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Rural Retreat. Comfort, style, views and garden.
Guest suite in wing of oak framed cottage. Situated in farmland between 2 picturesque villages, Old Basing and Newnham . Charming sitting room with log burner Spacious garden and terrace with covered verandah and furniture Simple DIY breakfast provided Private entrance King bed Great base for exploring country gardens and houses of Hampshire. Convenient for London, Winchester, Farnham, Windsor , Highclere Please note the location, vehicle required as 35 min walk to village and shops 2.5 miles +

Riverside Log Cabin+Luxury Hot Tub Spa+Copper bath
Charming, riverside log cabin on the bank of the Kennett, overlooking a nature reserve. Privately located in my back garden there is a large open plan room with 2 double sofa beds, sleeping 4, a slate bed pool table & Hi Fi system. There's a luxury en suite bathroom with copper bathtub, shower, basin & WC. There are basic kitchen facilities with kettle, toaster, double hot plate, microwave & grill, sink & refrigerator/freezer. A veranda with 2 bbq's & seats plus lower deck overlook the river.

Room with private bathroom, own entrance & parking
Bright and private double room on ground floor, with Netflix. Safe driveway parking. The room has a separate entrance and a private ensuite bathroom, fridge, electric cooking hob and microwave. University, RBH and Reading town within a walking distance, TVP a short drive. There is no outside space, but a nice neighbourhood with shops, botanical gardens, and museums is within a short walk. If you need both beds, please note there'll be very little floor space left. Our quiet hours are 11pm-6am.

Central modern one bedroom apartment-sleeps 4
One bedroom apartment with a quality kingsize bed, double sofa bed in the lounge, so sleeps four comfortably. A modern, central and cosy flat with all the comforts. Ultra HD Smart tv and super fast WiFi. Close to Reading town centre, the two train stations, all the main bus routes. The local pub is The Nags Head, award winning Real ale pub. Great local shopping at The Oracle, restaurants, cinema and theatre. Free off road parking and private gf entrance. Double glazing, central heating.

Self-contained studio Wokingham
A self-contained newly build 20 m2 studio with separate entrance and parking. The studio is comprised of an en-suite bathroom, a super-king bed, a tall boy and a work desk. A kitchenette just next to the room with fridge freezer, microwave, kettle, toaster, coffee machine, washing machine and a tumble dryer. “The kitchenette doesn’t have a stove or an oven.” The studio is brand new and built to high standards. The studio is a 15 minutes walk to Wokingham train station and town centre.

A relaxing retreat close to the Thames.
The Studio is a self contained space attached to our home. It has an open plan area with a kitchen, dining , sitting and sleeping space as well as a separate shower room. Access is through a private entrance at the front of the house. Purley on Thames is a small village in West Berkshire with good access to Reading, Pangbourne and Oxford by car. The Studio is a 10 min walk away from Mapledurham Lock on the Thames path and there are also some lovely walks through nearby Sulham woods.

A Perfect Pad in Pangbourne!
The house was 'created' in 2020 having originally been part of the village pub - its now part of a redeveloped property which also includes the owners home and a fabulous cafe called Artichoke Cafe The property is right in the heart of the picturesque riverside village of Pangbourne with its fabulous specialist shops, cafes, restaurants and pubs. Yet only ten minutes walk gets you to the countryside! The village also boasts a mainline station with direct trains to London Paddington.

Private Annex En suite Double Room (Dog Friendly)
Private access, front door leads into living area and patio doors into garden. Fully furnished, sofa bed, desk, tea, coffee making facilities, microwave, iron and free Wi-Fi. Upstairs, ensuite shower room, double bed, chest of drawers, wardrobe and TV. A door to the main house kitchen links the annex and remains locked. We do respect our guests privacy but are available if need be. A short walk from town/train stations and supermarkets, restaurants and pubs located near by.

Apartment, Private Bathroom & Kitchen.
A comfortable & cosy apartment, with your own private bathroom and kitchen. Easy access to River Thames and Reading town centre. 🚶♂️🚶♀️The Best of Both worlds. Local shops, and pubs. Royal Berks Hospital, Thames Valley Business Park, M4 J10 nearby. And Reading University. Superfast Wifi 511Mbps & Smart TV. Microwave, washer/dryer, electric hob, fridge freezer, MIDDLE floor of a terraced house. Up ⬆️ one flight of stairs. Visitor's Parking Permits required. (Free)🚗 🚙 🚕

Luxury self-contained Annexe with balcony Jacuzzi
Luxury self-contained annexe on the edge of the Chilterns, situated in the peaceful countryside which can be enjoyed from the hot tub, yet only 5 mins to the M40, 15 mins to Oxford Park & Ride & 15 mins to the station with trains to London taking 45 mins. It is the perfect place to relax with cosy lounge, wood burning stove, bespoke kitchen & underfloor heating. Upstairs features a super-king sized bed, seating area, luxury wet-room with underfloor heating, balcony and Jacuzzi.

Private double bedroom and en-suite bathroom
We are located very near the Royal Berkshire Hospital and University of Reading. We have a bedroom, garden room and bathroom for people to use during their stay (nothing is shared). There is a separate entrance to the guest's accommodation and there is no access to the main house. We have a cat who sleeps in the adjoining room (our utility room), but will not have access when guests stay. There is no breakfast supplied. There is on road parking on weekday evenings and weekends.

Charming Victorian era converted bakery
Enjoy your stay in Reading at our converted late-Victorian era bakery! This unique, recently remodeled, 2-bed / 2-bath guest house is situated within walking distance of the hospital, the university Whiteknights campus, town centre and train station. House includes: Free high speed wifi, smart TV, kitchenette/utility room with washing machine, and 2 double bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms. We look forward to welcoming you with homemade cookies to our cosy corner of Reading!
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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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1,040 of Reading holiday rentals include wifi access

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4.7 Average rating
Reading stays receive an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 from guests
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