A relaxed room in our Clocktower Building, with a 32-inch flat-screen tv, full-size retro-style fridge with fresh milk and complimentary water, working desk, iron & board, a comfy chair, and ensuite bathroom with rain shower.
A spacious twin bedded room, with a 32 inch flat screen TV, lounge area, full sized fridge with milk and complimentary water, and working desk. The bathroom features a sliding door for easy access, grab bars, accessible toilet and sink, and the bath has a shower overhead.
This Deluxe Double Room has a full-size retro-style fridge with fresh milk and water supplied. Additional amenities include a 43-inch flat-screen TV, DAB radio, free WIFI, linen and toiletries. Guests will find a rain shower in the bathroom.
The Clocktower Suite is a large room containing a table and chairs, and a full-size retro-style fridge with fresh milk and water supplied. Additional amenities include a 43-inch flat-screen TV, DAB radio, free WiFi, linen, robes, slippers and toiletries. Guests will find a rain shower in the bathroom.A sofa bed is available on request, suitable for 1 child aged 2-16 yrs old, A 20 additional charge will be applied
The Clocktower Family Suite is a large room with two special kids beds in their own area, and a full-size retro-style fridge with fresh milk and water supplied. Additional amenities include a 43-inch flat-screen TV, DAB radio, free WiFi, linen, robes, slippers and toiletries. Guests will find a rain shower in the bathroom.A sofa bed is available on request, suitable for 1 child aged 2-16 yrs old, A 20 additional charge will be applied
Our smallest but cosiest room, it has a full size retro-style fridge with fresh milk and water supplied. Additional amenities include a 43-inch flat-screen TV, DAB radio, free WIFI, linen and toiletries. Guests will find a rain shower in the bathroom
The spacious suite facing the River Thames and a seating area. A full-size retro-style fridge is featured, along with a retro-style digital radio, 43-inch flat screen TV, retro phones, luxury bedding and wake me up power showers. A bath option is also available in two of the rooms, subject to availability.
The Coach House Suite is split level and features a seating area. A full-size retro-style fridge with fresh milk and water is supplied. Additional amenities include a 43-inch flat-screen TV, DAB radio, free WiFi, linen, robes, slippers and toiletries. The bathroom has a free-standing bath and separate walk-in rain shower.Two sofa beds are available on request, suitable for 1 child each aged 2-16 yrs old, A 20 additional charge per bed will be applied
Providing free toiletries, this family room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The family room features carpeted floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, as well as an electric kettle. The unit offers 2 beds.
Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The double room has carpeted floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, as well as an electric kettle. The unit has 1 bed.
Reviewers Mention About The Great House, Sonning, Berkshire
The Great House in Sonning, Berkshire, was praised for its smooth check-in, excellent price, and gorgeous bedrooms, making it a perfect weekend getaway. Some guests mentioned the quirky atmosphere, a (Read More)ttentive staff, and decent food, though one guest had a small room. A noise issue at 6am lowered the rating for one guest. The property was also noted to have poor phone signal and is not served by Uber.
Guest Reviews
Andrew
young couple
8.0
Very good
Great hotel, in a great location.
Hotel was a lovely find in an amazing area. The restaurant on site was beautiful with good food and atmosphere.
Lack of water in the room and no shops nearby, so recommend taking your own. But that is minor, everything else is really good value for money, will be revisiting.
Published on 01 Jan 2024
Karl
young couple
10.0
Exceptional
Very cool
Location
All ok
Published on 01 Jan 2024
Sabeena
young couple
9.0
Superb
Wonderful stay, would recommend and stay again.
The room was excellent, we stayed in the Clock Tower Suite (aka room 68). It was much bigger than we thought it was going to be, very warm and incredibly comfortable. Having stayed there now, if I were to stay again (and I would), I'd probably stay for a couple of nights, to make the most of the suite.
The TV in the main room was a great size and the sofas very comfortable.
The restaurant was fantastic! The vegan pizza there amazing, and the staff incredibly helpful and professional.
