Originally a 16th-century coaching inn, The Bull is located in the pretty village of Sonning on Thames.
The stylish bedrooms have been furnished to a high standard, but still retain charm and many original features.
With a reputation for excellent cuisine, wine and Fuller's real ales, the Bull is just a 5-minute drive from Reading. Henley Royal Regatta Headquarters and Henley-on-Thames are 6 miles away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
Green Tourism
Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
8.8
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.4
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
9.2
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Guests who stayed here loved
Craig
United Kingdom
“Quirky building due to its age. Nice bar and restaurant area serving good food and beers etc. We stayed mid week and it had a nicely buzzing atmosphere in the bar/restaurant areas.”
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Angela
United Kingdom
“The character, the restaurant, the location and the breakfast - which was excellent”
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Dale
Australia
“Good staff, excellent kitchen, comfortable room. We've stayed here before, and we'll probably return.”
Michael
United Kingdom
“Very good breakfast cooked to order and served promptly.”
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Samantha
United Kingdom
“The inn is very quaint and pretty in a great location for the village and the Thames path. Our room was really lovely with lots of nice little extras that made the stay special. We loved it and would definitely stay again if we’re visiting the area.”
Dimond
United Kingdom
“My wife and I had a very nice two night stay, with an excellent Sunday roast. Charming pub and lovely walks around the area, we'll hopefully be back next summer.”
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Chris
United Kingdom
“Real British style Olde Pub feel with excellent food, comfortable beds in clean rooms absolute 10/10 and will definitely be staying again!”
Di
United Kingdom
“The majority of the staff were great, in particular the restaurant team. The superior bedroom was lovely and had all the facilities you’d need. Food was tasty and although the restaurant was busy it was served within a reasonable time frame. Loved...”
Elizabeth
United Kingdom
“Really enjoyed our visit. Majority of staff friendly and welcoming. Room clean with good facilities, only problem was it was quite dark with poor lighting.
Despite that, thoroughly enjoyed stay and breakfasts were wonderful!”
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Roberts
United Kingdom
“How the staff greeted us. Showing us the escape route in person. Dinner and breakfast great, waiting on staff very friendly.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
Cuisine
British
Ambiance
Traditional
Facilities of Bull Inn
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5
Most popular facilities
Free parking
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Non-smoking rooms
Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bar
House rules
Bull Inn takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
3 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
£5.50 per child, per night
13+ years
Extra bed upon request
£35 per person, per night
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
Cash is not accepted
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
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