regatta and night after.
Pros:

Location
Friendly staff
bed comfort
small touches in room

Cons:

Food was ordinary and over priced
service was slow

2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Penny • solo_traveller • gb
9
Beautiful spot, professional service.
Pros:

Ideally placed for visiting family, we also went to Windsor Castle from here. Plenty of parking. Generous twin room with comfortable beds and sofa/chairs. Large fridge for a hotel. Great shower and toiletries.
Good access to the riverside walk.

Cons:

A little traffic noise in the morning. The rooms were over warm despite the fans, unless the curtains were fully drawn.

2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Lee Ann • family_with_children • us
9
This is a quaint, well-maintained, attractive place to vacation.
Pros:

The staff were extremely helpful and pleasant.

Cons:

Like everyone else, the heat of course. The fans were helpful though.

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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alfred • couple • de
10
Pros:

everything

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Peter • couple • gb
8
A lovely small hotel for a brief country getaway.
Pros:

Location, room and staff were all lovely! Lots of nice touches with amenities.

Cons:

Service at the restaurant/bar was generally slow - but still friendly!

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Evelyn Rowena • couple • gb
9
Amazing stay,very clean comfy room,the food was delicious the service at Breakfast was a little slow but on the whe a pl
Pros:

Very pleasant spot on the river close to Henley,lovely garden to relax in

Cons:

N/A

2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Margaret • couple • gb
8
We were happy with our stay and the staff were very good
Pros:

Loved the grounds going down to the Thames

Cons:

We were there was it was boiling hot and we needed to use the fan. We didn’t mention it but it was incredibly noisy….all night

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Rachel • couple • gb
8
Good hotel in a lovely location
Pros:

Great location, spacious room, very nice garden and lovely toiletries.

Cons:

The room was a little tired and didn’t have AC.

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Gavin • couple • gb
7
2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Kirsty • solo_traveller • gb
9
Good option
Pros:

Modern spacious interiors, plenty of parking

Cons:

Access in and out of location gets very busy - you may have to sit in traffic for a long time to get to the hotel, due to single lane bridge.

2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Brian • solo_traveller • gb
4
Unexceptional and disappointing
Pros:

Convenient

Cons:

Room no air conditioning, so hot. Service in restaurant very slow.

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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gerard • couple • gb
8
Cons:

No A/C

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Simon • couple • gb
7
Well worthwhile for a night
Pros:

Nice break

Cons:

Cozy but on a main road. But that didn’t detract from a a great stay, good quality food and a good breakfast but staff need some management

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Ahmed • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Kevin • couple • gb
8
Enjoyable
Pros:

Hotel location and room

Cons:

Service in the restaurant

2026-06-30 • via Nuitee