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Superhost
Guest suite in Maidenhead
Oak Barn - 1st Floor self contained Studio
Light and spacious apartment in a stand-alone annexe in the grounds of our house, 250m from the River Thames. Modern furniture, TV, wifi, full kitchen, washing machine, freezer. Great location for eating out and for access to countryside. Close to Windsor, Eton, Marlow, Cliveden National Trust and lovely river walks. 5 minutes from Maidenhead station. 10 minutes from The Fat Duck and the Waterside Inn. We are near a railway line. It doesn't bother us at all but you can hear the trains.
Individual Host
Superhost
Apartment in Reading
Modern Victorian Apartment with Private Parking
Work, rest, or play in our modern, Victorian apartment. Ideally located to explore all Reading has to offer. Perfect for tourists or business professionals, you will have all the comforts of home plus free Wifi, Netflix, Bluetooth Radio and Wireless Phone Charging. After making dinner in the fully equipped kitchen you can choose to relax on the large living room sofa, or in the bedrooms' King Size bed. Weather permitting, you might prefer to enjoy a picnic and book in the shared garden.
Professional Host
Superhost
Flat in Reading
Modern Penthouse in Central Reading by KSA
This ultra-modern two-bedroom apartment is located in the heart of Reading. The penthouse offers a mix of contemporary design with modern features to create an apartment perfect for your stay. We like to refer to our apartment as your 'home away from home' and we try to provide to ensure that your stay exceeds your expectations. The apartment is located on the top floor which provides panoramic views of the Reading skyline. Reading Train Station is less than 1km from the property.
Professional Host

Stay near Reading's top sights

Madejski Stadium40 locals recommend
Broad Street Mall17 locals recommend
Morrisons11 locals recommend
Sainsbury's49 locals recommend
ALDI12 locals recommend
Lidl8 locals recommend

Other great holiday rentals in Reading

Superhost
Flat in Reading
Beautiful modern cosy central apartment / sleeps 4
Professional Host
Superhost
Flat in Reading
Luxury Central Self Contained Flat by CozyNest
Individual Host
Superhost
Flat in Reading
City Centre | Business | Parking - Franklin Suite
Professional Host
Superhost
Flat in Reading
Stunning Central Reading Serviced Apartment - SH1
Professional Host
Superhost
Flat in Reading
Smart West Reading apartment: car only parking bay
Individual Host
Superhost
Home in Reading
Beautiful Coach House
Individual Host
Superhost
Flat in Reading
Town Centre 2Bed Flat - 2 Bathrooms - With Parking
Individual Host
Superhost
Cabin in Woodley
The Secret garden apartment
Individual Host
Superhost
Home in Reading
Modern & Peaceful House with Garden in Reading
Individual Host
Superhost
Apartment in Berkshire
Lovely 1 bedroom self contained annex with parking
Professional Host
Superhost
Apartment in Reading
Beautiful one bedroom in town centre with parking
Individual Host
Superhost
Home in Reading
2BedHouse Long-stay Discounts|Relocation|Business
Professional Host

Your guide to Reading

Welcome to Reading

Berkshire’s biggest town has the feel of a city, and an extremely liveable one, with riverside shops and restaurants, vibrant nightlife, and acres of green spaces and urban lakes. Reading owes its 1,400-year history to its prime position where the River Thames meets the River Kennet. The ruins of a 12th-century abbey where Elizabeth I once stayed sit amid the beautifully Victorian Forbury Gardens, which hosts a bustling street food market on Wednesdays.

The nearby Town Hall, with its eye-catching terracotta Gothic design, is home to an eccentric museum collection, including a full-size replica of the Bayeux Tapestry, while just a few minutes’ walk away the parkland of Kings and Christchurch meadows offers refuge from the busy streets. Just to the north of the Thames across a stunning pedestrian bridge is Caversham, whose vast lakes are a hub for watersports and whose leafy surroundings and village vibe reflect the charms of the Berkshire countryside.


The best time to stay in a holiday rental in Reading

Spring and summer are both lovely times to be by the water, when the parks and surrounding countryside are a rich green and there’s the best chance of a sunny day. In June, there’s the annual Water Fest, with boat displays, trading stalls, and live entertainment along the Kennet and Avon Canal. The town’s arguably most famous for its huge music festival when 100,000 fans descend with their tents, face paint, and full-lunged enthusiasm at the end of August. But this is an energetic town, and there’s always plenty going on all year round. Try booking one of Caversham’s apartments for autumn, when you can walk among the falling leaves, or in winter, when the abbey and Forbury Gardens are illuminated as part of the Christmas celebrations.


Top things to do in Reading

The Thames Lido

These recently restored swimming baths are an absolute gem. Built in 1902 as a ladies’ pool, its Edwardian style has been beautifully restored while also housing saunas, spa rooms, and a restaurant. While the outdoor pool is sheltered from view, small windows allow swimmers to see the green surroundings of Kings Meadow and the Thames towpath as they splash about.

County Lock

The towpath along the Kennet and Avon Canal offers a fascinating urban trail, punctuated by locks and bridges, shops and cafes, and busy wharves whose apartment complexes still preserve some of the area’s former factories and breweries. County Lock is a great place to see boats passing only a stone’s throw from the High Street.

View Island

This tiny nature reserve in the middle of the Thames was once a boatyard. Its four tree-covered acres are now a pleasant retreat and a favourite lunchtime spot for locals. You have to cross the rushing Caversham weir to reach it; wander round the path and you’ll find tree stumps carved into faces, or sit still to be rewarded by some excellent bird-spotting.

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