Bull Inn

Property class: 4

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Take advantage of free cooked-to-order breakfast, a terrace, and a garden at Bull Inn. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi and a bar are available to all guests.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed

A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a window with a view of trees, and a framed picture on the wall.

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A bedroom with a large bed, wooden beams, a fireplace, and a window with a view.

Standard Double Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed

A bedroom with a bed, pillows, a nightstand, a lamp, and a wall mural.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 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. The area's natural beauty can be seen at River Thames and popular attractions include Lapland UK and LEGOLAND® Windsor. 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

  • The Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, and the River Thames in London.
    Thames Path
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Mill at Sonning
    8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • David Lloyd Leisure
    12 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • University of Reading
    14 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Microsoft UK Headquarters
    15 min drive - 4.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Coffee #1
    5 min drive
  • Bosco Lounge
    5 min drive
  • Kowloon Cafe 九龍冰室
    4 min drive
  • Pizza Hut
    6 min drive
  • Loddon Brewery
    5 min drive

About this property

Bull Inn

  • Upscale inn near River Thames
  • 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

Awards and affiliations

  • Sustainability Certifications
  • This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Green Tourism Program. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

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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

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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 credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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 does it cost to stay at Bull Inn?

As of Sep 20, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bull Inn on Sep 27, 2026 start from $131, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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 River Thames. Mill at Sonning and Microsoft UK Headquarters are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Bull Inn Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 190 out of 305 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 81 out of 305 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 305 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 305 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 305 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great room, Dyson fan worked well during the hot weather. Nice touches of complimentary drink on arrival and fresh milk in the room. Quality and choice of breakfast was superb. Only downside was very strict 3pm check in, and the parking available was very limited
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Best hotel I’ve had and the staff couldn’t do enough for you. Perfect location for exploring the area
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic pub and hotel, recently renovated, great restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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If you are looking for a historic pub to stay in this is the place. Built in the 1500’s yet clean and modern inside. Food was wonderful and staff was very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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6/10 Okay

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The room decor and facilities are excellent, but the room itself is only the size of most single rooms. Its small 4ft 6ins bed has only just enough room to edge around it. There is no wardrobe for clothes.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Yes, very nice room and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

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A lovely well appointed room, albeit very “cosy”, and the bathroom/shower facilities were excellent. A well cooked delicious breakfast was served in the library, and the staff were wonderful throughout, despite being incredibly busy. The only downside for me were the stairs to the rooms, as they are very steep and narrow, but overall we had a very enjoyable stay here.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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Staff were great, room was comfortable, good food
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

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Wonderful old property, we stayed in our first room for 3 days, the room was very clean but the bathroom was very small with an even smaller shower, the sink was in the room, we had booked a deluxe room but wonder if room 2 actually was one? We stayed in Room No 1, which was an indulgence room on our 4th night which was much better for us, larger bed, which didn't squeak, lovely big bathroom with a huge walk in shower. Breakfast was great,but they ran out of vegetarian sausages on our 2nd morning, also would have been better if breakfast was served until 9.30. We ate at the restaurant 3 times in the afternoon/evening and the food was excellent. The waitress who served us was very friendly and nothing was too much trouble, I think her name was Elinor. We will return but only if we can get the bigger room and bathroom again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very clean comfortable accomodation. Staff were very friendly and property close to riverside walks.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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What a delightful stay in this ancient inn. All the staff we encountered were friendly & helpful and seemed genuinely pleased to look after us. Our bedroom was bijou but very well thought out with switches in the right place and plenty of sockets. A free welcome drink at bar was greatly appreciated. Dinner was tasty and breakfast was great, freshly cooked to order. We would most definitely stay here again, although I imagine it might be quite noisy on a summer’s evening.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very lovely place to stay. Well priced and delicious food also!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

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Nice historic property where apparently Elizabeth I stayed on some occasions.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely Inn comfortable room clean and quiet Friendly Helpful staff Lovely food 👍
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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8/10 Good

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The room was smallish but had everything we could need. The staff were excellent both friendly and helpful. Breakfast was ok.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

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We had a lovely stay at The Bull. The history of the building and the quirky slopes and design features all added to the charm. The beds were super comfortable and the room very clean and well decorated. only downside was the limited parking which we knew about and the noise from people in the pub below, but you would expect this staying above a pub:)
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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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
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8/10 Good

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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