A small number of things.
I did message the venue 2x to ask about vegan options for breakfast, and even today (after I've checked out) they haven't responded, so I do feel a bit annoyed that I've been ignored twice. I did eventually realize their breakfast menu was online and can say there's only 1 vegan option for 10 which is avocado on toast.
Whilst the room was great, I was puzzled by the wardrobe (see the photo). I'm 5ft 1inch and could just about hang my clothes up, I've no idea why the railing was so high.
They also don't have a charging point, I think this is a basic that every hotel should have. I was instead directed to the BP garage 7 minutes away, only to get there and find no working chargers. Not the fault of the hotel, but again, I think they should have had at least 2 chargers for guests.
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Published on 21 Dec 2023
Claire
group
7.0
Good
Great ambiance - a lovely treat
Wonderful ambiance in the bar, snug and restaurant area. Particularly love the sofas around the fireplace and the great wine list. The starters in the restaurant were delicious. My steak main wasn't good but my friends had good main courses so maybe I just picked badly. Great atmosphere though. And they have lovely pods for 8 people outside which looked a lot of fun. And the location is wonderful - right on the river in Sonning. Nothing to do in the area but really beautiful nonetheless and Henley and Marlow are really close by if you fancied.
I didn't like staying in the twin room outside the main building. I have stayed before in a king room in the main building and it was really beautiful and full of character. The twin room is in a block that feels like university halls and the room, though big and comfortable, was devoid of character. If you book, make sure you ask for a king in the main building.
Published on 20 Dec 2023
Nick
young couple
9.0
Superb
Comfortable relaxing break.
Well appointed room, very comfortable.
Parking can be a bit hit and miss.
Published on 20 Dec 2023
Barbara
young couple
6.0
Pleasant
Pleasant
Good ambience, very clean, all usual hotel facilities available..
Prompt response by receptionist in dealing with shower situation
NO HOT WATER IN SHOWER.. ROOM 81(FIRST ROOM OFFERED)
NO HOT WATER IN SHOWER.. ROOM 80 (2ND ROOM OFFERED)
EVENTUALLY HOT WATER IN SHOWER.. ROOM 82, BUT RADIATOR TO HOT TO TOUCH & COULDN'T FIND CONTROL..
ALSO HEATING IN MAIN ROOM WAS LIKE SAUNA .. HAD TO OPEN WINDOWS & TURN RAD OFF. !!!
UH
Published on 20 Dec 2023
Amanda
young couple
1.0
Bad
Accused of Stealing the Handwash!!!
Large room and comfy bed
I was accused by email of stealing handwash! Why on earth I would want handwash from a hotel is beyond me but they emailed and said I had stolen it and were going to charge my card. Absolutely shocking and completely untrue. The handwash and hand lotion were by the sink when I left the room. They were too highly scented and not something I would ever want. I can buy my own handwash. I would laugh but Im too cross!
Published on 16 Dec 2023
Charlotte
young couple
9.0
Superb
Very comfortable stay
Breakfast was tasty and good portions.
The room was clean, comfortable and decor was tasteful and on point.
Staff was super friendly and welcoming.
Nothing
Published on 16 Dec 2023
John
young couple
10.0
Exceptional
Fabulous venue with excellent staff.
Welcoming from arrival in reception, warm comfortable lounge and beautiful gardens leading to fabulous views of the Thames.
Nothing
Published on 16 Dec 2023
Yvonne
young couple
10.0
Exceptional
Great Hotel in a Super Location
Lovely big room comfortable bed clean with wonderful smelling toiletries. The room was also lovely and warm and on the ground floor as requested. The staff are polite and friendly and the location right by the river is fabulous.
The only gripe I have is that there wasn't a mirror on the 'dressing table'. I think whoever designed the rooms didn't appreciate that women especially need a mirror with good lighting AND nearby plug sockets for straighteners and hairdryer. Getting ready to go out was extremely difficult without these facilities.
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