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Bull Inn

4.0 star property
Travelers start their day with expertly cooked breakfast before relaxing in beautiful gardens or unwinding with a drink at the welcoming bar

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Bull Inn, near the airport, offers cooked-to-order breakfasts to start your day. Enjoy beautiful gardens and a sunny terrace for relaxation. Guests appreciate the helpful staff and WiFi throughout their stay.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
The current price is AED 364
AED 437 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Mar - 23 Mar

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed

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

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room

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

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed

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

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Reading, Bull Inn is near the airport and near theme parks. Mill at Sonning and Museum of English Rural Life are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Stanlake Park Wine Estate and Nirvana Spa. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Henley Cricket Club or Madejski Stadium. Visit our Reading travel guide
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High Street, Sonning-on-Thames, Reading, England, RG4 6UP

What's nearby

  • Thames Path
    Thames Path
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • The home of the Royals! URZ!
    Madejski Stadium
    13 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Mill at Sonning
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Microsoft UK Headquarters
    5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • University of Reading
    7 min drive - 5.0 km

Getting around

  • Earley Station
    8 min drive
  • Heathrow Airport (LHR)
    40 min drive

Restaurants

  • Coffee #1
    5 min drive
  • Wee Waif
    3 min drive
  • Boaters Bar
    11 min drive
  • Kowloon Cafe 九龍冰室
    4 min drive
  • Cozze
    5 min drive

About this property

Bull Inn

Upscale inn near Thames River
Consider a stay at Bull Inn and take advantage of free cooked-to-order breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Bull Inn include comforts such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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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 major credit cards; cash is not accepted

Property is also known as

Bull Inn
Bull Inn Reading
Bull Reading
Bull Inn Inn
Bull Inn Reading
Bull Inn Inn Reading

Frequently asked questions

Is Bull Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, this inn allows pets (limit 1 total). There's a fee of GBP 30 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Bull Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Bull Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Bull Inn located?

Situated near the airport, this inn is within a 10-minute walk of Thames Path and Thames River. Mill at Sonning and Microsoft UK Headquarters are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

Bull Inn Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 166 out of 274 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 77 out of 274 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 274 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 274 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 274 reviews

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
On arrival an amazing young lad helped with bags and putting bikes away. Rooms excellent, food excellent. Be nice if breakfast staff was as personable as she was efficient. No hairdryer in room. Overall a fantastic place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A lovely place to stay with period features and a great menu. The hotel and rooms were very hot and fairly noisy.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely spot. Well kept pub, excellent food, Sonning is a place with a lot of charme. The staff was very accommodating, exceptionally friendly and attentive.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Delightful country pub with gorgeous linens, modern bathroom and oodles of the old-world charm, and friendly staff to boot (Thankyou Ray & Mark).
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great food, decent location and good breakfast. Naturally, it is a pub, so usual pub noises are to be expected until closure time.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff team, lovely food, room and shower. Car park somewhat limited which is a 16th century thing!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne

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

Our stay at The Bull.

Lovely old building with all the quirks you wd expect. Bar and restaurant staff excellent. Would have liked a couple more lamps in our room as was quite dark and gloomy. Bed very comfortable, good delish.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Warren

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

Well worth the visit

Great, quirky rooms above a pub. Very friendly and helpful staff. Just a one night stay but it was good and we'd definitely return. Breakfast was really good in terms of both options and what arrived from the kitchen.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The stay was great bedding and room very clean and welcoming. Nets could do with a clean. The stairs would cause difficulties if you are not steady on your feet. The staff could not have been more helpfull and friendly, absolutely great.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daryl

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

Very Good Experience.

The pleasant experience I had at the Bull Inn was just what I was looking for. The staff were all overly welcoming and kind. The building being hundreds of years old was still in very good condition. My room was laid out well, bed was comfortable, and I had great water pressure along with plenty of hot water. The restaurant was absolutely excellent with some very good choices. Not one complaint and I'll hope to make it back someday.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

keran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely 16th century inn near the river, which is great for history lovers. Breakfast was excellent. But the cosy room was very small and we were disturbed by the noise from the bar below. We could hear extremely loud conversation from a large group downstairs until midnight and then the staff clearing up until about 12.30. At times it sounded as though the staff were in our bathroom. Not the restful night we had hoped. We would definitely come back to visit the pub and restaurant but wouldn't stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Ravi

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was okay, but dated. Kettle was full of limescale and had no filter, so, unusable. Toilet seat was broken and moved dramatically when using. Difficult to get water during the night as staff weren’t around. Pretty noisy outside too as people drinking outside which is where the rooms oversee. Breakfast was nice but when I came down there were no tables ready, they all had used plates and cutlery on. Staff were helpful when you could find them. Probably wouldn’t stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Morgan

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was extremely hot and uncomfortable. Whilst it was a warm day, unable to sleep, even with a fan provided. Milk for tea in the morning was left out on the side, in the heat, and was off because of it. Breakfast choices were good but when asked for scrambled egg on white toast, the slice was from a 60p loaf of bread, whilst poached was served on lovely sourdough. A nice touch of slippers on the bed on arrival but stairs to rooms were extremely dangerous but it is an old building. Parking was nearly impossible as only 6/7 spaces for guests and pub go-ers were using them. No available parking in nearby streets. Whilst it was quaint and looked lovely, pictures did not reflect what was in real life. Unfortunately, it was overpriced for what was received.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack

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