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
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
M
Michael couple gb
10
Great place, lovely breakfast
Pros:

Excellent staff,

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-27 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
P
Paul solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Beautiful pub, great food and a georgeous room.

Cons:

The bed was a bit soft for me.

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
A
Ann couple gb
10
Great hotel in lovely location.
Pros:

Excellent breakfast choice and quality.
Comfortable bed.
Beautiful building.
Great location.
Lots of towels.
Lots of teas and coffees.
Everything clean.

Cons:

Toilet seat was a bit loose.
Door handle to toilet was unreliable.
Would appreciate air freshener in toilet.
Hand basin in bedroom area not ideal.
Bed was creaky, we stopped it by jamming cushions between the bed head and wall.

2026-08-26 via Nuitee
B
BeckPen couple gb
6
A place to put our heads down and it's convenient.
Pros:

The room was clean with great tea, coffee and bottled water facilities. Breakfast was good. Staff very friendly.

Cons:

The room was very small for advertising as a luxury room. There were hardly any spaces to move around or put our stuff down except on the bed No lift to go up the stairs except a very steep staircase or a fire exit at the back of the pub/hotel. Not suitable for people with knee/leg or other disabilities to stay at this place.

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
C
Corina couple gb
10
Pros:

A lot of unique character, very comfortable room and friendly helpful staff in a beautiful location.

2026-08-22 via Nuitee
S
Sjors solo_traveller nl
10
Heerlijke tussenstop op weg naar Cornwall
Pros:

Prachtig etablissement met schitterend restaurant en terras en heerlijke gerechten.

Cons:

Niets

2026-08-22 via Nuitee
D
David solo_traveller gb
10
2026-08-20 via Nuitee
P
Paula couple gb
9
Very enjoyable
Pros:

Lovely find enjoyed a three night stay in this beautiful old pub, good food really helpful staff.

Cons:

Short on parking

2026-08-18 via Nuitee
C
Carol couple za
9
Good British pub accomodation food and scenery
Pros:

Best location, Sunday lunch!

Cons:

Floors in bedroom sloped a bit. Room very small

2026-08-16 via Nuitee
N
neil extended_group gb
10
Great spot for an overnight stay
Pros:

Friendly staff great food

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-12 via Nuitee
T
Traute couple de
10
Sehr zu empfehlen - wir würden es wieder buchen.
Pros:

Sehr freundliches Personal, wunderschönes mittelalterliches Gebäude, ruhig gelegen, Dinner und Frühstück ausgezeichnet.

Cons:

Wir fanden es schade, dass die ohnehin naturgemäß kleinen Fenster nur einen Spalt geöffnet werden können.

2026-08-11 via Nuitee
J
Jane couple gb
8
2026-08-11 via Nuitee
C
Caroline solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Location, breakfast using local produce and a lovely variety Very helpful and happy staff

Cons:

Pastries at breakfast were not replenished Welcoming to breakfast and a smile would have been nice by the one member of staff dealing with breakfast

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
G
Gustavo F. couple mx
9
2026-08-09 via Nuitee
E
Elizabeth couple au
9
Pros:

Breakfasts and dinners very good

Cons:

Room 3 was very small and cramped unfortunately.

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
N
Nick couple gb
10
2026-08-08 via Nuitee
H
Helen solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Lovely characterful pub. Plenty of choice on breakfast menu. Very comfortable bedroom

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-07 via Nuitee